Useful Links
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
International links
New online community for young people with an ABI
Emma Gee and Scope Victoria (Australia) have developed an online community for young people with an ABI. This group is designed to provide support and information for young people who live with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), their relatives and friends. Whether you've had a stroke a car accident or any other kind of acquired brain injury we'd love you to join. Perhaps someone you love is living with a brain injury. If this is the case, join us!
For more information download full document
UK
4 Nations Child Policy Network
Provide information on the latest policy developments relating to children and young people in each of the 4 nations and across the UK
www.childpolicy.org.uk
4 Nations Child Policy Network - England
c/o National Children's Bureau
8 Wakley Street
London EC1V 7QE
Tel: 020 7843 6063/6068
Fax: 020 7843 6443
Email: england@childpolicy.org.uk
4 Nations Child Policy Network - Northern Ireland
c/o Childcare NI
216 Belmont Road
Belfast BT4 2AT
Tel: 028 9065 2713
Fax: 028 9065 0285
Email: ni@childpolicy.org.uk
4 Nations Child Policy Network - Scotland
c/o Children in Scotland
Princes House
5 Shandwick Place
Edinburgh EH2 4RG
Tel: 0131 228 8484
Fax: 0131 228 8585
Email: scotland@childpolicy.org.uk
4 Nations Child Policy Network - Wales
c/o Children in Wales
25 Windsor Place
Cardiff CF10 3BZ
Tel: 02920 342434
Fax: 02920 343134
Email: wales@childpolicy.org.uk
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Ableize ~ Disabled Information and Mobility Aids
Disability resource directory of disabled aids information products services and advice.
Ableize is a comprehensive UK and Ireland resource of disability and mobility information. Find disability and disabled products and services, sports and holidays, children's needs, education, wheelchairs and vehicles plus mobility and walking aids. The directory contains the largest disability needs in the UK. Ableize is UK based but may contains services, aids, accessories or information from abroad providing they are offered to the UK.
ACE: Advisory Centre for Education
Information for all parents about all aspects of education; publications; advice line.
ACE: Advisory Centre for Education
1b Aberdeen Studios
22 - 24 Highbury Grove
London
N5 2DQ
Tel: 0808 800 5793Mon-Fri 2 -5pm
Web www.ace-ed.org.uk
AFASIC (Association for all Speech Impaired children)
AFASIC
2nd floor
50-52 Great Sutton Street
London
EC1V 0DJ
Tel: 0845 3555577
Web: www.afasic.org.
APIL
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) holds a list of all solicitors specialising in such claims. If you have a solicitor in mind, you can ring APIL to check that s/he is registered. They can also give you details of registered P.I. lawyers local to you.
Tel: 0115 958 0585
AvMA
AvMA (Action for victims of Medical Accidents) is an independent charity which promotes better patient safety and justice for people who have been affected by a medical accident.
Web: www.avma.org.uk
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Barnardo's
Tanners Lane
Barkingside
Ilford
Essex IG6 1QG
Tel: 020 8550 8822
Fax: 020 8551 6870
email: dorothy.howes@barnardos.org.uk
BIBIC
The British Institute for Brain Injured Children is a national charity supporting children with a learning difficulty.
BIBIC
Knowle Hall
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA7 8PJ
Tel: 01278 68406
Web: www.bibic.org.uk
Bicycle Helmet Initiative Trust
Campaigns for greater use of bicycle helmets. Offers information on usage of helmets. Price list, order forms and instructions on the wearing of helmets. Child friendly website
Bicycle Helmet Initiative Trust
43-45 Milford Road
1st floor
Reading
Berkshire RG1 8LG
Tel: 0118 9583585
Web: www.bhit.org
Brain and Spine Foundation
Helpline staffed by health professionals, who can answer questions on some medical aspects of ABI.
Brain and Spine Foundation
7 Winchester House
Cranmer Road
Kennington Park
London SW9 6EJ
Tel: 0808 808 1000
Email: info@brainandspine.org.uk
Web: www.brainandspine.org.uk
Brainwave
Individualised developmental therapy for children who have both physical and cognitive disabilities. Exercises are taught to parents and carers so that they can carry out the programme at home.
Brainwave
Huntworth Gate
Bridgwater
Somerset, TA6 6LQ
Tel: 01278 429089
Fax: 01278 429622
E-mail: enquiries@brainwave.org.uk
Web: www.brainwave.org.uk
BrakeCare
Caring for people affected by road crashes
Tel: 01484 559909
Web: www.brakecare.org.uk
British Association of Brain Injury Case Managers
P.O. Box 1919,
SHEFFIELD
S7 2XJ
Tel/fax: 07002 222 426
Email: babicmsecretary@hotmail.com
Broom Ltd
An independent company based in the Scottish Borders dealing with in-car safety products. Visit www.safefamilydriving.com for more information.
British Association for counselling and psychotherapy
1 Regent Place
Rugby, Warks
CV21 2PJ
Tel: 0870 443 5252
Email: bacp@bacp.co.uk
Web www.bacp.co.uk/members_visitors/members_visitors.htm
British Association of Occupational Therapists
Tel: 020 7357 6480
Web: www.baot.co.uk
British Brain Tumour Association
2 Oakfield Road
Hightown
Merseyside
L38 9GQ
Tel: 0151 929 3229
British Epilepsy Association
The British Epilepsy Association produces many publications and has an informative website and a free-phone helpline:
Tel:0808 800 5050 Helpline
Web: www.epilepsy.org.uk
Email: helpline@epilepsy.org.uk
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Carers UK
Carers UK
20 -25 Glass House Yard
London
EC1A 4JT
Tel:0207 490 8818
Web www.carersonline.org.uk
Chase Park Rehabilitation Centre
Chase Park is a specialist 'Step Forward' provider of rehabilitation to people acquired brain injury. Our mulit-disciplinary team is managed by specialist neuro nurse with over 25 years of experience of paediatric and adult services. Our therapy team is made up of neuro-physio, occupational, speech and language therapists.
Whickham Villa,
8 Millfield Road,
Whickham,
Newcastle-upon-Tyne,
NE16 4QA
Tel/Fax: 0191 488 7351
Email: info@chaseparkrehab.co.uk
Web: www.whickhamvilla.co.uk
Cerebal Palsy Helpline - SCOPE
PO Box 833
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK12 5NY
Tel: 0808 800 3333
(9am-9pm Mon - Fri / 2pm - 6pm weekends)
Email: cphelpline@scope.org.uk
Web:www.scope.org.uk
Cerebra
Principality Buildings
13 Guildhall Square
Carmarthen
Carmarthenshire
SA31 1PR
Tel: 01267 244200
Email: info@cerebra.org.uk
Web: www.cerebra.org.uk
Changing Faces
Changing Faces is about enabling everyone to face disfigurement with confidence, whether or not they have a disfiguring condition.
Changing Faces
Changing Faces Centre
33-37 University Street
London
WC1E 6JN
Tel: 0845 4500275
Email: info@changingfaces.org.uk
Web: www.changingfaces.org.uk
Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
Tel: 020 7306 6666
Web: www.csp.org.uk
Child Accident Prevention Trust
A national charity committed to reducing the number of children and young people killed, disabled and seriously injured as a result of accidents.
Web www.capt.org.uk
CAPT has offices in London and Northern Ireland:
Child Accident Prevention Trust
4th Floor,
18-20 Farringdon Lane,
London EC1R 3HA
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7608 3828
Fax: 020 7608 3674
Email: safe@capt.org.uk
Child Accident Prevention Trust
Child Safety Centre
23a/b Mullacreevie Park,
Killylea Road,
Armagh
BT60 4BA
Northern Ireland
Tel and Fax: 028 3752 6521 (in UK)
Email: safetycentre@aol.com
ChildLine
ChildLine is the UK's free, 24-hour helpline for children in trouble or danger.
ChildLine
Studd Street
London
N1 0QW
Tel: 020-7239 1000
Fax: 020-7239 1001
Web:www.childline.org.uk
The Children's Fund
The Children's Fund is targeted at 5-13 year olds and is a key part of the Government's strategy to tackle disadvantages and inequalities, which derive from child poverty and social exclusion.
Tel: 020 7273 4906 (General enquiries)
Web. http://www.cypu.gov.uk
Children's Legal Centre
Offers free legal advice on all issues of child law, including education law.
Children's Legal Centre
PO Box 3314
London
N1 2WA
Education Law Advice Line
Tel: 0845 456 6811 Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 5pm
Email: nel@essex.ac.uk
Web: www.childrenslegalcentre.com
The Children's Trust
The Children’s Trust is a national charity based in Tadworth, Surrey that provides residential and community-based rehabilitation to children and young people with acquired brain injury.
Tadworth Court
Tadworth
Surrey
KT20 5RU
Tel: 01737 365000
Fax: 01737 365001
Email: enquiries@thechildrenstrust.org.uk
Webwww.thechildrenstrust.org.uk
Commission for Health Improvement
1st Floor, Finsbury Tower
103-105 Bunhill Row
London,
EC1Y 8TG
Tel: 020 7448 9200
Email: information@chi.nhs.uk
Connexions
Connexions is a new service for young people aged 13-19 and replaces the Careers' Service and has a much wider remit.
Connexions personal advisers can give information, advice and practical help with all sorts of things, like choosing subjects at school or mapping out future career options. They can help with many aspects of life.
Web: www.connexions.gov.uk
Counselling Directory
An online directory of UK Counsellors and Psychotherapists with information listed on the areas of Counselling covered, fees, training and qualifications. The service is free, confidential and easy to use.
www.counselling-directory.org.uk
Contact a Family
Contact a Family is a UK charity for disabled children. Their fact sheets are excellent covering many issues including medical, financial, lesiure and educaiton aspects of caring for disabled children. All factsheets can be found in the Publications section of the contact a family website.
Contact a Family
209-211 City Road,
London,
EC1V 1JN
Tel: 020 7608 8700
Helpline 0808 808 3555 (Freephone 10am-4pm, Mon-Fri)
e-mail: info@cafamily.org.uk
Web: www.cafamily.org.uk
Council for Disabled Children
National Children's Bureau
8 Wakley Street
London
EC1V 7QE
Tel: 020 7843 1900
Fax: 020 7843 6313
E-mail: cdc@ncb.org.uk
Web http://www.ncb.org.uk
Cruse
Tel: 0870 1671677
Web: www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
CycleSense
In 2001 nearly 3000 cyclists between 12 - 16 were killed or injured on the roads. If you want to protect yourself you must take cycle safety seriously. This website gives you essential tips for staying out of harm's way. Get street wise now by checking them out.
Web: www.cyclesense.net/fset.htm
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Different Strokes
For younger people and children who have had a stroke.
9 Canon Harnett Court
Wolverton Mill
Milton Keynes MK12 5NF
Tel: 0845 130 7172
Email: info@differentstrokes.co.uk
Web: www.differentstrokes.co.uk
Disabled Go
An informative website listing venues across the UK that are accessible to people with a physical disability or difficulty.
www.disabledgo.info
The Disability Living Foundation
The Disability Living Foundation has information on many aspects of living with physical disabilities and their website has links with other organisations.
Tel: 0845 130 9177 Helpline
Textline: 0870 603 9176
Web: www.dlf.org.uk/
Disability Rights website
This new government site represents a step forward in helping people to find out about their civil rights and to see more clearly how useful the Internet can be as a source for information.
http://www.disability.gov.uk
DfES SEN
A wide range of materials for Special Education Needs
website: www.dfes.gov.uk/sen/
Do It 4 Real
Do it 4 Real is a series of action packed summer residential camps for
11-17 year olds taking place between 17th July and 2nd September 2005. Twenty three camps offer you the chance to spend a week doing something you already enjoy or trying something new. Whatever your interests, Do it 4 Real this summer.
Web: www.doit4real.co.uk
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Enquire
A Scottish advice service for families of children who need extra help at school, to children and young people themselves and to professionals who work on their behalf.
Enquir
Children in Scotland
5 Shandwick Place
Edinburg
EH2 4RG
Tel: 0845 1232303
Email: info@enquire.org.uk
Epilepsy Action
Epilepsy Action
New Anstey House
Gate Way Drive
Yeadon
Leeds LS19 7XY
Tel: 0808 800 5050 ( Freephone helpline)
Email: epilepsy@epilepsy.co.uk
Web: www.epilepsy.org.uk
Encephalitis Society
Improving the quality of life for all people affected directly and indirectly by encephalitis. Professionals wanting a copy of "Must Try Harder" can contact the Society direct.
7b Saville Street
Malton
Yorkshire
YO17 7LL
Tel: 01653 699 599
Web: www.encephalitis.info
Email: elaine@encephalitis.info
EQUIP
An NHS website which signposts members of the public to useful health and social care websites that have been quality-checked and has a directory of over 4200 support groups and services both national and local to the West Midlands and checked regularly.www.equip.nhs.uk
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FABLE
Promotes and funds a treatment for severe epilepsy patients called "Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy" and by
co-ordinating a national patient support network for parents, families and carers.
Lower Ground Floor
305 Glossop Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 2HL
Tel: 0114 2755335
Web: www.fable.org.uk
The Family Fund
PO Box 50,
York
YO1 9ZX
Tel: 01904 621115
Fledglings
Information and access to useful products for children with disabilities e.g. elasticated shoe laces that don't need tying (but look cool), age -appropriate bibs, all-in-one vests and sleepsuits, carer-controlled trikes, waterproof duvetseating, drinking aids, special swimming gear, books and videos.
6 Southfield
Ickleton
Saffron Waldon
CB10 1TE
Tel: 0845 458 1124
Email: enquiries@fledglings.org.uk
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Headway
A charity for adults with ABI, has a list of personal injury solicitors to assist people seeking the services of solicitors experienced in personal injury litigation, in the context of brain injury and its consequences.
4 King Edward Court
King Edward Street
Nottingham NG1 1EW
Tel: 0808 800 2244 (helpline)
Tel: 0115 924 0800 (admin)
web: www.headway.org.uk
Connecting Hands
Connecting Hands is a non-profit-making service providing visual learning and safety products for children and adults with special needs. It was set up by the family (and CBIT members) of a boy with a traumatic brain injury.
Tel: 01935 83281
web: www.connectinghands.co.uk/
Hemi Help
Information and support for children with hemiplegia.
Camelford House
89 Albert Embankment
London
SE1 7TP
Tel: 0845 123 2372 (helpline)
Tel: 0845 120 3713 (admin)
Web: www.hemihelp.org.uk
Head Injury Support Service (HISS)
Provdes support and advice to children and adults with an acquired brain injury and their families across the UK. Particular expertise in welfare rights (Benefits).
Tel: 0808 202 2252 (freephone telephone number)
Email: info@injurysupport.org.uk
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I CAN
I CAN is the children’s communication charity.
Make Chatter Matter is I CAN’s UK-wide awareness-raising campaign to highlight the importance of children’s communication development during the early years as the foundation for learning and development. To find out more about Make Chatter Matter go to www.ican.org.uk/makechattermatter
8 Wakley Street
London
EC1V 7QE
Tel: 0845 225 4071
Web: www.ican.org.uk
Email: ican@ican.org.uk
Include me in
Practical guidance for parents, families and organisations about working closely together to support young people with acquired brain injury (ABI)
Web: http://www.includemein.org
IPSEA
Independent Panel for Special Education Advice
England&Wales:
Tel: 0800 018 4016 (Mon-Thurs:10- 4, 7-9. Fri:10- 1, 7-9)
6 Carlow Mews
Woodbridge
Suffolk IP12 1EA
Scotland: 0131 454 0096/ 0131 454 0144
Northern Ireland: 02890 705 654
Web: www.ipsea.org.uk
Email: ipsea.info@intamail.com
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Kidsactive
Kidsactive (formerly HAPA) is a national charity promoting play for disabled children.
Pryors Bank
Bishop's Park
London SW6 3LA
Tel: 020 7736 4443
Web: www.kidsactive.org.uk
Kidscape
Kidscape is an organisation which offers support to children facing bullying and other related problems at school. They also offer practical advice to parents on how to support your child if s/he is experiencing such difficulties.
Tel: 020 7730 3300
Web: www.kidscape.org.uk
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Law Society of England and Wales
Contact if you are choosing and using a solicitor
Tel: 0870 6066575
Web: www.lawsociety.org
Looking Forward
A new interactive website for anybody involved in, or with an interest in learning provision for young adults who experience mental health difficulties.
Web: www.lookingforward.org.uk
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MASS
The Motor Accident Solicitors' Society (MASS) is a non-profit organisation. It offers clear, comprehensive advice and access to specialist solicitors to ensure that people receive the best possible service while dealing with their compensation claim. Their website includes a guide to making a claim, and finding your local MASS solicitor.
Tel: 0117 929 2560
Web: www.mass.org.uk
matchinghouses.com
Swapping houses with likeminded people rather than staying in hotels has become a holiday choice of many a frazzled family eagar to stay somewhere equiped for their needs. Now a new website is bringing a similar service to disabled people.
The disabilty holiday exchange site was created by disabled people for disabled people - it is the brainchild of Theo Blackmore who has multiple sclerosis. To find out more information please go to www.matchinghouses.com
MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
An organisation that you can report an unwanted or harmful reaction by a drug or combination of drugs to.
MHRA
Market Towers
1 Nine Elms Lane
London
SW8 5NQ
Meningitis Research Foundation
Information on meningitis, a 24 hour helpline, a befriending programme and other services.
Meningitis Research Foundation
Midland Way
Thornbury
Bristol
BS35 2BS
Tel: 0808 800 3344 (helpline)
Tel: 01454 281 811 (admin)
Web: www.meningitis.org
Meningitis Trust
The Meningitis Trust is a registered charity committed to increasing the understanding of meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia, and to providing specialised professional services to anyone who has been affected. These services offer emotional, practical and financial support to help people rebuild their lives. For details of these services, please visit the website or call the 24 hr helpline.
24 hr helpline: 0800 028 18 28
Website: www.meningitis-trust.org
Mind
Working for a better life for people diagnosed, labelled or treated as mentally ill.
Web: www.mind.org.uk
Mind England
15 -19 Broadway, London E15 4BQ
Tel. 020 8519 2122
Fax: 020 8522 1725
Email: contact@mind.org.uk
Mind Cymru
3rd Floor, Quebec House,
Castlebridge,
5-19 Cowbridge Road East,
Cardiff CF11 9AB
Tel. 029 20395123
Momentum
Based on the Scottish Borders, Momentum's Integrate brain injury service assists childrena nd adults who have sustained brain injuries to live independently and to re-intgrate into their communities.
Unit 5
Abbotsford Court Business Centre
Kelso
TD5 7BQ
Tel: 01573 229728
Fax: 01573 229729
email: info.integrateborders@momentumscotland.org
Website: www.momentumscotland.org
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National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy
NCYPE is the major provider of specialist services for young people with epilepsy in the UK .
National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy
St Piers Lane
Lingford
Surrey RH7 6PW
Tel: 01342 832243
Web: www.ncype.org.uk
Network 81
Information and advice for parents of a child with special educational needs; publications; advice on communicating with schools and education authorities; newsletter; 'befrienders' who can support parents at meetings and during the assessment process.
Network 81
1 - 7 Woodfield Terrace
Stanstead,
Essex CM24 8AJ
Tel: 0870 770 3306 Mon - Thursi 10am -1pm
Web: www.network81.org
Email: info@network81.org
Neurological Alliance
Provides a guide 'Getting the best from Neurological Services'.
Web: www.neurologicalalliance.org.uk
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Friends of O.S.C.A.R.
Friends of O.S.C.A.R is a National Charity, which supports children diagnosed with a brain or spinal tumour, together with their families.
Friends of O.S.C.A.R.
5 Abingdon Road
Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 9BL
Tel: 01235 816310
E-mail: info@friendsofoscar.org.uk
Website: www.friendsofoscar.org.uk
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Parentline Plus
A free-phone helpline for people who would like to talk about the challenges of caring for children.
Parentline Plus
Endway House
Endway
Hadleigh
Essex SS7 2AN
Tel: 0808 800 2222
Web: www.parentlinplus.org.uk
Parents for Inclusion
A national group supporting and encouraging parents who want their disabled child educated in a mainstream school with adequate support, rather that in a special unit. Information; local support groups, training programme for parents to enable them to help their children.
Parents for Inclusion
Unit 2
70 South Lambert Road
London SW8 1RL
Tel: 020 7582 5008
Web: www.parentsforinclusion.org
Email: info@parentsforinclusion.org
Parent Partnership Service
The Education Act 1996 places a duty on LEAs (Local Education Authorities) to make arrangements for all parents whose children have special educational needs (SEN) to have access to Parent Partnership Services, and to informal arrangements for solving disagreements about SEN.
The aim of Parent Partnership Services is to help parents make appropriate and informed decisions about their children's education.
England:
Web www.parentpartnership.org.uk and click on services
Tel: 0207 843 600
Wales:
Web www.snapcymru.org
Tel: 02920 388776
Scotland:
Email SENinfo@childreninscotland.org.uk
Tel: 0131 2222 400
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RADAR,
12 City Forum,
250 City Road,
London
EC1V 8AF
Tel. (020) 7250 3222
Rathbone Special Education Advice
Provides advice and support to parents of children with special educational needs, helping them to gain for their child and education appropriates to their potential.
School support; Statementing and assessments; appeals and tribunals; annual reviews; finding a school; admissions and exclusions; education law and procedures. Helps parents write letters and prepare for meetings and appeals.
Rathbone Special Education Advice
Churchgate House
56 Oxford Street
Manchester M1 6EU
Tel: 0800 731 5321
Email: advice@rathbone-ci.co.uk
Web: www.rathboneuk.org
Rehab UK
Offers training courses for young people with ABI, usually from 16years.
Rehab UK
Windermere House
Kendall Ave
London
W3 0XA
Tel: 020 8896 2333
Web: www.rehabuk.org
Roadpeace
The national charity for road traffic victims. Campaigns on road safety issues.
Roadpeace
PO Box 2579
London NW10 3PW
Tel: 020 8964 1021
Web: www.roadpeace.org.uk
RNIB
Information, support and advice for anyone with a serious sight problem.
The new See it Right Book and Companion CD-Rom is now available.
PO Box 173
Peterborough PE2 6WS
Tel. 0845-766 99 99 (for the price of a local call, UK callers only)
Email: helpline@rnib.org.uk
Web: www.rnib.org.uk
Royal College of Speech&Language Therapists
Tel: 020 7378 1200
Web: www.rcslt.org.uk
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Scottish Association of Chaplains in Healthcare
To establish and promote good working relationships with organisations concerned with the promotion of healthcare.
Web: www.sach.org.uk
SCOPE - Cerebal Palsy Helpline
PO Box 833
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK12 5NY
Tel: 0808 800 3333
(9am-9pm Mon - Fri / 2pm - 6pm weekends)
Email: cphelpline@scope.org.uk
Web: www.scope.org.uk
Sense
Sense is the national voluntary organisation supporting and campaigning for people who are deafblind or have associated disabilities, their families, their carers and professionals who work with them. People of all ages and with widely varying conditions use Sense's specialist services.
Sense
11-13 Clifton Terrace,
Finsbury Park,
London, N4 3SR
Tel: 020 7272 7774
Textphone: 020 7272 9648
E-mail: enquiries@sense.org.uk
Web: www.sense.org.uk
Skill
National Bureau for education for post-16 students with disabilities.
Head Office:
Chapter House
18-20 Crucifix Lane
London SE1 3JW
Freephone helpline: 0800 328 5050
Email: info@skill.org.uk
Web: www.skill.org.uk
SHIPS
Supporting Head Injured Children in School
43/45 Stanley Road
Warmley
Bristol
BS15 4NX
Tel: 0117 9673279
Email: info@shipsproject.org.uk
Web: www.shipsproject.org.uk
Sibs
Sibs is for people who grow up with a brother or sister with special needs, disability, chronic illness.
Meadowfield,
Oxenhope,
West Yorkshire,
BD22 9JD
Information Line Number: 01535 645453
Email: info@sibs.org.uk
SN-IP
SN-IP (Special Needs - Informed Parents) is Northamptonshire's Parent Partnership Service. We are a statutory service offering confidential and impartial information, advice and support to parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs (SEN). We have a role in making sure that parents’ views are heard and understood and that these views inform local policy and practice. We are also able to put parents in touch with other local and national organisations.
Tel: 01604 636111
Email: contact@snipnorthants.org
Web: www.snipnorthants.org
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Talking Point
New website launched to help doctors, parents and teachers offer support to children with speech, language and communication difficulties. The site provides info, news and facts.
Web: www.talkingpoint.org.uk
Trust-ed
Trust-Ed to provide educational services for young people with acquired brain injuries. We are a group of professionals and parents with many years experience of working with young people with acquired brain injury (ABI), their families and schools.
Our vision is to improve the lives of young peole with ABI, to support and empower their families and to maximise their future social, emotional and employment prospects.
Web: www.trust-ed.org
Trust for the Study of Adolesence
The Trust for the Study of Adolescence (TSA) is a registered UK charity and applied research and training organisation. TSA’s primary commitment is to improving the lives of young people. We believe that there is a lack of knowledge and understanding about adolescence and young adulthood.
Tel: 01273 693311
Email: info@tsa.uk.com
Web: www.tsa.uk.com
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U Can Do I.T.
Enables deaf, blind and disabled people of all ages to learn I.T.
U Can Do I.T.
4 Woodfall Street
London SW3 4DJ
Tel: 020 7730 7766
Web: www.ucandoit.org.uk
UK Parliament Directory of MP’s, Peers and Offices
Looking for contact details of your local MP? Search by postcode, MP or constituency.
Go to www.locata.co.uk/commons/ or theyworkforyou.com
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Whizz-Kidz
A national children's charity working to give disabled children and young people independent mobility.
1 Warwick Row
London SW1E 5ER.
Tel: 0207 233 6600
Email: info@whizz-kidz.org.uk
Web: www.whizz-kidz.org.uk
WightWizard Computer Consultancy
Based in SE England and provides a UK wide specialist service of assessing the need for and setting up of computers and all aspects of technology for brain injury survivors.
Tel: 01983 299277
Email: darren@wightwizard.co.uk
Winston's Wish
Publications on working with bereaved children and organises weekend camps for children.
Tel: 0845 2030405
Web: www.winstonswish.org
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Young Carers' Initiative
For young people affected by a close relative with a disability or other special needs. Holds details of local projects that could support brothers and sisters.
C/o The Children's Society
Young's Yard
Finches Lane
Twyford
Nr Winchester SO21 1NN
Tel: 01962 711511
Web: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/youngcarers
Young Minds
Information and advice for anyone with concerns about the mental health of a child or young person.
Young Minds
102 - 108 Clerkenwell Road
London
EC1M 5SA
Tel:0800 018 2138
Web: www.youngminds.org.uk
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