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Issue 5 July 2024: Produced in partnership with NHS Dorset
🏖 LV=KidZone is back!
Heading to the beach with family or friends? 😎
Make sure you keep track of children or vulnerable people with LV=KidZone
!
The beach safety scheme, which is now in its 17th year, launched for 2024 on 1 July.
LV=KidZone is here to help protect and reunite lost children and vulnerable adults with their loved ones. So, if you're planning a fun day at the beach, don't forget to pick up a free wristband. It's a simple way to keep everyone safe and give you peace of mind.
For more details, check out the link below. Let's make this summer safe and memorable for everyone! 👨👨👧👧🌞
LV=KidZone news
☕ Dingley's Promise sessions
Dingley's Promise, based in West Howe, offers holistic support, focusing on both the children and their families. The centre offers specialist "learn through play" sessions, which are designed to support the development of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive the tailored assistance they need, complementing the existing early years support.
Children aged 0 to five are welcome to explore various activities without needing a referral or diagnosis. Learn more about these stay and play sessions in the link below.
The centre is also hosting drop in sessions where families feel welcome, can ask questions, seek support for any challenges, and connect with other families in similar situations:
📌 Tuesday 16 July from 9.30am to 11am (general support session)
📌 Tuesday 30 July from 9.30am to 11am (speech and language information)
📌 Tuesday 6 August from 9am to 11am (toilet training information)
📌 Tuesday 20 August from 9am to 11am (transitions support information)
📌 Tuesday 27 August from 9.30am to 12.30pm (disability living allowance support session)
To book your place, please email admin.bournemouth@dingley.org.uk
Further information in the links below.
Dingley's Promise general information
Dingley's Promise stay and play sessions
👨👧 Dads and male carers survey
BCP Council have been working closely with Public Health Dorset, Bournemouth University and Dorset Council to capture the experiences of dads and male carers across family and health services.
We invite you to participate in this survey by sharing your thoughts and experiences. Your feedback will help us create more effective and inclusive services with ambitious goals.
Please click below to access the survey or if you know other dads or male carers who would be interested in contributing, forward this email to them.
Thank you for taking the time to assist us in making a positive impact on our community. Your input is greatly valued!
Dads and male carers survey
🦋 Join the Big Butterfly Count!
The Big Butterfly Count, taking place from 12 July to 4 August, is a UK-wide survey aimed at helping to assess the health of our environment simply by counting the amount and type of butterflies (and some day-flying moths) we see.
Join the fun and make it a great family activity! Click the link below to find out more and participate in this exciting event.
Big Butterfly Count
Alcohol Awareness Week
It's Alcohol Awareness Week from 1 to 7 July 2024! Whether you're looking to cut back on drinking or know someone who could use some support, LiveWell Dorset
is here to help.
Reducing your alcohol intake can lower your risk of high blood pressure, cancer, and dementia. Drinking not only harms your health but can also negatively impact those around you, including family and children.
Take this opportunity to make positive changes and improve your well-being. Reach out for support and start your journey to a healthier lifestyle by clicking the link below.
LiveWell Dorset support
🤸🏽♂️ Family fun at Boscombe Chine Gardens!
🗣️ Come Talk with Me - tip of the month for 0 to fives
If you need support with your children's speech and language, please contact your local family hub here
and find activities to try below.
Home activities for you and your child
Our SEND Local Offer provides information on services and activities for children and young people living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities.
Our SEND Local Offer
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