 Welcome to this edition of the SEND News Bulletin. This week includes information on
Cost of Living Support
We have created a Cost of Living guide on the Local Offer website. The guide gives advice, information, and ideas to support coping in the current cost of living crisis.
More information can be found on the Local Offer.
CAMHSTalk Podcast - Managing Christmas
Getting help over the Christmas holidays
The festive period can be a difficult time for lots of people, so if you’re struggling, there are services that can support you during this time. If you would like to speak to someone about how you’re feeling, you can contact one of these helplines for support.
If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of harm, or is not safe, call 999 or go to A&E. A mental health emergency should be taken just as seriously as a physical health one and you won’t be wasting anyone’s time.
Bedfordshire Pharmacy Opening Times - Christmas and New Year 2022/2023
Christmas Day, Bank Holiday Monday and New Year Day list of open chemists and times.
Autism Bedfordshire Children's Services Conference 2023
 Email enquiries@autismbeds.org or call 01234 214871
Being a parent of a child affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder
A FREE 10 week programme run by parents for Mums, Dads and Carers beginning 17 January.
For more information and bookings please contact:
Colette Fletcher, EPEC Hub Co-ordinator, 01582 660061 or email office@home-startcentralbeds.org.uk
What's on Calendar
In response to feedback from the SNAP PCF Parent/Carer Survey we have updated our What's on Calendar on the Local Offer. Now you will be able to click on a date and a list of events that are happening that day will appear on the right hand side. Just click on the event that you are interested in to read more information about it. So check it out and let us know what you think by emailing local.offer@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Children's Centres SEND Support Coffee Mornings
Leighton Buzzard Mencap Opportunity Group
Thursdays 10 – 11:30 (Termtime only)
Casual chat & play session for parents, carers & their children who have additional needs. Support for parents, carers & their children who have additional needs.
Ring 0300 300 8880 to book on.
SEND Stay and Play
Every Wednesday from 10:00 – 11:00 am
Dunstable Children’s Centre
If you would like to book a space please call 0300 300 8106/0300 300 8104
SEND Support coffee afternoon every second Monday of the month,
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Shefford and Stotfold Children’s Centre
If you would like to book a space please call 0300 300 8112
SEND Support coffee afternoon every 4th Thursday of the month,
1:30 – 2:30 am
Flitwick Children’s Centre
If you would like to book a space please call 0300 300 8111
SEND Coffee morning, Stay and Play every first and third Friday of the month,
10:30 – 11:30 am
Houghton Regis Children’s Centre
If you would like to book a space please call 0300 300 8115
Support group for parents or carers with children who have SEND
Biggleswade Youth Centre - every other Wednesday, 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Fortnightly catch ups and support online and face-to-face. A chance to speak to professionals from the CDC, Early Years Support Team, Speech and Language plus more.
To book a free place contact Karen on 0300 300 6009 or email karen.burton@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Please visit the Local Offer for more information on activities, services, advice and support across Central Bedfordshire for children and young people with SEND or follow us on Facebook
We hope you have found the information in the bulletin helpful. We would love to hear your feedback and what you would like to see in future editions. Please let us know by emailing send.feedback@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Do you provide a service or run events for children and young people with SEND and their families?
We would like to offer providers the opportunity to advertise local SEND services and events in our fortnightly SEND news bulletin, on our local offer Facebook page and to be included in the local offer What's On page.
If you would like to be featured then please email details about your service and/or event to local.offer@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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