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RELAXED SOCIAL
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LEISURE EXPERIENCES

Reduce social anxiety and have fun

It can sometimes, be difficult for children with additional needs to access social/public spaces.

So we are co-creating our own special world of fun.
Our relaxed, socially inclusive events aim to incorporate  the entire family in the fun!
Including play at local parks, soft play, trampoline centres & holiday cinema days out.

Our holiday cinema trips have sensory aids available during the movie, plenty of space for wheelchair users & relaxed screenings to welcoming movement breaks.
At E=quivalent we want all families to have the opportunity to make SENDSATIONAL memories whilst supporting your child, young person or adult living with a special need.

FAMILY SUPPORT 
WORKSHOPS & COFFEE MORNINGS 

Improved understanding and awareness

You've heard it before "You must put on your own oxygen mask first".
This best describes what we aim to achieve through our work.
We want to support parents to meet their own needs too. We believe, by building resilience and acquiring skills that help to better manage our emotions when things may become difficult, we can achieve this. 
Additional information is always available if you would like to learn more about understanding your child's needs and we may refer or signpost you to you to local services that can support this.

Our regular coffee mornings are always informative yet fun. Plus, who doesn't enjoy a lovey cuppa and a good chat.

SIGN POSTING AND INFORMATION

Help navigating families to support

 Multiple services available to families on an individual needs, based approach.

We have access to professional advice relating to a number of different areas. There are also, highly requested, documents relating to schools within the borough supporting pupils with SEND and information about the process of getting an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) for your child.

Support through this service, is tailored to fit you, because we know very well, that 'a one size fits all' approach doesn't always work.

So please feel free to contact us, even if it's just to say hi.

Upcoming Events

  • Summer 2024 family days out (Prize draw) ARGOS
    Summer 2024 family days out (Prize draw) ARGOS
    Tue, 16 Jul
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    16 Jul 2024, 12:00 – 19 Jul 2024, 12:00
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    16 Jul 2024, 12:00 – 19 Jul 2024, 12:00
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    £10 Argos Voucher This prize draw entry gives you and your family a chance to win vouchers for summer fun at Inflata Nation, Babylon Park (SEN Morning), Cineworld, Oxygen Acton & Argos
  • Summer 2024 family days out (Prize draw)  OXYGEN Acton
    Summer 2024 family days out (Prize draw)  OXYGEN Acton
    Tue, 16 Jul
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    16 Jul 2024, 12:00 – 19 Jul 2024, 12:00
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    16 Jul 2024, 12:00 – 19 Jul 2024, 12:00
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    £10 OXYGEN Acton Voucher This prize draw entry gives you and your family a chance to win vouchers for summer fun at Inflata Nation, Babylon Park (SEN Morning), Cineworld, Oxygen Acton & Argos
  • Summer 2024 family days out (Prize draw)  CINEWORLD
    Summer 2024 family days out (Prize draw)  CINEWORLD
    Tue, 16 Jul
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    16 Jul 2024, 12:00 – 19 Jul 2024, 12:00
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    16 Jul 2024, 12:00 – 19 Jul 2024, 12:00
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    £20 Cineworld Voucher This prize draw entry gives you and your family a chance to win vouchers for summer fun at Inflata Nation, Babylon Park (SEN Morning), Cineworld, Oxygen Acton & Argos
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    Summer 2024 family days out (Prize draw)  CINEWORLD (1)
    Tue, 16 Jul
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    16 Jul 2024, 12:00 – 19 Jul 2024, 12:00
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    16 Jul 2024, 12:00 – 19 Jul 2024, 12:00
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    (1) Cineworld ticket This prize draw entry gives you and your family a chance to win vouchers for summer fun at Inflata Nation, Babylon Park (SEN Morning), Cineworld & Argos
  • Summer 2024 family days out (Prize draw) BABYLON PARK
    Summer 2024 family days out (Prize draw) BABYLON PARK
    Tue, 16 Jul
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    16 Jul 2024, 12:00 – 19 Jul 2024, 12:00
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    16 Jul 2024, 12:00 – 19 Jul 2024, 12:00
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    £15 Babylon Park (SEN MORNING 17.08.24 10am - 11am) This prize draw entry gives you and your family a chance to win vouchers for summer fun at Inflata Nation, Babylon Park (SEN Morning), Cineworld, Oxygen Acton & Argos
  • Summer 2024 family days out (Prize draw) INFLATA NATION
    Summer 2024 family days out (Prize draw) INFLATA NATION
    Fri, 05 Jul
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    05 Jul 2024, 12:00 – 19 Jul 2024, 12:00
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    05 Jul 2024, 12:00 – 19 Jul 2024, 12:00
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    £20 Inflata Nation Voucher This prize draw entry gives you and your family a chance to win vouchers for summer fun at Inflata Nation, Babylon Park (SEN Morning), Cineworld, Oxygen Acton & Argos

Some of our past Events

  • The Garfield Movie (Relaxed screening by E=quivalent)
    The Garfield Movie (Relaxed screening by E=quivalent)
    Tue, 28 May
    London
    28 May 2024, 12:15 – 14:00
    London, 194b Chamberlayne Rd, London NW10 3JU, UK
    28 May 2024, 12:15 – 14:00
    London, 194b Chamberlayne Rd, London NW10 3JU, UK
    Half-term family fun returns with another relaxed screening from E=quivalent Community Group.
  • Mother's Wellbeing event
    Mother's Wellbeing event
    Sun, 24 Mar
    London
    24 Mar 2024, 12:00 – 17:00
    London, 49 Longstone Ave, London NW10 3UN, UK
    24 Mar 2024, 12:00 – 17:00
    London, 49 Longstone Ave, London NW10 3UN, UK
    Enjoy FREE ENTRY for all and seize the opportunity for a FREE 15-minute massage by a professional therapist. This event is for the whole family – everyone is welcome, and we've arranged entertainment for the kids! Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
  • Disney Wish (Relaxed & Exclusive group screening)
    Disney Wish (Relaxed & Exclusive group screening)
    Wed, 03 Jan
    Lexi Cinema
    03 Jan 2024, 15:20
    Lexi Cinema, 194b Chamberlayne Rd, London NW10 3JU, UK
    03 Jan 2024, 15:20
    Lexi Cinema, 194b Chamberlayne Rd, London NW10 3JU, UK
    E=quivalent family fun event. Our regular holiday relaxed screening is available for our special families. January 2024 screening is the new Disney animation Wish! This will be a relaxed screening taking place in screen 2, on Wednesday 3rd January 2024, starting at 15:20pm. Best Wishes for 2024!
  • S.E.N.D.SATIONAL TALENT SHOW
    S.E.N.D.SATIONAL TALENT SHOW
    Fri, 22 Dec
    London
    22 Dec 2023, 17:00 – 21:00
    London, 385 High Rd, London NW10 2JR, UK
    22 Dec 2023, 17:00 – 21:00
    London, 385 High Rd, London NW10 2JR, UK
    Join us for a S.E.N.D.SATIONAL night of talent and fun for all the family! Raffles, giveaways and a chance to compete for a £5000 prize!
  • Paw patrol the mighty movie (relaxed screening at the Lexi cinema)
    Paw patrol the mighty movie (relaxed screening at the Lexi cinema)
    Thu, 26 Oct
    Lexi Cinema
    26 Oct 2023, 15:45
    Lexi Cinema, 194b Chamberlayne Rd, London NW10 3JU, UK
    26 Oct 2023, 15:45
    Lexi Cinema, 194b Chamberlayne Rd, London NW10 3JU, UK
    E=quivalent invites you to another half-term family fun visit to the Lexi cinema. Tickets offered are restricted 1 child - 1 carer per booking. To be considerate of other families, we ask that you do not leave single seats between your selections. Let's have a mighty good time!
  • Special & spectacular Saturday's stay N play
    Special & spectacular Saturday's stay N play
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 26 Aug
    Wembley Park
    26 Aug 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
    Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UK
    26 Aug 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
    Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UK
    Wembley Central Big Local in partnership with E=quivalent presents our Saturday stay N play sessions for children with additional needs (Siblings also welcome) Click the link to sign up your child today! https://forms.gle/EHujg29qz6aWkRAU8
  • Special & spectacular Saturday's stay N play
    Special & spectacular Saturday's stay N play
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 19 Aug
    Wembley Park
    19 Aug 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
    Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UK
    19 Aug 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
    Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UK
    Wembley Central Big Local in partnership with E=quivalent presents our Saturday stay N play sessions for children with additional needs (Siblings also welcome) Click the link to sign up your child today! https://forms.gle/EHujg29qz6aWkRAU8
  • Special & spectacular Saturday's stay N play
    Special & spectacular Saturday's stay N play
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 12 Aug
    Wembley Park
    12 Aug 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
    Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UK
    12 Aug 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
    Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UK
    Wembley Central Big Local in partnership with E=quivalent presents our Saturday stay N play sessions for children with additional needs (Siblings also welcome) Click the link to sign up your child today! https://forms.gle/EHujg29qz6aWkRAU8
  • Elemental at the Lexi cinema (relaxed screening)
    Elemental at the Lexi cinema (relaxed screening)
    Mon, 07 Aug
    London
    07 Aug 2023, 14:30 – 16:00
    London, 194b Chamberlayne Rd, London NW10 3JU, UK
    07 Aug 2023, 14:30 – 16:00
    London, 194b Chamberlayne Rd, London NW10 3JU, UK
    Join us at the Lexi cinema located in Kensal Rise, for a relaxed screening of the animation Elemental. A great way to meet up with friends during the holidays! Our seats are at the back between B7 to F12, so please choose somewhere comfortable within these aisles.
  • Special & spectacular Saturday's stay N play
    Special & spectacular Saturday's stay N play
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 05 Aug
    Wembley Park
    05 Aug 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
    Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UK
    05 Aug 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
    Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UK
    Wembley Central Big Local in partnership with E=quivalent presents our Saturday stay N play sessions for children with additional needs (Siblings also welcome) Click the link to sign up your child today! https://forms.gle/EHujg29qz6aWkRAU8
  • Special & spectacular Saturday's stay N play
    Special & spectacular Saturday's stay N play
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 29 Jul
    Wembley Park
    29 Jul 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
    Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UK
    29 Jul 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
    Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UK
    Wembley Central Big Local in partnership with E=quivalent presents our Saturday stay N play sessions for children with additional needs (Siblings also welcome) Click the link to sign up your child today! https://forms.gle/EHujg29qz6aWkRAU8
  • Special & spectacular Saturday's stay N play
    Special & spectacular Saturday's stay N play
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 22 Jul
    Wembley Park
    22 Jul 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
    Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UK
    22 Jul 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
    Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UK
    Wembley Central Big Local in partnership with E=quivalent presents our Saturday stay N play sessions for children with additional needs (Siblings also welcome) Click the link to sign up your child today! https://forms.gle/EHujg29qz6aWkRAU8
  • Special & spectacular Saturday's stay N play
    Special & spectacular Saturday's stay N play
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 15 Jul
    Wembley Park
    15 Jul 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
    Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UK
    15 Jul 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
    Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UK
    Wembley Central Big Local in partnership with E=quivalent presents our Saturday stay N play sessions for children with additional needs (Siblings also welcome) Click the link to sign up your child today! https://forms.gle/EHujg29qz6aWkRAU8
  • Special & spectacular Saturday's stay N play
    Special & spectacular Saturday's stay N play
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 08 Jul
    Wembley Park
    08 Jul 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
    Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UK
    08 Jul 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
    Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UK
    Wembley Central Big Local in partnership with E=quivalent presents our Saturday stay N play sessions for children with additional needs (Siblings also welcome) Click the link to sign up your child today! https://forms.gle/EHujg29qz6aWkRAU8
  • Outdoor Sound bath
    Outdoor Sound bath
    Fri, 07 Jul
    Wembley
    07 Jul 2023, 11:00
    Wembley, 56 The Dene, Wembley HA9 7QS, UK
    07 Jul 2023, 11:00
    Wembley, 56 The Dene, Wembley HA9 7QS, UK
    Mats at the ready, lets get vibrational. Join us in enjoying the tranquillity of healing sounds and mediation in the beautiful outdoors near you.
  • Parent carer coffee mornings
    Parent carer coffee mornings
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 29 Jun
    Wembley Park
    29 Jun 2023, 10:00 – 12:00
    Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UK
    29 Jun 2023, 10:00 – 12:00
    Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UK
    Wembley Central Big Local and E=quivalent partnership offering support to families caring for children with additional needs through our monthly coffee mornings, touching on a different topic each month.
  • Walking for wellness
    Walking for wellness
    Fri, 09 Jun
    Wembley
    09 Jun 2023, 10:00 – 16 Jun 2023, 10:00
    Wembley, 174 Vivian Ave, Wembley HA9 6RP, UK
    09 Jun 2023, 10:00 – 16 Jun 2023, 10:00
    Wembley, 174 Vivian Ave, Wembley HA9 6RP, UK
    Join us as we walk and talk as a group, leading us to beautiful locations around Brent. Free refreshments available at the end of each walk.
  • Parent carer coffee mornings
    Parent carer coffee mornings
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 25 May
    Wembley Park
    25 May 2023, 10:00 – 12:00
    Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UK
    25 May 2023, 10:00 – 12:00
    Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UK
    Wembley Central Big Local and E=quivalent partnership offering support to families caring for children with additional needs through our monthly coffee mornings, touching on a different topic each month.
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"Look at a man the way he is and he only becomes worse, but look at him as if he were what he could be, then he becomes what he should be"

AWARENESS VIDEO GALLERY

You are not your thoughts | AboutKidsHealth at The Hospital for Sick Children
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You are not your thoughts | AboutKidsHealth at The Hospital for Sick Children

This video explains some of the things you can try when you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts. After the video, take a few moments to observe your thoughts with curiosity, paying attention to how each one makes you feel. Paying attention to your thoughts and sorting through them takes practice and patience. For more information, visit: https://teens.aboutkidshealth.ca/mentalhealth Subscribe to the AboutKidsHealth YouTube channel: http://ow.ly/CzrN50ClHN3 This video is provided for general information only. It does not replace a diagnosis or medical advice from a healthcare professional who has examined your child and understands their unique needs. Please speak with your doctor to check if the content is suitable for your situation. #MentalHealth #PositiveThinking #Mindfulness Follow us on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/aboutkidshealth Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/aboutkidshealth Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/aboutkidshealth TRANSCRIPT Every day, we have thousands of thoughts, emotions, urges, memories and feelings. From the time we wake up in the morning, all throughout the day, to when we lay down to sleep at night. No matter who we are, we all have thoughts swirling around in our heads. We even think and feel in our dreams. Often, we don’t realize how many thoughts we are having, and we get lost in them. Sometimes, we’re not even aware that we’re thinking. We seem to be swimming in a sea of our own thoughts. When we are surrounded by our thoughts, it’s easy to get caught up in them and react automatically, sometimes in ways we don’t even mean to react. We might hold onto some thoughts, even when we don’t want to, and it can feel like our thoughts are overwhelming. But thoughts are not facts, and they are not always true, even if they seem to be. Next time you feel caught up in your thoughts, try paying attention to them with curiosity, and not judgment. It doesn’t matter if they are true or false, right or wrong; just notice them. How fast or slow are they? Are they are all very different from each other? Or perhaps you are having the same ones over and over again. Maybe they’re even focused on one theme. Some of these thoughts may be unwanted. But instead of reacting to them, notice what happens to your body sensations and your emotions when you have these thoughts. Perhaps you will notice if they are bringing you closer to or further away from what is important to you or the goals you have for yourself. Observing your thoughts is a skill that takes practice, like playing an instrument. Sometimes it'll be easy for you to be able to notice and respond to your thoughts. Other times, you might have to work really hard to get some distance from them. You might even have to keep letting go of the same unwanted thought over and over again. But don’t give up. Keep trying. Like waves in the ocean, thoughts are always passing through our minds, and can affect how we feel and what we do. But they are not “us”, and we are not our thoughts. Learning to be aware of our thoughts can allow us to respond with more choice instead of reacting in ways we may regret. Observing our thoughts gives us some distance to see how our thoughts make us feel. We can then choose to act in ways that bring us closer to the things and the people that are important to us. Remember, you are not your thoughts. Try observing your thoughts with curiosity. Try it right now.

LET'S TALK ABOUT AUTISM

Hi there, in this section we have information, specific to raising a child or young person with ASD or what we prefer to call ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition).
This can be helpful for anyone hoping to learn a little more about how Autism affects our children's experience of the world.
there is also advice given by parents, relating to what strategies worked well for their children. Sometimes they may not always work for your child, as they are unique and developing at their own rate, but it can handy to have strategies in your tool kit, for when your child is ready to try them out . X

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SEND COMMUNITY CARE & SUPPORT

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LOCAL CHILDCARE

Leaving our children in the care of others can be such a huge step for a parent/carer. Whilst we understand that self-care is important, we must feel confident that our child's needs will be met in our absence.
We have compiled a list of children's carers, offered by a range of agencies.
*Please remember, always perform additional checks before agreeing any care arrangements with any agency or individuals.

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SEND SPECIFIC INFORMATION (PODCASTS AND INTERVIEWS)

This section offers some insightful information through a range of podcasts and pre-recorded interviews, touching on different SEND topics. By SENDcast (The Special Needs Podcast) and Lady Banton from RG2radio

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FAMILY WELLBEING CENTRES IN BRENT

Family wellbeing centres are a great resource for parents and children. They offer advice, healthcare advice and even childcare.

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FAMILY WELLBEING CENTRES IN BRENT

There is a range of services available including advice, programmes and much, much more!

IF YOU FEEL YOU ARE STRUGGLING

There are multiple organisations able to help depending on your situation.  If you are struggling with your mental health, feel suicidal or just need to talk, call the Samaritans 116 123 or call 999 for an ambulance. Yes it's OK to call an ambulance if you're feeling this like this, help is just a call away.

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Chack to see if you are getting everything you need with one of the benefits calculators on this page

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