Thriving Families: Support That Grows With You
Joanne Southall • May 20, 2025
Koala North West’s Thriving Families programme offers one-to-one, tailored support for parents, carers, and children aged 0–19 (or up to 25 with SEND). Whether it's parenting guidance, mental well-being, or strengthening family relationships, we're here to assist you in a way that works best for you.
We support with:
Home-based parenting support customised to your family's situation
Assistance with mental health and emotional well-being
Building stronger family connections and relationships
In partnership with Platform For Life, Capa First Response & Power 2.
Call 0151 294 5885 or head to the website for more information.
To see our PCF coffee events coming up or other regular SEND coffee mornings and meet ups
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Reasonable adjustments come from a legal duty under the Equality Act 2010. Schools must remove barriers for disabled pupils by making practical, appropriate changes that allow them to access learning like everyone else.
I had the pleasure of presenting alongside brilliant speakers and the CANDDID study team on the “Knowing ME!” neurodiversity profiling tool, currently being developed across Cheshire and Merseyside.
The Live Well Newsletter will be published bi-monthly to provide you with latest updates and information. It is also your opportunity to get involved, have your say and improve our Live Well/Local Offer Cheshire West Website.
SEND - mental capacity & decision-making webinar
key legal principles around mental capacity, Court of Protection, Deputyships vs Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
March News for the Parent Carer Forum, CWaC.
We’ve been out in the community attending school coffee mornings and key events, including the CANDDID Conference - NHS Fit for the Future, and the Neurodiversity & Mental Health Conference
Education & Mental Health Forum from the PCF Cheshire West & Chester. Meet local education and mental health services. SEND Reforms – What You Need to Know.
Interface Between Neurodiversity and Mental Health Pathways
PCF CWaC Reflections from an event at Alder Hey in Feb 2026. Professionals from Cheshire and Merseyside.
Supporting Education: SEND Parent Training Webinar
Gain practical advice and confidence to support your child in school.
PCF Cheshire West and Chester
Practical • Supportive • Informative
Helping you feel confident working with your child’s school
SEND Benefits & Support Service is here to help you understand what you’re entitled to in Cheshire West and Chester.
Coffee Events for parents & carers. Everyone is welcome! Parents will be able to catch up with other parents. Children are welcome!