Caudwell Children, based at Keele, provide autism assessments, workshops, family support, treatment and therapies, as well as an employability programme for neurodivergent 16-25 year olds.

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Dyslexia Association of Staffordshire are a charity supporting people of all ages affected by dyslexia. They provide information, advice, testing, tuition and training to help enable people to achieve their full potential.

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Family Hubs are places and spaces across the City of Stoke-on-Trent that offer groups, activities and support for families in the area. There is lots more information about what they offer on their website Digital family hub and you can find out about the activities going on at their Facebook page.

Lifeworks Staffordshire is a charity that supports marginalised people 14+ with an average IQ with Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Tourette’s Syndrome, mostly with mental ill health, and their carers to find a sustainable lifestyle.

To find out more get in touch:

Phone01782 615 222 or 07450 002 289

Emailinfo@lifeworksstaffordshire.org.uk

North Staffs Carers provide FREE Services for unpaid Carers in North Staffordshire this includes:  information and advice, emotional support, practical help, break opportunities, and social activities, along with support to access benefits and grants.

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The NSAAA provides support, help and advice to individuals with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, their parents and carers. They work  to raise awareness in the community in a variety of ways. They have a help line, library facilities and offer parent sessions throughout the month.

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Our Space provide play and recreational activities and facilities for disabled children, young people and adults, and providing support for their families. They are based in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

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Peter Pan are a children’s charity based in Newcastle-under-Lyme,who support children with special educational needs and disabilities from birth to age 5. They support children with conditions such as Down's syndrome, autism and medical requirement as well as those who have no formal diagnosis but have a complex collection of needs and symptoms.

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Find out more about the stay and play sessions they run by clicking here.

Stoke Parent Carers – Champions for Change is an independent group of parent carer representatives, who work to enhance not replace the voices of parent carers in local, regional and national spaces, working as champions for change. You can find out more by clicking here. For support, please contact PEGiS:

PEGiS – (Parent Engagement Group in Stoke) is a chance for parents/carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) and young people with SEND to meet together and informally engage in discussions around educational issues and concerns.

PEGiS meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month and the 3rd Thursday of every month 10-12 at Hazel Trees, Duke StreetFenton, ST4 3NR. Meetings usually last between 1 and 2 hours.

To find out more, contact by

Telephone: 07935 557 380

or email pegis.stoke@hotmail.com

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A local organisation offering SEND sessions for adults and children and support for families. Their activities include:

• Kindi Club - a weekly after school club for school aged children and teenagers.
• Day opportunities for adults
• Holiday activities and seasonal events

Find out more byVising their website: projectindi.org.uk

SENDIASS (special educational needs and disabilities information advice and support service) can offer support if you have concerns with or without an Education, Health and Care Plan in place for the child or young person. They support parents, children and young people to ensure their views, wishes and feelings are heard. Their service is free, impartial and confidential. You can find out more here

If you would like to refer yourself to SENDIASS for support you can click this link to access the form.

Staffordshire Sight Loss services aim to empower blind and partially sighted people in North Staffordshire to lead independent and fulfilling lives. They do this through providing high quality, accessible services including information, advice and support, peer support and social opportunities

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SNSDCS supports families with children or young people who are affected by hearing loss, ranging from mild to profound deafness. It organises events which allow deaf children to meet their peers, make new friends and for families to connect with each other.

Find out more byVising their website: snsdcs.org

Supporting families with children age 0-5 with parent, baby and toddler groups running in Abbey Hulton and Bentilee.

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A Welcoming Space is a place of connection already established in the community (such as a community centre, library or place of faith), where people can meet up, socialise, and access support, relating to the cost of living. Services available at each Welcoming Space will vary but may include:

• access to support about money, welfare, and mental wellbeing
• community activities
• access to computers, free Wi-Fi and charging points
• heated space

There are Welcoming Spaces all over the city. You can find your closest Welcoming Space by clicking here.