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16/07/2025

Could you help other parents feel confident, supported and connected?

EPEC are looking for local parents to join their next Parent Group Leader training, starting this autumn!

As a Parent Group Leader, you’ll be trained and supported to run EPEC parenting courses with another parent, helping families in your community. It’s a chance to:
✨ Build your skills and confidence
✨ Make new friends
✨ Give back in a way that fits around family life
✨ Be part of a supportive team

📅 Next training starts: Autumn 2025
📍 Open to parents living in Stockport

Becoming a Parent Group Leader changed my life. It gave me confidence and a sense of purpose – and I love seeing the difference it makes for other parents too PGL volunteer

👉 Find out more and register your interest here: https://orlo.uk/bKq1p

16/07/2025

Information & Advice session at One Stockport Family Hubs, Westmorland Drive, Brinnington on 23rd July

Are you a parent or carer looking for information and advice about Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), Neurodevelopmental and Emotional Wellbeing support for your child or young person? Come along and have a chat with colleagues from our multi-disciplinary team which includes representatives from The Educational Psychology Service, Jigsaw Team, Neurodevelopmental Team, Children’s Therapy Services, and The Hearing and Vision Service

No formal diagnosis required! Refreshments will be provided. For further information visit https://orlo.uk/BWeSp

12/07/2025

Come and join us at Heald Green Methodist Pre School 60th Celebration

07/07/2025

Capa First Response specialise in supporting families impacted by Child Against Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA).

FREE online drop-in, every Wednesday 12.30 – 1.30 pm on Zoom, with a live Q&A session. Register for free, using link in comments.

Capa First Response specialise in supporting families impacted by Child Against Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA). Their services are designed to address the complex challenges faced by families with children under 18 years of age, or up to 25 years old for those who are neurodivergent, whether a diagnosis has been made or not.

FREE online drop-in, every Wednesday 12.30 – 1.30 pm on Zoom, with a live Q&A session. Register for free, using link in comments.

This virtual 'lunchtime' drop-in session is a safe space for parents/caregivers to connect, share experiences, and learn strategies from our experienced practitioners for managing challenging behaviours and understanding the potential cause of this harmful and aggressive behaviour.

05/07/2025

.Autism friendly films at The Light, Stockport

The following autism friendly/relaxed film screenings have been arranged on the first Monday of every month throughout 2025:

Monday 7th July 19.00
Starring Brad Pitt and filmed over actual race weekends, F1 brings the racing action to the big screen
Watch the trailer here: F1 | Official Trailer
"VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!"
Duration: 2 Hours 36 Minutes
Book pick-ups for 21:45 or 9:45pm
Certificate: 12A

Tickets on sale now via The Light Cinema website
Monday 4th August, 19:00, The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Join Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch and The Thing as they battle to save Earth from Galactus, The Devourer Of Worlds
Watch the trailer here: The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Official Trailer | Only in Theaters July 25
"FLAME ON!"
Duration: 2 Hours 10 Minutes
Book pick-ups for 21:20 or 9:20pm
Certificate: TBC

Tickets on sale now via The Light Cinema website

Monday 1st September, 19:00, The Roses
Black comedy with Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch
Monday 6th October, 19:00, A Big, Bold, Beautiful Journey
Romantic fantasy with Margot Robbie and Colin Farrel
Monday 3rd November, 19:00, Tron: Ares
Do we head back to The Grid or is The Grid coming to us in the real world?
Monday 1st December, 19:00, Wicked: For Good
Musical sequel with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
Monday 5th January 2026, 19:00, Avatar: Fire & Ash
Head back to Pandora for another adventure with Sully and his family

These Monday evening autism friendly/relaxed screenings are geared more towards older cinema goers. 12A, 15 and 18 certificate films are generally arranged at these times.

More autism friendly/relaxed screenings are scheduled on other days of the week. Full details are in the light cinema website.

To book tickets for these films, please click the link below and follow the instructions on the light cinema website:

https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fstockport.thelight.co.uk%2fautism-friendly&c=E,1,sAvfOiSaKMguMhRGNwSEPMV7IGPLuHQg1oBtD6-MlftR9eofnfQPSh7Z7uu-eXpEbAjZbfL0fRe4qKMoAV-INiMUZSulsM7tkAd34ebW&typo=1

Autism friendly screenings have been rebranded on the light cinema website to Relaxed Screenings
It’s the same provision

They’re just calling it something different

You will need your bank details to make payment online and CEA card details if you are to be accompanied

Relaxed/Autism Friendly Screenings have the following features:
The auditorium lights are lowered but not turned off
The sound is at a lower level than other screenings
There’s no adverts or trailers – so the films start promptly at the time shown
All customers are free to move around the auditorium
Customers can bring their own food – though the usual cinema snacks are also available

CEA Card Holders Get One Free Accompanying Ticket For Every Standard Ticket:
Please see below the link to the CEA Card website.
Home - CEA Card
It’s a buy one, get one free and unlimited for a year.
You will need:
Proof of eligibility
Upload the awarding letter from DWP or a statement confirming receipt of the allowance for the following benefits
Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Attendance Allowance (AA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Adult / Child Disability Payment (ADP / CDP in Scotland), Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) Or hold: Severely Sight Impaired Registration (formerly Registered Blind) OR Sight Impaired Registration (formerly Partially Sighted
An uploadable passport style photo
Pay £6.00
Then two people can enjoy a year of cinema for the price of one
That's Buy One Get One Free On Cinema Tickets For A Whole Year

05/07/2025

A Greater Manchester Autism Consortium Resources Webinar is taking place on Zoom on Monday 14th July 1-2pm.

They are also able to feature the Puberty Guide for autistic girls so they now have 5 resources to tell you about.

The 5 resources are below⬇️

The Just Ask Me education videos are aimed at senior leadership in schools and were co-produced by young people with lived experience https://vimeo.com/user113044736

Their updated website www.autismgm.org.uk

Growing up: A Guide to Female Puberty for Autistic people. A guide which was co-produced with their Women's Advisory group (this is a big file so they will share the link when its been uploaded to their website next week)

The LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity resource from Proud Trust, which the LGBTQ+ focus group contributed to, as well as a group of ND young people https://www.theproudtrust.org/young-people/exploring-identity/neurodivergent-and-lgbtq/

The Primary Care guide on neurodiversity in ethnically diverse communities, developed by the autism and ethnically diverse communities focus group https://autismgm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Primary-care-practitioner-guidance-pack-FINAL.docx.pdf

To book onto the webinar please use this link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gmac-new-resources-2025-tickets-1434878764009?aff=oddtdtcreator

GMAC and our stakeholders have developed a number of new resources. Come and find out more about them!

03/07/2025

Banter and Brews - Men's Support Group

This month, Healthwatch Stockport are highlighting the importance of talking to support your mental health. One group that excels at this is Banter and Brews.

This men's support group (for ages 18 and up) offers a social space for men who are lonely, isolated, bored, or facing challenges such as alcohol or drug issues.

Meet-ups take place at various locations across Stockport. Members can socialise, share experiences, and take part in activities such as darts, pool, or cards. They also offer walking football in addition to regular meeting sessions.

The group organises outings and enrichment activities, alongside talks from outside agencies on subjects of interest.

Get in touch to find out more!

Phone: 07909 227 333

Email: sjhall58@msn.com

02/07/2025

Update from Healthwatch Stockport 👇🏻

Healthwatch Stockport's official response to the news surrounding Healthwatch's future.

Read our full response on our website: https://www.healthwatchstockport.co.uk/news/2025-06-30/healthwatch-stockport-responds-announcement-healthwatch-closure

01/07/2025

Please see below for update from Jump Space.

PACTS are disappointed to hear this news.

01/07/2025

📢 Important Update on Therapy Services

From 1st September 2025, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will provide the NHS and SMBC-funded speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy provision across Stockport, now including the special schools. Children will continue to receive therapy support in schools, and staffing changes will be kept to a minimum, as far as possible.

27/06/2025

Free webinar for Parents and Carers of school-age children on Understanding Sensory Processing, hosted by Joanne Sebouai, an experienced Occupational Therapist.

🗓️ Date: 2nd July 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

💻 The webinar will be accessible via Microsoft TEAMS, find the link in the comments below.

Microsoft TEAMS link to access this webinar on 2nd July 10:00-12:00:
https://orlo.uk/u2nan

For any queries, please contact:
📧 ctsadmin@stockport.nhs.uk

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into supporting your child's sensory needs!

24/06/2025

Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) from all angles - online workshop- 03.07.2025 at 10.30 am to 12.30 pm .

Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) from all angles.

Are you struggling to support a child or adult who doesn't seem to fit the typical profile of autism or ADHD? Have you heard about PDA but aren't sure how it presents and is experienced to know if it fits for your situation?

This workshop may be for you...... In this unique workshop, we are bringing knowledge from the angles of parent, PDAer, school, CAMHS and even wider family support, to ensure that there's something for everyone with any connection with PDA, whether professionally or personally.

To book : https://autismahandsonapproach.co.uk/neurodiversity-and-demand-avoidance-can-we-talk-about-this/