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 Our next drop in is on Wednesday 12th October 10am-12 noon at the Moss Side Powerhouse. It’s a chance to meet services and ask your SEND-related questions, including education, travel, stuff to do and Early Help. You can also chat with Manchester Parent Carer Forum (MPCF), Manchester Parent Champions and other parent carers. We’ll be sending out more information nearer the time. Look out for it in your inbox!
Future dates - 10am-12 noon:
Wednesday 16th November, Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Wythenshawe
Wednesday 14th December, Manchester Youth Zone, Harpurhey
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Early Years Opportunity
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Manchester is one of 30 local areas participating in the Dingley’s Promise Early Years Inclusion programme. Over the next five years, the charity will be delivering a series of ten courses to Manchester Early Years practioners to improve inclusive practice when working with young children with SEND.
It’s vital that parent carers have a voice in this work. The charity and the local stakeholder group, including Manchester Parent Carer Forum (MPCF), invite you to get involved. You can do this by:
Find out more about this exciting work on MPCF’s website.
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School Transport - Still Time To Have Your Say
Following concerns raised by Manchester Parent Carer Forum (MPCF), Manchester Parent Champions and other parents earlier this year, there was a review of the Home To School Transport service. Views were fed into two new draft policies. Manchester City Council would like to hear what you and your young people think about them.
There are some key changes, including: removing the need for annual reapplication, separating post-16 and 5-16 years into separate policies, and offering a wider range of travel solutions.
You can read the draft policies, including a summary. and have your say through the Manchester City Council website. There is also information on MPCF's website. Please share your feedback by 10th October.
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FLIP is back!
The free music-making and skateboarding sessions are back at Projekts skatepark near Piccadilly Station. It's a chance for young people to enjoy an hour of skateboard coaching, followed by an hour of music-making with Billy and Andy who offer accessible music workshops. The sessions started on Friday 16th September and run throughout the autumn every Friday 4.30-6.30pm. Families are welcome to hang out in the cafe during the sessions or watch the skateboarders from the viewing balcony. To book places, contact info@billyandandy.co.uk, 07429 826053. Part of the SEND Community Offer.
Projekts collaborated with Billy & Andy's Music School to run skateboarding and music sessions earlier in the year. Watch this fantastic film to hear from the young people who took part.
New Activity Session In Crumpsall
 Groundwork is offering a new accessible session at Crumpsall Visitors Centre, Crumpsall Park, every Thursday 5-7pm. It’s for 11-18 year olds and includes pool, Xbox, painting, clay making and cooking. Young people can have fun and develop new skills in a safe space. For more information, contact Carlos on 07739 978 798. Part of the SEND Community Offer.
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Flu Jabs
Cost Of Living Payments Timeline
(From Carers Manchester newsletter)
From 20th September - £150 disability payment for households who claim disability benefits. You’ll be paid automatically in the same way you usually get your benefit or tax credits.
From 1st October - All households receiving six monthly payments either credited to electricity accounts or a voucher to be redeemed at your usual top up place if on a pre-payment meter. This is £66/£67 a month from October to March, totalling £400.
From autumn (dates to be confirmed) - £324, or the second instalment of the cost of living payment for households on means tested benefits. You'll be paid automatically.
From November / December - £300 cost of living payment for households above pension age (66 and above). You'll be paid automatically.
Get Musical This Autumn
Carers Manchester South are offering two free musical sessions this autumn.
The first is a Carers Drumming Circle on Tuesday 4th October, 12 noon-2pm at the Amani Centre, Moss Side, M16 7DG. Please contact Zsuzsi on 07421 312597 or suzi@manchestercarersforum.org.uk. Free transport provided if needed.
The second is An Evening with Chris Stern on Thursday 13th October, 7pm at The Carlton Club, Whalley Range M16 8BE. Carers Manchester South would like to invite you to an evening of guitar music from Chris Stern (the man with 62 guitars!). Lebanese buffet included. To book, email Nina@manchestercarersforum.org.uk or text your email and name to 07432 186 665.
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Advocacy Support
The Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) is a Black-led organisation that provides independent advocacy and wellbeing services. They support Manchester families with housing, health issues, education, benefits - and more. Call the confidential helpline on 07710 022382 or email advocacy@cahn.org.uk. They also offer other services, including advocacy for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Find out more on the CAHN website.
Carers Support Group
The Alex Foundation runs a parent carers group and Food Bank every Wednesday 11am-1pm at St George’s Community Centre, Miles Platting M40 7NY. It brings parents together to help deal with isolation, depression and anxiety. There is also an Impact Project every Sunday 1pm-3pm at Manchester Youth Zone for children aged 3+ with special needs and their siblings or friends. It offers different activities each week, including art, dance, play, riding bicycles, basketball, and drama. If transport is difficult for either session, support may be available. To find out more, call 07411 496555 or email info@alexfoundation.org.uk.
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