Parents and Carers Alliance Milton Keynes (PACA MK) are an independent voice influencing change by representing what matters to SEND families in Milton Keynes.
Milton Keynes
Joined November 2014
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PACA MK (Parent and Carers Alliance MK) retweeted
Earlier this month, Citizens Advice Milton Keynes was incredibly honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to formally open our premises in Wymbush.
We can probably stop calling it “the new building” now. It finally feels like home.
#CitizensAdvice #MiltonKeynes
PACA MK (Parent and Carers Alliance MK) retweeted
For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, the Mental Health Foundation have shared some practical tips to help boost your mood and wellbeing: mentalhealth.org.uk/
If you need to talk to someone about your mental health, call @samaritans for free 24/7 on 116 123
ALT Text reads: "Be kind to yourself"
PACA MK (Parent and Carers Alliance MK) retweeted
If you are a parent or caring for a child, don't forget our free drop-in advice sessions in MK family centres.
These sessions help you with anything from benefits to housing and anything in between!
Find more details at this link or at the QR code below: bit.ly/4k6xria
ALT A photo shows a man and a woman in the kitchen with a young child. A citizens advice logo is in one corner and a QR code is in the bottom right. Heading text reads "Advice Sessions at Family Centres Here for Families Every Fortnight". Main text reads " Family life is full on, so sorting out your own stuff shouldn't be harder. Do you have money worries, housing problems, work issues? Pop in at a participating family centre for friendly practical advice from a member of our team." Text next to the QR code reads "No appointment needed, just drop in and see us at a participating centre. Scan the QR code to find out more"
PACA MK (Parent and Carers Alliance MK) retweeted
IMPORTANT - HEALTH SERVICES & SEND
Opportunity for your voice and experience to shape the development of a national NHS health improvement framework.
You can complete the survey here: forms.office.com/e/MYiKahkef…
Please share the survey with other parent carers.
Closes 28 Feb
PACA MK (Parent and Carers Alliance MK) retweeted
With the cost of living rising, it’s important to know what support there is for carers. We have collated information and links to organisations that we hope you will find helpful ➡️ carersmiltonkeynes.org/infor…
#carers #unpaidcarers #miltonkeynes @mkcouncil
PACA MK (Parent and Carers Alliance MK) retweeted
Have you used digital health and care services? We would like to have your views on what could be changed to improve services. Click here to take our survey here. #BLMKDigital Closing date 12 February 2023. eu.surveymonkey.com/r/BLMKDi…
PACA MK (Parent and Carers Alliance MK) retweeted
Supportive organisations can make the difference between #carers staying in employment or leaving their jobs due to caring responsibilities. Offering paid Carer’s Leave & flexible working are a few ways companies can become carer-friendly: carersuk.org/help-and-advice…
#CarersRightsDay
PACA MK (Parent and Carers Alliance MK) retweeted
Please save the date for our next event - Sat 4 Feb 2023 @ridgewaycentre
Watch this space and our website for more information as our planning gets underway.
mksendinfoday.co.uk
#MiltonKeynes #SEND #MKSENDinfoDay @PacaMk
PACA MK (Parent and Carers Alliance MK) retweeted
Join our Feel Beautiful on the Inside Workshop for #carers via Zoom. Friendly, relaxed sessions, gentle stretches & yoga breathing techniques.
🗓 Thurs 22nd, 29th Sept, 6th, 13th Oct
🕑 10.50am–12.15pm
Book your place & tell us which dates you’d like: bit.ly/3AOLNxl
PACA MK (Parent and Carers Alliance MK) retweeted
Wills & Trusts workshops, delivered by Tonina from HCR Hewitsons, for #parentcarers in #MiltonKeynes on 20th Sept, 6.30pm-8pm via Zoom or 23rd Sept, 10.30am-12pm at The Quaker Centre.
Book your place on one of these sessions: carersmiltonkeynes.org/servi…
#carers @PacaMk
PACA MK (Parent and Carers Alliance MK) retweeted
Thank you to all who came along for the Summer SEND Information Day. We really hope you found it a useful day.
Kind regards,
MK SENDIAS & @PacaMk
#MKSENDInfoDay #SEND #MiltonKeynes
PACA MK (Parent and Carers Alliance MK) retweeted
Join the Patient Experience & Catering Teams from @MKHospital on 9th June, 3pm-4.30pm for afternoon tea, activities & to look at ideas for their tearoom for patients & their families/#carers at the hospital. RSVP: [email protected]
#CarersWeek #miltonkeynes
PACA MK (Parent and Carers Alliance MK) retweeted
Summer MK SEND Information Day
Sat 18 June 2022 at the MKPDC, Galley Hill
We are holding this exciting one off event to offer families the support & info that was missed from our annual event in Feb (moved online due to Covid)
More info mksendinfoday.co.uk/
#MKSENDInfoDay
PACA MK (Parent and Carers Alliance MK) retweeted
Did you know Carers MK offer tailored advice and support if you or the person you care for is in hospital?
Find out more ➡ carersmiltonkeynes.org/servi…
#carers #unpaidcarers #MiltonKeynes #teamMKUH @mkcouncil1 @MiltonKeynesHospital @BLMKCCG
PACA MK (Parent and Carers Alliance MK) retweeted
The DfE has published new accessible versions of the SEND & AP Green Paper. These include: a BSL version, an easy-read version to support those with learning disabilities & a guide to help children and young people with SEND. bit.ly/3KXgTGd
@educationgovuk
#SENDReview
PACA MK (Parent and Carers Alliance MK) retweeted
We are proud to be putting on a #Platinumjubilee party for those in our parish with special needs. There will be party food and drink, entertainment, a DJ and a quiet room. This is a FREE event but you do need to book, please call Paul on 07858587184.
#wolverton #greenleys #mk
PACA MK (Parent and Carers Alliance MK) retweeted
JOB VACANCY: Young Carer Support Worker
Join us to offer practical and emotional support to young carers in Milton Keynes caring for a family member.
More details and to apply ➡ bit.ly/3uWZ6ZK
#jobvacancy #jobopportunity #youngcarers #MiltonKeynes
PACA MK (Parent and Carers Alliance MK) retweeted
Get involved in your health care.
To help us develop our approach of how we engage with our people and communities we would like the views or residents/organisations. visit our website
blmkccg.nhs.uk/get-involved/…
PACA MK (Parent and Carers Alliance MK) retweeted
@educationgovuk has launched the SEND and alternative provision green paper consultation – seeking views on a system that offers children and young people access to the right support, in the right place, and at the right time.
Find out more: sendreview.campaign.gov.uk. #SendReview
PACA MK (Parent and Carers Alliance MK) retweeted
We're seeking to learn from #carers in #MiltonKeynes about specific experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic, the impact it had on your caring role & to evaluate our learning, as we move forward in supporting you.
➡️ surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YCRYGZF
Please complete survey before 8 April 2022