Support for families, children and young people: Services

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1. Family Lives - special educational needs and disability

   Information, advice and guidance for parents/carers of children and young people with SEN, disabilities or additional needs. The website offers advice on parenting disabled children including tips and fun things to do with your child.   The Family Support Workers can be contacted on the Helpline…

   

   0800 800 2222 (Helpline) Website Save to My Shortlist

2. Oakdene

   Oakdene is a residential care unit in Wandsworth that provides overnight short breaks for children and young people aged 5 to 18 with learning and/or physical disabilities.

   

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3. Children with Disabilities Team

   Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

   The Children with Disabilities service supports children up to the age of 18 who have learning disabilities, a physical or sensory impairment or who have particular mental health difficulties. We have an obligation to assess the needs of children and young people with disabilities and then to offer support…

   London RoadMordenSM4 5DX

   

   020 8545 4200 Email Save to My Shortlist

4. Share & Care Homeshare (for families with children with disabilities)

   Office hours 9.30am to 3.30pm

   Share & Care Homeshare's new homeshare service provides affordable support to families who have children or young adults with physical disabilities or learning difficulties such as Autism, ADHD and Downs Syndrome. The service matches a Homesharer to live with the family and give practical support around the…

   Chestnut Suite, Thornton House,Thornton Road,Wimbledon,SW19 4NG

   

   020 8875 9575 020 3865 3398 020 8405 6316 Email Website Save to My Shortlist

5. Carers Support Merton - Counselling Service

   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…

   Vestry Hall336-338 London RoadMitchamCR4 3UD

   

   020 8646 7515 Email Website Save to My Shortlist

6. The Challenging Behaviour Foundation

   9.00am to 5.00pm

   The Charity for people with severe learning disabilities, whose behaviour challenges.  The Family Support Service provides free information about challenging behaviour and can signpost to other specialist organisations.  The Family Carers' Email Network puts families in contact with other people in the same situation and…

   

   

   0300 666 0126 (Family Support Line) 01634 838739 (General Enquiries) Email Website Save to My Shortlist

7. Brandon Trust

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

   Unit 10, Earlsfield Business Centre, 9Lydden RoadLondonSW18 4LT

   

   020 3856 7050 07464 670622 Email Website Save to My Shortlist

8. Carers Support Merton

   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…

   336-338 London RoadMitchamCR4 3UD

   

   020 8646 7515 Email Website Save to My Shortlist

9. Caudwell Children

   Caudwell Children provide family support services, equipment, treatment and therapies for disabled children and their families across the UK.  The Charity's Family Support Service helps families by providing practical and emotional support in the home. 

   Minton Hollins BuildingShelton Old RoadStoke-on-trentST4 7RY

   

   01782 433 730 (Family Services) 0345 300 1348 (General enquiries) Email Website Save to My Shortlist

10. Certitude

    office hours

    Certitude provides personalised support for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.  Services on offer include accommodation, education & training, respite and short breaks.  Comprehensive information is available on the website. 

    31-33 Lumiere Court,209 Balham High Road,Balham,SW17 7BQ

    

    020 8772 6222 Website Save to My Shortlist