Useful Links

Local

Allsorts - Special needs stay-and -play group. Kathy Whitewood Tel : 01983 857372 kathy.whitewood@iow.gov.uk

Association for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus. Derek Sprake Tel : 01983 551234 www.asbah.org

C.A.N Do Play . Claire Steen. Tel: 01983 617617.

Childrens Liver Foundation. Lydia White. Tel: 01983 760121.

Family Information Zone -

Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Information Officer - Lesley Forde

 01983 821999

IW Branch Asthma UK. Elizabeth Bell. Tel: 01983 564356.

IW Childrens Centres:

Cowes 01983 291719

East Cowes 01983 294701

East Newport 01983 529208

West Newport 01983 537390

Ryde 01983 617617

The Bays Sandown 01983 408718

The Bays Shanklin 01983 867310

Ventnor 01983 857372

West Wight 01983 756935

IW Deaf Children's Association. Linda Flavell. Tel: 01983 611881

IW Toy Library and Opportunity Group.  Tel: 01983 296904. iwtlopgroup@hotmail.co.uk

IW Mencap.  Robin Goodfellow - 01983 868443 - rgoodfellow@fastmail.fm 

IW Youth Trust -01983 529269

Kaleidoscope The Bay's Children Centre. Tel: 07847118550.

National Autistic Society Isle of Wight branch.

Louise Foley. Tel: 07827 308768. isleofwight@nas.org.uk Website: nasbranch.org.uk/isleofwight

Parents Voice IW for SEN & Disabilities-07977068416

PHAB Club. Barbara Bailey. Tel: 01983 884092.

Rainbow Club. Clare  Tel: 07773570505 / Tina 07875738872

SCOPE IW    Sarah Wheeler. Tel: 01983 200343. www.scope.org.uk

Young Arthritis Support (I.W). Mark Earp. Tel: 01983 521766. kitbridgefarm@yahoo.co.uk

National

ADDISS - has a wide range of resources about all aspects of ADHD and associated conditions www.addiss.co.uk

Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) - Free advice by phone, print and sms for parents about education issues.
www.ace-ed.org.uk

Afasic is the UK charity which supports children and young people with speech, language and communication impairments and their parents and carers.www.afasic.org.uk

ASBAH - info and advice about spina bifida and hydrocephalus,including a helpline www.asbah.org/

Autism Independant UK - 01536 523274

BIBIC-British Institute for Brain Injured Children offers families practical help www.bibic.org.uk

Brainwave -home-based programme for children with brain injuries/genetic conditions www.brainwave.org/families

British Deaf Association www.bda.org.uk

British Dyslexia Association website - Information and advice on dyslexia for dyslexic people and those who support them.
www.bdadyslexia.org.uk

Cerebra-support and information for familiesof children with brain-related conditions.www.cerebra.org.uk

Children’s Legal Centre Promoting children's rights in the UK and worldwide.www.childrenslegalcentre.com

Contact a Family is a UK charity for families with disabled children. We offer information on specific conditions and rare disorders.
www.cafamily.org.uk

Council for Disabled Children website - The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) is the umbrella body for the disabled children’s sector in England.www.ncb.org.uk/cdc/

Cystic Fybrosis Trust- info,advice,support and funding for anyone affected by CF www.cftrust.org.uk

Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) UK government department with responsibility for children's services, families, schools, 14-19 education, and the Respect Taskforce.www.dcsf.gov.uk

Downs Syndrome Association - provides information, counselling and support for people with Down's syndrome, their families and carers
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk

Dyspraxia Foundation website – provides support to individuals and families affected by developmental dyspraxia through books, suggestions, a teen newsletter, and an adult support group.www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk

Essential Aids -online shop for everyday living aids www.essentialaids.com

Family Fund Trust  aims to support those who care for severely disabled children by providing grants and information.
www.familyfundtrust.org.uk

HE Special - for families who home educate children with special educational needs www.he-special.org.uk

Home Stairlifts - providing impartial information and advice on choosing a stair lift- http://www.stairliftadvisor.co.uk/

I CAN - supports speech,language and communication development in children.www.ican.org.uk

Independent Panel for Special Education Advice (IPSEA)  Free advice service for special education.www.ipsea.org.uk

Living made easy - practical advice from occupational therapists about equipment for children and young people with disabilities.www.livingmadeeasy.org.uk

Makaton-for anyone interested in Makaton sign language.www.makaton.org

MENCAP is the leading UK charity for people with a learning disability and their families. www.mencap.org.uk

National Autistic Society  the UK's leading charity for people affected by autism.www.nas.org.uk

National Deaf Childrens Society - help for deaf children and young people and their families.www.ndcs.org.uk

Nutrition Advice -www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk

REACH - support and advice for children with hand or arm deficiencies and their parents.www.reach.org.uk

Scope is a UK disability organisation whose focus is people with cerebral palsy (cp). www.scope.org.uk

SENDIST Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST) provides advice for parents of children with special educational
www.sendist.gov.uk

Sibs-charity for young people who grow up with a disabled parent or sibling.www.sibs.org.uk

Unique-support group for families affected by any rare chromosome disorder.www.rarechromo.co.uk

Whizz-Kidz-provides mobility equipment,training and advice www.whizz-kidz.smartchange.org

Young Minds - works to improve young people's mental health:info and helpline for parents www.youngminds.org.uk