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Number of records returned:
14
AUTISM HELPLINE
Location:
N/A
Area:
National
Sub Category:
Helpline
Details:
The Autism Helpline - 0845 070 4004 - provides impartial and confidential information, advice and support to people with autism (including Asperger syndrome), their families, professionals, researchers and students. Helpline advisers are able to talk about autism and related issues, including benefits and help from social services.
Visit our website - www.autism.org.uk - for more information about our other services.
Contact:
Name: The National Autistic Society
Telephone: 0845 070 4004
Posted Date:
28 Jul 2009
Reviewed Date:
AUTISM SERVICES DIRECTORY
Location:
N/A
Area:
National
Sub Category:
Support Service
Details:
The Autism Services Directory (formerly known as PARIS), the UK's most comprehensive directory of services and events for people with an autism spectrum disorder, their families, and people who work with them. Please note that we do not inspect the services list.
You can browse by category and/or area. Categories include; Advice and advocacy, Assessment and diagnosis, Education, Health, Local Government, Services, Suppliers of products, Support groups and networks, Training and events, Organisations, Accredited services.
Contact:
Name: The National Autisic Society
Website: http://www.autismdirectory.org.uk
Posted Date:
28 Jul 2009
Reviewed Date:
CHANGE
Location:
N/A
Area:
National
Sub Category:
Support Service
Details:
CHANGE is a leading national equal rights organisation led by Disabled People. We believe that people with learning disabilities should have the same rights and choices as everybody else.
Areas of work include:
- Cancer Project - makes information accessible for people with learning disabilities who are affected by cancer.
- Fighting for Our Children - campaign, people with learning disabilities should have equal rights to be parents.
- Jobs Worth Doing - help to create meaningful job opportunities with decent wages for people with learning disabilities.
- Parents' Network - network is here for you! Issues are taken to National Taskforce, who work to make changes that make life better for parents with learning disabilities.
- Sexuality - team work with a group of young people who have learning disabilities, use drama to find out what the young people want to know about sex and relationships.
Further information and contacts are available from the website - http://www.changepeople.co.uk/
Contact:
Telephone: 0113 388 0011
Fax: 0113 388 0012
Email: info@change-people.co.uk
Website: http://www.changepeople.co.uk
Posted Date:
06 Jul 2007
Reviewed Date:
16 Nov 2009
DISABILITY INFORMATION SERVICE
Location:
Dundas Resource Centre, Oxgang Road, Grangemouth, FK3 9EF
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Someone to Talk To
Details:
Falkirk Council's Disability Information Service aims to help people with disabilities, and older people to live as independently as possible. We provide an information and advice service covering every aspect of disability or difficulty with independent living.
- A Service for Everyone - For adults with disabilities, children with disabilities, older people, families and carers.
- Advice and Help - We can answer queries on: Benefits, Financial Problems, Housing, Housing Support, Home Adaptations, Equipment, Holidays, Transport, Mobility, Education, Employment.
- We can sometimes apply for grants to help people with disabilities fund what they need but cannot afford.
- Working Together - The Disability Information Service is part of Falkirk Council's Community Advice Services. We deliver services and provide information, support and training to local agencies.
- More Information - We produce a range of free publications for people with disabilities.
~ ~ ~ Further information can also be found on the falkirkonline website
Cost: Free
Organisation: Falkirk Council Department
Contact:
Telephone: 01324 504304
Fax: 01324 504212
Email: dis@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Posted Date:
06 Jul 2007
Reviewed Date:
19 Nov 2009
DOES YOUR BABY NEED EXTRA SUPPORT?
Location:
Camelon Education Centre, Abercrombie Street, Camelon, FK1 4HA
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Someone to Talk To
Details:
We can help
Come with your baby to our free monthly group for play and chat.
Last Monday of every month 1.30pm to 2.45pm (except July & December)
For more information phone: Falkirk Council Education Services, SureStart Educational Support Service on 501664, 501983 or 501687.
Cost: Free
Contact:
Telephone: 01324 501664 or 501983
Posted Date:
18 Sep 2007
Reviewed Date:
25 Nov 2009
ENQUIRE - for children and young people
Location:
N/A
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Helpline
Details:
We can give you advice and info about getting extra help at school. There are lots of reasons why you might need extra help. Here are some of the reasons, but remember there are loads more:
- Stuff going on at home that's making it hard for you to do your work
- Difficulties with reading or writing
- Feeling depressed or anxious
- Being bullied
- Not having the right books and materials you need to help you learn
* * Enquire offers children and young people:
Contact:
Name: Children in Scotland
Telephone: 0845 123 2303
Email: info@enquire.org.uk
Website: http://www.enquire.org.uk
Posted Date:
01 Dec 2009
Reviewed Date:
ENQUIRE - for parents, carers and practitioners
Location:
Children in Scotland, Princes House, 5 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, EH2 4RG
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Helpline
Details:
Any child who needs more or different support to what is normally provided in schools or pre-schools is said to have 'additional support needs' and require additional support for learning. There are lots of reasons why children may need extra help with their education. Just a few examples may be: problems at home, a physical disability, having English as an additional language.
* * The service offers advice and information
Cost: Free
Contact:
Name: Children in Scotland
Telephone: 0845 123 2303
Email: info@enquire.org.uk
Website: http://www.enquire.org.uk
Posted Date:
06 Jul 2007
Reviewed Date:
01 Dec 2009
FORTH VALLEY DISABILITY SPORTS
Location:
Falkirk Stadium, Westfield Street, Falkirk, FK2 9DX
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Groups & Activities
Details:
Forth Valley Disability Sport (FVDS) is a charitable organisation that works with many agencies and partners to provide sporting opportunities to children, young people and adults with physical, sensory and learning disabilities.
~ ~ Athletics, Boccia, Bowls, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming.
Contact:
Telephone: 01324 590720
Email: info@fvds.org.uk
Website: http://www.fvds.org.uk
Posted Date:
30 Mar 2010
Reviewed Date:
NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY SCOTLAND
Location:
, 109 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6LL
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Support Service
Details:
The National Autistic Society (NAS) is the UK's leading charity for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome). The NAS in Scotland offers a range of services and support for people with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) and their families. We also offer a range of telephone and online information/support services.
Contact:
Telephone: 0141 221 8090
Fax: 0141 221 8118
Email: scotland@nas.org.uk
Website: http://www.autism.org.uk/scotland
Posted Date:
27 Jul 2009
Reviewed Date:
PRE-SCHOOL HOME VISITING EDUCATION SERVICE
Location:
N/A
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Support Service
Details:
Pre-School Home Visiting Education Service is part of Falkirk Council Education Services.
* This revised service (formerly SureStart Educational Support Service) provides home visits and support to parents and children from birth to three who have or may have additional support needs.
* Key features of the service include:
- Home Visits
- Strategies and Support
- Group Activities
- Advice on Nursery Education
- Support for transition to Nursery
- Help to develop child's first individualised Educational Programme
* The service welcomes referrals from parents and carers directly or professionals involved with the child and family.
* Referrals are considered four times a year. The first meeting to allocate support will be in September 2010.
* Referral forms are available from Health Visitors/Public Health nurses, GPs and Falkirk Council Education Services.
Organisation: Falkirk Council
Contact:
Telephone: 01324 506626
Email: additionalsupport@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Posted Date:
17 Jun 2010
Reviewed Date:
THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY - ADVOCACY FOR EDUCATION SERVICE
Location:
N/A
Area:
National
Sub Category:
Helpline
Details:
The Advocacy for Education Service - 0845 070 4002 - supports parents and carers of children with an autism spectrum disorder providing accurate information on educational provision and entitlements.
Visit our website - www.autism.org.uk - for more information about our other services.
Contact:
Telephone: 0845 070 4002
Posted Date:
28 Jul 2009
Reviewed Date:
THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY - PARENT TO PARENT LINE
Location:
N/A
Area:
National
Sub Category:
Helpline
Details:
The Parent to Parent Line - 0800 9 520 520 - is a free, confidential telephone support service offered by volunteer parents to other parents of an adult or child with autism spectrum disorder.
Visit our website - www.autism.org.uk - for more information about our other services.
Contact:
Telephone: 0800 9 520 520
Posted Date:
28 Jul 2009
Reviewed Date:
THE PRINCESS ROYAL TRUST FALKIRK & CLACKMANNANSHIRE CARERS CENTRE
Location:
1a Bank Street, Falkirk, FK1 1NB
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Groups & Activities
Details:
A carer is someone who, without payment, provides help and support to a friend, neighbour or relative who could not manage otherwise because of frailty, illness or disability.
The Princess Royal Trust Falkirk & Clackmannanshire Carers Centre offers a varied range of services - Carers Befriending Project, Information & Advice Telephone, Drop-In Service, Support Groups, Activities, Newsletter, Young Carers Project.
~ ~ For more information contact the centre directly or visit the website where you can find details on local centres, help for carers directory, discussion boards and lots more.
Cost: Free
Contact:
Name: Liz McCue
Telephone: 01324 611510
Fax: 01324 622022
Email: centre@centralcarers.co.uk
Website: http://www.carersfalkirk.org.uk
Posted Date:
25 Sep 2002
Reviewed Date:
02 Dec 2009
YOUR CALL
Location:
N/A
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Helpline
Details:
Are you disabled and trying to come to terms with painful event, need support through a current crisis, had a change in lifestyle or struggling to manage difficult feelings - then Your Call freephone telephone counselling service may be able to help.
For further information about the service and other useful information, click here.
Contact:
Telephone: 08088 01 03 62
Website: http://www.lothiancil.org.uk/whatwedo/yourcall/index.php
Posted Date:
06 Apr 2010
Reviewed Date:
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