Parents launch new action group
A PARENT action group was officially launched in Grimsby Town Centre.
Members of the Parents United For Individual Needs (Pufin) held their launch campaign in Freshney Place.
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ready for action: Members and supporters at the official launch of Pufin in Freshney Place, Grimsby.
The group is funded by Aiming High and works to voice the concerns over issues surrounding children with additional needs.
Amanda Burkitt, of Pufin, said: "The group was born from the Aiming High For Disabled Children consultation events that took place in 2008.
"Parents and carers wanted to be able to have their say on a regular basis about the development of services and facilities that are available to their children and families.
"The forum aims to demonstrate a strong voice for families of children with disabilities and additional needs but also help meet the needs of all children and young people in North East Lincolnshire."
Read more from parents in today's Grimsby Telegraph. For information on Pufin visit www.pufin.org or call Amanda Burkitt on 0845 025 528.
2 Comments
by Fanny, This Sure As Hell Ain't Kansas Auntie Em'
Tuesday, November 10 2009, 11:01AM
“Good luck to these mums, trying to get help an support for special needs children in this area is like pulling teeth. OK maybe for obvious diabilities like Downs, but not even 2nd rate with Autism or similar disabilities.
I hope these mums put a rocket under them, and ensure that the youngsters and their families get the support they are entitled to”
by Fanny, This Sure As Hell Ain't Kansas Auntie Em'
Tuesday, November 10 2009, 11:00AM
“Good luck to these mums, trying to get help an support for special needs children in this area is like pulling teeth. OK maybe for obvious diabilities like Downs, but not even 2nd rate with Autism or similar disabilities.
I hope these mums put a rocket under them, and ensure that the youngsters and their families get the support they are entitled to”