In some areas of the East Midlands, we have home-based family workers and volunteer parent representatives.
Volunteer parent representatives
Our volunteer parent representatives are all parents of disabled children and offer peer support and local signposting.
Northamptonshire, Vacant. If you think you might be interested in becoming our volunteer parent representative for this area, please contact Adele Meader, Volunteer Scheme Manager, for an information pack or an informal chat on
Tel: 01799 543 043, e-mail: adele.meader@cafamily.org.uk
Free national helpline 0808 808 3555
Our freephone helpline can give you information, support and advice.Our advisers can help with:
- benefits or tax credits issues
- assessments and statements of special educational needs
- details of local parents support groups
- information about your child's condition
- how to access help with getting a break from caring
- details of charities which give grants to families with disabled children
- advice and information on any other aspect of caring for a disabled child
- the helpline has a registered immigration adviser who can give basic advice in immigration matters.
We also have access to over 170 languages through our interpreting service
Information for families
We also hold lots of useful local information for families, including details of your nearest:
- children’s centre – a centre offering a range of information, support and activities for children under 5 and their families
- Family Information Service – free and impartial information on childcare and family services for parents of children and young people aged 0-19.
- Parent Partnership service – free and impartial information, advice and support for parents of children and young people with special educational needs (SEN).
- parent support group – a group of parents meeting regularly to offer each other mutual support and information.
These are just some of the services offering support to families of disabled children – for more information about the full range of services in your area, contact our helpline.
Information for professionals
If you are a professional worker and would like to make an enquiry please contact our library and information team.
Information on starting a local group
If you are interested in starting a local parents group, we are happy to advise and help. See our supporting groups section for details of how we can help.
Local Events
Free half-term Museum Club for siblings of disabled children
Where: Snibston Discovery Museum, Snibston, Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3LN
When: Monday 13 – Friday 17 February 2012, 10am–12noon
This is a chance for children aged 7–11 years of age growing up with a disabled brother or sister to get together with other siblings, have fun and take part in new activities.
The workshops are free of charge but booking is essential.
Bookings are first come, first served. Last date for booking is Monday 6th February 2012.
To book a place, please contact the Museum Learning Team on
Tel: 0116 305 3424 or email: muslearningteam@leics.gov.uk
Additional Needs/Disability Group - Long Eaton Children's Centre
Where: Grange School, Grange Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham.
When: the 3rd Thursday in every month from 3.30pm-5pm.
Open to all families who have a child with an additional need/disability, these free play sessions are run by a children's centre worker. Outside agencies are also invited along to offer families advice and information.
For more information, please call 01629 532625.
Additional Needs/Disability Group - Sandiacre Children's Centre
Where: Sandiacre Children's Centre, Victoria Road
When: the last Friday of the month all year round 9.30am-11am.
Open to parent carers and children with additional needs aged 0-5 years, these play sessions are run by a children's centre worker. Outside agencies are also invited along to offer families advice and information. No cost to attend. No cost to attend. For more information, phone Linda Gilbert on 01629 537824.
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