Live in Scotland? We’ve got lots of events happening this autumn
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Wednesday 17 September 2025
From information fairs and conferences to carer events, there’s plenty happening across Scotland this autumn for families with disabled and additional needs children. The Contact Scotland team will be at the following events and venues over the next couple of months – stop by for a chat and a friendly welcome wherever you see our stand!
Stanmore House School Family Support and Resource Fair, Lanark
Wednesday 24 September, 9:45am – 2pm at Stanmore House School, Stanmore Road, Lanark, ML11 7RR. Free transport from Lanark train station.
This free drop-in event is open to all families with disabled or complex needs children, whether or not they attend the school.
Look out for our Contact information stand, where our team will be ready to help and share support. Joining us will be lots of other local and national organisations who can offer advice and information on a range of topics relating to disabilities and additional needs.
It’s also a great chance to have a look around Stanmore House School, which provides education for children with complex needs and accepts applications from other local authorities out of the area.
Find out more and register here: www.capability.scot/schoolfair
Support for families in hospital
By Your Side is our hospital-based service for families of disabled or ASN children and young people up to the age of 25 (with or without a diagnosis). Whether your child is staying in hospital or you’re there for appointments, we can provide information, guidance and a listening ear. We’re also here for hospital staff too.
Come and find us in the main atrium from 10am – 2pm on the following dates:
University Hospital Wishaw on Tuesday 28 October and Tuesday 25 November.
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow on Tuesday 21 October, Tuesday 11 November, Tuesday 9th December.
Transitions Information Evening, West Lothian
Thursday 16 October, 6–8pm at Howden Park Centre (doors open from 5.45pm).
The Contact Scotland team will also be part of this fantastic event, bringing together different services and organisations under one roof.
The event is being organised by Carers of West Lothian for parents of young people with additional support needs (aged 14–18). From grassroots volunteer groups to formal care agencies, colleges, and social work, it’s a great way to find out about the support and services available as a young person approaches adulthood.
Parents are welcome to bring their young person along too! There is step free access as well as a quiet space for those who need it.
Register for your free ticket here: West Lothian Transitions Evening
Cerebral Palsy Scotland Conference and Exhibition 2025
Crowne Plaza Glasgow, Wednesday 8 October.
The 12th annual Cerebral Palsy Scotland Conference and Exhibition is free to attend. Scotland’s only annual event focusing on cerebral palsy, it’s open to anyone with experience of cerebral palsy – whether directly, as a family member, or professionally – and is a great opportunity to connect, share information, and learn from others in the community.
Carers Parliament event 2025
Thursday 30th October, on Zoom
Have you ever wished you could speak directly to those in charge about the challenges of being a carer? The Carers Parliament 2025 gives carers the opportunity to share experiences and put questions directly to national and local Government decision-makers. And best of all, you don’t need to leave your home to do it!
If you’d like to attend, register here for your free place
