Welcome to the Sunshine & Smiles weekly newsletter! This is where you will find all our upcoming events and news.
A big part of our news this week is again the Focus Groups we are hosting online, as well as one-to-one chats for children aged 8-16. This is all part of the consultation we are doing to try and improve the care and services offered by Sunshine & Smiles. We would love it if every family could sign up to one of our focus groups, so that we can hear the views of as diverse a range of people as possible.
There are focus groups for all different age groups, as well as some more specific ones for those with a dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism, those with Complex Health Needs and those not of a white European heritage.
Our events this week include Karaoke, Made with Music (age 8-18), Lauren's Speech and Language Groups (Green), Yoga, Early Development (Caterpillars), Sunbeams and Cricket. Don't forget to get booked onto our Christmas party on 12th December, this is your last chance!
As always we are available by telephone and email for advice, support and signposting – please don’t hesitate to get in touch at any time.
Telephone: 07725 041601
Email: adminteam@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk
Latest news
Focus Group- Complex Health Needs
Get involved in a focus group as part of our consultation!
Read more...Research Opportunity for those with Children under 11 years
A chance to take part in a study on the impact of the pandemic on children under 11 with Down Syndrome in the UK.
Read more...What's on this week
Online Focus Group for Parents and Carers of those with both Down Syndrome and Autism
Thu, 25th Nov 2021, 19:30-21:00
An online focus group via Zoom
Find out moreLauren's Speech & Language - Green Groups
Next date: Sun, 28th Nov 2021
These are the Green Groups which meet on a Sunday
Find out moreIndividual chats with those aged 8-16 at 21 Co.
Next date: Sun, 28th Nov 2021, 10:00-17:00
We'd love to hear from your child as part of our consultation
Find out moreOnline Focus Group for Parents and Carers of Children aged 0-4 Years
Mon, 29th Nov 2021, 19:30-21:00
Please join us to help shape the future of
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 30th Nov 2021, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreOnline Focus Group for Parents and Carers with Heritages other than White European
Tue, 30th Nov 2021, 19:30-20:30
Please join us for an online Focus Group!
Find out moreLauren's Speech & Language - Blue Groups
Next date: Sat, 4th Dec 2021
These are the Blue Groups which meet on a Saturday
Find out moreLauren's Speech & Language - Orange Groups
Next date: Sun, 5th Dec 2021
Our Orange Sunday groups with Lauren Drake
Find out moreOnline Focus Group for Parents and Carers of Children aged 4-10 Years
Mon, 6th Dec 2021, 19:30-21:00
Please join us for an online Focus Group!
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 7th Dec 2021, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreOnline Focus Group for Parents and Carers of those aged 10-16 Years
Tue, 7th Dec 2021, 19:30-21:00
Please join us for an online Focus Group!
Find out moreLauren's Speech & Language - Red Groups
Next date: Sat, 11th Dec 2021
Our Red Saturday groups with Lauren Drake
Find out moreOnline Sunshine and Smiles Christmas Party
Sun, 12th Dec 2021, 11:00-12:30
Join us for our biggest event of the year!
Find out moreRuth's Speech and Language groups
Next date: Mon, 13th Dec 2021
Ruth's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreLauren's Speech & Language - Blue Groups
Next date: Sat, 8th Jan 2022
These are the Blue Groups which meet on a Saturday
Find out more