Local Offer

for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities

A voluntary, independent, non-funded support group for parents and carers of children with ADHD. ADHD Richmond has been offering support to parents/carers of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and all its comorbidities in, and around, the Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, since 1995. Daytime and Evening Talks by…

This service supports young people with learning disabilities between the ages of 18 and 25 although it assesses young people with complex needs from age 14 onwards. Please see separate guidance on transitions from children to adult social care services. Our team includes two dedicated social…

This is a support group for pre-school children and their parents and carers to meet fortnightly, subject to demand, with a member of the Sensory Support Service. The group provides an opportunity for parents/carers to meet other parents/carers and discuss issues related to sensory impairment and…

Barnardo's is one of the UK's leading children's charities.  Services include counselling for children who have been abused, vocational training, disability inclusion groups and short breaks for disabled children plus many more. Barnardo's also offer parenting support.   

Brandon Trust is a charity supporting adults and children with learning disabilities and autism.

Brightwell Specialist Out of School Provision is a purpose-built provision, providing respite and short breaks for children with a range of complex needs who have a learning disability and / or physical disability. Brightwell caters for children and young people aged from Year 1 to 18 years of…

BILD is a national charity committed to improving the lives of people in the UK with a learning disability by enabling them to take charge of their lives and become part of an inclusive society. They offer training for parents and professionals, publish booklets and leaflets…

The Carers Partnership Group is an independent group of family carers of adults with a learning disability living in Merton. The group is open to all family carers, whether your relative lives at home with you, in residential care, supported living or independently.  This group provides a…

Providing FREE and independent information, advice, support, advocacy and respite to the many carers in the London Borough of Merton. Our specialist team help carers with health, money and benefits matters, problems at work, going out and meeting people and getting extra support to help you…

Carers Support qualified counsellors can provide the structure and reflective space you need as a carer.  Following an initial assessment meeting to discuss your needs and whether counselling is right for you, regular and confidential sessions will be offered.  Contact Debbie Kilby to request a…