Parent/Carer Support
Information below is about parent/carer support groups in Telford and Wrekin that are specific to disabled children and young people with an additional need or disability.
Parents Opening Doors (PODS)
PODS empower parents and work together with the following agencies acting as parents voices in shaping services relating to health, education, social care, early years, local authority bodies and government agencies, short breaks, respite care, voluntary organisations, universal services (for example libraries, sports centres), Town Park, leisure services.
We sit on a number of steering groups and working groups within the Local Authority.
Home-Start Telford & Wrekin
Home-Start Telford & Wrekin supports parents with at least one child under the age of 5 who are dealing with issues such as:
- isolation
- sickness
- disability
- mental health
- domestic abuse
- twins/triplets
- difficult relationships
We can help parents to feel that the 'impossible' is possible!
Information hub
The Information Hub is a drop in service based at the Stepping Stones Centre, Malinslee, available to all families of disabled children and young people across Telford and Wrekin. This is a free service and helps families to access information regarding all aspects of disabilities for children and young people.
Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS)
Previously known as Parent Partnership service (PPS) provides free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support around Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including health and social care. This will increase confidence to participate in decisions, empowering parents and young people to take an active role in their / their child’s education.
Telford Autism Hub (Autism West Midlands)
Information, Advice, Specialist support, Life skills workshops, drop in and lots more.
For people with Autism (diagnosed or not).
Telephone 01952 916109
Email admin@telfordautismhub.org.uk
Telford Autism Hub, The Glebe centre, Glebe Street, Wellington, TF1 1JP.
Making Contact
Being the parent of a disabled child can be very isolating and lead to stresses and strains on individuals within a family. Here you can share your experiences with others and get support too.
SEND guide for parents and carers
This guide explains how the system that supports children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND) works.
Shropshire Parent Support Group
Does your child have coordination problems that you can’t explain? Concerned about who to talk to?
Shropshire Parent Support Group are here to help with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and DCD.
A small group of parents meet on the First Friday of every month for a relaxed chat to share information and experiences. They often have professionals visiting to give advice on a number of topics.
Young children are welcome (toys are available).
9.45 – 11.30 am
The Andrew Broughton Family Room
Stepping Stones Centre
Brunel Road
Malinslee
Telford
Shropshire
TF3 2BF
Contact:
sally.meredith497@gmail.com
hoathclan@btinternet.com
Swan UK
SWAN UK is a project run by Genetic Alliance UK offering support and information to parents of children with undiagnosed genetic conditions. Funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund the project has 3 aims:
- Develop a community of families with undiagnosed genetic conditions for mutual support and information sharing
- Develop a network of health and social care professionals with expertise in undiagnosed conditions
- Increase awareness and understanding of undiagnosed genetic conditions.