A wonderful morning celebrating people and organisations who went that extra mile for you and your family in 2023, and to hold them as a good example of SEND services and support. Thank you to everyone who came along. Official photos and a list of award winners to come!

Congratulations to the winners from today's PaCC Awards (pictured), held earlier today. 🎉 A great collection of brilliant people and organisations who went that extra mile for you and your family in 2023. #Brighton Photo by Alan Barnes Photography.

Have your say on the Wild Park Play Provision for Teenagers & Young Adults: This online consultation is open until the 27 March 2024 and relates to the provision for teenage and young people play equipment at Wild Park, Brighton: loom.ly/j7clFkk

Singing Hands return for another Makaton signed sing-a-long at the unique Brighton Spiegeltent! 11am, Sat 11 May, for a one hour show. Tickets: loom.ly/VKO33X4 Songs, rhymes, show tunes, film songs and pop hits - for all ages, accessible and inclusive for all.

The next Sunflower Support Group is this Thursday (14 March) 9.30-11.30am. Join us at Bevendean Co-op Pub, for a cuppa and a chat and a general catch up. All parent carers of children/young people with additional needs welcome. More info: [email protected] / 07484 051753

Getting the Mumps, Measles and Rubella Vaccination in Sussex - an Easy Read PDF, from NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board and @bhspeakout. View or download: loom.ly/T-lKfJ0

Wow, what a wonderful time we had celebrating people and organisations who helped local send families in 2023! See the list of PaCC Award winners here: loom.ly/pAEOv-s

NHS Sussex is seeking feedback from parent carers of children and young people (CYP) aged 0-25 who use CYP epilepsy services in Sussex. Survey: loom.ly/SYzb6OM (closing 1 May). Online workshop on Friday 3 May 12:30-2pm Contact :[email protected] to register

Family challenge council decision to cut respite services successful. Read about about a couple in Derbyshire took action: loom.ly/Qd80vtI Worried about respite services in your area? You can email [email protected]

Prime Minister announces plans to reform PIP alongside other benefit changes for disabled people. Last week, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced plans to reform Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Find out more Contact: loom.ly/gVMaJxo incl their response.

The latest edition of the Community Matters Parent Carers Newsletter (April 2024): loom.ly/PYLOBFg Designed to keep you up to date with the latest news, events and information relevant to parents and caregivers of children with special needs or disabilities.

The next Sunflower Support Group is Thursday 8 May, 9.30-11.30am. Join us at Bevendean Co-op Pub, for a cuppa and a chat and to discuss the topic of Online Safety. All parent carers of children/young people with additional needs welcome. More info: [email protected] / 07484 051753

You are invited to a FREE Community Arts Fun Day, at Hangleton Community Centre, on Sat 18 May,11am – 1pm. Come along for free refreshments, a bouncy castle, soft play and much more..Just drop in! Or contact Carmel on: 07392536376 or email: [email protected] for info.

A new pupil attendance in schools release has been published on Explore Education Statistics. View the Week 16 2024 release by selecting the following link: loom.ly/q2MqpWU

The next Sunflower Support Group is tomorrow - Thurs 9 May, 9.30-11.30am. Join us at Bevendean Co-op Pub, for a cuppa and a chat +discuss the topic of Online Safety. All parent carers of children/young people with additional needs welcome. More info: [email protected] / 07484 051753

Consultation on faith designation reforms for new and existing free schools and special academies - loom.ly/XmV3tsM The consultation will run for 7 weeks and close on 20 June 2024. You can read more and take part in the consultation: loom.ly/kR_O3Ro

Stronger Together – PaCC and Amaze join forces to provide support groups and befriending for parents of disabled children in Brighton & Hove: loom.ly/xMI6f4k

The government has launched a 12-week consultation setting out plans to make it harder for disabled people to claim personal independence payments (PIP). Read more: loom.ly/n-03H1w

The next Sunflower Support Group is Thursday 13 June 9.30-11.30am. Join us at Bevendean Co-op Pub for a cuppa and a chat, an open session for #CarersWeek More info: [email protected] / 07484 051753

The NHS Child Immunisation Service is now offering anxiety clinics (as well as other options for support) for children and young people aged 0-19 who need extra time or support when getting vaccinations. Learn more: loom.ly/75lmySI