In the South East of England, our local services are provided through a team of volunteer parent representatives.
Volunteer parent representatives
Our volunteer parent representatives are all parents of disabled children and offer peer support and local signposting.
Children's Centre Adviser
Offering a range of support to children's centres and family information services in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Sussex and the Isle of Wight.
Other ways we can help
Helpline
If we don’t have a local contact in your area, our freephone helpline can give you information, support and advice.
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
'Football for All'
Funded by the Big Lottery's 'Awards for All' scheme, Dartford Ladies F.C.'s 'Football for All' project has been developed to coach children and young people in the community of Dartford and surrounding area, who have learning, sensory and physical impairments.
Location: Acacia Hall Sports Centre, High Street, Dartford, Kent DA1 1DJ
Dates: Saturday 27 February 2010, Saturday 27 March, Saturday 24 April, Saturday 29 May
Times: 9.00am-10.30am for 4-11 year-olds, 10.30am-midday for 12 year-olds and over
Location: Becket Sports Centre, Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent DA1 2JB
Dates: Monday 15 February 2010, Monday 12 April 2010
Times: 10.00am-11.30am for 4-11 year-olds, 11.30am-1pm for 12 year-olds and over
All coaches used are suitably F.A. qualified and hold CRB disclosures.
Certificates will be awarded to all attendees.
For further details and a registration form, please e-mail dartford.evolution@hotmail.com or contact Brian Page on 07833 640800 (weekends and evenings only).
Siblings of disabled children - Workshop for professionals
Date: 3 March 10
Location: Canterbury
This workshop is for any professional with an interest in learning more about the needs of siblings of children with disabilities or life limiting conditions, and anyone interested in developing support services for siblings.
Flyers and booking forms can be downloaded at http://www.sibs.org.uk/events or e-mail: bookings@sibs.org.uk or call 01535 645453.
Local groups
Fibromyalgia Support Group for Surrey and Sussex
Office 2, Lavinia House, Duke's Square, Denne Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1GZ
Tel: 01403 255450 (10am - 4pm)
e-mail: jofms@hotmail.co.uk
Web: http://www.fibromyalgia-south.com
Provide information and support to people with Fibromyalgia and their families. The group holds informal monthly meetings for people to share experiences and information - guest speakers are also invited. The group also has an extensive resource library, produces a bi-monthly magazine and runs workshops.
AMAZE
Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XG
Tel: 01273 772289 (Helpline), Tel: 01273 234020
Web: http://www.amazebrighton.org.uk
AMAZE is a charity which offers information, advice and support to parents and carers of children with special needs in Brighton & Hove. Their website offers detailed information about education, benefits, health, social services, transition and leisure relevant to all parents of children with special needs.
Surveys
Buckinghamshire County council have asked Triangle to conduct an independent survey to find out what parents and children think about their local children’s centre. They are aiming to consult 1,750 parents before 8 March. Parents can take part in a number of ways:
- Complete a questionnaire and return it to Triangle in an enclosed prepaid envelope
- Complete an online questionnaire
- Tel: 01273 305888
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