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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 - 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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Service/Provider:
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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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Crossroads Care Staffordshire - Variety of activities
(Aiming High Activity)
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Description:
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Activities for children and young people aged 8-17 years old living in Stafford, Staffordshire Moorlands and Newcastle.
Activities include ten pin bowling, swimming, day trips and holiday playschemes.
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When?
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Please see below.
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Where?
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1. Swimming at Dimensions
Thursday 13th June 2013, 5-7pm.
2. Day trip to Conkers
Sunday 12th May 2013, 10am—3pm.
3. Playscheme at Heathfield School
Thursday 30th and Friday 31st May 2013, 10am—3pm.
4. Bowling at Festival Park, Etruria, Stoke on Trent
Monday 20th May, 6-8pm.
Further dates and venues to be arranged throughout the year.
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Available to:
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Children and young people aged 8-17 years old living in Stafford, Staffordshire Moorlands and Newcastle.
Please book a month in advance between the 1st and the 20th of each month or if this is not possible please contact Crossroads to see if there are any spaces left.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: 01782 207863 for more information.
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Service/Provider:
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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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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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Service/Provider:
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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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Service/Provider:
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FRONTLINEdance - After School Clubs
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Description:
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After school dance clubs for disabled children and young people and their friends and families. The clubs are a chance to have fun, make new friends, increase confidence and improve fitness levels.
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When?
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Please contact FRONTLINEdance for more information.
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Where?
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Please contact FRONTLINEdance for more information.
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Available to:
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Children and young people aged 5 - 16 years old. There is a small charge for activities.
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Contact details:
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To register for a place:
Telephone: 01782 714776.
Website: www.frontlinedance.org.uk|
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Service/Provider:
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Gifted Workshops - Action Workshops
(Aiming High Activity)
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Description:
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'Action' Workshops which merge film with music and movement and includes activities such as creative filming, script writing, film editing, merging music and more.
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When?
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Action workshops will be delivered on the first Saturday of every month between the times of 3pm-5pm.
2013 dates: 4 May, 1 June, 6 July, 3 August, 7 September, 5 October, 2 November, 7 December.
2014 dates: 4 January, 1 February.
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Where?
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Cornerstone Community Centre, Silverdale, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 6PF.
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Available to:
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Disabled children and young people aged 5-17 years from across Staffordshire.
Booking is essential.
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Contact details:
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Daf Price
Telephone: 07970 770990
Email: daf@giftedworkshops.com|
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Service/Provider:
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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 is 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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Parents and carers of deaf children aged 0 - 18 years.
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Contact details:
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Freephone Helpline: 0808 800 8880.
Email: helpline@ndcs.org.uk|
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Service/Provider:
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North Staffs Asperger Autism Association (NSAAA)
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Description:
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Support for people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, their families and friends. Support is available face to face, via the telephone helpline or through support groups. A variety of clubs as well as activities for the whole family are also available.
Membership of £5 per year gives people access to the NSAAA library of resources as well as computers with internet access.
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When?
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1. Parent Support group is held on the first Wednesday of the month 10am - 12pm and 7 - 9pm.
2. Adult Social Club is held once a month for those aged 16 years and over.
3. A Dudes Club which includes a craft activity takes place on the last Friday of the month for 7 - 12 year olds.
4. A club for 13 - 16 year olds takes place on the second Friday of the month. Activities include X box, Playstation and Wii games.
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Where?
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NSAAA, 3 Andrew Place, Newcastle, ST5 1DL.
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Available to:
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People of all ages with ASD and their families and friends.
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Contact details:
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Telephone Joan Blackhurst or Fiona Caddy on 01782 627002.
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North Staffs Special Adventure Playground - Family Fun Days
(Aiming High Activity)
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Description:
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Family fun days – a range of indoor and outdoor activities including children's entertainers, music and barbecue.
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When?
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Thursday 30 May 2013 (10am-3pm).
Fun days will run from 10am-3pm. Further dates TBC.
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Where?
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North Staffs Special Adventure Playground, Stanier Street, Newcastle, ST5 2SU.
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Available to:
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Disabled children and young people up to 17 years old and their families from across Staffordshire.
Booking is essential.
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Contact details:
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Hannah Dean, Service Manager
Telephone: 01782 717612
Email: nsadventure@lineone.net|
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Service/Provider:
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North Staffs Splash
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Description:
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Drop in swimming session available to everyone. Kayaks and inflatables are also available occasionally. Sessions are supervised by lifeguards.
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When?
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6.30pm every Wednesday.
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Where?
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Jubilee Swimming Baths, Newcastle Under Lyme.
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Available to:
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Everyone. Support is not available but carers can attend sessions for free.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Will Boyce on 01782 629529.
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Peter Pan Nursery
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Description:
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Nursery for children with additional needs.
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When?
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Monday - Friday 9.30am - 12pm and 12.45pm - 2.45pm.
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Where?
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The Orme Centre, Orme Road, Newcastle, ST5 2NB.
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Available to:
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Babies and children aged from birth to 5 years old with additional needs. Some parents/carers may be required to stay on site depending on their child's medical needs.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Lynn Heighway, Nursery Manager on 01782 715219.
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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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Children and young people aged 5 - 13 years old including those with disabilities.
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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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Service/Provider:
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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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Socatots
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Description:
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Football lessons for children aged 2 - 5 years old.
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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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Children aged 2 - 5 years old including those with disabilities such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autistic Spectrum Disorder and wheelchair users.
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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 Educational Needs Support Group
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Description:
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Help and support to parents and carers of disabled children and young people aged 0 - 25 years old in the Stoke on Trent, Newcastle and Staffordshire Moorlands areas. Support available is on issues in schools and colleges, benefits and advocacy as well as workshops relating to disability and parents wellbeing. Social events are also available to disabled children and their families.
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When?
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Monthly support group meetings.
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Where?
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Hope Centre, Garth Street, Hanley, Stoke on Trent.
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Available to:
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Parents and carers of disabled children and young people.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Sue Chandler 07877 773054.
Email: senpcsg@yahoo.co.uk|
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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 and their families as well as professionals. The What's On Guide section of the website has information about local events and activities.
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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. There is a facility on the site for people who find it difficult to use a keyboard.
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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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Specialist 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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Service/Provider:
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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 from Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire.
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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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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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Staffordshire Wildlife Trust - Wild Play
(Aiming High Activity)
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Description:
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Wildplay sessions in the school holidays which include exploring the environment and active play. Activities will include shelter building, pond dipping, bug hunts, a range of active games, outdoor cooking and orienteering. Children and young people will learn about nature and use arts and crafts to explore the environment.
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When?
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2 April
28 May
23 July
30 July
6 August
13 August
20 August
27 August
29 October
18 February 2014
Days will run from 10am-3pm.
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Where?
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Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, Apedale, Loomer Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 7JS
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Available to:
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Disabled children and young people aged 8-14 years old from across Staffordshire.
Booking is essential.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: 07854 567704
Email: community@staffs-wildlife.org.uk|
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Staffordshire Wildlife Trust - Family Fun Days
(Aiming High Activity)
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Description:
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Family events - activities will include face painting, willow weaving, bouncy castle as well as demonstrating the activities completed on the Wildplay days.
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When?
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7 September 2013
22 March 2014
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Where?
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Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, Apedale, Loomer Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 7JS.
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Available to:
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All the family are welcome.
No need to book, just drop in.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: 07854 567704.
Email: community@staffs-wildlife.org.uk|
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steps
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Description:
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Helpline for parents and carers of children with lower 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 a 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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The Dove Service
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Description:
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Support for those affected by bereavement, serious illness or life changing loss. Counselling is available as well as training for individuals and organisations on dealing with these issues.
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When?
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Office hours are:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm
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Where?
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The Dudson Centre, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, ST1 5DD. Outreach locations also operate across Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent and Crewe.
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Available to:
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Everyone. Counsellors have a project focussed on the needs of people with learning disabilities.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: 01782 683155.
Email: simon.hankins@thedoveservice.org.uk| or jill.jenner@thedoveservice.org.uk|
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Service/Provider:
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Time 4 Sport UK Ltd
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Description:
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Various sports activities which can help to increase confidence and social skills.
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When?
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Throughout the year.
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Where?
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Various schools and community facilities. Please telephone the number below for more information.
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Available to:
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Please telephone the number below for more information.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Wayne Glover on 07707 275409.
Email: info@time4sportuk.com|
Website: www.time4sportuk.com|
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Service/Provider:
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Trampolining
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Description:
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Trampolining for a variety of ages and abilities. Classes for children and adults with disabilities are also available.
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When?
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Wednesday 4 - 5pm.
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Where?
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Wallace Centre Abbey Hulton. Other classes are also available in Congleton, Cheadle, Newcastle and Stone.
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Available to:
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People of all abilities aged 6 years old and above . Please contact Jenny Masterman on the number below to talk about access into classes.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Jenny Masterman 07732 814510.
Email: jennymasterman@btinternet.com|
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Service/Provider:
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Younger Mind - Staffordshire
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Description:
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Emotional support for issues such as bullying, family arguments, abuse, exam worries and depression. The service is open to young people up to 18 years old who live in or around Newcastle and North Staffordshire, including Staffordshire Moorlands. Support is also available for parents who may be struggling in their relationships with their children.
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When?
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Monday - Wednesday 10am - 7pm. Please telephone the number below to make an appointment.
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Where?
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Younger Mind - Staffordshire, 78 King Street, Newcastle, ST5 1JB.
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Available to:
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Children and young people up to 18 years old as well as parents. The service is by referral only. Referrals are accepted from the young person themselves, a family member or professionals such as a GP or Social Worker. Consent for the referral to be made must first be gained from the young person.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: 01782 618803.
Email: youngermindnewcastle@nsmind.org.uk|
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