Bridging workers
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The new Bridging Worker Service provided by Parent Voice will be working with Activity Providers and families of disabled children in Hampshire to create a choice of inclusive leisure and play opportunities.
Please take a look at the information below to find your local Bridging Worker – there is one in every District of Hampshire. We will be writing in our blogs to give you information about local activities and leisure opportunities, so come and visit us on the website for regular updates.
FAMILIES: If your child, or young person would like to access an Out of School club or activity, but you are unsure how to find the support they may require to join in, please contact us to discuss further. We can liaise with the Club and advise them of the HCC Short Breaks funding. This can be used to cover the additional cost of a member of staff to support your child, or perhaps some training on a specific condition or disability.
ACTIVITY PROVIDERS: Your local Bridging Worker is available to assist you to include disabled children within your setting. We can give advice on inclusion, training, funding, resources and promote your service to families in your area.
We look forward to meeting you soon
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Meet Ali... Bridging Worker for the New Forest
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| Area: New Forest
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Hello, my name is Ali and I am the Bridging Worker for the New Forest area. I have lived in the New Forest for the past two years. When I was growing up I had lots of family based in the forest and since then I have had a passion for what it has to offer for children and families.
I love living here and find any opportunity to get out in the forest whether it is walking, cycling or climbing.
I also have a passion for sailing and windsurfing. I am really looking forward to working with you all along your journey.
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Meet Alison... Bridging Worker for Eastleigh and Winchester
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| Area: Eastleigh
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Hello! I'm Al, I have 4 sons and live by the sea. I enjoy running with my dog Bonzo, going sailing and spending time with my family. I am very excited about my new role as the Bridging Worker for Eastleigh and Winchester and I am really looking forward to helping families with disabled children access more leisure and recreational activities in my area and promoting inclusion.
'Til next time...
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Meet Emma... Bridging Worker for Hart & Rushmoor
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| Area: Hart and Rushmoor
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My name is Emma and I have lived in Hart almost all my life. I have two children who access many excellent leisure activities in Hart and Rushmoor. My eldest daughter has Down Syndrome so this has increased my interest in inclusive play and leisure opportunities.
I am looking forward to working alongside parents and activity providers.
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Meet Emma... Bridging Worker for Test Valley
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| Area: Test Valley
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Hello,
My name is Emma and I lived in the Test Valley for the last 14 years. I have spent nearly all my professional life working with disabled children and their families in a variety of settings including voluntary organisations and a special school. I have two children aged 11 and 14, an array of pets and a husband!
Having been born with cerebral palsy I have personal experience of disability and believe passionately that disabled children should have the right to access the same play and leisure activities as non-disabled children.
In my experience disabled children do not want to feel ‘special’ or different, they just want to be treated the same as their peers and be one of the crowd. In order to achieve this, adjustments sometimes have to be made so that a disabled child can take part in their chosen activity. It is my role of Bridging Worker to enable this to happen.
I look forward to working with you.
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Meet Jo... Bridging Worker for Basingstoke and Deane
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| Area: Basingstoke and Deane
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My name is Jo and I am very excited about my new role as a Bridging Worker. I have two children who are 7 and 10, My son has ASD. I have lived in the Basingstoke area for 5 years. I enjoy being active and finding fun stuff to do with the children.
I am really looking forward to working with families and providers- i'm really passionate about developing more inclusive activities in our area.
Please drop me a line to say hello. It's a challenging role but I will do my very best to succeed!
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Meet Kate... Bridging Worker Co-ordinator
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| Area: All Hampshire
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Hi I’m Kate. I live in the New Forest and have worked as a Participation Worker for Parent Voice for over 2 years. During this time Parents told us their children wanted equal access to activities of their choice, and I have enjoyed working with families and Activity Providers to increase the availability of activities for local families. I have 2 sons, and my 9 year old (who has ADHD/autism) is a bundle of endless energy who loves taking part in football, trampolining, swimming, den building, bushcraft, and anything that involves getting muddy and wet! Thanks to the support provided by Short Breaks he has been able to access a variety of activities that a few years ago I would never thought possible.
The Bridging Worker team are looking forward to working with you all to ensure that local play and leisure activities are available to all disabled children.
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Meet Rishi... Bridging Worker for Havant
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| Area: Havant
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My name is Rishi and I enjoy doing judo, eating out and watching football. I am very much looking forward to the challenges and rewards of assisting children and young people to access leisure activity. I look forward to working with families and activity providers to reach common goals.
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Meet Sally... Bridging Worker for East Hants
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| Area: East Hants
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I have worked with children for many years. I enjoy exercise, performing arts, gardening and walking the dog.
I have lived and worked in East Hants for 26 years.
I have a disabled daughter and have had experience of finding leisure activities for her. I am really looking forward to meeting families and activity providers in East Hants and working towards more inclusive leisure facilities across the area.
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Meet Tim... Bridging Worker for Fareham and Gosport
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| Area: Fareham and Gosport
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My name is Tim. I have lived in the area for 24 years and enjoy being involved in my local community.
The area I live in offers so much... a country park, beaches, leisure centres and some great activities. I am really looking forward to working with families and activity providers to help develop even more inclusive activities and to help you find out what more is happening.
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