Events in July 2025

12:00 pm: Bridging the Gap : Understanding Autism: A Lived Experience Perspective

10:00 am: Fleet Get Together

7:00 pm: A Bridging the Gap project session on - Breathwork and Grounding tools for Parent Carers and Young People (16+) with Special Needs

10:00 am: Basingstoke Get Together

10:30 am: East Hants - Alton Get Together - SENDIASS attending

7:00 pm: A Bridging the Gap project session on - Mindfulness & Visualisation Workshop for Parent Carers and Young People (16+) with Special Needs

10:00 am: Bridging the Gap : Understanding Self-Harm in Neurodivergent Individuals: A Presentation for Parent carers

1:00 pm: Bridging the Gap: Mental Health Toolbox: Lived Experience & Tips

10:00 am: Winchester Get Together

12:00 pm: Lunchtime online Get Together

10:00 am: Alresford Get Together

10:00 am: Bridging the Gap: Executive Functioning & the Neurodivergent Brain For Parent Carers

12:00 pm: Bridging the Gap : An Hour of Q&A's on EHCP, Yearly reviews, Section 19 with Sunshine Support

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HPCN Events

Keep up to date with all things HPCN. See our calendar of events below that include Get Togethers and Futures in Mind sessions, training, special events and more!

Check our recordings of previous sessions on our YouTube channel.

Events Calendar

1 12:00 pm: Bridging the Gap : Understanding Autism: A Lived Experience Perspective 12:00 pm: Bridging the Gap : Understanding Autism: A Lived Experience Perspective 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 1st July 2025 🌈 Understanding Autism: A Lived Experience Perspective For Parent Carers | With Guest Speaker Ellie – Lived Experience Trainer (Autism & ADHD) What does it really mean to be autistic? In this honest and heartfelt session, Ellie shares her personal journey of discovering she is autistic in adulthood, and how that knowledge reshaped her life. 🔍 This session will explore: What Autism looks like from the inside Misunderstood traits and common myths The emotional impact of a late diagnosis Practical insights and strategies that helped Ellie thrive How you, as a parent carer, can better understand and support your young person 💬 Expect a warm, open, and informative space—free from judgment and full of empathy. ✨ Come away with greater clarity, compassion, and confidence in supporting your autistic young person. If you have any questions please email: Participation@hpcn.org.uk **To join this event please book your space here: https://buytickets.at/hpcn/

3 10:00 am: Fleet Get Together 10:00 am: Fleet Get Together 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 3rd July 2025 Join our Fleet Get Together at the new venue from 10am-12pm . This is an informal session- feel free to pop along, share experiences with other local families, support each other and have your say on local services: Fleet Town Football Club, Crookham Road Fleet Hampshire GU51 5FA You are welcome to join any of our events/sessions across Hampshire please use this link for all of our services: https://linktr.ee/hpcn.org.uk For any more info please email participation@hpcn.org.uk Hope to see lots of you soon!, 7:00 pm: A Bridging the Gap project session on - Breathwork and Grounding tools for Parent Carers and Young People (16+) with Special Needs 7:00 pm: A Bridging the Gap project session on - Breathwork and Grounding tools for Parent Carers and Young People (16+) with Special Needs 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 3rd July 2025 Take a moment to pause, breathe, and reconnect in a gentle, inclusive mindfulness session designed especially for parent carers and young people aged 16+ with special educational needs or disabilities. 🧠 Led by a qualified Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner, this calming session will include: ✨ Guided Breathwork to ease tension 🌍 Grounding Techniques to help you feel steady and supported 🌈 Spoken Visualization to relax the mind and encourage inner peace 💬 The session is fully guided, with a supportive and understanding approach—no experience needed. Reserve your free ticket now: https://buytickets.at/hpcn We look forward to meeting you. If you would like to contact us please email on : btg@hpcn.org.uk Follow us on facebook for updates : HPCN: Bridging the Gap

9 10:00 am: Basingstoke Get Together 10:00 am: Basingstoke Get Together 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 9th July 2025 Join our Get Together 10am-12pm for an informal session- share experiences with other local families, support each other and have your say on local services: The Viables Craft Centre, 19 The Harrow Way, Basingstoke RG22 4BJ You are welcome to join any of our events/sessions across Hampshire please use this link for all of our services: https://linktr.ee/hpcn.org.uk For any more info please email participation@hpcn.org.uk Hope to see lots of you soon!

10 10:30 am: East Hants - Alton Get Together - SENDIASS attending 10:30 am: East Hants - Alton Get Together - SENDIASS attending 10:30 am – 12:30 pm 10th July 2025 Join our Get Together 10 - 12pm for an informal session- share experiences with other local families, support each other and have your say on local services: Alton community centre Amery St, Alton GU34 1HN Hampshire SENDIASS will be attending this HPCN Get Together to offer confidential, impartial, information, advice and support on issues relating to SEND. They will be available to offer 1:1 time to discuss your personal journey and will offer in the moment guidance to help your young person 0-25. You are welcome to join any of our events/sessions across Hampshire please use this link for all of our services: https://linktr.ee/hpcn.org.uk For any more info please email participation@hpcn.org.uk Hope to see lots of you soon!, 7:00 pm: A Bridging the Gap project session on - Mindfulness & Visualisation Workshop for Parent Carers and Young People (16+) with Special Needs 7:00 pm: A Bridging the Gap project session on - Mindfulness & Visualisation Workshop for Parent Carers and Young People (16+) with Special Needs 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 10th July 2025 Take a moment to pause, breathe, and reconnect in a gentle, inclusive mindfulness session designed especially for parent carers and young people aged 16+ with special educational needs or disabilities. 🧠 Led by a qualified Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner, this calming session will include: ✨ Guided Breathwork to ease tension 🌍 Grounding Techniques to help you feel steady and supported 🌈 Spoken Visualization to relax the mind and encourage inner peace 💬 The session is fully guided, with a supportive and understanding approach—no experience needed. Reserve your free ticket now: https://buytickets.at/hpcn We look forward to meeting you. If you would like to contact us please email on : btg@hpcn.org.uk Follow us on facebook for updates : HPCN: Bridging the Gap

11 10:00 am: Bridging the Gap : Understanding Self-Harm in Neurodivergent Individuals: A Presentation for Parent carers 10:00 am: Bridging the Gap : Understanding Self-Harm in Neurodivergent Individuals: A Presentation for Parent carers 10:00 am – 11:00 am 11th July 2025 This special session is designed for parent carers of young people with Autism and/or ADHD, offering an honest and compassionate space to explore a difficult but important topic 🧠 What the session covers: Why self-harm can be a common experience for neurodivergent individuals The emotional realities behind the behaviour—without judgment A focus on understanding and support, not “fixing” or “curing” A safe, open space for parent carers to talk, listen, and feel less alone ✨ You are not alone. Come as you are—this is a space for shared understanding and support. If you have any questions please email: Participation@hpcn.org.uk **To join this event please book your space here: https://buytickets.at/hpcn/

14 1:00 pm: Bridging the Gap: Mental Health Toolbox: Lived Experience & Tips 1:00 pm: Bridging the Gap: Mental Health Toolbox: Lived Experience & Tips 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 14th July 2025 An honest and empowering session focused on maintaining good mental health, even through life’s challenges. Ellie brings a unique perspective as someone with lived experience of Autism and ADHD, and as a parent raising children with additional needs. She’ll be sharing : practical tips real-life insights tools that have helped her keep her mental health in a good place. ✨ Whether you’re seeking understanding, support, or simply connection—this session is here for you. If you have any questions please email:BTG@hpcn.org.uk **To join this event please book your space here: https://buytickets.at/hpcn/

16 10:00 am: Winchester Get Together 10:00 am: Winchester Get Together 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 16th July 2025 Join our Get Together 10am-12pm for an informal session- share experiences with other local families, support each other and have your say on local services: Badger Farm Community Centre, Badger Farm Road, Winchester, SO22 4QB You are welcome to join any of our events/sessions across Hampshire please use this link for all of our services: https://linktr.ee/hpcn.org.uk For any more info please email participation@hpcn.org.uk Hope to see lots of you soon!

17 12:00 pm: Lunchtime online Get Together 12:00 pm: Lunchtime online Get Together 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 17th July 2025 Come and join our New lunchtime online Get Together from 12-1pm, with other parent carers across the County, to share experiences with other local families, support each other and have your say on Hampshire services: Zoom Meeting ID: 835 1332 0196 Passcode: GT You are welcome to join any of our events/sessions across Hampshire please use this link for all of our services: https://linktr.ee/hpcn.org.uk For any more info please email participation@hpcn.org.uk Hope to see lots of you soon!

18 10:00 am: Alresford Get Together 10:00 am: Alresford Get Together 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 18th July 2025 Join our Get Together 10am-12pm for an informal session- share experiences with other local families, support each other and have your say on local services: The Swan Hotel, 11 West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AD You are welcome to join any of our events/sessions across Hampshire please use this link for all of our services: https://linktr.ee/hpcn.org.uk For any more info please email participation@hpcn.org.uk Hope to see lots of you soon!, 10:00 am: Bridging the Gap: Executive Functioning & the Neurodivergent Brain For Parent Carers 10:00 am: Bridging the Gap: Executive Functioning & the Neurodivergent Brain For Parent Carers 10:00 am – 11:00 am 18th July 2025 Join us for an insightful and relatable session with Ellie, an adult diagnosed with Autism and ADHD, who brings powerful lived experience to this important conversation. In this session, Ellie will: Break down what executive functioning really means in everyday life Share real-life challenges and strategies from her own journey Offer compassionate insight into why it can be especially tough for neurodivergent young people Provide a safe, non-judgmental space for parent carers to talk, ask questions, and feel understood ✨ Whether you’re seeking understanding, support, or simply connection—this session is here for you. If you have any questions please email:BTG@hpcn.org.uk **To join this event please book your space here: https://buytickets.at/hpcn/

21 12:00 pm: Bridging the Gap : An Hour of Q&A's on EHCP, Yearly reviews, Section 19 with Sunshine Support 12:00 pm: Bridging the Gap : An Hour of Q&A's on EHCP, Yearly reviews, Section 19 with Sunshine Support 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 21st July 2025 Join us for a live Q&A session where our expert advisors will be answering your questions on: EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) Annual Reviews Section 19 provisions Whether you're a parent, carer, or professional navigating the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) system, this is your opportunity to gain clear guidance and support. If you have any questions please email: BTG@hpcn.org.uk **To join this event please book your space here: https://buytickets.at/hpcn/