PIP offers free training workshops for parents and carers of children with special needs or disabilities.
VENUE: All meetings are at held at Carer’s Support Centre, 24 – 26 George Street, Croydon CR0 1PB
TO BOOK: Places are limited, so please book by contacting the PIP office on 020 8663 5626 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
OCTOBER
Mindfulness
Mindfulness session for ONLY £3
A unique opportunity to unwind and learn relaxation techniques.
Sue Bolton, a UK Network registered Mindfulness Trainer https://www.wellbeingusingmindfulness.co.uk/
is offering Croydon parents carers an exclusive opportunity to access 2 hour-long Mindfulness session on:
Tuesday 9th October 10.30am-12.30pm
PiP Team Monday 8th October 10.30am-12.30pm
Mindfulness
Mindfulness session for ONLY £3
A unique opportunity to unwind and learn relaxation techniques.
Sue Bolton, a UK Network registered Mindfulness Trainer https://www.wellbeingusingmindfulness.co.uk/
is offering Croydon parents carers an exclusive opportunity to access 2 hour-long Mindfulness session on:
Tuesday 16th October (this session will be held in an upstairs room) 10.30am-12.30pm
Made of Money - Gaining Control of your financial future (6 week course)
PiP Team - Mondays 29th October,5th November,19th November,26th November, 3rd December & 10th December 10am-12.30pm Funded by MSE Charity
Makaton 1 (2 part workshop)
Anne Chapman, Registered Makaton Traininer
Tuesday 30th October & Tuesday 6th November 10am - 12.30pm
Please note that we kindly ask for a refundable deposit of £10 for the Makaton courses. Funded by the Big Lottery
NOVEMBER
Solution Circle
PiP Team Thursday 8th November 10.30am-12.30pm
Self Advocacy
Tansy Muller (PiP)
Tuesday 27th November 10.15am-1pm
Benefits (16+)
Janet Downham (Welfare Rights Adviser)
Thursday 29th November 10am-12.30pm
DECEMBER
Solution Circle
PiP Team Thursday 6th December 12 noon - 2pm
2019
JANUARY
Decision Making - Mental Capacity & Power of Attorney
Philip Warford - Renaissance Legal
Thursday 17th January 10am-12.30pm
Makaton 2 (2 part workshop) - Attendees must have completed Makaton 1
Anne Chapman, Registered Makaton Traininer
Tuesday 15th January & 22nd January 10am-12.30pm
Please note that we kindly ask for a refundable deposit of £20 for the Makaton courses. Funded by the Big Lottery
FEBRUARY
Benefits (under 16s)
Carole Webster, Welfare Rights Adviser for Children with Disabilities
Tuesday 12th February 10am-1pm
Self Advocacy (evening session)
Tansy Muller (PiP) Monday 25th February 7pm-9.30pm
MARCH
Sexuality & Relationships
Izzy Valenti Tuesday 5th March 10am-1pm
Exclusions
Aurelija Mulier, KIDS SENDIASS
Thursday 14th March 10am-1pm
Wills & Trusts
Philip Warford - Renaissance Legal
Wednesday 20th March 10am-12.30pm
Travel Training
Monica Clarke, Independent Travel Assessor
Tuesday 26th March 10am-1pm
APRIL
Transport
Jackie Wright, Travel Assistance Commissioner
Tuesday 30th April 10am-1pm