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.
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.
Other ways we can help
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
Watch this space for more events in your area coming soon.
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.
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