City Services for Disabled Children Hold Open Day

Visitors will be able to find out more about services on offer for disabled children at an open day taking place in February.

The event, in the main hall at New Parks House, Pindar Road, New Parks, will include information sessions and stands on issues ranging from play schemes, short breaks and holiday clubs to volunteering opportunities and information on the Disabled Children’s Register.

The all-day session runs from 10am to 7pm, on Monday, February 6. At 10.30am there will be a session on play schemes and holiday club providers, and 10-minute presentations about the Disabled Children’s Service will take place at 12pm, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm.

Leicester assistant city mayor responsible for children, young people and schools, Cllr Vi Dempster, and Leicester City Council’s director of learning services, Margaret Libreri, will be attending.

Cllr Dempster said: “The Disabled Children’s Service offers help, support and advice on a great many areas affecting children and young people with disabilities, so this is a great chance to see the work which is being done and find out more about what the service offers.”

Visitors will also get the chance to meet staff and pick up goody bags. Refreshments will also be available.

Further information on the Disabled Children’s Service is available on 0116 294 6056

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