More about our projects and commissioned work

Following the success of the Autism in Schools project - funded by NHSE and our subsequent pilot of our Inclusive Connections in Schools programme in 2024/25, we are delighted to continue a roll out of our support model in schools in North Tyneside funded by the North East and North Cumbria ICB.

These sessions are open to any parent or carer who has a child who experiences difficulties or struggles in thier lives or who has any special educational needs or disabilities (SEND)

Diagnosis is not required to join.

Further information will be shared by schools we are working with and on our social media and events page.

Parent Carer Needs Assessment ‘PCNA’

A Parent Carer Needs Assessment (PCNA) allows parent carers to have an assessment of their own needs, allowing them to discuss with a practitioner their caring role and how it affects their wellbeing as well as their choices about caring. It also provides an opportunity to look at what help is required to support them as a carer of a child/ young person with additional needs and/or disabilities, and to identify suitable help and support that is available.

All parent carers of a child with a disability (under the age of 18) have the right to request a parent carer needs assessment (Children and Families Act 2014). The assessment will consider:

• Their individual needs as a parent carer
• Things that could make looking after the child easier
• Their wellbeing as a parent carer
• The need to safeguard and promote the welfare of the disabled child
• The need to safeguard and promote the welfare of any other children that they care for

Following a competitive Procurement Exercise, we were thrilled to be successful in being awarded the contract to deliver Parent Carer Needs Assessments.

We have prepared a ‘What is a PCNA’ leaflet to help answer any parent carer questions. We also have a dedicated email address. If there are any queries, please drop an email or call us on 07572 787 044.

For a referral for Parent Carer Needs Assessment here: https://forms.office.com/e/gCWHyLqeZ5

PCNA Email: pcna@ntpcf.co.uk

We are Healthier Together Champions. Helping parents and carers access accurate and trusted NHS healthcare advice in the North East and North Cumbria. Download the App or look at their website: Home :: North East and North Cumbria Healthier Together (nenc-healthiertogether.nhs.uk)

Healthier Together Animation here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSU2ZV6uTIk

 We’re so pleased to share that our Easter trip to Whitehouse Farm was a huge success! 💙

⭐ All families rated the day 5/5
⭐ Described as “amazing”, “brilliant” and “a lovely day”
⭐ Families loved the flexibility, transport options and inclusive environment

Many parents told us the trip gave them the confidence to try new days out and valued being around other families who understand. One shared it showed them “we can do it” 💫

We’ve had so many lovely messages including:
“Amazing day, thank you so much”
“Kids loved it”
“We had a fantastic time”

Thank you to everyone who came along — we’re so glad you enjoyed it! More opportunities like this to come 🙌