Services for Children
Below you will find a list of local services providing support and information if you're caring for and supporting children with disabilities.
If you're the main carer for a child with disabilities don't forget to visit our page listing services for carers to help you find the support
you need to: Carers Support.
Also, please see our page on respite services to see services in your area that could offer respite or a short break: Respite and Short Breaks.
Worcestershire County Council
If you're caring for a child with disabilities you should contact Worcestershire County Council, using the details below, to find out what help you may be entitled to. They will arrange an assessment of your childs needs and discuss with you services and support that you may be able to access.
Worcestershire Hub Tel: 0845 607 2000
Website: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/Childrens Disabilities Services
Email: socialservices@worcestershire.gov.uk
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Acorns Children's Hospice
Established in 1988, Acorns Children's Hospice Trust is a registered charity offering a network of care for life limited and life threatened children and young people, and their families, across the heart of England.
350 Bath Road,
Worcester,
WR5 3EZ
Tel: 01905 767676
Website: www.acorns.org.uk
Email: info@acorns.org.uk
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Children's Chronic Arthritis Association
The Children’s Chronic Arthritis Association is the leading charity run by parents and professionals to provide help and information for children with arthritis, their families and professionals involved in their care.
Amber Gate,
City Walls Road,
Worcester,
WR1 2AH
Tel: 01905 745595
Website: www.ccaa.org.uk
Email: info@ccaa.org.uk
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Contact A Family
Contact a Family provides support, advice and information for families with disabled children, no matter what their condition or disability and have over 30 years of experience of working with families with disabled children.
209-211 City Road,
London,
EC1V 1JN
Tel: 0808 808 3555
Website: www.cafamily.org.uk
Email: helpline@cafamily.org.uk
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Council for Disabled Children
The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) is the umbrella body for the disabled children’s sector in England, with links to the other UK nations. They provide information and resources developed specifically for parents, young people, public sector professionals and those in the voluntary sector.
8 Wakley Street,
London,
EC1V 7QE
Tel: 020 7843 1900
Website: www.ncb.org.uk/cdc
Email: cdc@ncb.org.uk
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Family Fund
The Family Fund helps families with severely disabled or seriously ill children and young people by providing grants for things that make life easier and more enjoyable for the disabled child, young person and their family, such as washing machines, driving lessons, computers and holidays.
4 Alpha Court,
Monks Cross Drive,
York,
YO32 9WN
Tel: 0845 130 4542
Website: www.familyfund.org.uk
Email: info@familyfund.org.uk
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Association of Wheelchair Children - Go Kids Go!
Go Kids Go! offer training and support to equip young wheelchair-users with the skills to be independently mobile, help them reach their full potential and also to increase their confidence. Their free courses enable parents/carers, siblings and friends to join in with the training too.
206 Norwood,
Beverley,
East Yorkshire,
HU17 9JA
Tel: 01482 887163
Website: www.go-kids-go.org.uk
Email: roy@go-kids-go.org.uk
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Home Start
Home Start are a national organisation that help to increase the confidence and independence of families by visiting families in their own homes to offer support, friendship and practical assistance details. You can contact their nationwide advice line or your local contact for help and more information
Information line - Tel: 0800 068 63 68
Website: www.home-start.org.uk
Malvern
Tel: 01684 893125
Website: www.homestartmalvern.org.uk
Email: homestartmalvern@btconnect.com
Worcester and Wychavon
Tel: 01905 29377
Email: home-startworcs@btconnect.com
Evesham
Tel: 01386 49476
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Malvern Special Families
Malvern Special Families supports families who have children with special needs and disabilities. They offer support to over 100 families in the area of the Malvern Hills and Worcester.
Prospect View,
300 Pickersleigh Road,
Malvern,
WR14 2GP
Tel: 01684 892526
Website: www.malvernspecialfamilies.org.uk
Email: malvernfamilies@btconnect.com
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Mencap
Mencap works exclusively with and for people with a learning disability, their families and carers. Their specialist services enable people with a learning disability to develop the skills they need to lead fulfilling lives.
Suite 2,
Malvern Gate,
Bromwich Rd,
Worcester
WR2 4BN
Tel: 01905 740500
Helpline Tel: 0808 808 1111
Website: www.mencap.org.uk
Email: information@mencap.org.uk
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National Association of Toy Libraries
NATLL supports existing toy and leisure libraries, promotes the development of new toy and leisure libraries, and raises awareness of the importance of play. Contact them to find out about your nearest toy library.
1A Harmood Street,
London,
NW1 8DN
Tel: 020 7428 2288
Website: www.natll.org.uk
The Borrowers Toy Library operates within Worcestershire. You can reach them with the contact details below:
Sixways Trading Estate,
Barnards Green,
Malvern,
WR14 3LY
Tel: 01684 891081
Website: www.borrowerstoylibrary.co.uk
Email: borrowers@tiscali.co.uk
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New Hope
New Hope is an organisation providing day care services for children with disabilities, and support for parents and carers, in Worcester.
35 Wells Road,
Worcester,
WR5 1NN
Tel: 01905 355295
Website: www.newhopeworcester.co.uk
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Worcestershire County Council Learning Support Team
The Learning Support Team works in partnership with schools, parents and other professionals to raise standards of achievement for pupils with special educational needs
Contact:
Jean Colley - Service Administrator
Tel: 01905 728900
Website: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/Learning Support
Email: jcolley2@worcestershire.gov.uk
Parent Partnership Service
Alternatively the Parent Partnership Service can provide information and support to parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs. Visit their website for details:
Tel: 01905 727940
Website: www.ppsworcs.co.uk
Email: ppservice@worcestershire.gov.uk
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Worcestershire Parent and Carers Council
A registered charity supporting parents and carers who have children with a disability or additional needs. It also contributes to the decision making process when services are being planned, developed and reviewed.
PO Box 727,
Worcester,
WR5 1WU
Tel: 07528 617118
Website: www.parentcarers.org.uk
Email: enquiries@parentcarers.org.uk
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Worcester Snoezelen
The Worcester Snoezelen centre provides a sensory room that is available to people with severe learning disabilities
