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PCAN (Parents of Children with Additional Needs Making a Difference in Kirklees)

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  1. PCAN is an independent, parent led forum for all parents and carers of children/young people (aged 0-25 years) with additional needs in Kirklees. PCAN welcomes any parent or carer, whether they are just becoming aware that their child may have additional needs or whether they have a child with a confirmed diagnosis.

    PCAN provides information to help parents and their children, a chance to meet and network with other parents through events and social media, and works with local service providers to ensure that parents have their say in the design and delivery of local services for their children.
    Our website and closed Facebook group is updated regularly with information and updates about events and activities relevant to parent carers and their children. Members of PCAN will receive a regular newsletter. It is free to join - just follow the link on the website. We are a voluntary organisation run by Trustees who are all parents of children with additional needs.

    Many of our members tell us how helpful it is to meet other parents to share knowledge and experiences, especially if you are feeling isolated and fed up. So we run several informal meet-ups - our "cuppa and chat" events. We can help you find the right support and often have speakers from local services too.
    The dates and venues for our cuppa and chat social meet ups can be found in the link under the Further Information heading on this page.

Contacts

PCAN (Parents of Children with Additional Needs)
07754 102336

Organisation last updated

  1. 10 June 2026

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Further information

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Information not correct?

If any of this information is incorrect please email community.directory@kirklees.gov.uk with details including amendments if you have them. *Please note: you can't contact the above organisation on this e-mail address.*