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March
2024
Education Health and Care Hub (Online platform)
The Doncaster EHC Hub is coming to Doncaster. The EHC Hub is created by Idox and is an innovative digital platform supporting engagement, contributions, and collaboration on EHC assessments, plans and reviews. It offers complete transparency for families, professionals and education settings, truly transforming the way local authorities work with their partners. The EHC Hub will enable parents/carers, professionals, schools and senco’s to apply for, update, manage and issue EHCP’s in Doncaster on a digital platform. All parties will be able to see all aspects of the EHCP and contribute accordingly. Currently Doncaster Council are in the process of setting up the EHC hub. This will be going live over the next few months. Online training for parents/carers representatives, schools and professionals is underway and parents will be informed of when to set up an account as part of the annual review process. Initially the EHC hub will be available for new EHCP requests, and the rollout of the annual reviews of EHCP will follow in stages.
March
2024
Disability Benefits Increase
From April 2024 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that disability benefits will increase by 6.7%. The rates will rise in line with the September consumer price index (CPI) inflation figure. Increases can be seen in Disability Living Allowance, PIP and Attendance Allowance. Further information on the increases can be found on the DWP website.
March
2024
World Autism Acceptance Week
2nd April 2024 – 8th April 2024 is World Autism Acceptance Week. We are proud to support The National Autistic Society in their campaign to raise awareness for autism. There will be updates and posts on the Doncaster Autism Service and Doncaster Parents Voice Facebook page all week. To get involved and find out more, please visit the National Autistic Society website.
March
2024
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
18th - 24th March is Neurodiversity Celebration Week and Doncaster Parents Voice and Doncaster Autism Service are proud to support this event. Neurodiversity Celebration week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences, whilst providing opportunities to recognise the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent. There are a number of online events running this week. All events are free of charge and open to all so please do sign up to as many events as you like. For further information please see the Neurodiversity Celebration Week Website below.
March
2024
Easter Disco
Join us for our Easter Disco in partnership with DICE and the Ladder Group
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This event is for SEND families and will be held at the Woodfield Social Club, Balby on Wednesday 3rd April 2024, 3.30pm - 5.30pm.
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For further details please click below for the Easter Disco poster.
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