North Devon
Welcome to the news and information page for North Devon.
Our group meets every other month at the Cedars Hotel in Barnstaple to share anything and everything connected with our lives as parent/carers of a child with special needs - and usually a lot more besides.
It’s always great to see new faces. If you would like to come along to any of our meetings please call Pam Hogan on 01237 459111 or just turn up on the day. Our usual meeting time is 10.15am for 10.30am, although we occasionally hold evening events.
Next Meeting - Tuesday 25th November
As well as time to share thoughts and experiences and benefit from the support of other parent carers of children with a wide range of additional needs, we have Clare Cox coming to speak about the relevance of the new Mental Capacity Act for our children and ourselves.
For further information please contact Pam Hogan by email or by telephone on 01237 459111
Notes from recent meetings:
Recent Events
As well as our regular meetings we also host larger events. Last September we held an information sharing day on everything you need to know about transition from children’s to adult services. The notes from this event can be read by clicking on the link below:
In January we also held an evening event when Rod Conway, headteacher of Pathfield School in Barnstaple, offered some practical strategies on coping with challenging behaviour. The notes from this event can be read by clicking on the link below.
Practical Strategies for Coping with Challenging Behaviour
Over 70 parents and professionals attended our last meeting on May 20th, a full day event on the theme of ’Health Matters’. Their comments include:
A great day, thank you
Very many thanks for a very useful and informative day - I look forward to more
An excellent day, vital for families with children with special needs. Thank you.
‘Health Matters’ Conference Notes