The following is a list of some of the local parent support groups in the West Midlands region. These groups have all given permission for their details to be included on our website. Before going along to any meetings, please cpmtact the group to check times, dates and venues as these may have changed to those listed.
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Contact a Family West Midlands has details of approximately 200 local support groups throughout the region. If a local group to you isn't listed below, please contact us and we will do our best to help.
You can reach the Contact a Family West Midlands office on Tel: 0121 455 0655 or e-mail: westmids.office@cafamily.org.uk
ADHD Support Group Dudley
Tel: 01384 869908
The parent group meets 6pm - 7.30pm, Tuesday evenings. Activities include games, arts & crafts, film nights, trips and quizzes.
Afasic (Birmingham North)
Jane Allman
Tel: 0121 351 4007
e-mail: allman829@btinternet.com
This is a small friendly group who meet on a social basis to share ideas, thoughts, information and problems. They never have a set agenda but enjoy the company of like minded parents. They normally meet at a pub or restaurant where the atmosphere is relaxed.
Afasic Worcestershire
Tel: 01562 700580
Web: http://www.afasic.org.uk
A parent support group for parents and carers of children with a speech and language disorder.
Afasic Wrekin
Sue Bowdler
Tel: 01952 242806
e-mail: bowdlers@blueyonder.co.uk
Provide support and information. Their aim is to raise awareness for parents and carers of children with any condition which includes speech, language and communication difficulties, working for their inclusion in society.
ARC (Assisting Retinoblastoma Children)
Michelle Pyatt, 46 Tiled House Lane, Brierley Hill, DY5 4LJ
Tel: 01384 835423
e-mail: shell.pyatt@blueyonder.co.uk
A support group for all families of Retinoblastoma in the West Midlands. Meets regularly at the Merry Hill Shopping Centre every 6-8 weeks, Fridays 7-9.30pm.
ASD/ADHD Parent/Carer Support Group
Jenny Garrett, NCH Stourbridge Family Centre, School Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1UP
Tel: 01384 392665
A support group for parents/carers whose children affected by an Autistic Spectrum Disorder and/or ADHD.
ASD/ADHD/Social & Communication Difficulties
Liz Reynolds, Solihull SNAP, Pike Drive, Birmingham, B37 7US
Tel: 0121 770 5462
e-mail: info@solihullsnap.co.uk
Web: http://www.solihullsnap.org.uk
Support group for parents and carers. Meetings are held monthly, sometimes with guest speakers at the Meadow Centre, generally Fridays during term time. Sandwich lunch provided - there is a small charge.
Birmingham Down Syndrome Network
Jackie Wong-Kenna, St Paul’s Centre, 405b Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5SY
Tel: 0121 270 0012
e-mail: info@bdsn.co.uk
Supports families with children who have Down Syndrome, enabling them to access the best possible resources and information. Supports parents to use home teaching techniques to support speech and language, inclusion and school syllabus.
Bridge Family Group
Michelle Goundry, Bridge School, 290 Reservoir Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6DE
Tel: 0121 373 8265
Group for families with children who have severe or multiple learning difficulties. Coffee mornings, workshops, information sharing and outings. Meet fortnightly on Wednesday, 10.15am-11.50am.
Bridgnorth SEN Support Group
e-mail: chettontimber@aol.com
The group meets to discuss carers/parents issues and concerns. They have visiting speakers and aim to promote leisure, sport, social and crafts activities for children with disabilities. Support group meeting are held once a month (first wednesday) at the Baptist Church in Bridgnorth (in the evening).
Bromsgrove Carers
Maggie Parker, 17H Shrub Hill Industrial Estate, Shrub Hill Road, Worcester, WR4 9EL
Tel: 01905 26500
e-mail: mail@carersworc.org.uk
Web: http://www.carersworcs.org.uk
A support group for all carers, offering the chance to share experiences and socialise with other carers. Fun activities and outings, information and speakers on Carers issues. Meet on second Thursday of the month at Bromsgrove Methodist Centre, Stratford Road, Bromsgrove, 11.00am -12.30pm.
Butterflies
Melanie Taylor
e-mail: butterflies_rus@yahoo.co.uk
A support group for parents and carers of children with special needs. Based in Telford but open to any parents who can attend. Join for coffee, a chat or a moan and let children play in a safe environment. Every Monday morning, 10am-12pm, Stirchley Medical Practice, Baby Clinic.
Carers UK (Birmingham)
Gill Crosse, 5 Denegate Close, Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1XM
Tel: 0121 681 6086
e-mail: gilliandoherty@blueyonder.co.uk
Group for all carers. Meet at Sutton Coldfield United Reformed Church. Please contact for programme of events.
Cherry Oak Parent Support Group
Wendy Hill
Tel: 0121 464 5234
Parent group for parents whose children attend Cherry Oak School in South Birmingham.
Codsall Special Needs Support Group
Barbara Aston, 23 Birches Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 2JF
A support groups for parents of children with wide ranging disabilities. They meet once a month on an informal basis and discuss problems and current issues. Meetings take place at Codsall Clinic three times a year. Other meetings take place at group member’s houses. Family activities arranged. Cover the South Staffordshire area of Codsall, Brewood, Oaken, Perton and Featherstone.
Cofton Carers
Christina Vinnicombe, Carers Support Initiative, Moseley Hall Hospital, Alcester Road, Birmingham, B13 8JL
Tel: 0121 442 3468
e-mail: carers@sbpct.nhs.uk
Support for families in South Birmingham with children with a disability or long term illness. Provide social support and have invited speakers to their meetings on a range of both caring and non caring issues. Meet second Friday of each month at Cofton Medical Centre, 2 Robinsfield Close, West Heath (Health Visitors Room), 10am-12pm.
Coventry & Warwickshire Dyspraxia Society
Val Alleyne, Keresley Green Road, Coventry, CV6 2FG
Tel: 02476 337 737
e-mail: val.alleyne@btinternet.com
Web: http://www.cwdyspraxia.org.uk/
Meetings held every second Wednesday, 6.30pm-8.30pm providing activities for children and support for parents. Admission £2 per family to include refreshments. Also arrange fundraisers and outings.
DAB - Dyslexia Association Birmingham
Denny Manning, Room 21-22, Carrs Lane Centre, Carrs Lane, Birmingham, B4 7SX
Tel: 0121 643 3737 (Helpline:11.30am - 1.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
e-mail: dabham@btconnect.com
Web: http://www.da-bham.org/
Provide support to young people, parents/carers, teachers and professionals with an interest in dyslexia. The Helpline advises and supports children and their families up to age 19 in full time education. Drop-in sessions are held on the first Tuesday of the month, at the Centre for the Child, Birmingham Central Library, 4.30pm-7pm. They also offer presentations on dyslexia for a nominal fee to schools and organisations.
Down Syndrome Parent Support Group
Claire Neale, Birmingham Community Children's Centre, 61 Bacchus Road, Birmingham, B18 4QY
Tel: 0121 507 9500
e-mail: claire.neale@nch.org.uk
A support group for parents/carers of children with Down Syndrome. Meet other parents, share information and advice. Gain advice from speakers about any concerns. The group covers the Ladywood, Perry Barr and Small Heath areas of Birmingham. Meet second Friday of the month 10am–12pm.
Droitwich Carers (WAC)
Maggie Parker
Tel: 01905 26500
e-mail: mail@carersworcs.org.uk
Web: http://www.carersworcs.org.uk/
A support group for all carers. Meet last Thursday of every month offering carers a chance to socialise with each other and share experiences. They have regular speakers and information on Carers issues, lunches out and fun activities.
Dudley Deaf Childrens' Society
Denise Thompson
Tel: 01384 571536
Web: http://www.ddcs.org.uk/
Members will receive mailings about various activities. Membership is £1 per family.
Dyslexia Support Group
Georgina Smith, 41 Nab Hill Avenue, Leek, ST13 8EF
Tel: 01538 398 544
e-mail: georginahsmith@hotmail.com
Advice from specialists in field and signposting to their services. Group runs a seven week course aimed at parents exchanging advice, guidance, knowledge and experiences of dealing with a family member with Dyslexia and working with schools to get correct support. Course includes: Understanding dyslexia, How to deliver a multi-sensory literacy programme, Play, Understanding Educational Psychologist jargon.
Dyspraxia Support Group Worcestershire
Kathy Parven, 4 Huxstable Rise, Worcester, WR4 0NX
Tel: 01905 617 466
e-mail: cathy@broadfix.co.uk
A parent support group. Monthly meetings held where parents can gain tips and advice in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. They also have a children’s group called ‘Dizz Kidz’. Children can come along and make friends with other children who face the same daily challenges and enjoying a wide variety of activities.
Evesham Carers (WAC)
Maggie Parker
Tel: 01905 26500
e-mail: mail@carersworcs.org.uk
Web: http://www.carersworcs.org.uk/
A support group for all carers age 18 or over. Meetings offer carers a chance to socialise with each other and share experiences. Regular speakers and information on carers issues, outings, lunches and fun activities. Meetings take palce at Meade Court, Merston Green, Evesham, 10.30am-12.30pm on the second Wednesday of the month.
Huntington's Disease Association - Birmingham and West Midlands
Jackie Gallop, PO Box 13116, Bromsgrove, B60 9BJ
Tel: 01527 576044
e-mail: jackiegallop@btconnect.com
A support group in Coventry and Birmingham. Information and support for families and the professionals supporting them.
Impact Birmingham
Anne Barnes
Tel: 07792 786301 or 077792 786268 (during school hours in term time)
e-mail: impactparentsgroup@hotmail.com
A support group for anyone; parent, carer or grandparent who looks after a child with any special need or disability. Meets twice a month. Membership fee £3. All members receive a newsletter giving details of all events and activities.
Kawasaki Support Group
Sue Davidson, 13 Norwood Grove, Coventry, CV2 2FR
Tel: 024 7661 2178
e-mail: kssg1sue@hotmail.com
Provides support by telephone and letter. A newsletter and information about the condition is available. They work closely with Guys Hospital who are running a regular long term clinic under Dr Rob Tulloh (Paediatric Cardiologist) with input from a paediatrician with an interest in other aspects of the condition.
Kidderminster Carers
Maggie Parker
Tel: 01905 26500
e-mail: mail@carersworcs.org.uk
Web: http://www.carersworcs.org.uk/
A support group for all carers age 18 or over. Meetings are a chance to socialise and share experiences with other carers. Regular speakers and information on carers issues plus outing and fun activities. Meeting take place at St Chad’s Church Hall, Comberton, Kidderminster, every third Thursday of the month, 2-4pm.
Little Stars - Brierley Hill
Nicky Uhrmacher
Tel: 01384 813322
e-mail: Nicola.Uhrmacher@nch.org.uk
A support group for families with children with any disability in the DY5 postal area. You will find people to talk to about your concerns and other parents and carers to have a chat with. Fun toys and an outside children’s play area is available. Group meets on Monday, 1.30-2.30pm.
Kidderminster Carers
Maggie Parker
Tel: 01905 26500
e-mail: mail@carersworcs.org.uk
Web: http://www.carersworcs.org.uk/
A support group for all carers age 18 or over. Meetings are a chance to socialise and share experiences with other carers. There will be regular speakers and information on carers issues, plus outing and fun activities. Meeting take place at St Chad’s Church Hall, Comberton, Kidderminster, every third Thursday of the month, 2pm -4pm.
Malvern Carers (WAC)
Maggie Parker, 17H Shrub Hill Industrial Estate, Shrub Hill Road, Worcester, WR4 9EL
Tel: 01905 26500
e-mail: mail@carersworcs.org.uk
Web: http://www.carersworcs.org.uk/
A support group for all carers 18 or over. Meets on the third Tuesday in each month at Viscount Cobham Court, Pickersleigh Road, Malvern, 2pm-2.30pm. Meetings are a chance for carers to socialise and share experiences. They have regular speakers and information about carers issues, fun activities and outings.
Malvern Special Families
Maria Munday, Malvern Hills Primary School, Bluebell Close, Malvern, WR13 3SW
Tel: 01684 892526 (9.30am-2.30pm, Mon-Thurs)
e-mail: malvernfamilies@btconnect.com
Provides support to families in the Malvern and Worcester areas of Worcestershire, who have children with additional needs. Main areas of work are family support, quarterly newsletter, family events and pamper sessions; and play opportunities. A Holiday Club for young people aged between 4 and 19 years runs during all school holidays, as well as Saturday Club, Family Club and a Youth Club, each meeting once a month on a Saturday. The 4's Company Youth Group meets fortnightly on Wednesday evening, 6.30-8.30pm in Worcester. Each young person is supported by a 'buddy'. Charges: Saturday Clubs £5 (10.30am-3pm), Holiday Playschemes £18 (10am-4pm).
Marches Family Network (Bridgnorth)
Julie Hamling, Abbots Wood House, Long Common, Claverley, Wolverhampton, WV5 7AX
Tel: 01746 710947
A support group for families with children with any disability in the Bridgnorth Council area. Services include home visits, advice, information, seminars, help with benefit forms, counselling and newsletters. They also run playschemes, play days and trips out. Meeting Tuesdays, 10.30am-12.30pm, during term time, at Bridgnorth Community Hall, Severn Street.
Marches Family Network (Leominster)
Ailsa Robbie, The Community Centre, School Road, Leominster, HR6 8NJ
Tel: 01568 614908 (10.00am - 4.00pm, Mon-Fri)
e-mail: marches@familynetwork.fsnet.co.uk
Works with and supports families who have a child with any disability; learning, physical or a combination. Covers Herefordshire and South Shropshire area.
Martley Carers (WAC)
Maggie Parker
Tel: 01905 26500
e-mail: mail@carersworcs.org.uk
Web: http://www.carersworcs.org.uk/
A support group for all carers. Meets on the first Thursday of the month, 2pm-4pm at Heaton House, Mortlake Drive, Martley. Meetings are a chance for carers to socialise and share experiences, gain information on carers issues and take part in fun activities.
Mid Staffordshire Mencap
Frances Carr, 131-141 North Walls, Stafford, ST16 3AD
Tel: 01785 244270
e-mail: mencap@midstaffs.freeserve.co.uk
A family adviser service covering Stafford, Stone, Cannock, Hednesford, Rugeley, Wombourne, Codsall and Huntington. There is also an informal social and support group for parents and carers on the first Friday of the month; Gateway Club - social and leisure opportunity for people with a learning disability aged 14 and over; Siblings Group; Counselling Service; and Training and Education.
Parent Link Group Birmingham
Christina Vinnicombe Carers Support Initiative, Moseley Hall Hospital, Alcester Road, Birmingham, B13 8JL
Tel: 0121 442 3468
e-mail: carers@sbpct.nhs.uk
Provides social support and have invited speakers on a range of both caring and non caring issues for families with children with a disability or long term illness. Meet on the third Thursday of month at The Arc Building, Moseley School (Springfield Road entrance), 10am-12pm.
Pershore Carers
Maggie Parker, 17H Shrub Hill Industrial Estate, Shrub Hill Road, Worcester, WR4 9EL
Tel: 01905 26500
e-mail: mail@carersworcs.org.uk
Web: http://www.carersworcs.org.uk
A support group for all carers 18 or over. Meets the last Tuesday of the month at Roland Rutter Court, Newlands, Pershore, 2-2.30pm. Meetings are a chance to socialise and share experiences with other carers. There are regular speakers and information on carers issues, outings and fun activities.
Phoenix Centre Parent Support Group
Joan Wells, Phoenix Centre, Barnett Lane, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 5PY
Tel: 01384 273189
A support group for children with language communication delay and non specific disability. The Phoenix Communication group offers a small group the opportunity to develop language through songs and rhymes, play and snack time. A speech therapist and other professionals participate in the session. The group meets weekly on Wednesdays during school term time at 1pm.
Portage Family Group
Cynthia Roscoe, Flash Ley Centre, Hawksmoor Road, Stafford, ST17 9DR
Tel: 01785 356961 (9.30am-12.30pm, Mon-Fri)
e-mail: portage.stafford@staffordshire.gov.uk
Offers a range of activities including sensory play, messy play, music making, special themes, etc and has guests for demonstrations of e.g. baby massage and aromatherapy. Covers any condition which results in developmental delay. Meets the last Thursday of month, term time only, 10am-12pm Flash Ley Centre.
Area covered: Stafford Stone, Codsall, Penkridge, Wombourne, Kinver and surrounding areas in Staffordshire.
Quinton Carers Group
Pam Hewson
Tel: 0121 421 3696
e-mail: pamac@fomail.net
A support group for parents/carers of children with special needs in the Quinton/South Birmingham area. They produce an information sharing newsletter and arrange family activities in the school holidays (contributions may be requested). Meet the first Wednesday of each month.
Sandwell Multi Care
Stella Basford
Tel: 0121 520 4548 (8.30am-4pm, Mon-Fri)
e-mail: stellabassford@btconnect.com
Provides home-based respite care/domiciliary care to families who care for dependents with severe learning disabilities. Short term holiday care - in certain circumstances the dependant may be cared for in his/her own home by Care Attendants working on a 24 hour basis. Saturday club for both children and adults held at Portland House, Wednesbury, 11am-4pm each week. Carers Support-Coffee Mornings are held each month for parents and carers. Office staff are also available to give advice.
Shropshire Autistic Supporters
Linda Crane
Web: http://www.shropshireautisticsupporters.co.uk
A Shropshire based charity run primarily by parents/carers for autistic persons. They organise regular events and social gatherings, e.g. cinema visits, adventure playgrounds, music events, swimming sessions as well as occasional trips and talks for parents. They have a discussion group whose aim is to help, support, inform and befriend families who are affected by ASD in the Shropshire Area. They have bi-monthly meetings with speakers from services such as Learning Support, Occupational Therapy and Child Development Workers offering support and useful tips to help parents/carers with their children. Membership is free but a £6.00 subscription fee is required for postal delivery of monthly newsletter.
SNAG (Special Needs Awareness Group)
Middlemore Family Centre, 55 Stevens Avenue, Woodgate Valley, Birmingham, B32 3SD
Tel: 0121 427 9791 (9.15am - 4.15pm)
A support group for parents and carers of children with special needs. Meet at Middlemore Family Centre, the last Wednesday of every month, 10am-12pm. Cover the areas of Bartley Green, Woodgate Valley and Weoley Castle in Birmingham.
Solihull Down Syndrome Support Group
Liz Reynolds
Tel: 0121 770 5462
Meet once a month during term time. Membership cost £25 per year. Runs seminars, day trips, social events and fund raising events.
SPACE (Support for Parents and Autistic Children Everywhere)
Carolyn Inman, 23 Carisbrooke Avenue, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 7UA
Tel: 0121 624 4275 (after 4pm)
e-mail: nannainthewood@hotmail.com
A support group that covers all special needs. Meetings are held when possible, once a month.
Special Matters
Jennifer Hurst, c/o SureStart Staffs Moorlands, Manifold Primary School, Leek Road, Warslow, Buxton, SK17 0JP
Tel: 01298 687 162 or 01298 687163 (9am-3pm Mon/Tues/Thurs)
e-mail: jennifer.hurst@staffordshire.gov.uk
A support group for parents with children with any disability. Activity days arranged for the whole family. Monthly breakfast clubs in Leek and Biddulph, plus six weekly evening support meetings, in Leek. Parents Steering ‘action’ group. Home visits also offered.
Special Treasures
Chris Wright, Alsager Christian Ministry Centre, 5 Lawton Road, Alsager, ST7 2AA
Tel: 01270883568
e-mail: chris@pastors.plus.com
Fun morning for babies and children with special needs and their parents, carers and friends. Covers Congleton and surrounding area. Meet second Friday in month, 9.30-11.30am at Alsager Christian Ministry Centre (next to Civic centre). Cost: £1.00, second child 50p.
STEPS Shropshire Group
Ella Reynolds
Tel: 01743 355363
Telephone contact and support for families with children with lower limb abnormalities.
Stourport Carers
Maggie Parker
Tel: 01905 26500
e-mail: mail@carersworcs.org.uk
Web: http://www.carersworcs.org.uk/
A support group for all carers 18 or over. Group meets on the third Thursday of the month at Olive Houase Guest House, 75 Minster Road, Stourport, 11am-2.30pm. Meetings offer the chance to socialise and share experiences with other carers. Regular speakers and information on carer issues, outings and fun activities.
Up and Downs Group
Gloria Wilson, Broadmeadow Health Centre, Keynell Covert, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B31 1QT
Tel: 0121 433 4949 or 0775311644
e-mail: gloriawilson@sbpct.nhs.uk
A support group for families in South Birmingham with children with Down syndrome. Hold meetings and social activities.
VI Parents Support Group
Tel: 01902 555938 (9am-12.30pm, Monday)
A support group for parents of children who have different eye conditions. The group meets to support one another, receive information from visitors and other resources.
Wolverhampton ADHD Family Support Group
Tracey Oliver
Tel: 07932 424362 or 07916 312 686
e-mail: adhdsupportgroup@blueyonder.co.uk
Web: http://tinyurl.com/5oqdby
A support group for parents and carers of children diagnosed with ADHD, offering information and advice on health, education, social care, out-of-school clubs and holiday play schemes. Meetings held with guest speakers.
Wolverhampton Deaf Children's Society
Ann Ryding
Tel: 01902 555936 (1pm-4pm)
Support group which meets six times a year.
Wolverhampton Parents' SEN and Disability Forum
PO Box 3236, Wolverhampton, WV4 4ZX
Tel: 07986 528 879
e-mail: wolverhamptonf@hotmail.com
A group for parents and carers of children and young people with a wide range of special needs and disabilities, who want to use the expertise gained in caring for their children to help others and are committed to making services such as health, education and social services better for all children and young people.
Worcester Carers
Maggie Parker
Tel: 01905 26500
e-mail: mail@carersworcs.org.uk
Web: http://www.carersworcs.org.uk/
A support group for all carers 18 or over. Meetings are a chance for carers to socialise and share experiences with other carers. Regular speakers and information on carers issues, outings and fun activities. Meet on first Friday of the month, 10am-12pm at Friends Meeting House, Sansome Place, Worcester.
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