ASD Family Help - Parent Carers Matter
Gain a better understanding of the recognition you deserve as a carer and learn what support, rights & benefits you are entitled to.
This course is delivered over 3 dates (and separated into 5 different topics/sessions):
- Who is a carer?
- What is the impact on carers?
- How to get further support and information
- Your rights as a carer
- Carers needs assessment
- Financial support and benefits
- Mental health & wellbeing
If space allows professionals are welcome on this training if this training will help you to support carers/parent carers in your job role.
Contact information
- Website
- ASD Family Help
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- Contact Name
- Jayne McGovern
- Contact Position
- Adult Support Manager
- Telephone
- 07733 601755 07733 601755
- jayne@asdfamilyhelp.org
- Social Media
When is it On/Open ?
- Date & Time Information
This course will currently run 3 times during 2023.
Wokingham - January and February 2023
- Session 1 and 2: 26 January 23, 9.45am - 2.15pm;
- Session 3 and 4: 2 February 23, 9.45am - 2.15pm
- Session 5: 9 February 23, 9.45am - 11.45am
Earley - July 2023
- Session 1: 27 June 23, 5.30pm – 8pm
- Session 2: 4 July 23, 6pm - 8.30pm
- Session 3: 11 July 23 5.30pm – 8pm
- Session 4: 18 July 23 6pm - 8.30pm
Woodley - September 2023
- Session 1 and 2: 18 September 23, 9.45am - 2.15pm
- Session 3: 25 September 23, 9.45am - 12.00pm
- Session 4 and 5: 2 October 23, 9.45am - 2.15pm
Costs and Fee Information
- Service/Activity is Free
- Funding Notes
Funding for this training is provided by Wokingham Borough Council and Education & Skills Funding Agency
- How is the service funded
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Local Authority
Voluntary/Charitable
Facilities and Accessibility
- Facilities
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Wheelchair access
Toilets
FREE Service
Complaints Procedure
- Contact Name
- Cathy Roberts
- Position
- Manager
- Complaints procedure notes
Email Jayne@asdfamilyhelp.org for any complaints regarding this activity/training.
You may also email contact@asdfamilyhelp.org to email Cathy Roberts directly.
Accessing this service
- Age Ranges
- 18+
- Eligibility Criteria
Parents and carers of families with autistic family members or those with associated additional needs (no formal diagnosis is required)
- Booking / Registration Required
- Yes
- Booking and Registration Notes
To book on this course please email jayne@asdfamilyhelp.org or text/phone 07733 601755 and she will provide you with the current online booking link.
Referral
- Referral not required
- Who can refer
- Self Referral
Provision For
- Supporting people with
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Mental health conditions
Children with Additional Needs
Learning and Communication
Autism Spectrum Conditions
Social Needs
Emotional Needs
Quality Assurance
- Registered Charity No.
- 1135718
Local Offer - Support available for children and young people with additional needs
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