Lichfield
Information on some activities and services for disabled children, young people and their families is available below.
Aiming High in Staffordshire funds some of these activities. All Aiming High activities are free unless otherwise stated.
Please note Staffordshire County Council is not responsible for the content of external web sites linked from this page.
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Service/Provider:
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Action for Children Staffordshire Shared Care - Various Activities
(Aiming High Activity)
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Description:
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Range of activities for disabled children and young people in East Staffordshire, Lichfield, South Staffordshire and Tamworth.
Activities will include:
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Trips out
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Leisure activities – Bowling, sports events, concerts, pampering sessions, eating out, shopping,
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Cooking, sports days, arts or drama days, treasure hunts
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Activity Days- days at outdoor education centres or other activity centres.
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Volunteering
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When?
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After school, evenings, weekends and school holidays throughout the year.
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Where?
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Various venues in South Staffordshire, East Staffordshire (including Uttoxeter and Burton), Tamworth and Lichfield (including Burntwood).
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Available to:
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Disabled children and young people aged 5-17 years old and living in East Staffordshire, Lichfield, South Staffordshire and Tamworth.
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Contact details:
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Beth Ashby, Service Coordinator
Telephone: 01543 510143
Email: beth.ashby@actionforchildren.org.uk |
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Service/Provider:
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Action for Children Staffordshire Shared Care - Community Support Service
(Aiming High Service)
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Description:
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Community Support Service – to support children and young people to go out in the community and access leisure activities.
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When?
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Dates and times will be agreed in consultation with families.
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Where?
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Various leisure venues across Staffordshire.
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Available to:
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Disabled children and young people aged 0 - 17 years old across Staffordshire.
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Contact details:
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Jane Townsend
Telephone: 01543 510143
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Autism West Midlands Helpline
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Description:
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Helpline providing advice and information about Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Asperger Syndrome or Autism related services in the West Midlands.
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When?
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Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30am - 4pm.
Wednesdays and Fridays 9.30am - 2.30pm.
Closed evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
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Where?
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Helpline.
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Available to:
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Children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders or Asperger Syndrome and their families living in Staffordshire. The service is also available to professionals.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: 0121 450 7575.
Email: info@autismwestmidlands.org.uk|
Website: www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk|
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Baby Sensory
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Description:
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Fun sensory development activities for babies and their parents or carers. Classes include things such as music, light shows, puppet shows, sign language and more. Activities are useful in the development of physical, social, emotional and language skills.
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When?
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Thursdays - Barton Under Needwood.
Fridays - Lichfield.
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Where?
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1. Barton Under Needwood Village Hall, Burton, DE13 8AF.
2. Curborough Community Centre, Lichfield, WS13 7JL.
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Available to:
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All babies (aged from birth to walking) and their parents and carers.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: 01543 425071 or 07812 380888.
Email: gemmalichfield@babysensory.co.uk|
Website: www.babysensory.com|
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Beaudesert Park Farm (D W Cope Partners) - Farm Activity Days
(Aiming High Activity)
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Description:
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Fun on the Farm days (for families with disabled children and young people over 5).
Little Red Hen days (for families with children under 8)
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Preparation of lunch – each family will work together to prepare - pizza – with a choice of topics, salad and fruit pudding.
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A short walk to see the farm animals and gather natural materials for craft activities.
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Craft Activities.
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When?
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Little Red Hen days
2013
20 July (provisional)
21 August
31 October
Fun on the Farm days
2013
18 and 30 May
29 June
24 July
8 and 17 August
21 September
26 October
1 November
8 December
2014
19 February
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Where?
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Beaudesert Park Farm, Horsey Lane, Upper Longdon, Rugeley, WS15 4LN.
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Available to:
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1. Fun on the Farm days (for families with disabled children and young people aged 5-14 from across Staffordshire).
2. Little Red Hen days (for families with pre-school children – 8 years old from across Staffordshire).
Facilities are suitable for wheelchair users.
Booking is essential.
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Contact details:
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Mary Cope
Telephone: 07984 716494
Email: beaudesertparkfarm@gmail.com|
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Carers Association Southern Staffordshire (CASS) - Young Carers Project
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Description:
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CASS Young Carers Project offers information, advice and emotional support to children and young people under the age of 18 years old who care for somebody with a chronic/terminal illness, disability, mental health problem, alcohol or drug addiction. Support is provided through a variety of ways including one to one support , group work and youth clubs.
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When?
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Various times.
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Where?
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All services run from various venues in Tamworth, Lichfield, Stafford, Stone, Cannock, Rugeley, South Staffordshire and Burton.
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Available to:
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Children and young people up to 18 years old who provide care for somebody.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Mandy Rollins 01785 606675.
Email: carers@gn.apc.org|
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Disabled Afloat Riverboat's Trust (DART) Holidays
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Description:
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Short breaks and respite care for people with physical or learning disabilities together with their carers, families and friends.
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When?
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Throughout the year.
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Where?
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Nationwide.
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Available to:
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All ages and various types of disabilities are catered for.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Heather Hodges 07778 842358.
Email: glosdart@cix.co.uk|
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DISC Saturday Centre
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Descritpion:
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Outings for disabled children and young people which enable parents and carers to have a break.
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When?
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Once a month on a Saturday 10am - 1pm.
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Where?
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Cannock and Lichfield.
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Available to:
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Children and young people aged 5 - 18 years old with various disabilities.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Juliette Metcalfe 01543 254864.
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Service/Provider:
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Donna Louise Trust Children's Hospice
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Description:
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Respite and end of life care for children from all over Staffordshire and South Cheshire. The hospice provides a safe, caring environment for children and young people who have a life threatening illness and their families. A siblings group which provides fun activities and outings with children in similar circumstances is also available.
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When?
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The hospice is currently open 4 days a week.
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Where?
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The Donna Louise Trust Children's Hospice, Trentham, Stoke on Trent.
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Available to:
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Children and young people aged 0 - 19 years old who have a life threatening illness and their families.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Christina Hunter 01782 654444.
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Down's Heart Group
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Description:
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Support for people with Down's Syndrome and heart problems as well as their families and professionals working with them. Support is available via the website, information sheets, newsletters as well as by telephone, email and face to face. Conferences and family fun events take place throughout the year.
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When?
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Office hours or 24 hour answer machine.
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Where?
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Nationwide.
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Available to:
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People with Down's Syndrome and heart defects, their families and professionals.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: 0844 288 4800.
Email: info@dhg.org.uk|
Website: www.dhg.org.uk|
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Erasmus Darwin House
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Description:
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Museum and herb garden.
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When?
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April to September opening times:
Tuesday - Sunday 11am - 5pm (last admission at 4.15pm).
October to March opening times:
Thursday - Sunday 12 - 4.15pm (last admission at 4pm).
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Where?
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Beacon Street, Lichfield, WS13 7AD.
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Available to:
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Everyone. All floors are accessible via a lift. The herb garden has raised sensory flower beds.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: 01543 306260 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm).
Email: enquiries@erasmusdarwin.org|
Website: www.erasmusdarwin.org|
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Family Focus
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Description:
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Support for parents of children under 5 years old.
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When?
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Meetings take place once a month on a Tuesday evening.
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Where?
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41 Horsefair, Rugeley, WS15 2EJ.
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Available to:
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Parents of children under 5 years old.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Amy Brookes 07969 073079.
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Service/Provider:
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Friary Grange Leisure Centre
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Description:
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A range of sports facilities available including table tennis, squash, badminton, basketball, football and tennis. Coaching courses are also available.
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When?
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Various days and times throughout the week.
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Where?
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Friary Grange Leisure Centre, Lichfield.
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Available to:
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Suitable for children and young people with a wide variety of disabilities. Please telephone the number below to talk about individual needs.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: 01543 308842.
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Gartmore Riding School - Various Horse Riding Activities
(Aiming High Activity)
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Description:
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One Day Themed Events- to include group/riding, stable management/lecture room. Courses will include: Wild West Cowboy; Ride & Road Craft; Country Code; Going to a Show; Christmas event. Activity for disabled children and young people and their siblings.
One Day Sensory Courses – activities will include opportunities to develop the senses with grooming, learning about feed and bedding. Children and young people (over aged 4 years) will be given the opportunity to ride a pony. Activity for disabled children and young people and their siblings.
Young Equestrian Leaders Award (YELA) Award Scheme – young people complete 20 hours of volunteering. For young people aged 13 years and over. Young people completing the scheme will achieve a Bronze award accredited by the British Equestrian Federation (BEF).
Riding Club – 5 week course with 6th week presentation. The course includes riding and work-experience, with children and young people learning how to feed the ponies, stable management and health and safety at the stables. Children and young people completing the courses will receive ABRS /BHS helpers certificates achieved.
Specialist Activity - Special Pony Activities for children and young people with complex disabilities/mobility issues.
Endurance Riding - for riders who are unable to progress to riding above the walk, activities to develop skills and competence further and aim/ train towards a certificate.
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When?
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Various times throughout the year.
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Where?
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Gartmore Riding School, Hall Lane, Hammerwich, Burntwood, WS7 0JT.
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Available to:
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Disabled children and young people aged 4 – 17 years old from across Staffordshire.
Booking is essential.
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Contact details:
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Tracy Francis
Telephone: 01543 686117
Email: gartmoreridingschool@googlemail.com |
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Little Stars
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Description:
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Parent and toddler group for disabled children and their siblings. The group is run by Health Workers.
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When?
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Thursday 1.15 - 3pm (including school holidays).
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Where?
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Gateway Nursery, Charnwood School, Purcell Avenue Lichfield.
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Available to:
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Parents, disabled children and their siblings under 5 years old.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Sandra Walker 01543 440904.
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National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS)
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Description:
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NDCS is a national charity which aims to create a world without barriers for deaf children and young people. NDCS is made up of families, parents and carers who provide emotional and practical support through a freephone helpline and other support services. Free membership is available to parents, carers and professionals who support deaf children and young people. NDCS can also help with welfare rights, benefit claims and with making educational choices. Events and activities are free to members.
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When?
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Freephone helpline open Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm and Saturday 9.30am - 12pm.
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Where?
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Nationwide.
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Available to:
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Deaf children aged 0 - 18 years and their families.
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Contact details:
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Freephone Helpline: 0808 800 8880.
Email: helpline@ndcs.org.uk|
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Penguins
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Description:
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Swimming club for disabled children, young people and adults and their families.
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When?
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Sundays 6 - 7pm.
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Where?
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Friary Grange Leisure Centre, Lichfield.
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Available to:
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Disabled children, young people and adults and their families.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Jon Townsend 01543 262054 or Sue Forest 01827 281852.
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Progressive Sports
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Description:
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Football and other sports courses in the school holidays.
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When?
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Various dates and times.
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Where?
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Various locations in Staffordshire.
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Available to:
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All children and young people aged 5 - 13 years old including disabled children.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: 0845 0941827.
Email: info@progressive-sports.co.uk|
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Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)
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Description:
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RDA supports people with disabilities to horse ride to benefit their health and wellbeing and to achieve their goals.
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When?
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Variety of times - please contact Susie Guild on the number below for more information.
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Where?
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RDA centres are based in various parts of Staffordshire. For details on venues please contact Susie Guild on the number below.
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Available to:
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Disabled people aged 4 years old and above.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Susie Guild 01785 850473.
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Sibs
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Description:
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Sibs is the UK organisation for brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults. Support and information is available for siblings who are growing up with or who have grown up with a brother or sister with any disability, long term chronic illness, or life limiting condition.
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When?
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Various times.
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Where?
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Please see contact details below.
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Available to:
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Siblings who are growing up with or who have grown up with a brother or sister with any disability, long term chronic illness, or life limiting condition.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: 01535 645453.
Email: info@sibs.org.uk|
Website: www.sibs.org.uk|
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Service/Provider:
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Socatots
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Description:
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Football lessons for children aged 2 - 5 years old. Activities are also suitable for children with disabilities.
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When?
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Various dates throughout the year.
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Where?
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Various locations in Staffordshire.
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Available to:
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All children aged 2 - 5 years old.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Eddie Wray 07970 100705.
Email: e.ray@socatots.com|
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Service/Provider:
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Special Friends Online
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Description:
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Social networking website for children and young people with learning difficulties, their families and professionals. The What's On Guide section of the website has information about local events and activities. There is a facility on the site for people who find it difficult to use a keyboard.
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When?
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Ongoing.
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Where?
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www.specialfriendsonline.com|
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Available to:
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Children and young people of all ages with learning difficulties as well as their families and professionals. Membership is free and available to everyone who has access to an email address.
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Contact details:
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Email: info@specialfriendsonline.com|
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Specialist Support Service (Hearing Impairment) - Residential Weekend
(Aiming High Activity)
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Description:
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Residential weekend in July 2013 for children with a hearing impairment to attend an outdoor education centre. Activities will include: introduction to caving, abseiling, night walk, archery and team building activities.
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When?
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Friday 5 July-Sunday 7 July 2013.
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Where?
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Outdoor education centre.
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Available to:
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Children with a hearing impairment aged 8-16 years old from across Staffordshire.
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Contact details:
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For more information contact Sarah Vaughan, Specialist Teacher of HI
Telephone: 01785 356830.
Email: sarah.vaughan@staffordshire.gov.uk|
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Special Support Service (Visual Impairment) - Various Activities
(Aiming High Activity)
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Description:
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Monthly after school activity for children and young people with visual impairments.
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When?
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1. Kilnworx Climbing Wall, Burslem, Stoke on Trent - Monday 13 May 2013, 4-6pm.
2. Drama Workshop at the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle - Thursday 13 June 2013, 4-6pm.
3. Audio described performance of ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ at the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle - Saturday 11 May 2013. Performance starts at 2.15pm.
4. African Drumming session atSt Luke’s Primary School, Silverdale, Newcastle - Monday 29 April 2013, 4-6pm.
Further venues/dates to be arranged.
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Where?
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Please see above.
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Available to:
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Children and young people with a visual impairment aged 5-17 years old and their siblings who live in Staffordshire.
Booking is essential.
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Contact details:
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Alison Smith
Telephone: 01785 356830
Email: alison.r.smith@staffordshire.gov.uk|
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Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent (SASSOT) - Inspire Sports Clubs
(Aiming High Activity)
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Description:
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Inspire Multi Sports Clubs offering a range of sports.
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When?
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Various times and venues. For more information please follow this link to the Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent website|.
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Where?
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Please see above.
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Available to:
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Children/young people with a disability or additional need aged
5-17, siblings and parents.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: 01785 619585
Email: disabilitysport@staffordbc.gov.uk|
For more information or to register for any of the clubs please contact Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent using the contact details above or visit the website using the link above.
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Staffordshire Football Association - After School Football(Aiming High Activity)
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Description:
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Free after school football sessions for disabled children and young people.
Courses will last 10 weeks and will be run at a range of educational establishments and community venues including mainstream schools, colleges, special schools and Short Stay Schools.
Schools, colleges and community groups interested in offering this activity should contact Staffordshire FA on the contact details below.
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When?
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Times vary at each individual venue.
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Where?
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At various schools/colleges/venues across Staffordshire.
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Available to:
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Disabled children and young people aged 5-17 years from Staffordshire. Parents, carers and siblings are also welcome to attend.
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Contact details:
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Jamie Leaning
Telephone: 01785 279831 or 07816536446
Email: jamie.leaning@staffordshirefa.com |
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Staffordshire Football Association - Holiday Clubs
(Aiming High Activity)
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Description:
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Free multi sport holiday activities.
Clubs will involve multi-skill movements as well as football skills. Sessions will be adapted to suit the needs of the young people.
The summer holiday sessions will include trips to a football stadium.
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When?
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Sessions will take place during some half term and school holidays and last for 4 hours.
Please contact Jamie Leaning for more information on dates.
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Where?
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Various venues around the County
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Available to:
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Disabled children and young people aged 5 – 17 years old and their siblings from across Staffordshire.
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Contact details:
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Jamie Leaning
Telephone: 01785 279831 or 07816536446
Email: jamie.leaning@staffordshirefa.com |
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Service/Provider:
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Staffordshire Umbrella Network (SUN Groups)
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Description:
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A network of parent representatives and professionals who are interested in looking at issues affecting children with special educational needs and disabilities and their families.
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When?
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Various times.
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Where?
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Various venues.
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Available to:
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Parents of children with special education needs or disabilities and professionals.
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Contact details:
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For more information please contact Marie Wood from the Parent Partnership Service at spps@staffordshire.gov.uk|
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Service/Provider:
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steps
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Description:
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Helpline for parents and carers of children with lower limb conditions.
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When?
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Various times.
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Where?
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Helpline.
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Available to:
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Parents and carers of children with lower limb conditions.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Joanne Thompson 01827 737874.
Helpline: 01925 750271
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Service/Provider:
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Steps Charity - Toy Library
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Description:
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A toy library offering specialised and mainstream toys which have been specially adapted for use by disabled children. Steps offers a postal library membership scheme, where for a fee, families can access over 4,000 toys. For more information please see the poster and booklet below:
 Steps Toy Library Poster|
Steps Membership Scheme Booklet|
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When?
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Please see above.
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Where?
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Toys are delivered directly to families.
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Available to:
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Children and young people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities or developmental delay.
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Contact details:
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Steps Charity:
Telephone: 01803 214124.
Website: www.stepscharity.org|
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Support Group for Parents/Carers of Young People with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Description:
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The aim of the group is to share knowledge and experience and above all to provide support . The group is still in its infancy and welcomes new members.
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When?
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Once a month on a Monday
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Where?
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Sure Start Centre, Boneyhay, Burntwood.
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Available to:
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Parents/carers of young people with ASD.
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Contact details:
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Email: wendysmith_581@fsmail.net|
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Service/Provider:
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Whits-End
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Description:
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Support group for parents and carers whose children have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
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When?
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Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month 6.30 - 8.30pm and the last Friday of each month 12.30 - 2.30pm.
Family Fun Days during the holidays.
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Where?
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The Jigsaw shop, Dimbles Lane, Lichfield.
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Available to:
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Parents and carers who have children with ADHD and ASD.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Sally Ryan 07883 382959.
Email: sally.ryan4@ntlworld.com|
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