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There are still places left at our Autism Awareness Workshop this week at Dyneley House Surgery on 16th May from 9:30 - 11am!

Our parent and carer talks are all about providing you with underpinning information about caring for a child/young person with autism and knowledge and an understanding of the autistic spectrum conditions.

www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-awareness-talk-for-parents-and-carers-tickets-879329707827

This event is free of charge and open to anyone living within Craven! (Skipton and nearby villages)

(Please note this event will take place in Dyneley Barn, behind the main surgery. Parking is not available at the Surgery as this is reserved for Patients who have medical appointments. There will be plenty of free parking available in nearby streets!)

For more information about the talk, please email
[email protected] or [email protected]!

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Our next Autism Awareness Workshop for parents and carers supporting a person who has neurodiverse needs, or is waiting an assessment for a possible diagnosis of autism, will be at Dyneley House Surgery in Skipton on 16th May 2024 from 9:30 - 11!

The talk will be all about providing you with underpinning information about caring for a child/young person with autism and knowledge and an understanding of the autistic spectrum conditions. There will be an opportunity to ask questions throughout the session, and there will be resources to take away with you!

This event is free of charge and open to anyone living within Craven (Skipton and nearby villages).

(Please note this event will take place in Dyneley Barn, behind the main surgery. Parking is not available at the Surgery as this is reserved for Patients who have medical appointments. There will be plenty of free parking available in nearby streets!)

For more information about the talk, please email
[email protected] or [email protected]

Places are limited, so book to make sure you don't miss out!
www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-awareness-talk-for-parents-and-carers-tickets-879329707827r

The GR8 Minds Team attended the Airedale & Wharfedale Autism Resource World Autism Acceptance Event (WAAD) at Bradford City on Tuesday 16th April!
Our social prescribers Shameem and David were on hand to speak with families with autistic or undiagnosed children, offering advice on a range of topics including mental health support and annual health checks. We were happy to see so many people there looking for support!

If you want more information about how GR8 Minds could help your young person, please visit our website!
www.gr8minds.co.uk

The new episode of the GR8 Minds Podcast is out!

In the first episode of 2024, hosts David Pugh and Sharon Cope (Wharfedale, Airedale and Craven Alliance social prescribers) spoke to Sasha, a student from the Craven area, about her lived experience with autism and how it has impacted her life.

We discussed the importance of autism awareness, the strengths of a neurodiverse brain, special interests, as well as signposting to services that help support young people with autism.

Listen now! - podfollow.com/the-gr8-minds-podcast

The Keighley and Shipley Family Hub are hosting an Engagement Session for parents and carers of children with learning disabilities at the Rainbow Family Hub, Braithwaite Grove, Keighley! The session will be a supportive and welcoming chat with other parents and carers, and with the Family Hub's guest speaker Lucy Cartwright!

The session will run from 10am - 11am on Tuesday 23rd April.

The Bradford District Care Children's Learning Disability Team are hosting a Sleep Workshop on Wednesday 17th April at the Skipton Children and Families Hub from 10am to midday!

The workshop will focus on giving parents and carers evidence-based strategies and advice to improve their child's sleep.

If you can't attend in person, there will also be a Teams meeting that you can join.

For more information or to book a place, contact 01274 221203 or email [email protected]!

This week is World !

Over the next few weeks, we will be hosting and attending different events all about raising awareness and supporting people with autism!

On 16th April, we will be attending the Airedale & Wharfedale Autism Resource Autism Acceptance Week event at Bradford City! It is a free drop-in event for families with autistic or undiagnosed children or young people, and at our stall, we will be covering a range of topics from mental health support to annual health checks. You will also have the opportunity to meet some of the GR8 Minds team!

For more information about the event, go to www.ticketsource.co.uk/aware-airedale-and-wharfedale-autism-resource/aware-world-autism-acceptance-day-2024/e-kdvqll

We are also hosting one of our Autism Awareness workshops on 18th April at All Saints' CE Primary School, Ilkley! The talks are all about giving underpinning knowledge to parents and carers to help support them to better care for their child young person. Tickets are currently sold out for this event, so we hope to see as many of you there as possible!

The next Autism Awareness Workshop for Parents & Carers will take place at All Saints' CE Primary School, Ilkley on the 18th April 2024 from 1pm - 2.30pm.

This talk is for parents and carers supporting a person who has neurodiverse needs, or is waiting an assessment for a possible diagnosis of autism.

The talk will be led by the GR8 Minds team from the WACA Primary Care Network, who run a children's mental health and social prescribing within local schools and GP practices.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions throughout the session, and there will be resources to take away with you.

This event is free of charge and open to anyone living within Wharfedale (Ilkley, Addingham, Burley or Silsden areas).

Places are limited but can booked at eventbrite.com/e/autism-awareness-talk-for-parents-and-carers-tickets-867337348357

🔸 School Attendance Difficulties Focus Group - CRAVEN 🔸
Thursday 18th April 2024; 9.30am - 12.30pm

Parent Carer Voice North Yorkshire have been commissioned by North Yorkshire Council and Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership to develop guidance for schools about school attendance difficulties (formerly called Emotion-Based School Avoidance).

They are holding a focus group at Ings Community Primary School on Broughton Road, Skipton to gather the views of parents and carers about this.

If you are unable to attend in person, there will also be the chance to join us online. You can find Microsoft Teams link here 👇 https://teams.live.com/meet/9471211517987?p=cKfSKILeZMJXQxp4

No booking is necessary to attend and for more information; please contact - [email protected]

Remember, our Autism Peer Support Talk is TODAY at Central Hall, Keighley from 9:30-11:30am!

The talk aims provid parents and carers supporting a person who has or is waiting for a diagnosis of neurodiverse needs with underpinning knowledge and understanding of the autistic spectrum conditions and disorders.

This week is , a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, and organisations with the opportunity to recognise the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual.

If you want to learn more about Neurodiversity Celebration Week and sign up for their free event programmes, visit www.neurodiversityweek.com

Places are still available to book for the GR8 Minds Autism Peer Support Talk at Central Hall, Keighley on Thursday 21st March from 9.30am - 11.30am.

This talk is for parents and carers supporting a person who has neurodiverse needs or is waiting for an assessment for possible diagnosis of autism, to provide them with underpinning knowledge and understanding of the autistic spectrum conditions and disorders.

To book your free place, visit eventbrite.com/e/autism-health-talk-for-parents-and-carers-tickets-820114553707

There are still places available to book for our Autism Peer Support Workshop at Central Hall, Keighley on 21st March!

Places are still available to book for the GR8 Minds Autism Peer Support Talk at Central Hall, Keighley on Thursday 21st March.

This talk is for parents and carers supporting a person who has neurodiverse needs or is waiting for an assessment for possible diagnosis of autism, to provide them with underpinning knowledge and understanding of the autistic spectrum conditions and disorders.

To book your free place, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-health-talk-for-parents-and-carers-tickets-820114553707?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wednesday 13th March is , started by Carers Trust, which every year highlights and raises awareness of the important work and responsibility young carers have on a daily basis.

Don’t miss three Bradford young carers talking on BCB Radio at 2.15pm today about what life is like as a !

This week marks the beginning of the Islamic month of Ramadan, where Muslims across the world observe fasting for 30 days. It is celebrated as month of detoxing from food, desires and materialism to instead focus on the inner self - mental and physical health, spiritual wellbeing and gaining closeness to God through patience, prayer and community.

We would like to wish Ramadan Kareem to all our colleagues and patients who are observing the holy month!

The next Parent/Carer Support Group from the Wharfedale, Airedale and Craven Alliance will be held on Tuesday 19th March 2024 at 10.30am and 7.30pm over Zoom.

The topic for the session is “Supporting your child: Anxiety”, which will involve discussions about what anxiety can look like in children and young people and helping you to identify coping strategies to help with anxiety.

To get access to the sessions, please see the timings and links to the Zoom meetings below.

Tuesday 19th March 2024, 10.30am- 12.00pm
Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84682637614?pwd=ckQ3Z2pVYTJWYk43QWNiclBEWlRmQT09
Meeting ID: 846 8263 7614
Passcode: 582732

Tuesday 19th March 2024, 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82210381603?pwd=REc1eDVHaUhhMmtTQzNhT1JUYUZLdz09
Meeting ID: 822 1038 1603
Passcode: 842974

If you would like any further information on the group, please email [email protected]

A helpful reminder for any parent. If your child can't tell you in words, they will often use their behaviour to let you know how they’re feeling. This might come out as anger.

Underneath these behaviours, a young person who seems very angry may also be feeling things like fear, stress, sadness, hurt or worry – or might be struggling to cope with a difficult experience at school, at home or in another part of their life that they feel unable to talk about.

It can be helpful to remember that a person who’s feeling angry a lot of the time probably isn’t feeling very happy – and while it might not be obvious, what they often need is support. Supporting children and young people to put their feelings into words can help them to feel less overwhelming, making it less likely that they will need to act out.

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Did YOU know your local GP has a children and young people's Social Prescribing Service?

The GR8 Minds team provides one-to-one support to young people aged 5-25. The team can support you on a range of issues - including mental health, bereavement and family changes, or disabilities.

A young person can get in contact with GR8 Minds by visiting www.gr8minds.co.uk and completing the self-referral form, or by asking a teacher or parent/carer to contact us. They will arrange an appointment to speak to them, which can be at school or their GP practice.

The GR8 Minds service is available in all WACA member practices.

Although from Mind was on February 1st, that doesn't mean talking about your mental health is any less important.

It's important to have someone to talk to, and our children and young people's Social Prescribers are here for you if you need a listening ear and guidance to the right support!

Here are some lovely words left by the young people and adults our social prescribers have worked with over the years!

"Thank you so much for supporting me through the hard times. I really appreciate it. You are amazing!" - A young person talking about Shameem Koser, Children & Young People's Social Prescriber for Airedale

"Getting Matt and David into school was the best thing they could've done. It's created an atmosphere where it's okay to talk"
- Former deputy head boy of a local school talking about the support from Young People's Social Prescribers in Craven.

"You worked with my son in his school. I just wanted to say it really does help, thank you" - A local teacher and parent, talking about the GR8 Minds Service in schools.

"My son saw Hilary at The Place and it really helped him. Now I'd like my daughter to see her too as it was so good for him"
- A local parent talking about the support received from GR8 Minds Counsellor Hilary Bailey

For more information on the GR8 Minds service, please check out our website: wacalliance.co.uk/our-projects/waca-mental-health-service/gr8-minds.html

Places are now available to book for the Autism Peer Support Talk at Central Hall Keighley on Thursday 21st March, run by GR8 Minds.

This talk is for parents and carers supporting a person who has neurodiverse needs, or waiting an assessment for possible diagnosis of autism.

To book your free place, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-health-talk-for-parents-and-carers-tickets-820114553707?aff=erelexpmlt

Bradford District Care's children's learning disability team invites you to their Behaviour Workshop, for parents and carers of young people with learning disabilities in Craven. They will be discussing how to understand and manage concerning behaviours, focusing on positive strategies.

The talk will be held on Thursday 22nd February, in person at the Skipton Children and Families Hub on Brougham Street, Skipton or on Microsoft Teams if you can't attend in person.

To book your place today, call: 01274 221 203 or email: [email protected]!

5th-11th February is Place2Be's !

This year, the theme of the week is "My Voice Matters" - as we aim to empower children and young people by providing them with the tools to express themselves.

When we feel heard, it boosts our self-esteem, and when we express ourselves, we feel empowered!

For more information on ways young people can empower
themselves, watch the video below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTxut1wATkE

Children's Mental Health Week 2024

It’s 🧠

This week we wanted to shine a light on the different strands of SELFA’s mental health provision. Today we’re talking about our Wellbeing Cafes. Supported by Mind in Bradford, we offer groups in Skipton, Settle and Bentham for ages 7-19.

“I like being here because everyone looks after you and you can talk about your feelings”

To find out more visit www.selfa.org.uk or contact [email protected]

This Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, Kooth is shining a spotlight on the powerful theme: 'Your Voice Matters’ (because it really does!💙)

🔗 By clicking the link - https://explore.kooth.com/your-voice-matters/ you can explore resources such as:

- Inspiring video of young people using their voices 🎥
- Expert tips on mastering the art of being heard 🌐
- Blogs from those who found their voice after feeling unheard 📝

Sign up at kooth.com for helpful info and support. Anonymous, free, and totally confidential. Let's amplify those voices together!

Visit the West Yorkshire Healthier Together website - https://wyhealthiertogether.nhs.uk/ - to get consistent, accurate and trustworthy healthcare advice to parents, carers, young people and professionals.

The information on this site has been reviewed by local paediatricians, GPs and clinicians across the region to ensure it aligns with current practices and procedures.

Immunisation can protect you and your child from disease.

It's best to have vaccines on time, but you can still catch up on most vaccines if you miss them. Your GP can book or rearrange an appointment.

Visit the NHS website for information on vaccinations and when to have them: www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/