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Amaze offers information, advice and support to families with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities aged 0-25 in Brighton & Hove and East Sussex. Information and advice You can get in-depth information about SEND issues such as education, health or benefits…
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01273 772289
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- [email protected]
- Website:
- https://amazesussex.org.uk/
ASSERT (B&H) provides advice, support and advocacy to autistic adults and their families in Brighton & Hove. The charity is involved with the development of the autism strategy at a local level and Assert is on Brighton and Hove's Autism Partnership Board. There is a…
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01273 234853
01273 234850
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- [email protected]
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- www.assertbh.org.uk
Brighton & Hove Link Plus is a Short Breaks Service that recruits, trains and supports foster carers to provide planned overnight and/or day care to disabled young people aged 0-18 years. The service promotes good quality care and inclusive activities for young people, supporting families…
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01273 411767
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- https://www.barnardos.org.uk/.../brighton-hove-link-plus-short-breaks
Short breaks for disabled childrenShort breaks, providing sitter services, befriending and individual support. Emphasis on building confidence and independence through inclusive play, play/holiday schemes and enabling social inclusion and skills.FosteringSeeking foster, temporary care, day care and short-term placements for children, some of whom will be…
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01273 411767
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- [email protected]
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- https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/.../barnardos
Blatchington Court Trust is an independent and impartial charity working to promote the educational needs of young vision impaired individuals, under the age of 30, living in East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove. They provide the following services - information, support and…
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01273 727222
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- [email protected]
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- www.blatchingtoncourt.org.uk
Brighton & Hove Speak out works with people who have learning disabilities. They offer support to help them claim their rights, and develop the skills, confidence and knowledge to make choices and take control of their lives. Advocates work with individuals or groups to help support them for…
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01273 421921
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- [email protected]
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- www.bhspeakout.org.uk
The Community Wellbeing Service provides support for children and young people who are experiencing mild depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship issues.The Community Wellbeing Service is working with the Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Brighton and Hove to ensure that people…
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0300 0020 060
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- [email protected]
- Website:
- https://www.brightonandhovewellbeing.org/
One of the largest providers of specialist behavioural health services for children and adults in the UK. Cambian works in partnership with parents and Local Authorities. Parents, professionals and local authorities staff are welcome to call the helplines for general advice and guidance.
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0208 735 6150
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- [email protected]
- Website:
- www.cambiangroup.com/
Carers Hub is a dedicated website and phone line, providing a comprehensive resource of relevant information, advice and access to local organisations who can help unpaid carers to manage their caring role. Carers Hub is a partnership between three prominent local charities and Local Authority assessment…
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01273 977000
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- [email protected]
- Website:
- www.carershub.co.uk
Chailey Heritage Foundation is a pioneering charity providing education, care and transition services for children and young people with complex physical disabilities and health needs.They offer: An 'Outstanding' special school. Home from home' residential care for both children and young adults. A short breaks service. A…
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01825 724 444
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- [email protected]
- Website:
- www.chf.org.uk
This foundation supports people with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges. They provide information about challenging behaviour, offer peer support groups and workshops. Parents can phone or email for support.
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0300 666 0126
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- [email protected]
- Website:
- www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk
The children’s Occupational Therapy Service at BHCC consists of a small team based at Wellington House with the Specialist Community Disability Service. They support children and young people with disabilities and their families at home to increase their independence with daily activities, through assessment for…
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01273 295550
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- [email protected]
The Communication Trust is a coalition of more than 50 not-for-profit organisations, who provide support to children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). The members of the Communication Trust offer a variety of services and information to all families in England.…
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0207 843 2526
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- [email protected]
- Website:
- www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/
Contact supports families with the best possible guidance and information. It aims to bring families together to support each other and it helps families to campaign, volunteer and fundraise to improve life for themselves and others. Please see the website for more information, advice and…
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0808 808 3555 - freephone helpline
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- https://www.contact.org.uk/
Contact a Family is a UK wide charity providing advice, information and support to parents/carers of all disabled children, no matter what their condition. Freephone helpline for parents and carers - 0808 808 3555 Offers advice on welfare rights, community care issues, education needs, with access to interpreters available.…
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0808 808 3555 Helpline
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- [email protected]
- Website:
- https://contact.org.uk/
A monthly drop-in for dads and carers of children with additional needs. Meet other dads and find out about services that can help. Last Thursday of every month. 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Amaze works with parents of children and young people with disabilities and special…
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01273 772289
- E-mail:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- amazesussex.org.uk/
This group is for local fathers and male carers of children/adults with additional needs. They meet on the last Thursday of each month in the function room, if a guest speaker is present or main bar if not, at The Stoneham Pub in Portslade, BN3 5QJ from…
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01273 265825 ext 3056
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- [email protected]
The Down’s Syndrome Association focuses on all aspects of living successfully with Down’s Syndrome. They provide information and support for people with Down’s Syndrome, their families and carers and the professionals who work with them. The information helpline is open Monday to Friday, 10.00am –…
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0333 1212 300
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- [email protected]
- Website:
- www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
This is a residential home offering short breaks for young people who have severe learning disabilities. Again, this facility is best suited to young people aged 8-18. Read more about Drove Road in the Drove Road Information Sheet (pdf 270kb).
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01273 265825
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- [email protected]
The Brighton and Hove Inclusion Support Service (BHISS) offers advice, guidance and support for schools to successfully include children and young people (aged 4-19) with an autism or social communication diagnosis. They work in maintained, academy and free schools.BHISS gives school or education setting access…
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01273 293481
- E-mail:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/.../bhiss-asc-autistic-spectrum-condition-support-team