WWL School Age ASC Pathway Team

01/10/2026

Are you a parent carer looking for information and advice about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or neurodevelopment and emotional wellbeing support for you or your child ?
At Wigan Parent Carer Forum we run or attend 8 group parent carer sessions a month in various places.

Come along to any and chat with different representatives from many different services and areas . From the WWL School Age ASC Pathway Team to Transport to
Wigan Sendiass to Educational Psychologists , Attendance , Embrace Wigan and Leigh, Preparing for Adulthood Wigan ... the list goes on and on!

Keep an eye on our social media where we advertise all our events , or comment below or get in touch .

01/10/2026

WORKSHOPS & WEBINARS for from the 'Wigan Mental Health Support team in Schools'

The in-person workshops 'Inside the Young Brain - how to guide your child through big feelings' are running throughout October from 6-7pm on the following dates at the Family Hubs.
Tues 27th at Leigh
Weds 28th at Clifton St
Weds 28th at Atherton
Thurs 29th at the Meadows
Thurs 29th at Hindley

To book your place click on the link 👇🏽or go through the QR code in poster..

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/wigan-mental-health-support-team-in-schools-71477241653?msockid=1bd0f98f388f672520e9ea5c396f6627

01/10/2026

Tomorrow at The meadows family hub , meet the team who have shaped the changes to the support and diagnosis of Autism and ADHD in Wigan .

Did you attend the launch of Embrace Wigan and Leigh new GPS support service last week ? Do you have any more questions around the changes to Autism and ADHD diagnosis and support in Wigan ?
Come along to a follow up parent event with the Wigan Neurodiversity team who can answer any questions you have and signpost to support .

Wigan Parent Carer Forum team will be there as always !
2nd October Norley Hall family hub WN5 9RQ 10am .
Eventbrite booking essential link below in the comments or scan the Qr code on the flyer .

22/09/2026

We are sharing the below on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester

They are developing a universal sleep support offer for families of children aged 5 years and over with autism and/or ADHD who are experiencing sleep difficulties.
The aim is to develop an accessible, evidence-based, non-medicalised and neuro-affirming offer, without the need for a formal diagnosis. Support could include online information and resources, webinars, parent sessions, coaching and more targeted support where needed.
They want families to help shape this offer and are working to ensure the offer reflects the real experiences and needs of families.
There is a short questionnaire for parents and carers across Greater Manchester to share their experiences of sleep difficulties and the support they feel would be helpful.
Please complete if you can and share with other families too
Questionnaire link:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/aj0ywh4CFm

Closing date: Monday, 28 September 2026

22/09/2026

On Friday 25th September Embrace Wigan and Leigh will be launching their new ND hub , ‘GPS’ Guided & Personalised Service .

This is a new support offer for families of neurodivergent children and young people with or without a diagnosis.

GPS is a needs-led service, meaning families won't need to have a diagnosis to access support. Embrace will offer practical guidance, useful information, training workshops, support sessions and events and connect families directly with other support on offer in the borough.
Special guest: Lisa Lloyd
We’re delighted to welcome Lisa Lloyd, bestselling author of Raising the SEN-betweeners and the creator of ASD with a G and T.

📅 Friday 25th September 10-1pm
📍St Peter's Pavilion, Hurst Street, Hindley, WN2 3DN
BOOK HERE ⬇️⬇️

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/wZBRBiZwkn

03/09/2026

Struggling with sleep routines at home? You’re not alone.

Join our GPS (Guided Personalised Support) in-person workshop focused on navigating sleep issues for families of neurodivergent children and young people.

When: Tuesday 8th September, 10:00am – 12 midday

Where: Hindley Family Hub, Mornington Road, Hindley

Cost: Free — no need to book, just turn up on the day!

What the session covers:

We’ll focus on the three biggest daily challenges:

Getting to sleep (winding down and settling)

Staying asleep (night waking and restlessness)

Getting up in the morning (transitioning into the day)

Advice, insight, and discussion on:

Why sleep matters and the specific difficulties linked with neurodivergence

Understanding that "the right amount of sleep" is different for everyone

Circadian rhythms and how predictable routines support internal clocks

Sensory processing and chemical roles in sleep (including serotonin and melatonin)

Practical, workable strategies for bedtime, overnight, and morning routines

General sleep facts, myth-busting, and handy tips

Whether you have specific questions or just want to pick up a few practical ideas in an informal, supportive space, we’d love to see you there.

This is a 2 hour session

03/09/2026

12/08/2026

Toileting Workshop Training for families 😊

The workshop is a course for Parents and carers, The course aims to help parents to support their child`s toileting.

12/08/2026

🌟Join us for the launch of GPS🌟

Come along to St Peter’s Pavilion, Hindley, as we introduce GPS—a new service supporting families across the Wigan Borough.
Delivered by Embrace, GPS is a needs-led service, meaning families won't need to have a diagnosis to access support. We will offer practical guidance, useful information, training workshops, support sessions and events and connect families directly with other support on offer in the borough. Families will not need a diagnosis to access the service.
The name GPS stands for "Guided & Personalised Support" and was chosen by young people who felt they wanted something that reflected what the service will do—help families find their way—without using any medical language or diagnostic labels in it's name.
At the launch, you can meet the team, find out how GPS will work and share your ideas.
Your experiences will help us shape a service that works for local families.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR TICKET

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/wZBRBiZwkn

Special guest: Lisa Lloyd
We’re delighted to welcome Lisa Lloyd, bestselling author of Raising the SEN-betweeners and the creator of ASD with a G and T.
Lisa shares the realities of raising two autistic children with honesty, warmth and humour. Her relatable content has attracted more than 250,000 followers across social media.

Join us to hear Lisa speak, discover GPS and help shape this new service from the very beginning.