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 contact 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.
Afasic
UK charity representing children and young adults with speech, language and communication impairments, working for their inclusion in society and supporting their parents and carers.
Contacts for local Afasic groups in the West Midlands are: Worcestershire – Carole Preston on e-mail afasicworcs@hotmail.com
Wrekin – Soo Bowdler on e-mail bowdler@blueyonder.co.uk or 01952 242806
Walsall – Gary Timmins on 01922 637939
Solihull – Linda Carpenter on 0121 241 4909
Bridgnorth Buddies (Bridgnorth Area)
For families of children and young adults with any type of Special Need (aged 0-16).
Meetings - Fortnightly coffee morning on a Friday and free family activity days.
Contact - Sharon Morris (07790 780631) or Mags Osborne (07968 544182)
Website under construction
e-mail: info@bridgnorthbuddies.co.uk
Codsall Special Needs Support Group
Parent support group for families where there is a disabled / special needs child.
They organise family trips and outings during the summer holidays and some activities in the other school breaks. They also offer monthly get-togethers for parents and carers. For more details please contact Barbara on 01902 844216
Cofton Carers Support Group
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.
Group Meet on the second Friday between 10am-12pm of each month at Cofton Medical Centre, in the Health Visitors room.
2 Robinsfield Close, West Heath
Christina Vinnicombe, Carers Support Team, West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, 91 Oak Tree Lane, Selly Oak B29 6JA,
Tel: 0121 627 8839
e-mail: carers@sbpct.nhs.uk
Coventry and Warwickshire Deaf Children's Society
Web: www.covandwarwicksdcs.org.uk
Regualr family fun days, local events, parents supporting each other and working in partnership with local professionals who work with hearing impaired children.
Coventry & Warwickshire Dyspraxia Society
Web: http://www.cwdyspraxia.org.uk/
You are able to contact the Coventry & Warwickshire Dyspraxia Society (CWDS) by post at: Coventry & Warwickshire Dyspraxia Society, 17 Congreve Walk, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 8LX
Alternatively you can reach them by Telephone/Fax at: 02476 310011
or by e-mail at: info@cwdyspraxia.org.uk
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. They offer presentations on dyslexia to schools and organisations, for a nominal fee. Dyslexia screening is also available to both adults and children for a fee of £50.00.
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. Private tuition and screening is also available.
Dyspraxia Support Group Worcestershire
Cathy Parvin, 4 Huxtable Rise, Worcester, WR4 0NX
Tel: 01905 617 466 (10-3pm schooldays)
e-mail: cathy@broadfix.co.uk
A parent support group where parents can gain tips and advice in a friendly, supportive atmosphere .Helpline via email or phone. There is also a children's trampolining club run by Helen Lippitt 07974846961(not Tuesdays please). Children can come along and make friends with other children who face the same daily challenges.
Hansel and Gretel Support Group
A registered charity providing mutual support and friendship to disabled and special-needs children and their families in the Wyre Forest Area. There is a Saturday Family Club (second Saturday of the month) at Balkebrook School, Kidderminster from 10am-12 noon. For further information please call on 07525 668608 or visit www.hanselgretel.org.uk
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
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 Bristol Children’s 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.
Little Oaks Special Needs Children's Club
We are a club that offers a variety of activities for children with special needs and their siblings; these include craft activities, cookery, plenty of toys, and also a secure outdoor play area. We arrange frequent outings to local parks, farms and activity centres. We meet on Saturday mornings 11.00am to 1.00pm in Bromsgrove. For further details please contact Margaret Burton on 01527 877014.
Malvern Special Families
Maria Munday, Malvern Special Families, Bluebell Close, Malvern, WR13 3SW
Tel: 01684 892526 (9.30am-2.30pm, Mon-Thurs)
e-mail: malvernfamilies@btconnect.com; http://www.malvernspecialfamilies.org.uk
Provides support to families in the Malvern and Worcester areas of South
Worcestershire, who have children with additional needs. Main areas of work are family support, quarterly newsletter and play opportunities. A Holiday Play scheme for young people aged between 5 and 19 years runs during all school holidays, as well as Saturday Clubs & Youth Groups in Malvern & Worcester each meeting once a month on a Saturday from 10.30 - 3pm. The 4's Company Youth Group meets fortnightly on Wednesday evening, 6.30-8.30pm in Malvern & Worcester. Charges: Saturday Clubs £5, Holiday Play schemes £18 (10am-3pm), 4's Company £2.
Marches Family Network
The Community Centre, School Road, Leominster, Herefordshire
HR6 8NJ
Tel: 01568 614 908
e-mail: lynda@marchesfamilynetwork.org.uk
Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Work with and support families who have a child with any disability, learning, physical or a combination.
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.
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.
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 Friday of every month, 10am-12pm. Generally covers areas in the South of Birmingham.
Solihull Down Syndrome Support Group
Liz Reynolds
Tel: 0121 415 4624
Meet once a month during term time. Membership cost £25 per year. Runs seminars, day trips, and 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. They also have caravan available to families of children with special needs. Please call for availability and prices.
Special Treasures
http://www.alsagercc.co.uk
Alsager Community Church, 5 Lawton Road, Alsager, ST7 2AA
Tel: Chris Wright 01270 873859 or Lorraine Standring: 01270 877114
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 areas. Meet second Friday in month, 9.30-11.30am at Alsager Christian Ministry Centre (next to Civic centre). Cost: £1.00, second child 50p.
STAY
Do you have a child with a disability? STAY offers advice,
support or just someone to talk to. Also fun days out and weekly meetings. Meetings held on Tuesday mornings 9.30 - 11.30 (£1.50 per session) at St Richards Church, Hallmoor Road, Kitts Green, Birmingham, B33. Call Angela on 07842 599700 for further details.
STEPS Shropshire Group
Ella Reynolds
Tel: 01743 355363
Telephone contact and support for families with children with lower limb abnormalities.
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.
Whits-end ADHD Support Group
Tel: Sally, 07883382959
e-mail: sally.ryan4@ntlworld.com
Support group for parents and carers with children with ADHD. Meet fortnightly at Jigsaw Community Shop, Dimbles Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire.
Wolverhampton ADHD Family Support Group
Tracey Oliver
Tel: 07932 424362 or 07949 809 458
e-mail: adhdsupportgroup@blueyonder.co.uk
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 Association of Carers
01905 26500 or 0800 6523151
Helen.groups@carersworcs.org.uk
17H Shrub Hill Industrial Estate, Shrub Hill Road, Worcester, WR4 9EL
Various groups running and are open to (unpaid) carers, 18 years +. Meetings are an opportunity to socialise and share experiences with other carers, or seeking further support from WAC. The programme has sessions providing speakers and information on carers’ issues and a chance to raise concerns, as well as sessions with a more recreational or therapeutic content. Refreshments provided. Groups are held in Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Evesham, Inkberrow, Kidderminster, Malvern, Martley, Pershore, Stourport and Worcester. Please call for further details.
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