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government services council services pregnancy and baby support
ACT
Information on the support that is available for
children with a long-term or a life-limiting condition.
0845 108 2201 (helpline)
www.act.org.uk
ADDISS
National Attention Deficit Disorder
Information and Support Service. Supports families of children with ADHD.
Local contacts listed on their web site
www.addiss.co.uk
Barnardos
West Cheshire Families
project
supports children and young people with severe disabilities and their
families. Inc. advice, counselling, holiday play schemes, pre-school toy
library and short term breaks.
01244 346482
wcheshire-families.project@barnardos.org.uk
www.barnardos.org.uk
BIRD
Broughton
Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Development
(BIRD) helps children and adults with brain injury, learning difficulty,
dyslexia, autism. dyspraxia and strokes.
0800 0286 256
www.b-i-r-d.org.uk
Birkenhead
Chiropractice gives non-invasive pain relief during pregnancy, which is safe
for babe. Treatment of your child's "growing-pain" and colic a speciality.
0151 647 7989
idamoos@yahoo.com
Blacon Surestart
For advice on pre-school education, childcare,
health and support in the CH1 5 (Blacon) postcode area contact Sure Start Blacon.
01244 398644
help@surestartblacon.info
Bookstart and Booktouch
Bookstart is a scheme to
provide free books for babies. Booktouch provides packs for blind
and partially sighted children 0 - 4 years.
020 8516 2974
lee@booktrust.org.uk
Stockport
Offers INPP programme & other therapies to help children struggling with
reading/writing, concentration, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia or ADD.
0161 355 9365
info@bramhallndtpractice.co.uk
Nantwich
A movement based children's program that enhances educational attainment &
self esteem. Particularly useful for those with Special Educational
Needs. After school club / Summer school.
01270 628332
lisadigby@dsl.pipex.com
www.brilliant-minds.co.uk
Helpline. Information and
advice for allergy sufferers
01322 619898 (helpline)
info@allergyuk.org
www.allergyuk.org
British Epilepsy Association
Advice and support for people
with epilepsy and their families.
www.epilepsy.org.uk
Cheshire Childcare Vouchers
Save up to £1066 a year on childcare fees using
childcare vouchers.
0845 838 2348
info@ccvouchers.com
www.ccvouchers.com
Chester and Ellesmere Port Young Carers' Group
Support and friendly
atmosphere for young carers under 18 who care for a family member.
Regular meetings.
01244 398999
http://www.sja.org.uk/cheshire/youngcarers/nationalorg.htm
Child Accident Prevention Trust
Charity working with
families, professionals and carers to prevent accidents and deaths amongst
children.
020 7608 3828
safe@capt.org.uk
www.capt.org.uk
ChildcareLink
Provides information on local
childcare providers, advice on choosing childcare.
www.childcarelink.gov.uk
Childline
Free 24-hour
helpline for children and young people in the UK.
0800 1111
www.childline.org.uk
Children's Information Service
Gives advice on childcare
in your area.
Children's Information
Service - local contacts
Warrington
An independent home physiotherapy service for children with
neurological or developmental conditions. Helping children to develop to
their maximum potential.
01925 262 887
christinemwardle@hotmail.com
Citizens' Advice Bureau
Impartial, practical advice on
legal
matters etc.
08701 264119
www.chestercab.co.uk
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Connect
Listening, support and advice for
Welsh
11-25 year olds. (English & Welsh speaking)
0808 808 4121
Contact a Family
Charity providing support and advice to
families of children diagnosed with serious disabilities or rare syndromes.
www.cafamily.org.uk
Cry-sis
Helpline for parents with
crying or sleepless children.
08451 228 669 (helpline)
info@cry-sis.org.uk
www.cry-sis.org.uk
Daycare Trust
Offer advice on choosing childcare, funding tax credits etc.
020 7840 3350
info@daycaretrust.org.uk
www.daycaretrust.org.uk
Deafness Support Network
Deafness Support Network provides a wide range
of services for deaf people of all ages and with all forms of hearing
loss.
01244 371372 (Chester)
01606 47831 (Northwich)
01928 574869 (Runcorn)
01925 626602 (Warrington)
www.deafnesssupportnetwork.co.uk
Diana Children's Nursing Service
To provide a community based nursing and respite
service to children with life threatening or life limiting conditions,
who live in North Wales.
01244 538883
lynne.reynolds@new-tr.wales.nhs.uk
www.fda.dial.pipex.com/dns
Dore Centres
The Dore Programme
tackles the root cause of learning difficulties including
dyslexia, dyspraxia and attention disorders (ADHD).
07816 840622 (local advisor)
julia.butcher@dore.co.uk
www.dore.co.uk
UK charity offering support and
parent friendly information relating to heart problems associated with
Down's Syndrome.
0845 166 8061
info@dhg.org.uk
Down's Syndrome Association
We provide information, counsellling
and support for people with Down’s syndrome and
their families.
0845 230 0372
info@downs-syndrome.org.uk (national)
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
Dyslexia Association
Library, resources, games etc.
for people with dyslexia. Helpline.
0118 966 8271
(helpline)
helpline@bdadyslexia.org.uk
www.bda-dyslexia.org.uk
Education Otherwise
Provides support and information
for families whose children are being educated outside school.
www.education-otherwise.org
Bolton
and Walkden
Massage In Schools Programme
07913708419
emma@empathyholistics.co.uk
www.empathyholistics.co.uk
Flintshire Children's Centre
Assessment and treatment for families referred
because of possible difficulties with their child's development.
01244 538883
Patrick.Howell@new-tr.wales.nhs.uk
Get Connected
Puts young people in touch with source of help whatever the problem.
0808 800 4994
Gingerbread
Information and support for one parent families.
0800 018
4318 (adviceline)
www.gingerbread.org.uk
INPP
Offers assessment and physical remedial
programmes for children with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADD
(Attention Deficit Disorder), underachievement and various behavioural
problems.
01244 311414
mail@inpp.org.uk
www.inpp.org.uk
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Well being treatments to support your child's needs, behaviour,
communication, frustrations, teenage years and general well being.
Learning difficulties assessments available.
07787 815342
coghlanpatsy@aol.com
Kidscape
UK
Charity established specifically to prevent bullying and child abuse.
Website, helpline, leaflets and advice.
www.kidscape.org.uk
Lache Family Centre
Centre for parents of young children
offering general advice, help with managing children's behaviour and formal
assessments.
01244 674494
Leek, Nr Congleton/Macclesfield
Dyslexia Support for adults and children, parents courses, 1-2-1 tuition,
screening, library loan, Free information & advice
01538 388399 or 01538 398544
Left n Write
Offer advice, products and training for
teachers and parents of left-handed children.
www.lefthand-education.co.uk
LIVE!
LIVE! is an independent, voluntary
youth organisation for young people 12-21 with and without disabilities.
Arts-based and sporting activities. Based at
New
Scene Youth Centre, Newton, Chester
01244 320479
live0000@talk21.com
Chester
Fully accredited "Healthy Homes" and Feng Shui consultant can reassure you
that your home is a safe environment for you and your children.
01244 314605
mc@marieclairecarlyle.com
www.marieclairecarlyle.com
Meningitis Trust
Raises
awareness and provides support for life to people affected by
meningitis and meningococcal disease.
0845 120 4764 (NW)
christineh@meningitis-trust.org (NW)
www.meningitis-trust.org
National Autistic Society
For parents, carers and professionals
involved with autism. Meetings, speakers, and local befriending
groups. Library of books & videos.
www.nas-cheshire.org.uk
www.nas.org.uk
National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
Support and information for
parents-to-be
and parents of babies and very young children. Local contacts can be
found on their web sites and on Kidsguide's
pregnancy and baby page
www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com
National Childminding Association
Promotes quality registered
childminding
for children, families and communities.
ncma.north@ncma.org.uk
www.ncma.org.uk
National Deaf Children's Society
Offers support, information and advice for
deaf children and young people, their families and professionals working
with them.
www.ndcs.org.uk
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline
Free 24 hour helpline for anyone concerned
about a child at risk of abuse.
0808 800 5000 (England)
0808 100 2524 (Wales)
www.nspcc.org.uk
One Parent Families
Information and advice for one parent
families.
0800 018 5026
Parentline Plus
Practical help and advice on
parenting
issues.
0808 800 2222
Promotes pre-schools,
playgroups & toddler groups. Encourages parent/carer involvement and
education.
www.pre-school.org.uk
Website offering
interesting features and practical advice for grandparents.
www.proudgrandparents.co.uk
Offers advice on how to avoid
accidents at home and at play. Also useful web site on choosing car seats,
use of seat belts during pregnancy etc.
www.rospa.com
info@childcarseats.org.uk
www.childcarseats.org.uk
Wirral
Supporting families with weight issues. For parents and children aged
11 to 15.
0151 645 3596 or 0771 594 8960
jim.crabb@ntlworld.com
UK
Information directory and shopping site to help parents and carers of
children with special needs.
http://special-needs-kids.co.uk
The Speech and Language Centre
07962 073432 or 01928 735915
carole@chspeech.co.uk
www.chspeech.co.uk
SportCheshire
Provide a good booklet
listing
sports
facilities for the disabled.
www.sportcheshire.org
St Andrew's Child Contact Centre
Offers a neutral friendly meeting place
where children can meet a non-custodian parent/grandparent. 1st & 3rd
sat each month 10-12.
01244 401494
St Mark's Child Contact Centre
Open two Saturday mornings per month for
children of divorced parents to meet absent parent in relaxed supported
environment. Self-referrals accepted.
01244 675372
St John's Ambulance
Offers free course in first aid for babies
and children. Available for parents, carers, childminders etc. Courses
held in Chester, Crewe, Macclesfield, Runcorn, Warrington, Winsford and
elsewhere across country.
08700 1049 50
www.cheshire.sja.org.uk
Merseyside
Behaviour management service specialising in understanding why
behaviours occur. By tuning in to their emotions parents will learn skills
to manage behaviours.
07847403696
behaviourmanagement@tiscali.co.uk
West Cheshire Early Years & Childcare Development
Information exchange and mutual support
for organisations working in early years.
01244 674494
West Cheshire Families Project
Offers a wide range of services for
children and young people with disabilities and their families.
01244 346482
West Cheshire Project
Provides advocacy service for children and
young people with learning difficulties and additional communication
difficulties.
0151 339 8781
Wirral
Provides after school activities and holiday respite for children with
special needs. For all disabilities including children with severe
learning disabilities and autism.
0151 650 0030
enquiries@wirralplaycouncil.org.uk
Wirral Resource Centre and Toy Library
Toys and equipment for
pre-school children with special needs. Also family support groups,
physiotherapists, speech and occupational therapists and sensory light room.
9.00 - 4.00 Mon-Fri
0151 606 828
Working Families
Offers advice for balancing work and
family inc advice on childcare, low income & flexible working. Offer "Waving
not drowning" helpline
for families coping with disabled children.
020 7253 7243
(helpline)
office@workingfamilies.org.uk
www.workingfamilies.org.uk
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