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Children with Disabilities Team
The team work with
disabled children aged 0 - 18 years and their families across the
Borough. If you wish to
request
a referral for this service you can do so via the Contact Centre
Advisors (Social Services) who are on duty from 8.45 a.m. until 5
p.m. Monday to Friday. they can be contacted by telephone on (01744)
456600, e-mail to
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or personal visit to the Contact Centre, Wesley house,
Corporation Street, St. Helens WA10 1HF.
The team commence their
involvement by carrying out an assessment of the child and Carer's
needs. From this assessment, if required, a support plan will
be devised with the family. A number of services can be provided to
meet assessed needs:
- Abbeyford - a 4 bed residential break providing planned and
emergency breaks for 7 - 18 year olds
- Short breaks with approved family support carers, all
assessed and monitored
- Supported play and leisure opportunities (Barnardo's
Catalyst project)
- Home based support provided by private and voluntary
agencies such as Crossroads
- Direct Payments
St Helens Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Patients can be referred by their GP, Health Visitor, School or
other professional. Allen Crocker and Mike Gibson, Specialist
Practitioners, Dr J Ellison, Programme Manager - based at The Elms,
50 Cowley Hill Lane, St Helens, WA10 2AW 01744 454368
Active Engagement Team
01744 677990 - Alexandra House,
Borough Road. Work with children 8 - 13 years of age who are
at risk of being involved in crime or anti-social behaviour, and who
are willing to take part in the scheme. Access to counselling,
encouragement to take part in sport and training opportunities.
Advice on drugs, sexual and mental health issues
OTHER SERVICES
ALDER HEY
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND CARERS
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www.alderhey.com -
booklet available to download, contains information about
transport, accomodation, services and support
BARNARDOES -
0151 426 9115 - Based at the Catalyst Centre, Rainhill. Work with 13-19 year olds providing leisure groups and
other support
CIS (Children's
Information Service) - 0800 073 0526 - Provide
information and advice on Children's Services in the area.
If you ring the number provided it puts you through to Sure
Start Central, request to be put through to CIS
CONTACT A FAMILY -
UK wide charity providing advice, support and information for
parent carers. Provide newsletters, information sheets and
have an online medical directory to obtain details of specific
conditions. Put families in contact with one another if
they wish. Ruth Card is the local representativeTel:01942
721323
www.cafamily.org.uk/northwest
CONNECT - 731113 -
www.connectparents.org.uk
- St Helens based charity working with families of disabled
children. Based at the Star Centre, College Street, St
Helens. Run by volunteers, there is not always someone to
answer the phone, but if you leave a message they will return
your call. Once registered with them you can access
services such as Therapy sessions, Toy Library, Caravan holidays, Volunteers to
take parents to appointments, Dad's support group and Pamper
sessions
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THE FAMILY FUND - National Charity funded by the Government, open to all
families with children age 15 and under who have severe
disability or serious illness. Families can apply for
grants for services and equipment for the children.
Cannot usually consider grants for families whose gross
income from employment is over £ 23,000/year
www.familyfundtrust.org.uk
FLEDGLINGS - 0845
458 1124 - National organisation that offers free product
searches for toys, clothing, developmental aids and other
items which may stimulate a child, or give relief to a Carer
www.fledglings.org.uk
KIDZ UP NORTH -
Annual exhibition held at the Reebok stadium, Bolton.
Dedicated to disabled children. Stands provide information
about mobility equipment, communication needs, education, access
issues and much more. There are also discussion groups and
seminars for parents and professionals. Go to
www.kidzupnorth.co.uk
for details of next exhibition
NORTHWEST TRAINING AND
DEVELOPMENT TEAM - www.nwtdt.com
- 01254 306850 - Organisation that provide training forums
for Parent Carers of Disabled Children who wish to become
more active in policy making and development of services -
see document
Partners in Policymaking.
Also have information on planning for the
future, forums of parent Carers, events and training for
Parent Carers and their Cared For - see website
ONE PARENT FAMILIES
- Advice for lone parents of children with disabilities
is available by telephoning the One Parent Family
Telephone advice service - 0800 018 5026
Mon - Fri 9.00am to 5.00pm
www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk/disabledchild
PARENTS AND CARERS
UNITE (PACU) - 0785 7991 718 - Support group for parents and
Carers based at Children's Centre, Thatto Heath. Organise
days out and fundraising events to support local residents.
Contact Vicky McQuellan for further details
PSS YOUNG CARERS
- 454802 - Support child carers, both in school and with
after school activities
St HELENS PARENT
PARTNERSHIP - 677368 - Provide social opportunities and
befriending, pamper sessions and creche. Also offer
advice and support with your child's educational needs.
they will advocate for you, attend meetings and help with forms.
Also offer training for parents and professionals covering communication,
children's disorders and working with parents. Meet at the
Star Centre every month
SURE START CENTRAL LINK -
25868 - Westfield Street, by Asda roundabout - range of
services for parents and grandparents, including drop in
sessions where other agencies are available such as
jobcentre plus, fitness programmes including walks with
prams, stop smoking advice, advice on nurseries, preparing
for school and learning through play
SHOUT project - 608686 - free
counselling for children from 4 who have suffered trauma due
to domestic violence, bullying or other forms of abuse,
Children's 1:1 Therapy for any child who has suffered the
effects of Domestic Violence, and a Mother and Child support
group. Both run by St Helens District Women's Aid
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Whilst every care is
taken to ensure the accuracy of information provided to Carers,
St.Helens Carers Centre do not undertake any liability for any error
or omission. The products and services listed are not
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