Latest updates from The Brigitte Trust
Continuing Healthcare Workshop
The Brigitte Trust is hosting a free online Continuing Healthcare workshop.
The session will cover:
- what NHS Continuing Healthcare is (and what it is not)
- how eligibility is determined
- how it can be accessed
- the challenges that individuals and their families face before, during, and after the assessment process
- what happens when an application is declined
Further information and registration is available via Eventbrite.
Bereavement Support Group
The Brigitte Trust is running a free structured eight-week bereavement programme.
The programme is run by a professional facilitator for anyone in Surrey struggling with their own grief and bereavement. The sessions are limited to a maximum of twelve people and will be offered in different parts of Surrey, according to need.
For further information or to book a place, please contact Sarah Pattenden:
Autism Workshop
Autism by Experience are a local community interest company. In partnership with The Brigitte Trust, they will be leading a workshop focusing on:
- an overview of the autism spectrum and characteristics common to autistic people
- common strengths of autistic people
- sensory differences and helpful strategies
- communication differences and developing a shared language
- social interaction, building rapport and approaches to support
- anxiety and wellbeing with a focus on strategies to support people with emotions and rumination
- structure, routine and organising daily life
The event is free and open to everyone. Further information and tickets are available via Eventbrite.