Give Us A Break [DVD]

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Babies and young children have no understanding of the concept of death yet, long before they are able to talk, babies are likely to react to upset and changes in their environment brought about by the absence of a significant person.

It is aimed at children and young people between 2-25 years old, with severe and complex learning difficulties and physical impairments. It was established in Wolverhampton to allow children with special needs to have access to activities that are appropriate to their needs and interests. The aim of the group is not to provide respite but to provide a safe and understanding environment for children and young people to participate in activities with their families. However some children do attend with a carer or PA allowing the rest of the family to have a break. Other parents and families offer support and there are opportunities to share ideas and information. Children and young people can attend activities with their brothers and sisters and other members of their families knowing that other families will understand and support them. Brothers and sisters are welcome to join in. The death of a grandparent is often a child or young person’s first encounter with the death of someone important. Parents have a great deal to manage when their own parent or carer dies. There is the grief associated with their own loss, but also the reactions and responses of their children to the death of a grandparent.A London wheeler dealer is extremely put out at having to look after his girlfriend's younger brother from Liverpool. Things change, however, when he discovers that he is a snooker prodigy. It is important to tell a child of any age when someone important in their lives has died, and ideally this is done by someone who is closest to them.

When a baby lives only a short time or dies before birth due to miscarriage, stillbirth or a painful decision to end the pregnancy, people may assume that the loss is not important. This is simply not the case.

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We want to see all schools take decisive action to create environments and cultures where all children feel safe and supported without the fear of bullying at schools, cyber bullying, and within the community. There have been some horrific cases in the media and we as a Charity continue to campaign to raise awareness with this growing concern exacerbated further by mate crime, cyber bullying, which has led to some tragic outcomes.