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About our Workshops

We run regular face to face and online workshops with expert speakers, for parents of Disabled young people. We also run more informal sessions with our Ruils staff, at the Ruils offices in Teddington.

Our workshops, which are run in Richmond and Hounslow boroughs by our Family Matters, SEND Advice and Bright Futures services, aim to provide parents and carers with information, practical strategies and support on a variety of subjects.

We cover anything from behavioural challenges, navigating the SEND legal system and health and social care pathways to supporting mental health and anxiety in our young people. We always welcome input from our clients on the subjects that would be most helpful.

Workshops are charged at £5 per parents or carer or £10 for professionals.  All funds raised from the workshops will go towards hiring high quality speakers and appropriate venues for future sessions.

Our informal sessions  – SEND Advice Sessions and Bright Futures @Home – are free of charge.

 

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Pause and Connect: A wellbeing event for SEND parents and carers

Date: Friday 12 June 2026
Time: 11.30am-1.30pm
Location: The Elleray Centre,  23 North Ln, Teddington TW11 0HJ

Come along to our FREE wellbeing event and enjoy a free massage, participate in creative activities and a lunch, and leave with a pampering goody bag to enjoy at home. It’s your chance to relax, share stories, and find support in a friendly space.

Members of the children’s services team will also be on hand should you wish to ask any questions – including representatives from Family Matters Richmond and Hounslow, SEND Advice, Bright Futures and FriendBee.

This is a FREE session

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Hounslow SEND Support Open Day

Date: Thursday 18 June 2026
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
Location: Skylarks Hounslow, Inwood Park, Inwood Road, Hounslow

Come along to our FREE open event in partnership with Skylarks Hounslow and meet experts from:

  • Ruils Family Matters
  • Skylarks SEND Advice team
  • Speak Out in Hounslow
  • Autism Hounslow
  • Hounslow Parent and Carer Forum

Relax with a tea/coffee and refreshments and meet other parents. Children are welcome to attend and enjoy the sensory room.

Attendees will recieve free treats from Lush (while stocks last!)

This is a FREE session – drop in (no need to book)

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Disability Living Allowance workshop

Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
Location: Skylarks Hounslow, Inwood Park, Inwood Road, Hounslow

Join Ruils and Skylarks for an informative and interactive workshop on Disability Living Allowance (DLA) at Skylarks Hounslow.

This in-person event is designed to help families navigate the DLA application process and understand the benefits available for individuals with disabilities.

During the workshop, you will learn about the eligibility criteria, how to complete the application form, and tips for providing supporting evidence. Our experienced speaker, Vilma Espinoza will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.

Booking information to follow

Get in touch

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Tora Sykes

Children’s Team Administrator