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Gauchers Association

The Gauchers Association is a registered charity which aims to promote awareness, pioneer research, and provide support and information for those affected by Gaucher disease. The Gaucher Association provides information on its website for parents as well as publishing information leaflets and two newsletters each year.

Address:
The Gauchers Association Ltd, 8 Silver Street, Dursley, Gloucestershire

Telephone: 01453 549231

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Waverley Family Centre - Sensory Stay and Play

Tuesdays

A weekly stay and play session for children with additional needs and the adults that care for them.

Sessions will include:

• Sensory activities.
• Song time.
• Bubbles.
• Advice from visiting professionals.
• Support from the Early Support and Family Centre teams.
• The chance to meet with other parent/ carers

Sessions run on Tuesdays all year round, 9:30am - 11am

Siblings welcome.

Address:
Hale Sure Start Childrens Centre, Alma Lane, Farnham, Surrey

Telephone: 01483417157

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The Salvation Army - Guildford

The Salvation Army (Christian Church and Charity) is a national charity offering friendship and practical help to people of all ages, backgrounds, and needs. It offers support in the community to families and the elderly, as well as helping the homeless, the unemployed and those in poverty.

Address:
The Salvation Army, Woodbridge Road, Guildford, Surrey

Telephone: 01483 506763

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Private Fostering in Surrey

Private fostering is when a child or young person aged under 16 (or under 18 if they are disabled), is cared for and provided with accommodation for 28 days or more by an adult who is not a close relative. (A close relative is an aunt, uncle, step-parent, grandparent or sibling, but not a cousin, great aunt/uncle or a family friend). Any parent, carer or professional who is aware of a private fostering arrangement is legally required to inform the local authority and should contact the appropriate children's services team.

Address:
Surrey County Council, Woodhatch Place, 11, Cockshot Hill, Reigate, Surrey

Telephone: 0800 0969 626

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Royal National Children's Springboard Foundation

Royal National Children’s Springboard Foundation is a charity giving life-transforming opportunities to disadvantaged and vulnerable children. They work with over a hundred state boarding and independent schools to widen access to their fully-funded bursary places for children who most need access to the opportunities these provide.

They have supported children who have experienced parental death, abuse, or sibling/parent disability and are at the edge of care, others have come from loving and supportive environments but have some measure of social deprivation. They also support Looked After Children through their work with local authorities.

Address:
Mccarthy Denning Ltd, 70, Mark Lane, London

Telephone: 01932 868622

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Antenatal Results & Choices (ARC)

ARC is a national charity helping parents and professionals through antenatal screening and its consequences. ARC offers non-directive information and support to parents before, during and after antenatal screening when they are told their baby may have an anomaly.

Address:
12-15, Crawford Mews, York Street, London

Telephone: 0845 077 2290, helpline : 0207 713 7486

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SEND Families Coffee and Play

A safe and non-judgmental space for parents and children with additional needs. Parents can come with or without their children (depending on whether they are at school or pre-school or not). You'll find a warm drink, snacks and a listening ear. A place to make friends and meet other families who have children with additional needs who 'get it'. Sometimes we may have guests from relevant organisations coming to the group. We also have a WhatsApp group you can join if you wish- where people share ideas and resources and arrange their own meet-ups.

Address:
Bookham Baptist Church, Bookham Baptist Church, Lower Road, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey

Telephone: 01372 811 313

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Surrey Hills and Rivers - Countryside Play for All

Surrey Hills and Rivers specialise in providing wholesome days in the countryside for young people. We now have places available for countryside play sessions specifically designed for young people that can thrive in small groups and may have SEND. Suitable for children age 8+ and accompanied younger children. Also available: - family sessions - parental respite whilst remaining on site (if desirable) We will provide a tranquil countryside setting and calm activities for a socially positive and stress-free break for children and parents alike (where applicable). We have various outdoor spaces to suit the group.

Address:
Imbhams Farm, Off Holdfast Lane, Haslemere, Surrey

Telephone: 07878 105016

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Ambitious about Autism

Ambitious about Autism is a charity for children and young people with autism. They provide services, raise awareness and understanding, and campaign for change. Through Treehouse School and Ambitious Support, they offer specialist education and support.

• Their expert team provides specialist training for parents/carers of children with autism, teachers, and other professionals, which equips attendees with knowledge, skills and techniques which are relevant for children & young people with a range of needs.

• They run Talk about Autism, which is a free online community and discussion forum for everyone interested in autism, including parents, carers, family members, people on the spectrum, and professionals.

• Their website contains a wealth of information and support for parents and carers of children and young people with autism, from obtaining a diagnosis through to securing the right education and transition to adulthood.

• They run Treehouse School, a non-maintained special school catering for the needs of children and young people with autism.

• They also run Ambitious College is a specialist further education provision for learners with complex autism, which enables young people to access further education in their local community.

Address:
Woodside Avenue, London

Telephone: 020 8815 5444

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Woking Family Centre - Parkview Community Centre

Family centres support families to find solutions to the parenting and relationships challenges they face and to grow in confidence to manage future difficulties. The aim of the family centres is to help families build their own resilience and self-reliance.

Address:
Parkview Centre For The Community, Blackmore Crescent, Woking, Surrey

Telephone: 01483 743941

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