Together achieving better decisions and brighter futures for Manchester families of children and young people aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

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Dare 2 B Different is a parent-led group that aims to remove cultural barriers to support carers of children with additional needs.

They hold weekly peer support sessions at Levenshulme Sure Start Children’s Centre and runs half-termly coffee mornings at Birchfields Primary School (open only to parents/carers of children who go to Birchfields).

You can join their private group on Facebook or follow them on Instagram @daretobedifferent2023.

Below are some events and articles about Dare 2 b Different on our website:

Carers Week Well-being Day (With Dare 2 b Different)

This Carers Week, we have partnered with Dare 2 b Different for a Well-being Day and celebration! Join us for a chat, some nice food, and indulge in self-care activities with fellow parents and carers of children/ young people with additional needs or disabilities

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SEND Local Offer Drop-in (Central Manchester)

The SEND Local Offer Drop-ins are a great way for parents & carers of children or young people with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) to find relevant information and support. Friendly and informal, please feel free to share your stories and ask questions.

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Introducing Dare 2 B Different

After my son was diagnosed, I felt lost and unable to speak to anyone that understood me as a mother from the South Asian Muslim Community. I realised it was due to the lack of understanding of having a child with additional needs in

By |2024-05-04T16:30:32+01:00April 27th, 2024|Categories: Events, Information Sharing|Tags: , , , , |
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Manchester Parent Carer Forum is a group of parents and carers of disabled children who work with Manchester Local Authorities, Education Settings, Health Providers and other providers to make sure the services they plan and deliver meet the needs of disabled children and young people (0-25 years), as well as their families, in Manchester.

We have a steering group of parent and carer volunteers who lead this work and listen to the views of other parents and carers in the local area to make sure they know what is important to them.

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