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| Accident Avoidance Guide |
Claims Helpline are
accident claims specialists who provide a useful guide on how to
avoid accidents in the home. |
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ACT |
Information on the support that is available for
children with a long-term or a life-limiting condition. |
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ADDISS |
National Attention Deficit Disorder
Information and Support Service. Supports families of children with ADHD.
Local contacts listed on their web site |
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| Baby Clinic (Child Health) |
Cheshire 01925 265000 |
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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. |
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BIRD |
Broughton, nr Chester |
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Blacon Surestart |
For advice on pre-school education, childcare,
health and support in the CH1 5 (Blacon) postcode area contact Sure Start Blacon. |
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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. |
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| Born To Try Cheshire |
Cheshire 01606 872405 |
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Stockport |
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Nantwich |
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Helpline. Information and
advice for allergy sufferers |
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British Epilepsy Association |
Advice and support for people
with epilepsy and their families. |
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| Bumps and Bashes |
South Manchester First aid classes specifically for parents of babies and children. Learn the essentials in 3 hours & gain some practical experience. Birth upwards. 07966 315699 bumpsandbashes@hotmail.co.uk www.bumpsandbashes.com |
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Cheshire Childcare Vouchers |
Save up to £1066 a year on childcare fees using
childcare vouchers. |
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Cheshire West & Chester & Cheshire East |
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Child Accident Prevention Trust |
Charity working with
families, professionals and carers to prevent accidents and deaths amongst
children. |
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ChildcareLink |
Provides information on local
childcare providers, advice on choosing childcare. |
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Childline |
Free 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. |
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| Christine Wardle Childrens' Physiotherapy |
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 |
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Citizens' Advice Bureau |
Impartial, practical advice on
legal
matters etc. |
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Contact a Family |
Charity providing support and advice to
families of children diagnosed with serious disabilities or rare syndromes. |
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| Counselling and Family Centre |
Altrincham Counselling - children age 6+, adults, couples. Reduced rate - reduced income. Home counselling – for the housebound. 0161 941 7754 |
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Cry-sis |
Helpline for parents with
crying or sleepless children. |
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| Daisy Chains - Postnatal Depression Support Network |
PND support group set up by two mums to help raise awareness, reduce stigma and give Mums & their families hope. daisychains.pndsupport@hotmail.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/Daisy-Chains-Postnatal-Depression-support-network/366954476653951 |
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Daycare Trust |
Offer advice on choosing childcare, funding tax credits etc.
020 7840 3350 |
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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. |
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Dore Centres |
The Dore Programme
tackles the root cause of learning difficulties including
dyslexia, dyspraxia and attention disorders (ADHD). |
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charity offering support and parent friendly information relating to heart
problems associated with Down's Syndrome. |
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Down's Syndrome Association |
We provide information, counsellling
and support for people with Down’s syndrome and
their families. |
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Dyslexia Association |
Library, resources, games etc.
for people with dyslexia. Helpline. |
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| EDGE Inclusion Consultancy |
Cheshire & the North West We provide support to parents who are concerned about an aspect of their child's learning, development or behaviour. Call or email Sarah for a free half hour consultation. 07790 500 487 |
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Education Otherwise |
Provides support and information
for families whose children are being educated outside school. |
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| Enhanced Activity Centre |
Thatto Heath covering Cheshire, Merseyside, St Helens, Warrington Enhanced Activity Centre is a new SEN provision located in St Helens for young people aged 0-19. 01744 603785 |
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| Family Information Services |
Gives advice on childcare
in your area. Family Information Service - local contacts |
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| Family & Toddler, 'Come & Play' |
Weaverham Family & Toddler Group for children with additional needs. Tuesday morning 10-11.30. A sensory and relaxed morning. 01606 853005 |
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Congleton, Cheshire East Promotes everyday activities and friendships for children aged 5 and over, with disabilities; raises awareness of disability issues. 01260 275333 |
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Get Connected |
Puts young people in touch with source of help whatever the problem. 0808 800 4994 |
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Gingerbread |
Information and support for one parent families.
0800 018
4318 (adviceline) |
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| The H Club |
Knutsford, Cheshire, Manchester, Lancashire, Wirral,
Staffordshire, Wirral, North Wales 077989 36004 |
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| Henshaws Society for Blind People |
Manchester, Merseyside and the North West 0161 872 1234 |
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INPP |
Offers assessment and physical remedial
programmes for children with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADD
(Attention Deficit Disorder), underachievement and various behavioural
problems. |
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Ellesmere Port, Cheshire |
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| In Your Own Home First Aid Training for Parents, Child Minders, Baby Sitters |
Cheshire and Manchester New - 3 hour Paediatric First Aid course - ideal for recent parents, child minders, classroom assistants. Only £39.50 p/p. 01625 531849 william.doherty@ntlworld.com www.thereallyusefultrainingcompany.com |
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| Jump Space |
Stockport Accessible, inclusive activity centre for disabled children & young people and their families. Offering Rebound Therapy, play & sensory. 0161 637 2800 |
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Kidscape |
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Lache Family Centre |
Centre for parents of young children
offering general advice, help with managing children's behaviour and formal
assessments. |
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| Laura Hope Speech Therapy |
Macclesfield covering North West England
Private speech and language therapy assessment and/or therapy
sessions at your home or your child's nursery/school. Options tailored to
your child's needs. |
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Leek, Nr Congleton/Macclesfield www.dyslexia-staffs.co.uk |
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Left n Write |
Offer advice, products and training for
teachers and parents of left-handed children. |
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LIVE! |
LIVE! is an independent, voluntary
youth organisation for young people 12-21 with and without disabilities.
Arts-based and sporting activities. Based at
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Scene Youth Centre, Newton, Chester |
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Chester www.marieclairecarlyle.com |
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Meningitis Trust |
Raises
awareness and provides support for life to people affected by meningitis and meningococcal disease. |
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National Autistic Society |
For parents, carers and professionals
involved with autism. Meetings, speakers, and local befriending
groups. Library of books & videos. |
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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 |
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National Childminding Association |
Promotes quality registered
childminding
for children, families and communities. |
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National Deaf Children's Society |
Offers support, information and advice for
deaf children and young people, their families and professionals working
with them. |
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| Nurture First Aid and Family Health |
Warrington, Chester, Cheshire Family first aid and child health courses run by a GP and mum of two. 3 hour courses in an informal setting or a course at home with a group of friends. 07593 296347 info@nurturefirstaid.co.uk www.nurturefirstaid.co.uk |
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NSPCC Child Protection Helpline |
Free 24 hour helpline for anyone concerned
about a child at risk of abuse. |
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| Olivia's Vision |
UK 0845 0758114 |
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| One in a Million Campaign |
UK The campaign to help parents to learn first aid. |
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One Parent Families |
Information and advice for one parent
families. |
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| The Osteopathic Health Centre |
Chester Osteopathy and cranial osteopathy for all ages in a family friendly practice. Any queries please call us. 01244 371820 |
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Parentline Plus |
Practical help and advice on
parenting
issues. |
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| Parents of Disabled Children |
Online forum for mums, dads
and carers of disabled children. www.parentsofdisabledchildren.co.uk |
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Promotes pre-schools,
playgroups & toddler groups. Encourages parent/carer involvement and
education. |
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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. |
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| Specs (Special Education Consultancy Service) |
Cheshire, Wirral, & North Wales Support for reading, listening, memory skills & assessment for coloured glasses to improve reading skills. Auditory training to improve listening & memory skills. 07828 854577 eileenmspecs@hotmail.com |
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The Speech and Language Centre
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Speech and
language therapy for a wide range of children's difficulties. Comfortable
clinic setting. Flexible appointments times. No waiting lists. 07962 073432 or 01928 735915 carole@chspeech.co.uk www.chspeech.co.uk |
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SportCheshire |
Provide a good booklet
listing
sports
facilities for the disabled. |
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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. |
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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. |
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St John's Ambulance |
Offers free course in first
aid for babies and children. Available for parents, carers, childminders
etc. |
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| Tools 4 Talking |
Preston based covering the whole of North West 07949422403 |
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| Uniquely You |
Stockport
Sleeptalk for Children helps your children combat many issues
such as behavioural problems, bedwetting, nightmares, anxiety, ADHD... |
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| Visyon |
Congleton Promoting wellbeing and offering emotional support to 11-25 year olds. 01260 290000 enquiries@visyon.org.uk www.visyon.org.uk |
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| WeaverHouse |
Nantwich One of South Cheshire's leading Osteopathic & Natural Health Care Practices, offering a range of therapies inc. Osteopathy and Cranial Osteopathy We offer complimentary 15 minute baby and back checks 01270629933 |
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West Cheshire Early Years & Childcare Development |
Information exchange and mutual support
for organisations working in early years. |
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West Cheshire Families Project |
Offers a wide range of services for
children and young people with disabilities and their families. |
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West Cheshire Project |
Provides advocacy service for children and
young people with learning difficulties and additional communication
difficulties. |
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| West Cheshire Young Carers |
Chester, Ellesmere Port, Neston and Vale Royal
We offer support, guidance and respite for young people aged 6 to
18 caring for someone at home.
0151 356 9497 info@young-carers.sja.org.uk |
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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. |
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| You can talk! |
Chester and surrounding areas First session free! 07925 470 852 |
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Charities, support organisations
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for families in Cheshire