| Date | Time | Event | Price | Location | Contact details |
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| Wednesday 19 February 2025 |
10.00am to 3.00pm |
One Fylde transition event to independence. Information and guidance to help families plan for adulthood in a supportive environment. |
Free, lunch will be povided. |
Ribby Hall, Woodlands Suite. |
Book your space by emailing helen.kay@onefylde.org |
| Wednesday 19 February 2025 |
2.00 to 3.00pm |
Chat with an NHS Health Visitor via Facebook Live. |
Free |
Online event |
Join via the Blackpool Teaching Hospital Facebook page |
| Wednesday 19 February 2025 |
3.30 to 5.30pm |
Primary Mental Health Worker virtual drop in.
Are you a young person or parent/carer and want to know where you can get support for young people's emotional and mental health?The PMHW Drop In sessions can signpost you to the correct service to support with your current concern and get you the help you need.PMHW Drop In is a confidential space to discuss worries and concerns with a Mental Health Practitioner who is part of the CAMHS Team.A PMHW can link in with schools and services to work together.We will start by introducing ourselves and ask questions to help us find ways to support you or a young person’s mental health. Primary Mental Health Workers have a great knowledge of what services can help with young people's mental health in Blackpool. We will always try to help you understand what is mental health and why you may feel and behave in certain ways.We can link in with school/colleges if needed to help support you further.
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Free |
Online event |
Join online https://nhs.vc/HLSC/CAMHS |
| Thursday 20 February 2025 |
9.30am to 3.00pm |
Aiming Higher telephone advice line. Providing relevant advice to families who have a child with additional needs and/or a disability. |
Free |
Telephone service |
Call 01253 206448 |
| Thursday 20 February 2025 |
4.30 to 5.30pm |
Neuro Ninjas. An exclusive autism group for children with, or awaiting diagnosis and their siblings. Sensory play, activities, toys and games in a non - judgemental environment. |
£3 per family |
Layton Methodist Church, 1 Westcliff Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7DZ |
To book your place email neuroninjasfylde@gmail.com |
| Friday 21 February 2025 |
9.30 to 11.30am |
Blackpool Children's and Young Persons Learning Disability and Neuro Team Parents/ Carer drop in session. |
Free |
Central Family Hub, Gorton Street, Blackpool, FY1 3JW |
No booking required just turn up. |
| Saturday 22 February 2025 |
10.00 to 11.00am |
Quiet hour at Tesco every Wednesday and Saturday. During the quiet hour Tesco will be dimming the lights and lowering the checkout noise in all of their larger stores to make it more enjoyable for customers. |
Free |
Clifton Retail Park, Sandhams Way, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ. |
Tesco website |
| Saturday 22 February 2025 |
10.00am to 12.00pm |
SEND Saturdays at the Family Hubs. These sessions are for families who have children with SEND needs. Come along to one of our sessions for an informal chance to chat with local services and other parents/carers with SEND children. Children of all ages are welcome. We’ll be running different activities at each session so make sure to join us! |
Free |
Central Family Hub
Gorton Street
Blackpool
FY1 3JW |
No booking required. |
| Sunday 23 February 2025 |
See website for details |
Autism friendly showings at The Vue. Vue host autism friendly screenings on the last Sunday of every month. These autism friendly film screenings are sensory friendly with the sound reduced, lighting dimmed and no adverts or trailers. It is okay for guests to move around and make noise in autism friendly cinema.Vue are delighted to be part of the national CEA card scheme, which is accepted at all of our UK venues. The CEA card will allow you to book tickets online, in person at the venue or by calling the booking line to get your carer a ticket for free. |
See website for details |
Vue Cinema, North Promenade, Cleveleys, FY5 1DB |
See website for more details |
| Sunday 23 February 2025 |
6.00 to 7.00pm |
Aiming Higher family event at AirHop, formerly Ascent. Please arrive between 5.30 and 5.45pm for a short briefing. Bring your own AirHop socks or buy on the day for £2.50. |
£3 per person, must be registered with Aiming Higher |
Unit A, Prestige House,
Cornford Rd,
Blackpool
FY4 4QQ |
Book online |
| Monday 24 February 2025 |
2.00 to 4.30pm |
Are you a young person or parent/carer and want to know where you can get support for young people's emotional and mental health?The PMHW Drop In sessions can signpost you to the correct service to support with your current concern and get you the help you need.PMHW Drop In is a confidential space to discuss worries and concerns with a Mental Health Practitioner who is part of the CAMHS Team.A PMHW can link in with schools and services to work together.We will start by introducing ourselves and ask questions to help us find ways to support you or a young person’s mental health. Primary Mental Health Workers have a great knowledge of what services can help with young people's mental health in Blackpool. We will always try to help you understand what is mental health and why you may feel and behave in certain ways.We can link in with school/colleges if needed to help support you further. |
Free |
Westminster Primary Academy, Westminster Road, FY1 2QE.
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0800 121 7762 Option 4 for PMHW. You are welcome to leave a message and a PMHW will return your call within the week. |
| Monday 24 February 2025 |
3.30 to 5.30pm |
SEND after school activity. Come and join us at the Family Hubs for our SEND drop-in sessions after school. Free fun activities for children and young people up to the age of 25 with special educational needs or disabilities. |
Free |
Revoe Family Hub
Grasmere Road
Blackpool
FY1 5HP |
No booking required. |
| Monday 24 February 2025 |
6.00 to 7.00pm |
SEN sessions at Ascent Trampoline Park. Fewer people, no music and reduced lighting. For children aged 4 and over. |
£12 per person, each ticket includes free admission for one carer |
Unit A, Prestige House,
Cornford Rd,
Blackpool
FY4 4QQ |
Call 01253 768868 or Book online |
| Tuesday 25 February 2025 |
9.30am to 3.00pm |
Aiming higher parent drop ins. Advice will be provided to families on various topics relating to their child’s SEND needs. This support will include providing resources, signposting, support with completing forms etc. |
Free |
Aiming Higher
231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB
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No need to book, just turn up. |
| Tuesday 25 February 2025 |
10.00am to 12.00pm |
Blackpool Parent Carer Forum weekly biscuit and brew sessions. An opportunity to meet other parents and gain advice, as well as support and signposting to services. |
Free |
Revoe Family Hub, Grasmere Road, FY1 5HP
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No need to book, just turn up. See Blackpool Parent Carer Forum Facebook page. |
| Wednesday 26 February 2025 |
10.00 to 11.00am |
Quiet hour at Tesco every Wednesday and Saturday. During the quiet hour Tesco will be dimming the lights and lowering the checkout noise in all of their larger stores to make it more enjoyable for customers. |
Free |
Clifton Retail Park, Sandhams Way, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ. |
Tesco website |
| Wednesday 26 February 2025 |
2.00 to 3.00pm |
Chat with an NHS Health Visitor via Facebook Live. |
Free |
Online event |
Join via the Blackpool Teaching Hospital Facebook page |
| Thursday 27 February 2025 |
9.30am to 3.00pm |
Aiming Higher telephone advice line. Providing relevant advice to families who have a child with additional needs and/or a disability. |
Free |
Telephone service |
Call 01253 206448 |
| Thursday 27 February 2025 |
4.30 to 5.30pm |
Neuro Ninjas. An exclusive autism group for children with, or awaiting diagnosis and their siblings. Sensory play, activities, toys and games in a non - judgemental environment. |
£3 per family |
Layton Methodist Church, 1 Westcliff Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7DZ |
To book your place email neuroninjasfylde@gmail.com |
| Friday 28 February 2025 |
9.30 to 11.00am |
SENDIASS drop in session. SENDIASS is short for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Information, Advice Support Service (IASS) and exists to help parents and carers of children who have, or may have, special educational needs and/or disabilities, in matters relating to their Education, Health or Social Care provision. Please come along to one of our drop-in sessions to register and speak to a member of the SENDIASS team. |
Free |
Central Family Hub
Gorton Street
Blackpool
FY1 3JW |
No booking required |
| Friday 28 February 2025 |
9.30 to 10.30am |
SEND Sing and Sign. Sing and Sign is an award-winning programme specialising in encouraging your baby’s communication! Everyone knows nursery rhymes and action songs are great fun and musical activities help stimulate language development. Sing and Sign combines the benefits of both music and baby signing. |
Free |
Westminster Academy
Westminster Road
Blackpool
FY1 2QE |
Booking essential as there are limited places. Please call the hub to book your place. Call 01253 476480. |
| Friday 28 February 2025 |
10.00 to 11.30am |
SEND Stay and Play. Come along and enjoy playtime with your child, meet some other parents, and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. Suitable for families with children under 5 years old. |
Free |
Westminster Academy
Westminster Road
Blackpool
FY1 2QE |
No booking required. |
| Friday 28 February 2025 |
9.30 to 11.30am |
Aiming Higher parent carer information workshops. In-depth information and advice on various topics relating to having a child with additional needs and/or a disability. Topics will revolve around behaviour, system/pathway navigation, having successful meetings, assertiveness and many more. Guest speakers from local organisations will provide information on their services All sessions include refreshments. No children at these sessions please. |
Free |
231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB |
Call 01253 206448 or email info@aiminghighercharity.org.uk |
| Friday 28 February 2025 |
9.30 to 11.30am |
Blackpool Children's and Young Persons Learning Disability and Neuro Team Parents/ Carer drop in session. |
Free |
Central Family Hub, Gorton Street, Blackpool, FY1 3JW |
No booking required just turn up. |