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Tuesday 16 June 2020

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Family Information Service
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In this edition of the Family Information Service Newsletter you will find how to get involved with Learning Disability Week 2020, information on a project that Coventry and Warwickshire Mind is developing, free booklets about looking after mental health from the National Centre for Children - Anna Freud, and much much more. 

Warwickshire's Family Information Service provides support, advice and one-to-one support for families, parents, carers and professionals on a variety of issues including family relationships, housing, parenting support, childcare, health and wellbeing and much more.

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What's new?

It's Learning Disability Week 2020!

Learning Disability Week 2020 is taking place online from 15 to 21 June.

Mencap, the leading voice of learning disability have announced the the theme of the week: the importance of friendships during lockdown.

The current situation has meant that many people with a learning disability are feeling isolated, as they have been unable to see their friends and families. People with a learning disability already experience high levels of loneliness and social isolation and this will have only been made worse by lockdown.

Mencap want to show the importance of friendships to help with tackling isolation, as well as exploring the different ways of maintaining friendships during this unusual time.

#LDWeek2020
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From Protest to Positive Action

The Equality and Inclusion Partnership (EQuIP) is hosting a series of virtual discussions: "From Protest to Positive Action". 

Join in to have an opportunity to learn more about your rights around Stop and Search and to put any questions to Warwickshire Police about their Positive Action initiative. 
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Changes to RISE - Mental health support for young people

The contact number for the RISE Children and Young People Crisis Team has changed.

For urgent calls for children and young people who are experiencing a mental health crisis contact the Rise Crisis Team between 8am-8pm on 02476 641799 or call 0300 200 0011 outside of these hours. 

If someone you know is struggling and needs help now, help is available.
 
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Eating Difficulties and Sensory Issues

Autism West Midlands are hosting an ‘Eating Difficulties and Sensory Issues – Zoom Presentation’ on Wednesday 17th June, 10.30 - 11.30.

This presentation is open to any parent, carer or professional in the West Midlands who would like to learn more.


 
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Young Black Men Project

Coventry and Warwickshire Mind has received funding to develop a Young Black Men’s project.

The Young Black Men’s project will target Mind's services to young people between the ages of 11 and 30 years old who live across Coventry and Warwickshire and identify as being a young black man growing up in today’s society.
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Interactive workshops by Act for Autism

Act for Autism are leading on two interactive workshops for parents. 

The first workshop  "Understanding your child’s sensory challenges and how to help" will be held on Monday 29th June at 1.00pm. The second workshop "Transition and change – how to support your child in this changing environment" will be held on Monday 29th June at 7.00pm.

Visit the Entrust Care Partnership Facebook page for more information on how to book your place.
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Free booklets from Anna Freud - National Centre for Children and Families

Anna Freud - National Centre for Children and Families want to do all they can to prevent the Coronavirus pandemic from impacting on children and young people's mental health. That's why they are giving clear, simple advice to all those who are supporting children and young people during this time. They have a variety of booklets to support and advise families.
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