Family Workshops
The Marvellous Family Workshops are available for families supported by a Roald Dahl Nurse.
Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity is proud to join the Digital Services Consortium (DSC), an alliance of twelve charities, which will help over 20,000 families to get online, get connected, and access life-changing support online.
Digital Peer Support Groups
The Marvellous Digital Peer Support Groups are available for children, young people, and their families. These sessions will give young people and their siblings the chance to meet others who truly understand what they’re going through, make new friends, and build a strong, supportive community. We'll be working side-by-side with families to shape the support they receive - because their voices matter. Online social groups will give parents and carers the opportunity to talk openly, share experiences, and support one another emotionally and practically.
Young People Living with Sickle Cell
An online group for young people living with Sickle Cell. A space to talk, meet new people, and make new friends.
Parents and Under 12s
Every second Tuesday 16:30 - 17:30
Age 13-15
Mondays 16:30-17:30
Age 16-18
Mondays 19:00-20:00
Young People Living with Epilepsy
An online group for young people living with Epilepsy. A space to talk, meet new people, and make new friends.
Age 13-15
Fridays 17:00-18:00
Age 16-18
Fridays 18:00-19:00
Once a Month Teen Social
An online group for all our Teen groups to come together and engage in bigger events, such as workshops, speakers and larger scale activities
Last Friday of the month
19:00-20:00
Sibling Group 15+
An online group for the siblings of children under a Roald Dahl Nurse. A place to talk and meet peers.
Thursdays
19:00 - 20:00
Parent and Siblings Group (Under 12)
An online group for the parents and siblings of children under our Roald Dahl Nurses. A time to bond one on one through games, arts and crafts, fun challenges and more...
Saturday (once a month)
14:00 - 15:00
Wednesday (once a month)
16:30 - 17:30
Parent and Carer Online Social Groups
These condition-specific social groups are a chance to meet and chat with other parents and carers who understand what life is like living with and caring for a children with a serious illness. Our Roald Dahl nurses often come along too! Hear updates from the charity and get tips and advice from other families.
Parents Group: Neuromuscular Conditions
An online group for parents of young people living with neuromuscular conditions.
Wednesday once a month
11:00 - 12:00
19:00 - 20:00
Parents Group: Neurological Conditions
An online group for parents of young people living with neurological conditions.
Wednesday once a month
11:00 - 12:00
19:00 - 20:00
Parents Group: Children Living with Complex Medical Conditions
An online group for parents of young people living with complex medical conditions.
Wednesday once a month
11:00 - 12:00
19:00 - 20:00
Parents Group: Sickle Cell
An online group for parents of young people living with sickle cell.
Wednesday bi-weekly
11:00 - 12:00
19:00 - 20:00
Parents Group: Epilepsy
An online group for parents of young people living with epilepsy.
Tuesday bi-weekly
11:00 - 12:00
19:00 - 20:00
Parent and Carer Training Workshops
The parent and carer workshops will equip families with the tools to make everyday life easier.
SEND Law and Education and Health Care Plans
A 3-part workshop, which helps parents and carers navigate what can sometimes be a stressful application process when looking for additional support for children.
- Session 1 covers SEND law and the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved in a child’s education.
- Session 2 and 3 cover the process of getting an Education and Health Care Plan and what should be included.
24 June
01 July
08 July
19:00 – 20.30
First Aid Awareness
Guidance to increase your confidence in helping children with the following issues:
- Recovery positions for babies and children
- How to give CPR for babies and children
- How to deal with choking
- Head injuries
- Febrile seizures
- Bleeding
- Burns
- Fractures & Dislocations
- Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions)
- How to spot signs of Meningitis
- Poisoning
- Shock
23 June
18:30-20:30
Decision making for vulnerable people
This webinar covers mental capacity, Legal Power of Attorney, and the Court of Protection.
Manual Handling
This workshop focuses on the principles of safe manual handling, anatomy and physiology of the spine, recognising risk, basic equipment and what it may help with. Followed by a Q&A
Growing Up
Advice for parents and carers around how to support your child with relationships, hygiene, puberty, and other topics affecting young people as they become adults.
Planning for the future with Wills and Trusts
Webinar delivered by legal specialists, providing advice on wills and trusts, with a focus on families of children living with disabilities and long-term illness.
Parent and Carer Wellbeing
Advice around ways to help you recognise stress and manage it as part of your daily routine.
Makaton
Learn the basics of this communication method, which uses signs and symbols to support people who need to communicate in different ways.
If you have any questions about our workshops or would like to book on, please email us at familyworkshops@roalddahlcharity.org
