Useful Information

other support groups & useful links

Useful lnformation

Autistic not weird

Insights from an autistic teacher, author and speaker.

1 big database

A website which holds information about local organisations that offer help and support to parents and carers living in BATHNES, Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas.

Shout is the UK’s first free 24/7 direct messaging service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. This service already exists in the US as ‘Crisis Text Line’, but this is the first time this tried and tested technology has come to the UK.

Auditory processing disorder uk

APDUK is trying to promote an increased understanding of APD in the UK by both the professional establishment, especially in the fields of education and employment, and the general public.

BritisH Society of audiology

The leading UK organisation for all professionals working to improve the lives of people with hearing and balance problems.

Time2Share (Bristol families only)

Time2Share provides short breaks and a befriending service to give disabled children and young people support and stimulation. They link volunteer befrienders to offer 1:1 support, company, independence and fuller participation in social and leisure activities.

National Deaf Children's Society

The National Deaf Children’s Society is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.

Moodjuice

Helps with emotional problems.

KIDS

Independent support for parents and children for EHCP’s.
Tel: 01179476111

Supportive Parents

Support to get help when your child is struggling in nursery or school.

Swindon Parent Carers

Swindon Carers Centre works in partnership with Children’s Services and Adult Social Care as well as NHS services and other local voluntary organisations, with the aim of identifying as many carers as possible, to provide the most relevant support for your caring situation.

Options Support

Support for young people aged 16-25 with learning difficulties and autism.
Tel: 0117 9667451 / 07702802679
Email: sam@optionssupport.com / rocio@optionssupport.com

FACE

FACE: The Foundation for Active Community Engagement. They run activities for 11+ and 16+
Tel: 0117 9691938 / 07562666005
Email: emma@facefilton.org.uk

Bristol Parent and Carers

For families with children and young people with disabilities and special needs.

South Glos Parents and Carers

A supportive community for parents and carers of children aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Also has an activity group for under 5’s.

South Gloucestershire Council

A very useful booklet from South Gloucestershire Council with lots of links to places for support and advice for many issues affecting children and young people including SEN, mental health and parent support.

Mencap

Preparing for Adulthood. Mencap has information to support you and your young person.

Talk Speech and Language Therapy Ltd.

Talk Speech and Language Therapy is an independent practice of over twenty Speech and Language Therapists.

Make it Mentoring

Mentoring, Youth Groups & Workshops for
Young People in Bristol and Beyond.
Tel: 07722911902

Cerebra

Cerebra can help improve lives for children with brain related conditions.

Tel: 0800 3281159

Bristol Autism Support

Bristol Autism Support (BAS) is a not-for-profit Social Enterprise providing information, support and training for parents and carers of autistic children in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Sense

Sense for deaf blind people.
Tel: 0117 9670008

Afasic

Helping Families to understand speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
& Development language disorder (DLD)
We offer: Support For Families, Advice & Information
Call our helpline: 0300 666 9410

Cerebral Palsy Plus

Cerebral Palsy Plus is a Bristol area charity working with children and adults with Cerebral Palsy, their families and their carers. Our aim is to support our members so that no matter what their circumstances or needs, they can live as independently as they wish, living life to the full!
Tel: 0117 9655028

Carers Support Centre Bristol and South Gloucestershire

Carers Support Centre is a charity which provides support, information and advice to carers of any age living in the Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas.
Carers Line: 0117 965 2200

An overview of benefits and funding

Dec 11, 2018

16-19 Bursary Fund A bursary is money that you, or your education or training provider, can use to pay for things like clothing, books and other equipment for your course, transport and lunch on days you study or train. You can also apply for a bursary if you are...

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