ADHD Aware are pleased to announce a new peer support group for parents of children and young people with diagnosed or suspected ADHD to come together and share experiences, knowledge and strategies. We will be offering monthly discussion about different ADHD related themes including sleep, self esteem and behaviour support, listening to individual experiences and…
Read MoreDuring these exceptional times of the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be an especially stressful time if you have are neurodiverse. Here is a list of support resources for practical support, mental health, and wellbeing. Support hubs https://covidbrightonhove.org.uk/ Food Please use food banks and deliveries responsibly https://bhfood.org.uk/category/directory-hub/food-banks/ https://www.eastbrightonfoodcoop.uk/ https://new.brighton-hove.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/help-residents-access-food-deliveries https://vamospaella.co.uk https://wwwaldi.co.uk/food-parcels https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/apr/14/how-to-turn-veg-trimmings-into-dinner– no waste https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/apr/03/anna-jones-simple-staple-recipes-for-lockdown– recipes…
Read MoreHope you’re all keeping well in these challenging times. In line with government guidelines, suggesting that we minimise social interaction, we are replacing all face to face support group meetings with Zoom online video meetings. This will affect all ADHD Aware support meetings going forward, so please DO NOT TURN UP AT THE BRIGHTHELM. This…
Read MoreFUNDING NEWS… Unfortunately, the successful neurodiverse partnership we have enjoyed over the last 3 years with Impetus (now Together Co) then latterly Assert, has not been refunded by Brighton & Hove Council. This is a tremendous blow, we gained £2000 per year from the partnership and all the benefits of support from another organisation. As…
Read MorePlease feel very welcome to attend our Annual General meeting on 13th November, 7-9pm at the Brighthelm Centre, Queens Road, Brighton. As always, this will replace our drop-in session for November. As well as the annual business of electing our committee and giving you an overview of our year’s work, we will also be consulting…
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