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SMA Matters Autumn 2019
16 September 2019 / Posted in: Information, Support
This edition, and previous editions, of our SMA Matters newsletter are now available to download from our website.
Survey About Your Child’s Experience Of Sport & Activity
12 September 2019 / Posted in: Information, Support
Activity Alliance, a national charity, wants to hear from parents and disabled children about their experience of sport and activity.
Living With SMA Launched!
02 September 2019 / Posted in: Information, Support
We’re delighted to announce the launch of this brand-new section of our website. It builds on knowledge and advice from the SMA Community and SMA UK’s Support Services Team, and covers a whole host of topics. If you have tips, stories and photos you’d like us to add, please do get in touch and share your experiences.
Please Help Us To Find Suitable Event Venues
28 August 2019 / Posted in: Information
We're in the process of trying to find new accessible venues for all our events, so if you know of any that we can check out, please do let us know. Find out more here about the sort of venue / facilities we need.
Do You Know Someone Who Deserves or Needs a Brand-New Garden Makeover?
13 August 2019 / Posted in: Information
ITV1's garden makeover show 'Love Your Garden with Alan Titchmarsh' is back in Autumn 2019. They're looking for families / individuals to apply or nominate someone who could benefit. Closing date 30th September.
NCB Survey: Experiences Of Using SEND Information, Advice and Support Services
18 July 2019 / Posted in: Information, Support
The National Children’s Bureau are carrying out a survey about people’s experience of using SEND information, advice and support services. Your answers to the questions will help the Government understand how good the services are.
Cardiff Airport Invites Passengers To Join PRM & Disability Forum
11 July 2019 / Posted in: Information
On 4th September, Cardiff Airport is holding a meeting to explore ideas, and to agree the scope for their proposed Passengers with Reduced Mobility (PRM) and Disability Forum. Members of the public and third sector organisations are invited to attend.
Contact's Resources For A Stress-Free Summer
11 July 2019 / Posted in: Information, Support
The summer holidays are very nearly upon us and Contact for Families with Disabled Children have put together their top tips for making summer as stress-free and fun as possible – this includes a link to their guide “Holidays, Play and Leisure”.
Sign Open Letter Calling On NHS England To Keep Its Promise To Protect The Children’s Hospice Grant
01 July 2019 / Posted in: Information, Support
Together for Short Lives has found that NHS and local council cuts are hitting lifeline care for seriously ill children. Gabriella Walker, a bereaved parent, is inviting children’s palliative care services, families of children with life-limiting conditions, and the general public to add their name to her letter to the Health and Social Care Secretary, calling for urgent action.
Survey on Accessible Transport and Parking
01 July 2019 / Posted in: Information, Support
Business Disability Forum has launched this survey seeking the views of disabled people or those who have a long-term health condition, on using public transport and accessible parking, in the UK. Survey closes 8am on Wednesday 10th July.
