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Community Action Against Mental Health Stigma in Ealing Somali dads, this one’s for you. Join our relaxed Community Café to talk openly about SEND, mental health and breaking the stigma. No pressure, no judgement, just real conversations over coffee. Date Wednesday 4 November 2026 Time 2pm – 4pm Venue Daleys Café, 7 Church Road, Acton,

Dads, partners and anyone who cares about children’s health, this one’s for you! Join us at Church Road Fathers to talk about the important role dads play in supporting immunisation in the Somali community in Harlesden. DateMonday 2 November 2026 Time5pm – 7pm Venue164–166 Church Road, Harlesden, NW10 9NH Fathers have a powerful influence on

Stronger Fathers, Healthier Families: Supporting SEND Communities in Ealing October 23, 2026 Editor 1:43 pm Voices for SEND Support Network was delighted to welcome fathers, parents, carers, families and community partners to our Stronger Fathers, Healthier Families event on 7 October 2026 at Acton Gardens Community Centre, Ealing. The event was well attended and provided

Upcoming Event Stronger Fathers, Healthier Families: Mental Health and Wellbeing for SEND Communities in Ealing A community event bringing families, professionals and community members together to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing, and strengthen support for families of children and young people with SEND across Ealing. Hosted by Voices for SEND Support Network, funded

Somali Fathers: Stronger Today, Brighter Futures Tomorrow September 12, 2026 Editor 1:51 pm A new mental health and wellbeing support project for Somali fathers and male carers of children with SEND in South Ealing and Acton, funded by Public Health Ealing Council. About the project The Voices for SEND Support Network is delivering a new

Introducing Stronger Foundations: Empowering Brent Residents to Thrive Through Skills, Wellbeing & Belonging September 12, 2026 thevoicesforautismnetwork.org.uk 12:50 pm Stronger Foundations A six-month programme creating meaningful opportunities for residents in Wembley and the wider Brent community — combining practical employability support, wellbeing provision, youth engagement and community-building activities. Funded by Brent Council – Wembley Housing

Dads Leading the Way: Boosting Vaccine Confidence in Harlesden’s Somali Community September 4, 2026 Editor 10:19 am When it comes to protecting children’s health, trust makes all the difference — and trust is built by people the community already knows.   On 2 September 2026, Voices for SEND Support Network, in partnership with Brent Health

Boosting Vaccine Uptake: Bringing Dads Into the Conversation on Immunisation August 27, 2026 Editor 10:20 am THE VOICES FOR SEND SUPPORT NETWORK News & Project Update Part of the project: Engaging Somali Fathers & Carers of SEND Children in Brent – A Community-Led Child Health, Well-being & Education Initiative Lead Organisation: Voices for SEND Support