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📝 About the Session

• What we will be doing: Free 1-to-1 dedicated drop-in support sessions with Kate Keir. When you have a child with additional needs, the administrative burden, paperwork, and mental load can feel completely overwhelming—especially if you are neurodivergent yourself. These 50 min sessions are a safe, practical space to tackle whatever is weighing on you most. Kate can help you break down and tackle complex paperwork (such as DLA, PIP, or EHCP contributions), untangle Access to Work claims, figure out realistic life and household organisation routines, or simply help you work through overwhelm and brain fog.
• What to expect (The Vibe): Completely confidential, calm, and zero-pressure. There is no judgement here, no lectures, and no expectation to have things neat or organised before you arrive. Bring that unopened letter, the half-filled form, your laptop, or just your thoughts. If you cannot make it in person or prefer to meet from home, these sessions can also be attended online via video link during your booked time slot.
• Who it’s for: Primarily aimed at our parents and carers who are on the autism spectrum or neurodivergent and feel they need a bit of extra dedicated support, but open to all Little Hiccups parents and carers who are feeling overwhelmed by SEND admin and life management. Strictly over 18s only (no childcare available).
• Date & Time: Friday 2nd October. We have 3 free bookable 50 min slots available:
  • 10:00am – 10:50am
  • 11:00am – 11:50pm
  • 12:00pm – 12:50pm

🎤 About Our Presenter / Guest Speaker

• Who is joining us: Kate Keir – Neurodiversity Specialist, Operations Consultant & Access to Work Advisor.
• What she will be sharing: Kate brings practical, neurodivergent-friendly strategies to cut through administrative paralysis and mental fatigue. Rather than standard advice that works against your brain, Kate works with you to find systems that actually fit how you think and live. During your session, she can assist with:
  • Navigating and completing overwhelming forms (PIP, DLA, EHCP paperwork, and medical questionnaires).
  • Access to Work applications, workplace adjustments, and grant claims.
  • Managing executive dysfunction—tackling task paralysis, inbox dread, and life admin.
  • Creating simple, sustainable routines for home and personal organisation when your mental bandwidth is stretched to capacity.
• About the Presenter: Kate is a neurodivergent professional who combines a BA (Hons) in Business with extensive lived experience of neurodiversity. She specialises in taking the heavy operational strain off neurodivergent founders, professionals, and individuals. Because she lives it herself, she deeply understands executive dysfunction, sensory overload, and the unique exhaustion of carrying a full mental load. Her approach is grounded in empathy, practical clarity, and structure without pressure.
• Website / Further Info: https://katekeir.com/

🚗 Getting There & Arrival

• Venue Address: The Wellness Lounge Leeds, 63 Main Street, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1AF.
• Venue Website: https://katekeir.com/
• Parking Details: Free and pay-and-display parking is available along Garforth Main Street and in nearby public car parks within a short walking distance (such as Main Street Car Park / Barleyhill Road).
• Finding the Session: Head straight into The Wellness Lounge on Main Street.
• Entrance & Access: Ground-floor access directly from Main Street.

🚶 The Venue Space & Seating

• Room Layout: You will be in a private, quiet consulting space separate from public footfall, ensuring complete privacy and comfort for your conversation and paperwork.
• Seating & Comfort: Comfortable seating with suitable desk/table space to lay out paperwork, laptops, or folders.
• Lifts & Levels: Ground floor premises with straightforward access.

🚽 Toilets & Accessibility

• Standard Accessible Toilet: Yes, accessible toilet facilities are available on-site.
• Changing Places Toilet: Standard accessible toilets only.

🍰 Atmosphere, Food & Drinks

• Lighting & Noise Levels: The Wellness Lounge offers a relaxed, calm, wellness-oriented environment designed to be gentle on sensory systems, with quiet consultation areas away from busy road noise.
• Food & Refreshments: Water, tea, and coffee facilities will be available during your session.

⛑️ Safety & Venue Details

• Little Hiccups Staff: If you are feeling nervous or would like someone to introduce you or talk you through how the session works beforehand, please email our team. We are always here to help you feel supported every step of the way.
• First Aid & Evacuation: The venue has appointed first aid and fire safety procedures in place.

🎟️ How to Book

Because these are dedicated 1-to-1 sessions, only 3 free places are available (10:00am, 11:00am, or 12:00pm). Please select your preferred time slot below and let us know if you plan to attend in person at Garforth or online via video link. In the comments box, please could you also do a quick overview of what you would like to discuss (will help Kate prepare!)

If you have any questions or are unsure about attending, please reach out to us at
events@littlehiccups.co.uk. We’d love to support you!

Important Booking Information:
Please note that our events are heavily subsidised by Little Hiccups to support our community. Because the charity covers the remaining costs based on our final confirmed numbers (such as venue hire, refreshments, entertainers and presenter costs), we kindly ask that you let us know if your plans change. If you can no longer make it, please cancel your places by emailing events@littlehiccups.co.uk so we can reallocate the spots and prevent charity funds from being lost.