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1. Scope's helpline

   Monday to Saturday: 8am to 8pm Sunday: 10am to 6pm and most bank holidays

   Scope's helpline provides free, independent and impartial advice and support on issues that matter to disabled people and their families. Our information officers can answer questions and talk you through a wide range of topics connected with disability, including: benefits finance social care work equipment…

   

   

   0808 800 3333 Email Website Save to My Shortlist

2. EarlyBird Plus

   The EarlyBird Plus Programme is for parents/carers of young people (4-9 years) with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and for the professionals supporting them. It is a three-month programme consisting of eight group sessions and two home visits.  The aim of the course…

   Cricket Green SchoolLower Green WestMitchamCR4 3AF

   

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3. The Children's Trust – Community Services

   Open 24/7 all year long

   We are the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury. We deliver rehabilitation, education and community services through skilled teams who work with children and young people aged 0-18, with acquired brain injury, neurodisability, and complex health needs. It is our ambition that all…

   Tadworth CourtTadworthSurreyKT20 5RU

   

   

   01737 365 864 Email Website Save to My Shortlist

4. The Cochlear Implanted Children's Support Group

   The CIC Group was set up to help families, wherever they are, whose children are so deaf that they do not derive sufficient benefit from conventional hearing aids. The vast majority of these children will be suitable for a cochlear implant, a surgically implanted device…

   

   

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5. Find Your Local Pharmacy

   Pharmacists aren't just there for prescriptions. Getting advice from a local pharmacist is the best first step for a minor health concern. They can help you with: Common illnesses like sore throats, coughs, colds, stomach troubles and aches and pains. Stopping smoking and drinking alcohol…

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6. The Stroke Association: Childhood Stroke Support Service

   The Stroke Association offers a Childhood Stroke Support Service – providing information, advice, support and networking events to families affected by stroke in childhood. The service is UK wide and freely accessible, and information about it can be found at the website. The service offers…

   

   

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7. MertonVision - Lunch Club

   lunch at 12.

   MertonVision runs a lunch club once a week on a Thursday. A 2 course meal with fruit juice, tea and coffee costs £5.  Ring on Monday to book a place. Transport is not provided. We also offer tea/coffee mornings, held on Tuesdays from 10:30am-12:30pm, cost…

   The Guardian CentreColliers WoodSW19 2DX

   

   020 8540 5446 Email Website Save to My Shortlist

8. Transforming Care (Care and Treatment Reviews)

   Following the shocking abuse seen at Winterbourne View, a hospital for people with learning disabilities and autism, in 2011, People with learning disabilities, family carers, health and social care organisations came together to form the Transforming Care programme. The Transforming Care programme aims to improve…

   

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9. Incredible Years Autism and Language Delay Parenting Programme

   The Incredible Years Autism and Language Delay Programme supports parents and carers to understand their child’s development and how they can best support them. The 11 week programme focuses on developing language and social skills and promoting children’s emotional and self-regulation, so helping them to…

   

   

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10. Merton and South West London Dyslexia Association

    Promotes awareness of the specific learning difficulty, dyslexia. Supports parents and shares information about educational needs of children. Offers adult with dyslexia assistance and opportunity for discussion.

    c/o British Dyslexia AssociationBracknellRG12 7BW

    

    01344 381553 Email Save to My Shortlist