Parent Support Adviser

03/11/2025

Are you a parent or carer of a child aged 6-12 years?
Does your child have a diagnosis of and are they experiencing sleep problems?

The University Hospital of Southampton and Southampton Clinical Trials Unit are running a study. The study aims to test whether a new website Sleep Buddy, which has been designed by medics and psychologists, improves sleep problems in children aged 6-12 years with an ADHD diagnosis.

You can take part if:
✓ Your child is aged 6-12 years.
✓ Your child has a diagnosis of ADHD (including ADD).
✓ You have noticed that your child is experiencing problems falling asleep.

Visit the study website or register your interest by following this link –
https://www.trial-deck.com/trial/sleepbuddy?reg_code=4PCiKdijGL

03/11/2025

Hampshire SENDIASS is an impartial Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service that aims to make a positive and lasting difference for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disability and their parents and carers.

Join us at one of our next online, confidential workshops - you choose, cameras on or off, you choose whether to ask questions or just gain understanding,

🤝These FREE sessions are to empower you with information, advice and guidance on how to support your young person to achieve their full potential.

🔗No need to book, just click join us at https://www.hampshiresendiass.co.uk/workshops/

💻In the meantime, take a look at our You Tube channel with helpful videos to watch in your own time https://www.youtube.com/

03/11/2025

🔍 Did You Know?
1:1 support is just a small part of what we do — and for many families, our information and advice services are even more valuable!

💡 We help you feel confident and prepared to advocate for yourself or your child by:

🔸Signposting to resources on our website
🔹Sharing info about the Local Offer & other services
🔸Helping you understand SEN systems right through 0-25 years

You can access this via our website, telephone helpline, email, You Tube channel and social media channels on Facebook or Instagram

Need help applying info to your situation?
We offer advice through:

📧Email
📞Phone
💻Group workshops

🗓️ Our workshops cover:

EHCP draft plans
Considering an EHCP
What schools should be providing (OAP)
Alternative Provision
SEND Tribunal Appeals
Transitioning to Secondary School (YouTube recording available!)

🤝 1:1 Support is available for those who need extra help due to complex cases or communication challenges — but it’s goal-focused with an aim to coach and empower you.

✅ Find out if you're eligible on our website. https://www.hampshiresendiass.co.uk/about-us/

✨ Most families find that information + advice gives them the tools to move forward independently — and we’re here to help every step of the way.

03/11/2025

Right to Choose for Autism and ADHD is NOT paused in Hampshire. There’s been some confusion online about Autism and ADHD assessments.

The Right to Choose pathway has NOT been paused. Some individual providers have simply reached their agreed capacity, which means they can’t take new referrals right now but others can.

If your provider has paused referrals, you can still ask to be referred to another NHS approved provider under Right to Choose. Your right remains in place.

You can ask to be referred to a different NHS provider if your assessment hasn't started yet. However, due to high demand across all services, this may not result in a shorter wait. If you stay with your current provider, you will remain on their waiting list and be seen according to their process. If a clinician believes you need to be seen urgently, there are processes in place to make sure this happens.

You will not be discharged from your provider while you are still receiving treatment, and any reviews of medication will continue.

Private Assessments: We know some patients have chosen to seek private assessments. It's important to be aware that NHS services, including GPs, are not required to prescribe medication recommended by private providers. This decision will always be based on clinical judgement and NHS prescribing guidelines.

The ICB NHS update also confirms:
• Capacity for Right to Choose has increased by 167% this year.
• A new diagnostic pathway will be designed by March 2026.
• Support before diagnosis will expand, with better advice and access to help.
• Work continues to shorten waiting times and improve the whole process.

Hampshire Parent Carer Network is working with the ICB to help design this new pathway and we want parents and carers to be part of that work.

If you’d like to have your voice heard and help shape how future ADHD and Autism services work, join HPCN and get involved in co-producing the new pathway.

22/10/2025

Block out online risks in Minecraft ⛏🛡️ With millions of players chatting and creating - and interest rising again after April’s movie release - our guide helps parents and educators keep young gamers safe in this endlessly popular sandbox title 🧱🎮

Download >> https://ow.ly/7ZTF50VRURe

22/10/2025

Still top of the leaderboard 🎯🎮

Fortnite’s newest season adds fresh content – and fresh risks. From spending to screen time, our guide has the tips every parent and carer should know.

Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4bakm

22/10/2025

📢 Parents and Carers – Your voice matters!

HPCN are pleased to share an important opportunity from the Children’s Therapy Service (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy).

If you’re a parent or carer with lived experience of these services, you’re invited to join a workshop to share your views and help shape how the service communicates in writing with families.

These sessions are being co-designed with parents/carers and clinicians to explore what good written communication looks like and to create an achievable and sustainable plan for the services going forward. 💙

📍 Workshop Dates & Locations:
🗓️ Thursday 6th November, 10am–12pm – Eastleigh
🔗 WrittenCommunicationWorkshopEastleigh.eventbrite.co.uk

🗓️ Friday 14th November, 10am–12pm – Basingstoke
🔗 WrittenCommunicationWorkshopBasingstoke.eventbrite.co.uk

🗓️ Wednesday 19th November, 10am–12pm – Portsmouth
🔗 WrittenCommunicationWorkshopPortsmouth.eventbrite.co.uk

🧩 Your lived experience can help shape clear, effective communication and a sustainable plan for the future of Children’s Therapy Services.

19/09/2025

Havant meet up 14th October 😄

🌟 Parent Carer Get Togethers – October 2025 🌟

Come along for a friendly cuppa, connect with other parent carers, and share your experiences in a relaxed, supportive space. 💬☕

✨ This month: Hampshire SENDIASS will be attending the Basingstoke session (8th Oct) to offer 1:1 guidance and in-the-moment support for your journey with children & young people (0–25).

📅 Upcoming Sessions:

2nd Oct, 10–12pm – Fleet Get Together
📍 Fleet Town Football Club, GU51 5FA

8th Oct, 10–12pm – Basingstoke Get Together (SENDIASS attending)
📍 The Viables Craft Centre, RG22 4BJ

14th Oct, 10–12pm – Havant Get Together
📍 Horizon Havant, PO9 2AY

21st Oct, 10–12pm – Eastleigh Get Together
📍 St Francis Hall, SO50 9JH

22nd Oct, 8–9pm – Online Evening Get Together
💻 Zoom: ID 890 6612 2644 | Passcode: GT

💌 For more info: participation@hpcn.org.uk

17/09/2025

Have your say on how we can fix the broken SEND system so every child can succeed 👇🏻
https://www.stephenmorgan.org.uk/send-survey/