Tamworth
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. 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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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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Service/Provider:
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Baby Bop and Roll
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Description:
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Sensory play for babies.
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When?
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Wednesdays 9.30 - 11am.
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Where?
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Sure Start Centre, Exley, Belgrave, Tamworth.
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Available to:
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Babies and their parents or carers. This is an inclusive session for babies of all abilities aged 0 - 2 years old.
£3.50 for 6 sessions.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: 01827 475222.
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Service/Provider:
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Bounce and Rhyme
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Description:
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Songs and rhymes for babies, children and their parents or carers. This is an inclusive session for babies and children of all abilities.
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When?
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1. Sure Start Centre, Exley:
Wednesday 12.15 - 1.15pm for children aged 2 - 4 years.
Wednesday 1.30 - 2.30pm for babies under 2 years.
2. Sure Start Centre, Hawksworth:
Monday 9.15 - 10.15am for children aged 2 - 4 years.
Monday 10.30 - 11.30am for babies under 2 years.
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Where?
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1. Sure Start Children's Centre, Exley, Belgrave, Tamworth.
2. Sure Start Children's Centre Hawksworth, Glascote Heath, Tamworth.
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Available to:
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Babies and children aged 0 - 4 years old and their parents or carers.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: 01827 475222.
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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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Caudwell Children - ASDAN accredited activities
(Aiming High Activity)
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Description:
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An exciting new free 5 day ASDAN accredited programme covering topics such as Citizenship, Health and the Environment.
Each challenge activity will develop personal skills.
Transport will be provided if required.
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When?
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Tuesday 28 May-Saturday 1 June 2013 – Cannock Chase, venue TBC.
Other dates and venues to be confirmed
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Where?
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Staffs Moorlands, Cannock Chase, East Staffs and Tamworth.
Children from the above areas will receive priority when booking places. If additional places are available children and young people from other areas of Staffordshire can access the courses.
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Available to:
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Children and young people with a disability or additional need aged 8-17 years old.
Booking is essential.
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Contact details:
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Emily Buttery
Telephone: 01782 600263
Email: emily.buttery@caudwellchildren.com
Thomas Mills
Telephone: 01782 600844
Email: tom.mills@caudwellchildren.com|
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Service/Provider:
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Chuckle Productions - Workshops
(Aiming High Activity)
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Description:
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Chuckle Stars Holiday Workshop
Art and Theatre workshops. Workshops will include musical theatre, craft, music, drama, dance and a performance.
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When?
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To be arranged
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Where?
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Venues will be in Tamworth and South Staffs
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Available to:
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Disabled children and young people aged 8-15 years and their siblings. Priority will be given to children and families living in the above areas. Additional places can be accessed by families from other areas of Staffordshire.
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Contact details:
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Sara Christie
Telephone: 07837741510
Email: fun@chuckleproductions.org|
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Core Children's Service Limited - Weekend Playscheme (Aiming High Activity)
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Description:
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Get involved in games, arts and crafts (e.g. pottery, t-shirt designing, stained glass painting, finger puppets and glitter domes), music & dance, sport, cookery, days out and much more!
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When?
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Fortnightly on Saturdays from 10am-2pm. For dates please contact Victoria Fry.
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Where?
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Rawlett High School, Tamworth.
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Available to:
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Children and young people from Staffordshire with a disability or additional need aged 8-17 years old.
Support for children with personal care needs is available.
Booking is essential.
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Contact details:
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Victoria Fry
Telephone: 07825 83131
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Disability SnowSport UK
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Description:
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Ski lessons for anyone with a physical disability, learning disability, sensory impairment or emotional or social difficulty.
Private lessons cost £40. Group lesson costs vary - please contact Holly using the details below for more information on this.
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When?
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All day Tuesday - Saturday.
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Where?
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Tamworth SnowDome, Leisure Island, River Drive, Tamworth, B79 7ND.
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Available to:
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Anyone with a disability. Family members and carers can also join in if they are able to ski.
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Contact details:
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Holly Oughton
Telephone: 07810 263357
Email: holly@disabilitysnowsport.org.uk|
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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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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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Dyspraxia Support Group
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Description:
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Support group for parents and carers of children with Dyspraxia or Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD).
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When?
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For dates and venues of meetings please contact Hilary McFayden on the telephone number below.
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Where?
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Meetings in Tamworth and Stafford.
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Available to:
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Parents and carers of children with Dyspraxia or DCD.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Hilary McFayden 01785 356930.
Email: hilary.mcfayden@staffordshire.gov.uk|
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Harmony Group - Parent Support Group
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Description:
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Support group for parents of children with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder in East Staffordshire and Tamworth. Monthly meetings take place which are attended by a guest speaker or involve an activity.
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When?
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Monthly meetings in Burton, Uttoxeter and Tamworth.
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Where?
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The Child Development Centre, Waterloo Street, Burton, DE14 2NJ.
Uttoxeter Fire Station, Cheadle Road, Uttoxeter, ST14 7BY.
Sure Start, The Exley Centre, Wilnecote Lane, Belgrave, Tamworth, B77 2LA.
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Available to:
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Parents of children with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
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Contact details:
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For more information please contact:
Tracy Holmes:
Telephone: 07817 702606
Email: tracyholmes@harmonygroup.co.uk|
Catherine Webber:
Telephone: 07828 332398
Email: catherine.webber@harmonygroup.co.uk|
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Home-Start Tamworth
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Description:
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A charity that offers support, friendship and practical help to parents/carers with young children in the Tamworth area. Volunteers are parents themselves who visit families with at least one child under 5 years old at home to offer informal, friendly and confidential support to avoid crisis and family breakdown.
The service also holds carer and toddler groups which are suitable for disabled children.
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When?
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Wednesday 9.30 - 11.30am at Baptist Church, Belgrave.
Friday 9.30 - 11.30am at Amington Heath Primary School.
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Where?
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See above.
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Available to:
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Families with at least one child under 5 years old who need extra help.
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Contact details:
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Philip Dix Centre, Corporation Street, Tamworth.
Telephone: 01827 62400.
Email: homestart.tam@btconnect.com|
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Service/Provider:
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KIDS - Transition Independence Skills Courses
(Aiming High Activity)
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Description:
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Transition Independence Skills Courses.
Fun filled six week course focusing on independence skills for young people aged 14-17 years old.
Weekly interactive sessions will last approx 3 hours each and will cover:
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Social Skills & Relationships,
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Health and Food,
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Travel Safety,
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Night Out (e.g. bowling, cinema, theatre using public transport),
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Cooking Skills,
IT Skills (using the internet safely, volunteer and employment opportunities).
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When?
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Starting in May half term—dates TBC.
Each session will last approx 3 hours.
More dates/venues will take place throughout the year.
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Where?
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Tamworth—venue TBC.
More dates/venues will take place throughout the year.
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Available to:
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Young people aged 14-17 years old from Staffordshire.
Booking is essential.
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Contact details:
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Margaret Sheikh
Telephone: 0845 4531000
Email: margaret.sheikh@kids.org.uk|
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Service/Provider:
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Kids Kingdom Soft Play
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Description:
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Indoor soft play area.
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When?
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Open all year round apart from on Christmas day.
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Where?
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Strykers Bowl, Castle Grounds, River Drive, Tamworth, B79 7ND.
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Available to:
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Children up to a height of 145cm.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: 01827 68448.
Email: strykersbowl@namco.co.uk|
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Mercian Ability Partnership
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Description:
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A user led organisation which supports disabled people of all ages and their carers. The organisation runs support groups and helps people with disabilities to become more independent.
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When?
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Various times.
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Where?
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Various locations within the community.
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Available to:
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Disabled people of all ages and their carers in South Staffordshire and North Warwickshire.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Christine Fortune on 01827 307712.
Email: cfortune@mercian-ability.org.uk|
Minicom: 01827 54268.
Address: Mercian Ability Partnership, Tamworth Day Service, Silica Road, Tamworth, B77 4DT.
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Me Time
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Description:
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Swimming session for disabled children and their families. Dry sports activities for disabled children are also available in the gym.
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When?
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Swimming: Saturday 3 - 4pm.
Dry sports: Saturday 4 - 5pm.
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Where?
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Wilnecote Leisure Centre, Tamworth.
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Available to:
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Disabled children, young people and their families.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Liz Martin 07939 061311.
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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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Parent and Special Toddler Group
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Description:
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A play session for pre school disabled children and their families with music and singing once a fortnight.
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When?
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Friday 10am - 12pm.
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Where?
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Tamworth Special Needs Nursery, Torc Campus, Silverlink Road.
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Available to:
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Pre school disabled children and their families.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Lorraine Woodall 01827 475959.
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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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Service/Provider:
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SALT Drop In
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Description:
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Advice for parents who have questions or concerns about their child's speech or language from a Speech and Language Therapist.
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When?
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Tuesdays 9.30 - 11.30am.
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Where?
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Sure Start Children's Centre, Hawksworth, Glascote Heath, Tamworth.
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Available to:
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Parents of children aged 0 - 5 years old.
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Contact details:
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To make an appointment contact Emma on 01827 475222.
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Service/Provider:
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Saturday Leisure Club
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Description:
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Activities for disabled young people aged 14 years and over.
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When?
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Monthly on Saturdays 9.30am - 12pm.
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Where?
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Tamyouth, Spinning School Lane, Tamworth.
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Available to:
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Disabled young people aged 14 years and above.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: 01827 475785 for meeting dates and more information.
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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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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.
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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 including those with disabilities such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autistic Spectrum Disorders 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 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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Service/Provider:
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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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Service/Provider:
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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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Service/Provider:
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Special Needs Toy Library
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Description:
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Specialist toys for disabled children.
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When?
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Friday 10am - 12pm.
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Where?
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Tamworth Special Needs Nursery, Torc Campus, Silverlink Road.
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Available to:
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Pre school disabled children.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Lorraine Woodall 01827 475959.
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Service/Provider:
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SPIN (Youth Club)
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Description:
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Youth Club for disabled young people over 14 years old. Facilities include pool tables, computers, sports hall and darts. Craft, drama, cookery and a weekly disco are also organised.
Disabled access and toilet facilities are available. A minibus is also available for members with transport problems at a cost of £3 per week (subject to availability of space).
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When?
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Wednesday 7.30 - 9.30pm.
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Where?
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Tamyouth, Spinning School Lane, Tamworth
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Available to:
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Disabled young people aged 14 years and over.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Sylvia Geldard 01827 65264, Shirley Baldwin on 01827 703699 or Tamyouth Centre on 01827 475785.
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Service/Provider:
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Spoken Parents
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Description:
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Support Group for parents and carers of children with behavioural difficulties such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Tourettes.
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When?
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2nd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm.
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Where?
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Tamworth.
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Available to:
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Parents and carers of disabled children with behavioural difficulties.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Justine Burns 01827 51460 or 07795 360222.
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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 across 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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Service/Provider:
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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 from Staffordshire aged 5-17 years. 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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Service/Provider:
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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 a lower limb conditions.
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Contact details:
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Telephone Joanne Thompson on 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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Service/Provider:
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Strykers Bowl
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Description:
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Tenpin bowling centre.
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When?
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Open all year round apart from on Christmas Day.
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Where?
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Strykers Bowl, Castle Grounds, River Drive, Tamworth, B79 7ND.
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Available to:
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Everyone aged 2 years old and above.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: 01827 68448.
Email: strykersbowl@namco.co.uk|
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Service/Provider:
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Tamworth Parents Group - National Autistic Society
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Description:
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Support group for parents and carers of children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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When?
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Meetings take place once a month. Please contact Mandy Binns on the number below for meeting dates.
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Where?
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Sure Start, The Exley Centre, Wilnecote Lane, Belgrave, Tamworth, B77 2LA.
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Available to:
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Parents and carers of children and young people with ASD.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Mandy Binns 07789 032153.
Email: stafford@nas.org.uk|
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Service/Provider:
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Tamworth Special Needs Nursery
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Description:
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Education and play for disabled pre school children.
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When?
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Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 3pm.
Friday 10am - 12pm.
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Where?
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Torc Centre, Deltic, Tamworth.
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Available to:
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Disabled pre school children and their families.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Lorraine Woodhall 01827 4756959.
Email: tamworthnursery@fastmail.fm|
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Service/Provider:
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Tamworth Unicorns
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Description:
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Swimming sessions for disabled children, young people and adults. Parents and carers can stay and watch.
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When?
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Alternate Saturdays 3 - 6pm.
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Where?
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Wilnecote High School, Tamworth.
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Available to:
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Disabled children, young people and adults. £2.50 per session.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Joy Northcote on 01827 713630.
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Service/Provider:
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Triple P Positive Parenting Program
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Description:
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When?
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Various dates, times and venues.
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Where?
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Various venues.
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Available to:
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Parents and carers.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Wendy Bant-Bergh 01827 475222.
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Service/Provider:
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Volunteering 4 All
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Description:
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A programme offering support to people who want to do volunteer work. The project has been running since 2003 and supports people with low confidence as well as people with physical and learning disabilities.
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When?
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Various times.
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Where?
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Various organisations in and around Tamworth.
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Available to:
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Young people and adults aged 16 years and above who are able to volunteeer independently after a short period of support.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Kerry Vieira 01827 736090.
Email: k.vieira@volunteercentretamworth.org.uk|
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Service/Provider:
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Young Carers
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Description:
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Recreational and leisure activities for young carers including siblings of disabled children.
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When?
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Once a month on a Friday evening.
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Where?
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Tamyouth, Spinning School Lane, Tamworth.
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Available to:
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Young carers and siblings of disabled children up to 18 years old.
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Contact details:
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Telephone: Mandy Rollins 01785 606675 or Liz Partridge on 01543 303264.
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