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Information For Parents and Carers

This page is dedicated to families with disabled children and teenagers. Here, you can find our policy documents and information about other relevant services.
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If you have any information you feel may be helpful to other families, then please share it with us by messaging us on Facebook or  Twitter or emailing office@lwca.co.uk.

Useful Services and Resources

Do you know of a service that could be beneficial to our families? Contact office@lwca.co.uk with your suggestion.
 
  • West Yorkshire Children’s Additional Needs Network (WY CANN) – A network of organisations working with children with additional needs, their families and their carers.

  • Short Breaks Leeds City Council Support for short breaks for disabled children & young people in Leeds

  • Leeds SEND Local Offer – The Leeds Local Offer provides information for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents or carers in a single place. 

  • Relationship Matters – raising awareness of the impact on parental conflict on children, providing support and advice and signposting families who need support.

  • Contact’s Guides to Preparing for Adult Life – a list of guides to help families with disabled children prepare their child for adult life.

  • Twinkl SEND Resources – Special Educational Needs and Disability learning resources and activities.

  • Cerebral Palsy Guide – Cerebral Palsy Guide is a national support organisation dedicated to educating individuals and families about Cerebral Palsy and other birth injuries. They have put together a resource for parents and caregivers to provide answers and support.

Feedback

We always welcome feedback about our services and website. Please email office@lwca.co.uk if you would like to give feedback. We also conduct an annual survey to give families an opportunity to share their thoughts.

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Parents and carers are welcome to join our Annual General Meeting (AGM) every year. Please keep an eye out on our website and social media channels for the date of the next AGM.

Useful Documents

See our Useful Documents Page.
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