ALT Image on right side of poster of parents hands in right hand holding a heart and in left hand holding justice scales Text is as follows: Understanding Lasting Power of Attorney and Deputyship This event will explain the importance of this topic for families with disabled young people and adults with learning disabilities. The event is delivered in partnership with Irwin Mitchell LLP law firm and will cover the following: What changes in legal rights and advocacy when your disabled son or daughter with learning disabilities and limited mental capacity turn 18 years Understanding the Mental Capacity Act and how to support rights and decision making What is the difference between Lasting Power of Attorney and Deputyship Appointments in England? What do you need to know to apply for an LPA or Deputyship How do you prepare for the future to protect the rights and decisions ensuring the ‘Best interest’ of your disabled adult son and daughter. Register link / date and contact

ALT Title - Opportunity to take part in study Transition from Child to Adult Health and Social Care Services in England Calling all Parents and Carers of Young People with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) aged between 18 and 25 years to take part in a study about your parent/ carer experiences of the transition from Child to Adult Health and Social Care Services in England. Join Open University Researcher Jillian Pawlyn at this online event to hear more about: - the study and the importance of this work and - how you can get involved - share your valuable experiences - what works and what needs to change - your aspirations for better transition from Child to Adult Health and Social Care Services in England. Taking place in: 📆 Monday 27th January 2025 ⏰ 10:00am to 11:00am. QR code to register Image on bottom right hand corner of Jillian, white British woman wearing glasses and above the shoulder straight hair.

ALT Poster with the following information FREE WORKSHOP 📢 Getting to know what financial support is available for your child and family as living costs increase This online workshop will support families to make sense of what financial support and resources are available to them. The workshop will cover: 👉🏽 Grants and equipment support available for disabled children and young people upto 18 years old 👉🏾 Making sense of the benefits system when your disabled child turns 16 👉🏻 Being prepared – moving from DLA to PIP 👉🏼 Financial support for carers - Universal credit and carers allowance 👉🏽 Other financial support available including with your utility bills 👉🏾 Useful tips, accessing further information and help Dates: 📅 Wednesday 9th Nov 22 ⏰ 7:15pm ‪📆 Friday 11th Nov 22. ⏰ 10:00am The workshop will be delivered ONLINE via zoom and parents, carers and wider family members can register here. 👇🏼 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/459143459447