News Updates

Please click here to access the survey

Please click here for the newsletter for the 0-5 Neurodevelopmental Pathway for July 2026.

Please click below to find out more about our new group with People Focused Group

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PDA Support Group Flyer

Please click here for the newsletter for the 0-5 Neurodevelopmental Pathway for June 2026.

Please find below a link to updated information on the pathways available for children and young people in Doncaster.

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Neurodevelopmental Assessment Pathway

Carers Rights Day event - 20th November 2025 is a celebration of carers in Doncaster.  

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Carers Rights Day Poster

The House of Lords has launched its Call for Evidence, inviting written contributions to its inquiry.  This is your opportunity to share your opinions about the Autism Act 2009, the government’s plan and rules.

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For further information and to submit your response, please click here

As part of World Autism Acceptance Month the National Autistic Society have created a guide to support autistic colleagues at work. 

Please click on the image above to view the guide

A new Supported Internship provider is opening in Doncaster September 2025, specialising in supported internships for anyone with an Education Health care plan. (EHCP).  This programme is for 18-25 year olds with an EHCP, who are currently at the end of their educational journey but need more support to enter the world of work. Click here for more information

Doncaster Local Offer have produced a SEND Parent Handbook which is a guide for parents/carers who may be starting their SEND journey and like many find the process overwhelming. This handbook details what schools, SENDCO's and local authorities roles are in a child's SEND journey. To view the hand book click HERE

The Rotherham and Doncaster Adult Autism Diagnostic Services would like to know your views on a self-referral service.  To view the poster please click here.  To view the proposed Self Referral Form please click here.  Please provide your feedback to rdash.rotherham-adult-asd-service@nhs.net

Tourette's Action is the UK’s only national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families.  Please see their website for further information, advice and guidance https://www.tourettes-action.org.uk/

Kooth is a digital mental health and Wellbeing Service which is available for 10-25 year olds to access in Doncaster.  The Kooth service will remain open during the Christmas holidays, see opening hours here

We are holding a Christmas Disco together with DICE Enterprise and you are invited!  We would love to see lots of you there for some Christmas fun! . To book call us on 01302 637566 or email us at dpvevents@doncastercarers.org.uk

Merlin’s Magic Wand is an international children's charity dedicated to creating magical experiences for children who need them most.

Find out more here:

​https://www.merlinsmagicwand.org/

Can you help us to understand the healthcare provision in Doncaster for SEND children/young people and how it affects families.  Please complete our short survey here: https://forms.office.com/e/TJEEjMGFJx

Find out more about the Making  A Difference Group meetings and how you can get involved.  The next meeting is happening on 14th November 2024, parents/carers of children with SEND are invited!  We hop to see you there!

Autism Central have produced a series of short videos for parent/carers wellbeing.  Self care is important for parents/carers so please check out their videos which can be found on their website. To find out more click here

Disabled children forced to wait for health services “robbed of their childhood” Read article here