Meet the team...
These groups have been recommended by parents who have attended previous sessions and have not been verified by the NHS.
Derby City Council local offer
Tel: 01332 640000 (Monday to Friday 8.30am–5.00pm)
Minicom: 01332 640666
www.derby.gov.uk/education-and-learning/special-education-needs-disabilities
Derbyshire county council local offer
email: “www.derbyshiresendlocaloffer.org”
Tel: 01629 533190
https://localoffer.derbyshire.gov.uk/#!/directory
Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
https://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/
Provides health services to children and families, people with learning disabilities, people experiencing mental health problems and people with substance misuse needs
Umbrella
https://umbrella.uk.net/
Umbrella enables disabled children and young adults to realise their full potential.We are based in Derby City and provide local services in Derby City and the Derbyshire County.
Shout
We are a group based in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire and the surrounding areas for parents of children with disabilities and special needs. We hold monthly parent support group meetings (alternate daytime 12:30 -2:30 and evening 7:30-9:30) at Greenbank Leisure Centre (2nd Tuesday of the month). We also organize activities days for the children and families, arts and crafts, sports and leisure. Come along and join in.
Croak carers and relatives of autistic kids
The Cafe at Big Kirk Hallam Community Centre, Kenilworth Drive, Kirk Hallam DE7 4NU
Tel 07568 196968
ALL WELCOME! No diagnosis necessary. Does your child have ASD or ADHD? Are you looking for support? If you need company from people who understand then you've come to the right place!
Derbyshire parent carer voice
info@derbyshireparentcarervoice.org
call 01629 533666
We are a registered charity which is run by parent/carer volunteers with children/young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities. We organise parent participation, providing the opportunity to talk about all the services they receive in Derbyshire.
Advocates for children with ADHD
A parent led support group for parents with children diagnosed with ADHD and/or Autism. The meetings are held monthly in Derby. Affiliated to the Butterflies ADHD Support Network. Has an open Facebook page called Advocates for ADHD and Autism (Derby) and a closed discussion Facebook page called Advocates for ADHD and Autism Conversations.
Special needs circle
Tel: 07495 551974
Email: Admin@specialneedscircle.co.uk
Charity supporting families with children with special needs & disabilities living in the East Midlands and East Staffordshire. They organise regular social outings and information sharing events.
https://www.derbyshireiass.co.uk/home.aspx
ADHD Foundation
https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk.
Our team understand first-hand the issues around ADHD, sharing their experience and providing skill support and encouragement.
ADDISS
http://www.addiss.co.uk/
The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service. We provide people-friendly information and resources about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Additude
https://www.additudemag.com/
Articles and support
Sleep council
https://sleepcouncil.org.uk/getting-a-good-night-sleep-for-children/
Practical tips and advice on sleep hygiene and all the latest research.
NSPCC
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
National support, you can access advice around children’s behaviour and how to keep them safe. Links to support for adults and children.
Young Minds
https://youngminds.org.uk
Advice and support for families and teenagers.
Bridge the Gap
https://www.jwbridgethegap.com/
A mental health organisation that supports the emotional wellbeing/mental health of children and parents.
Sibling support
https://www.youngsibs.org.uk/
Website dedicated to supporting siblings, they offer lots of practical advice and support.
Support workers available for online chats and online chats with other siblings. (registration equired)
Kooth
https://www.kooth.com/
Helpful articles, personal experiences and tips from young people and our Kooth team.
“Chat to our helpful team about anything that’s on your mind. Message us or have a live chat.”
Free, Safe and anonymous
Qwell
https://www.Qwell.io
Online mental health support service for adults useful articles.
Family Fund
https://www.familyfund.org.uk/
Provide one off grants for household items and holidays
Disability Living allowance
https://www.gov.uk/disability-living-allowance-children
Money for children who may need extra support to access everyday tasks. Different rates paid.