PCF Newsletter October 2022

Jo Southall • October 20, 2022

Watch our September Forum
PCF CWaC were delighted to welcome our members back to our Virtual Forums, the September Benefits/Wills and Trusts Forum attained fantastic numbers and feedback. 
Don't worry if you weren't able to virtually attend on the night, the recordings are now available on our brand new You Tube Channel.

Click here to access PCF videos


Forums 2022

November In-Person Forum


PCF CWaC are looking forward to welcoming you back to our In-Person Forums.
The next In- Person Forum will take place in Chester.


Mental Health Services & Social Care Agenda


Marketplace - Stands & Information on activities, groups and services in your area will also be available.


If you need any assistance attending this event or have any special dietary requirements then please email us at: contact.pcfcwac@gmail.com 

or call 07900 840867


To book your place please use the link below...

BOOK ONLINE

We hope to see you there!

All new parents/carers welcome.


To see other events coming up in 2022/23 or to catch up on past events & presentations, visit our What's On page.



Complex Care Focus Group
Does your child have complex healthcare needs?
(Including those with complex health needs, profound or multiple learning disabilities.)

Would you like to join our small Focus Groups?

Click here for more information.


Dates For Your Diary
Forums 2023

All our Forum events are listed on the What's On page, with lots of information about each event.

You can book online.

WHAT'S ON PAGE

 If you would like to be added to the newsletter circulation list, just send an email to the address below. 

Dr Cathy Hamer - NW SEND Regional Network co-ordinator 

Email: cwh01@hotmail.co.uk

View SEND Newsletter Oct 22

Email for more Information


USEFUL CONTACTS....


Live Well Cheshire West - www.livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Information Advice and Support Service (IASS) - Tel 0300 123 7001 

www.livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/Services/1279 

SEN Team - Tel 0151 337 6505

senteam@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Starting Well - 
www.startingwell.org.uk/

West Cheshire 0-16 CAMHS Tel - 01244 393200
www.cwp.nhs.uk/services-and-locations/services/west-cheshire-0-16-camhs/


Click here for more...


Get Involved with the PCF.... 

 

We are always looking for new parents and carers to join us. You can attend meetings, give feedback to influence the services your child or young person uses or help us to identify the gaps in services. Also, a chance to meet other parents and learn about what's on offer in Cheshire West & Chester. 
 
email 
secretary.pcf.cwac@gmail.com
or join us for one of our meetings. We hope to see you soon!


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