Contents
Contents
Advice & Information Organisations and initiatives that you can contact Pages 1 – 5 for advice and information
Education Mainstream and special educational needs Pages 6 – 11 services
Having a Break Information on short-break and respite services Pages 12 – 13
Family Support Support agencies and groups available for families Pages 14 – 22
Health Health service provision for children and young Pages 23 – 28 people
National Organisations Useful Information on national organisations Pages 29 – 37
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Contents
Mobility & Travel Services and schemes available to help with Pages 38 – 39 mobility and travel
Holidays Holidays for disabled people Pages 40 – 41
Play & Leisure Play and leisure services and activities in Hull Pages 42 – 47
Money Matters This section covers the benefits available Page 48
Childrens Centres Contact details of the Children’s Centres in Pages 49 – 51 Hull
Comments, This section gives details of where to make Compliments your comments, compliments and complaints & Complaints Page 52
Advice & Information
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01482 342297 Advice and Information Addvis @ HERIB Beech Holme, Beverley Road Hull HU5 1NF Tel: Email: Career Choices 26 Raywell Street Hull, HU2 8EP Tel 01482 615420 Email [email protected] City Council’s Children and Service Young People’s (Connexions) Hull Connexions Centre 84-86 Paragon Street Hull, HU1 3QA Tel 01482 223081 www.connexions-humber.co.uk Advice & Information
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for disabled people in the Hull cated keyworker service is able in partnership with Choices ing s staff manage the Information s staff manage the Information You can find details of these on You can find details ung people or parent tion point for getting the right tion point for getting ealth needs can benefit from a ealth needs can benefit formation and support. The service e 100% run and controlled by y Training Project. A Habinteg y Training Project. A Habinteg ross agencies including health, all disabled children. all disabled 2 arity providing advice, information Contact a Family is UK-wide ch arity providing and support to the parents of ies and conditions, They offer informati on over 1,200 disabilit contact details for support groups. their website. Parents of disabled children and yo and young people with complex h keyworker who acts as a co-ordina in place, giving advice, support in is family focused and works ac care. The dedi education and social to meet to respond flexibly family needs. individual Choices and Rights is an organisation and East Yorkshire area. They ar people. Choices and Right disabled Service, the Direct Payments Support Service, t Project and the Disability Equalit employee work Housing Association and Rights manages the Disability Housing Service.
[email protected] [email protected] Contact a Family Freephone 0800 8083555 Text phone 0800 8083556 www.cafamily.co.uk email Dedicated Keyworker Service KIDS 182 Chanterlands Avenue Hull, HU5 4DL Tel 01482 467540 [email protected] www.kids.org.uk Choices and Rights Disability Coalition Road, Tiverton House, Bransholme Hull,HU7 4DQ Tel 01482 878778 Email: www.choicesandrights.org.uk Advice & Information
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serving the needs of disabled serving the needs of disabled l, accurate and practical advice l, ople who are disabled or sability Information officer based Information sability rovides free, accurate, up-to-date, rovides their clients, do this by empowering They will help you find the best you qualify for legal aid, they can
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3 The Family Information Service p and advice on: impartial information Services for children and young pe a di have a specific need. There is within the team. Out of School and Holiday Care; Education; Childcare and Early and Chil Activities for Families Careers and Training in Childcare. impartial friendly, Hull Community Legal Advice Centre provides and representation. legal advice to your problem, and, if solution confident ial legal advice over the phone. give you free, specialist, The HCDP is a charitable organisation and vulnerable people in the Hull area. They promote all aspects to the welfare of disabl relating education, health and poverty iss ues which are deemed charitable by law within the Hull area. They free impartial, confidentia providing e people and othe for disabled and vulnerabl services
[email protected] [email protected] Family Information Service Brunswick House Strand Close, Hull, HU2 9DB Tel 01482 318318 www.childcarelink.gov.uk email Hull Community Legal Advice Centre (CLAC) Ground Floor, Essex House, Manor Street Hull, HU1 1YU Tel 01482 317420 email www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk/hull Hull Council of Disabled People (HCDP) 35/37 Ferensway Hull, HU2 8NA Tel 01482 326140 www.hcdp.karoo.net Advice & Information gan and are also advice or treatment
nts/carers) in Hull can talk to nts/carers) in les, rights and responsibilities, and responsibilities, les, rights parents who attend most meetings. support is given to parents and/or support is ich has been established to help and ich has been established disabled children. New parents are disabled rmed by KIDS, has approximately 20 agenda since it be onal reports, the roles of other onal reports, the roles within come active participants l and can help explain the special the special explain and can help l your name or any other details. your name or any other details. and get the information, on making around the planning and on making around the planning 4
ged 0-19 who have special educational needs. educational ged 0-19 who have special
Independent information, advice and carers of children a is free and confidentia The service ro needs system, parent’s educational assessment and provision, professi options and choices. and educational agencies The Transition Team is a service wh are support young people aged betw een 13 and 25 years who from children’s to adult services. transition undergoing The Parents Consultative Group, fo members, with a core group of 12-14 Parents have been supported to be they have driven the consultations, in the decisi participating of future services for commissioning always welcome. Young people under 19 years old (and pare us about drugs and alcohol touch to get in like they need – whatever are using. If you would with us, you don’t need to give
refresh) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Hull Parent Partnership Service KIDS 182 Chanterlands Avenue Hull, HU5 4DL Tel 01482 467540 Email www.kids.org.uk Hull Transition Team 182 Chanterlands Avenue Hull, HU5 4DJ Tel 01482 499086 / 499087 Parents Consultative Group KIDS 182 Chanterlands Avenue Hull, HU5 4DL Tel 01482 467540 www.kids.org.uk email ReFresh House Floor 3, Stonefield 16-20 King Edward Street Hull, HU1 3SS Tel: 01482 331059 SMS: 07795 563000 (start the message with www.cluedupinhull.com Email: Advice & Information
and advocacy to children who live in Hull and are in need and are in in Hull who live oyment in a wide range of roles oyment in a wide range of roles
building, developing key skills, CV developing key skills, building, support to disabled people and and young people are listened to and young people the different projects within YPSS, the different projects young people aged between 13 and lly understand disability, Remploy that affect their lives. lives. that affect their 5 The Warren provides one-off and ongoing counselling, support and advocacy for any young person up to the age of 25. YPSS offers advice and support to 25 years. For more information on them a call. please give Remploy offer specialist employment and remain in work. those with health conditions, helping them to find fu who By working with employers satisfying empl support people to find confidence Services on offer include: for interviews. writing and practising RAPP offers independent advice, support young people aged between 9-21years some way. or at risk in RAPP is about making sure children and have a say in decisions
The Warren / Information Counselling Service 47-49 Queens Dock Avenue, Hull, HU1 3DR Tel 01482 218115 Support Service Young People’s (YPSS) 16-10 Stonefield House King Edward Street Hull HU1 3SS Tel 01482 331000 Remploy Hull Dunedin House, Albion Street, Hull HU1 3TG Tel: 0300 456 8033 www.remploy.co.uk RAPP - The Warren, 47-49 Queens Dock Avenue, Hull, HU1 3DR Tel 01482 225855 Email www.rapp-hull.co.uk
Education
Education
Special Educational Needs Support Service SENSS supports raising the achievement of different groups (SENSS) of children and young people. They also provide generic Priory Centre, Priory Road support to schools for general learning difficulties, children in Hull, HU5 5RU early years who are disabled and children with medical Tel 01482 616647 needs. www.hullcc.gov.uk/education/sen_physic.php email [email protected]
Kingston Upon Hull Where appropriate, the service will carry out formal Special Educational Needs Service assessments of a child’s special educational needs. This Brunswick House allows the service, parents and other agencies to decide how Strand Close, Hull, HU2 9DB the child’s educational needs will be best met. Tel 01482 616362
Children in Need Education Team The Children in Need Education Team supports the raising Priory Centre, Priory Road. of achievement and improving engagement and access to Hull HU5 5RU education, for children in need. This applies particularly, but Tel 01482 616646 not exclusively, to those who are being looked after by the local authority.
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Education Admissions and Re-integrations Advice on admissions to all mainstream primary and secondary Hull Children and Young People's schools. Services Tel 01482 612299 Fax 01482 612552
Early Years Transition The Early Years Transition Co-ordinator supports children with special Co-ordinator needs as they move into mainstream nursery, foundation units, special Tel 01482 886515 schools or the Children's Centre nursery classroom.
Educational Service for Hearing The service works to enable pupils and students who have hearing and Vision and/or vision impairments to achieve their maximum potential by The Francis Askew Centre delivering the highest quality support in a professional partnership with North Road, Hull ,HU4 6LQ their parents and schools. They also offer a telephone helpline open Tel 01482 318400 from 9.00am until 4.30pm Monday to Friday during school term time. www.eshv.org.uk
Email [email protected]
The Education Team The Nursery Classroom aims to help children develop to their The Childrens Centre full potential. The purpose is to identify the strengths and 70, Walker St, Anlaby Road weaknesses of pre-school children who have severe Hull, HU3 2HE communication difficulties, with learning difficulties and Tel 01482 221261/886569 speech and language delay. The team consists of teachers, teacher’s aides and a speech therapist.
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Education The Language Unit The Language Unit provides specialist language teaching and weekly Hall Road Primary School Site speech therapy to children with specific speech and language difficulties. Hall Road, Hull The service is provided to children aged 3-11 who attend mainstream HU6 8PP education. Tel 01482 318330
The City Psychological Service The CPS works (predominantly) with children and young people between (CPS) the ages of 2-16 years, although sometimes with the 0-19 age range too. 64 Helmsley Grove Working mainly with schools and educational settings to support and Hull, HU5 5ED advise on adaptations, strategies and resources to optimise the Tel 01482 331461 educational experience for individuals to increase their opportunities
Hull Portage Service Portage is a home based early education service for families who have a The Children’s Centre pre-school child with special needs. Portage sessions take place in the 70, Walker St, child’s own home, in familiar, everyday surroundings. The aim is to help Hull, and support the child and their family, providing guidance on ways to help HU3 2HE the child progress, provide special toys and equipment to borrow, and Tel 01482 617608/221261 lots of ideas.
KIDS Portage Service KIDS Portage Service provides a home based early education 182 Chanterlands Avenue service. Specially trained home visitors work with parents to Hull, HU5 4DL enable their child to build on their existing skills through www.kids.org.uk structured play activities. Tel 01482 467540
Email [email protected]
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Education Hull Parent Partnership Service Independent information, advice and support are given to parents and/or KIDS carers whose children have special educational needs. 182 Chanterlands Avenue The service is free and confidential and can help explain the special Hull, HU5 4DL educational needs system, parent’s roles, rights and responsibilities, Tel 01482 467540 assessment and provision, professional reports, the roles of other www.kids.org.uk agencies and educational options and choices.
Email [email protected]
BOOKSTART Bookstart is part of a free national programme and aims to create a life- For further information call into long love for books and encourage interaction between parent and your local library or child by reading together at a very early age. Tel 01482 210 000 www.hullcc.gov.uk
CASE Training Services CASE is a Hull charity which provides training and support to people who 60 Charles Street are learning disabled Visit their website for information on events. Hull, HU2 8DQ Tel 01482 320200
www.casetraininghull.co.uk
Community Based Learning Community Based Learning is a new advice and support website giving Skills & Employability information about all the learning opportunities in Hull and the East Brunswick House Riding. The learn Hull website offers information on all courses that are Strand Close, Beverley Road available in school sixth forms, colleges and from training providers. Hull, HU2 9DB The site is currently being improved and very soon will be able to offer Tel 01482 616342 additional facilities for learners who are disabled or have additional
www.learnhull.co.uk needs.
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Education Jellycat Media Ltd Jellycat Media Ltd provides a multi–media business service, giving young Artlink people who have experienced mental health problems opportunities to Centre for Community Arts gain work experience working alongside freelance professionals. 87 Princes Avenue Their website gives further information about this new initiative. Hull, HU5 3QP Tel 01482 345104
www.jellycatmedia.com
Read It Together ( Formerly Read It Together is a voluntary organisation that provides valuable one to Pooh Bear Reading Assistance) one reading support to children who find reading difficult. Suite T, Shirethorn House 37-42 Prospect Street, Hull HU2 8PX Tel 01482 224333 www.pbreadingassistance.co.uk
Hull College Hull College has four centres of excellence: The Learning Zone, within Queens Gardens Hull's Kingston Communications Stadium; Queens Gardens, Park Street Wilberforce Drive, Centre and Clarence Street Centre. Whatever your age, lifestyle, Hull HU1 3DG commitments or ambition, Hull College can help you gain the skills and Tel 01482 329943 qualifications you need. Learn with Hull College and enjoy a successful www.hull-college.ac.uk future.
Wilberforce Sixth Form College Wilberforce Sixth Form College offers exciting opportunities for 16 – 19 Saltshouse Road year olds. They have excellent facilities and there is a wide range of Hull, HU8 9HD courses available, there are lots of sports, drama, music, charity events, Tel 01482 711688 social activities and more to enjoy. www.wilberforce.ac.uk
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Education Wyke Sixth Form College Wyke College’s atmosphere encourages mutual respect, responsibility Grammar School Road, Hull and the desire to achieve your best. It is an excellent preparation for HU5 4NX moving on to university and to work. It’s the right place for meeting new Tel 01482 346347 people and learning to deal with and enjoy new situations.
www.wyke.ac.uk
The Downright Special Network Offers support and advice to parents on all aspects of caring for a child c/o Bodmin Road Church with Down Syndrome. We also offer; visits to new parents; a weekly fun Bransholme, Hull. HU7 4HE and learning session for 0 to 5 year olds; training for parents and Tel 01482 820962 professionals and the loan of useful resource materials. www.downrightspecial.co.uk
Book Ahead Book Ahead is part of the Hull City Library Service and aims to develop a Central Library, love of books and reading with fostering families, and looked after Albion Street, children within the city. It provides books, support and activities for 5-16 Hull. HU1 3TF year olds and the families who foster them. Tel 01482 616949
School Preparation Unit The school preparation unit works with pre school children who are Francis Askew Primary School experiencing difficulties in accessing mainstream education. North Road, Hull, HU4 6LQ Tel 01482 506159
Parenting Resource Collection The Parenting resource collection provides information on parenting in Central Library printed, visual and electronic formats Albion Street Hull. HU1 3TF There are books and DVD’s that you can read or watch with your child Tel 01482 616949 that will help you answer some questions that arise in a child’s growing up
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Have aBreak Have a Break
Barnardo’s Disability, Support The Barnardo’s Disability, Support and Inclusion Short Break Service and Inclusion Short Break provides specialist workers who care for disabled children in the child’s Service home or on local outings. The aim is to provide high quality individual Village Farm Business Centre care to meet the child/young person’s needs and to offer an opportunity East Street, Holme on the for their family to take time for themselves. Wolds HU17 7GA Tel 01430 810139
Barnardo’s Short Break & Barnardo’s Short Break and Fostering Service is for children with Fostering Service complex needs. Family based carers provide overnight breaks in their Village Farm Business Centre own home. If you would like your child to be considered for either this or East Street the above service, contact The Children and Families Disability Team Holme on the Wolds 01482 221261 or your social worker. HU17 7GA Tel 01430 810022
www.barnardos.org.uk
KIDS Summer Holiday KIDS run a specialist playscheme during the summer holidays, giving Playschemes children the opportunity to enjoy a range of outings and activities and to KIDS make new friends. Parents also benefit from a short break from caring 182 Chanterlands Avenue and a chance to spend more time with their other children. To access the Hull, HU5 4DL KIDS playscheme families need to request this service through their www.kids.org.uk social worker or The Children and Families Disability Team 01482 Te 01482 467540 221261
Email [email protected]
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are run from bases such as times for disabled children children times for disabled children’s unit offering short children’s unit offering home is open 7 days a week. post-operative recuperation and recuperation post-operative reet, or one of four short-break ernight short break service for people aged 6-17 They also run people are aged 5 – 18 years. Some of these 13 Kinloss Garth provides an ov provides Kinloss Garth children and young disabled clubs. all year round activity Limetree Court provides an overn ight short-break service for and with health who are disabled children and young people needs ages 6-18. The physical Sunshine House is a 10 bedded health complex breaks to children aged 0-18 years with needs, life limiting conditions, terminal care needs. Day care and/or overnight is offered to families who meet criteria. the unit’s on and activities LAFSS runs a variety of groups, clubs evenings, weekends and holiday and young people who are community based and others Bellfield House and Walker St children’s units in Hull.
Kinloss Garth Kinloss Garth 49a Kinloss Garth Noddle Hill Way Hull, HU7 2LY Tel 01482 833101 Limetree Court Bellfield House Middlesex Road Hull, HU8 0RB Tel 01482 783997 Sunshine House 70 Walker Street, Anlaby Road Hull, HU2 3HE Tel 01482 886592 www.hey.nhs.uk/sunshinehouse/children.asp Service Support The Leisure and Freetime (LAFSS) Bellfield House Middlesex Road Hull, HU8 0RB Tel 01482 715155 [email protected]
Family Support Family Support
Family Information Service Family Information Service provides free, accurate, up-to-date, impartial Brunswick House information and advice on: Strand Close, Beverley Road Childcare and Early Education Hull, HU2 9DB Out of School and Holiday Care Tel 01482 318318 Activities for Families and Children www.childcarelink.gov.uk Support Services for Parents Email [email protected] Careers and Training in Childcare Services for Children who have disabilities and/or additional needs Disability Information Officer based in the team offering specialist advice and information to families/carers who have a disabled child
Children’s Palliative Care Team The IQuOLS Children’s Palliative Care team provides care and support to (Improving Quality Of Life children with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses and their families. Services IQuOLS) The experienced team of professionals provide an active and total Sunshine House approach to care, embracing physical, emotional, social and spiritual 70 Walker Street elements. Hull, HU3 2HE Tel 01482 886581
Hull Transition Team The Transition Team is a new service which has been established to help 182 Chanterlands Avenue and support young people aged between 13 and 25 years who are Hull, HU5 4DJ undergoing transition from children’s to adult services. Tel 01482 499086 / 499087
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Family Support The Children and Families The Children and Families Disability Team is part of a multi-agency team Disability Team based at both The Children’s Centre, Walker Street and Bellfield House, The Children’s Centre Middlesex Road, Hull. 70 Walker Street, Anlaby Road They are a team of Social Workers and Family Support Workers, with a Hull, HU3 2HE wide range of experience and knowledge of working with children and Tel 01482 886521/221261 young people who are disabled or have specific needs from birth to 18 years of age.
The Common Assessment You can visit the website for more information on events and activities. Framework (CAF) Complex The CAF Team at the Children's Centre is specifically for disabled Needs/Disability. The children with complex health needs based on information from the Children’s Centre. 70 Walker assessment. Health, social care, education and the voluntary sector will Street.Hull. work together to provide ongoing support for the children and their family. Tel-01482 886591/886558/221261
The Common Assessment The CAF is a way to gather information with families about their Framework (CAF) child/children that will help the family and the worker to find out what help Hull Children and Young or support may be needed. The families can approach any agency People’s Services worker, for example health visitor, school nurse or teacher, to ask about 50 Pearson Park undertaking an assessment. Additionally, agency workers may approach Hull, HU5 2TG families if they identify a child’s needs. You can telephone the CAF team Tel 01482 616179 and ask for more information.
G.U.T.S Growing Up Together Safely’ (G.U.T.S.) is a group led by parents of Community enterprise Centre young people who have specific needs.The group’s aim is to support Cottingham Road.Hull. young people with specific needs to grow up safely. HU5 2DH Tel 01482 441002
www.hullguts.piczo.com
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Family Support Dedicated Keyworker Service Parents of children/young people who are disabled or children with KIDS specific needs can benefit from a keyworker who acts as a co- 182 Chanterlands Avenue ordination point for getting the right support in place, giving advice, Hull, HU5 4DL information and support. The service is family focused and works Tel 01482 467540 across agencies including health, education and social care. The Email [email protected] dedicated keyworker service is able to respond flexibly to www.kids.org.uk meet individual family needs.
Kids Advocacy and Children’s Advocacy for disabled children and young people aged 8- Rights Service KIDS 16 who either: 182 Chanterlands Avenue Live with foster carers, stay away from their family for short Hull. HU5 4DJ breaks, or who live with carers all the time. Tel-01482 467540 Referrals can be made directly by telephone or by sending an email Email [email protected]
Barnardo’s Disability,Support and The Disability, Support and Inclusion Short Break Service provides Inclusion Short Break Service specialist workers who care for disabled children in the child’s home Village Farm Business Centre or on local outings. The aim is to provide high quality individual care East Street, Holme on the Wolds to meet the child/young person’s needs and offer an opportunity for HU17 7GA their family to take time for themselves. Tel 01430 810139
www.barnardos.org.uk
Barnardo’s Short Break & Fostering Barnardo’s Short Break and Fostering Service is for disabled children Service with complex needs Family based carers providing overnight breaks Unit 5, Village Farm Business in their own home. If you would like your child to be considered for Centre, East Street either this or the above service contact the Children and Families Holme on the Wolds, HU17 7GA disability team on 01482 221261 or your social worker. Tel 01430 810022 www.barnardos.org.uk
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Family Support Barnardo’s Sibling Support The Sibling Support Service offers specialist support to the brothers and Service sisters (siblings) of disabled children through delivering programmes of Village Farm Business Centre group work in the Hull area. East Street, Holme on the Wolds HU17 7GA Tel 01430 810149
www.barnardos.org.uk
WYNGS Bereavement Service The WYNGS Bereavement Service is there to help grieving children and The Children’s Centre their families during difficult periods in the family’s life cycle. 70 Walker Street Hull, HU3 2HE Tel 01482 886581
Carers 4 Life Do you care for a disabled young person or a young person with Contact details: additional needs then this group can offer support, advice and friendship. Tel 01482 586366 They meet monthly at The Children’s Centre, Walker Street and also go for trips out together.
Carers Centre Hull The Carers Centre Hull is a drop-in centre for people caring for disabled Unit 5, The Shirethorn Centre children and young people. They offer support, advice and information, Prospect House regular forums and fund raising activities. Hull, HU2 8PX Tel 01482 225078 [email protected]
www.carerscentrehull.org.uk
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Family Support Parents United Parents United is a support group for parents of disabled children and East Park Pavilion young people. They meet every six weeks in the pavilion café in East Holderness Road Park-Telephone for more information. Hull Tel 01482 318318
Parents in Touch –Support A newly launched support group for parents that aims to get parents group for parents organised by making contact with other parents. The group has been launched by SENSA (Special Educational SENSA. SENSA is open Monday to Friday 0930am-4.30pm in term time. Needs Support and Advice) 53 Link Road.Cottingham Hull.HU16 5AXTel-01482 475181
The Echoes Foundation The Echoes Foundation is a Not For Profit Organisation. The 1st Floor, 728-730 Hessle Road organizations founder Claire offers a free parental advice and support Hull, HU4 6JA Tel 01482 505589
www.echoesfoundation.co.uk
Families for Individual Needs FiND supports families who have a disabled young person in Hull and and Dignity (FiND) East Riding. Having grown steadily over the last 5 years, FiND now 3 The Triangle, North Ferriby, offers over 40 activity fun days per year, during holiday periods. HU14 3AT Tel 01482 634338 / 881466 / 645840
www.hullfind.org.uk
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Family Support Family Mediation Service Separation and divorce can be a very painful experience for all (Hull & District) concerned, especially children. The Family Mediation Service Suite 6/7, Kings Buildings (Hull & District) is a charitable organisation that works with families Hull HU1 1RR. Tel 01482 329740 when parents separate or when communication breaks down. Email
Hull & East Yorkshire The group is run by the parents of children with diabetes. This is a Parent/Child Diabetes local voluntary group working within Diabetes UK. Support Group Monthly meetings are held at the Children’s Centre, Walker Street Tel 01482 702474 / 835483 to talk about future events/activities for the children and their Email [email protected] or families. Also discussions are held about problems some children
[email protected] face.
Hull and District Deaf Children’s Hull and District Deaf Children’s Society is a local group offering Society voluntary support for deaf children and their families in Hull. Tel 01482 659596 NDCS Regional Officer Tel 0808 8008880
Little Sunbeams The Little Sunbeams group meet once a week and offer parents, The Parks Children Centre carers and disabled children friendly, understanding support. You Courtway Road are welcome to attend on your own or with your child. Orchard Park Estate Hull, HU6 9TA Tel-01482 803978
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Family Support Hull and East Riding Institute HERIB offers a range of services including a Sport and Leisure group, for the Blind (HERIB) occasional outings for children, talks to groups or in schools, training and Beech Holme, various events throughout the year. Beverley Road, Hull HU5 1NF See their website for more details Tel 01482 342297 www.herib.co.uk
Danny’s Dream An organisation that promotes social inclusion and helps children and Hooper Building young people who have physical needs and are disabled to become Guildhall Road integrated into mainstream society. Hull The ‘Live your Life Personal Assistance and Family Support Service’ HU1 1HL provides high quality support to enable people with complex needs to Tel 01482 313883 experience social inclusion in a safe environment.
http://www.dannysdream.org/ Participation in community events is actively promoted.
The Downright Special Network Offers support and advice to parents on all aspects of caring for a child c/o Bodmin Road Church with Down Syndrome. Providing a place where, together with your child Playroom, you can begin to grab life with both hands, developing the skills they will Bransholme, need to become fully integrated members of society. This group runs on Hull, HU7 4HE a Friday.
Lisa and Richard Bentley We also offer visits to new parents, a weekly fun and learning session for Tel 01482 820962 0 to 5 year olds, training for parents and professionals and the loan of www.downrightspecial.co.uk useful resource materials.
Home Start Voluntary organisation offering support and practical help to families with Centre 88.Saner Street children under five.They also link in with your local Children Centre staff. Hull. HU3 2TR 01482 324063
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Family Support FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRES IN HULL
There are six Family Resource Centres that work directly with children and families. They respond to enquiries from children, parents, carers and all other members of the public, as well as from other agencies such as health and education.
North Carr Area Family Resource Centre Midmere Centre, Dorchester Road, Hull, HU7 6BD
Tel 01482 300300 Email [email protected]
Wyke and Riverside Area Family Resource Centre Myton Centre, William Street, Hull, HU1 2SP Tel 01482 300300 Email [email protected]
North Area Family Resource Centre McMillan Children’s Centre, 21st Avenue, North Hull Estate, Hull, HU6 7HS
Tel 01482 300300 Email [email protected]
West Hull Area Family Support Centre Pickering Centre, Pickering Road, Hull, HU4 7AD
Tel 01482 300300 Email [email protected]
East Hull Area Family Resource Centre 87 Preston Road, Hull, HU9 3RN
Tel 01482 300300 Email [email protected]
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The Central Duty Team 50 Pearson Park, Hull, HU5 2TG Tel 01482 300300
Emergency Duty Team - In case of emergency outside of office hours contact the emergency duty team. Tel-01482 788080
If you would like to contact either the Children and Young People’s Services or The Hull Children’s Safeguarding board Telephone 01482 300300
Children and Young People’s Department Headquarters Brunswick House, Strand Close, Beverley Road, Hull, HU2 9DB. Tel 01482 616159
Hull City Council –Hull Children’s Safeguarding Board. Aneurin Bevan Lodge, 140 Hotham Road North, Hull, HU5 4RJ
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Health Health
The Children’s Centre The Children’s Centre, Walker Street is a multi–agency centre where staff 70 Walker Street, Hull, HU3 from Health, Education, and Social Care work in partnership with parents 2HE and carers of children and young people who are disabled or have Tel 01482 221261 complex health needs. The aim is to provide easy access to a range of services, support and advice all under one roof. The following services are all based at The Children’s Centre on Walker Street in Hull.
Community Audiology Service This service provides hearing assessments for babies, pre and school- Audiology Team age children, as well as support for children who wear hearing aids and Tel: 01482 886527/ 68 / 67 for children with complex developmental needs.
Community Medical Service The service consists of a team of doctors with specialist training and skills Child Development Team in the assessment and management of children’s developmental and Tel 01482 221262 healthcare needs within the community setting. The doctors see children and their families in clinics, in their homes or schools in the Hull and the East Riding area.
Community Nursing Team A team of nurses who have specialist training in caring for sick children Community Paediatric Nurses within the home, school, and respite service. The aims of the team are to Tel/Fax 01482 585760 provide family centred care for those living in the Hull and East Riding area. They offer support, advice and training to children and their carers and to the professionals who are involved with the family.
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Health Community Physiotherapy The Physiotherapists aim to promote and maintain the development of Physiotherapy Team normal movement in the child by offering advice, information and The Children’s Centre education to parents, school staff and other carers. Tel 01482 886546
Community Team A specialist team of health professionals comprising of Community Learning Disability Learning Disability Nurses, Clinical Psychologists and Arts Therapists. Tel 01482 886566 The team aims to provide specialist assessment, intervention and advice on an individual basis. Support for disabled children to reach their full potential Advice on social and psychological health needs is also available.
Diabetes Service The Paediatric Diabetes team provides a service to all children with Paediatric Diabetes Specialist diabetes within Hull and East Yorkshire. Nurses The aim of the service is to provide care from infancy to adolescence (by Tel 01482 886536/886535 means of education, liaison, and support) for children with diabetes and their families.
Epilepsy/Neurology Nurses The nurses provide the following: a 24 hour telephone contact, nurse-led Paediatric Epilepsy & clinics, hospital clinics, training of parents/carers, education to Neurology Nurse parents/carers, schools etc. Tel 01482 886518/886589 A link between the consultants and other health care professionals and families. Rapid-access clinics in the local communities and special schools. Written educational materials to families. Training, education and management plans for schools and colleges.
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Health Asthma Service The service cares for children with asthma and other respiratory Tel 01482 886524/221261 illnesses, and offers help and support.
Nurses & Nursery Nurses The Children’s Centre nurses, supported by a clinical support worker, Tel 01482 886544/886542 work with Health, Social Care & Educational professionals. The nurses assist the Consultant Paediatricians in clinics, and support children with nursing needs to attend the centre for therapy sessions. The nurses have specialist knowledge of children with Downs Syndrome and provide advice and support to families from diagnosis until adulthood. The Nursery Nurses deliver play and language sessions, with the assistance of a speech therapist. They assess children who attend the play sessions and provide written reports of the child’s development for doctors, therapists and educational staff.
Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy (OT) play a role in helping disabled children with Occupational Therapy physical, psychological or learning needs, and their families, adapt to the department challenges everyday life. bring. Tel 01482 886572 Children learn different ways to play games and carry out everyday activities such as washing, feeding and dressing that they may find difficult.
Speech and Language Therapy The Speech and Language Therapy Team provide a service to children Department who have complex/additional needs and their families. Tel 01482 886526 Children with speech, language, communication or feeding difficulties can be referred for assessment and advice. This may take place at The Children’s Centre, in the family home or in a nursery setting.
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Health Children’s Hospital Social Work Team The Children’s Hospital Social Work Team support children, Alderson House 3rd Floor young people and their families with chronic illness, Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road complex health needs and disabilities. They also provide Hull, HU3 2JZ advice, information, emotional and practical support to Tel 01482 605227 families.
Children’s Palliative Care Team Sunshine House is a 10 bedded children’s unit offering Improving Quality Of Life Services short breaks to children aged 0-18 years with complex (IQuOLS) health needs, life limiting conditions, post-operative Sunshine House recuperation and/or terminal care needs. 70 Walker Street Day care and/or overnight care is offered to families who Hull, HU3 2HE meet the unit’s criteria. Tel 01482 886581
Sunshine House Hull and East Yorkshire Mind aims to support people with Tel 01482 886592 mental health problems, their families and carers through Fax 01482 886578 the provision of services and the promotion of good practice www.hey.nhs.uk/sunshinehouse/children.asp in mental health. Mind provide a wide range of services. For more information either telephone them or go to their website.
Hull and East Yorkshire Mind CAMHS exists to promote emotional well-being and to Trafalgar House deliver preventative services and treatment to children and 41-45 Beverley Road young people with mental health problems. Hull, HU3 1XH Tel 01482 240200 [email protected]
www.mindhey.co.uk
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Health Child and Adolescent Mental CAMHS exists to promote emotional well-being and to deliver Health Service (CAMHS) preventative services and treatment to children and young people with John Havelot House mental health problems. Grange Road, Bilton Grange Hull, HU9 4LQ Tel 01482 300300
The City Psychological Service The CPS works with children and young people predominantly between (CPS) the ages of 2-16 years, although sometimes the 0-19 age range too. 64 Helmsley Grove Working mainly with schools and educational settings to support and Hull, HU5 5ED advise on adaptations, strategies and resources to optimise the Tel 01482 331461 educational experience to enable individuals to increase their opportunities
Sexual Health Information Offers a confidential service to young people who need advice and Service support with regards to sexual health matters. Many services do not need 32-36 prospect Street.Hull. an appointment so young people can access the service when visiting the HU2 8PX city centre. (The Conifer House Network) Tel 01482 336322
Teenage Pregnancy Support Are you or your partner aged 19 or under, pregnant or about to become a Service. mum or dad? If so, the Teenage Pregnancy Support Service can offer 32-36 prospect street.Hull.HU2 support to you. We have information on housing, benefits, education, 8PX training, employment, childcare, your health, your child’s health and (The Conifer House Network) parenting. We also run drop in sessions. You can telephone or drop into Tel 01482 336379 Conifer House on a Tuesday or Thursday morning.
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Health There are a number of hospitals within the Hull area each offering Local Hospitals specialist services, some of which are highlighted below. Switchboard Telephone 01482 875875
Hull Royal Infirmary Hull Royal Infirmary: Anlaby Road ●Dedicated Women and Children’s Hospital Hull ●Children’s Accident and Emergency 9am-12pm HU3 2JZ ●Children’s Ward
The Princess Royal Hospital The Princess Royal Hospital: Salthouse Road ●Physiotherapy Hull ●X-Ray Department HU8 9HE ●Dermatology Department
Castle Hill Hospital: Castle Hill Hospital ●Cancer Unit Castle Road ●Daisy Building (day surgery) Cottingham ●Heart Unit East Yorkshire HU16 5JQ
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National Organisations National Organisations
Abilitynet-Helping disabled children use the internet Tel 0800 269545 www.abilitynet.org.uk
Ableize.com-Disabled directory of disabled information, aids www.ableize.com and mobility services
Able Here – a socialising website for disabled people www.ablehere.com
Ace-Centre-Provides support and advice in relation to Tel 01865 759800 www.ace-centre.org.uk children and young people with complex physical and Email: communication difficulties. [email protected]
ACT-UK charity working to achieve a better quality of life Tel-0845 108 www.act.org.uk and care for every life limited or life-threatened child 2201
Askability Website (free online resources for symbol Tel 07714 411687 www.askability.org.uk readers)
Association for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Tel 0845 4507755 www.asbah.org.uk
Association of Children’s Hospices Tel 01179055082 www.childhospice.org.uk
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National Organisations AS Teens- On line support for parents with children http://www.asteens.co.uk who have asperger’s syndrome.
Association of Wheelchair Children Tel 0870 121 0055 www.wheelchairchildren.or g.uk
Autism Speaks-Information on Autism and support Tel 01491 412311 www.autismspeaks.org.uk networks
Barnardo’s Tel 02085 508822 www.barnardos.org.uk
BIBIC (British Institute For Brain Injured Children) Tel 01278 684060 www.bibic.org.uk
BILD-National charity dedicated to improving the lives Tel-01562 723010 www.bild.org.uk of learning disabled people. Email- [email protected]
British Dyslexia Association Tel 0845 2519002 www.bdadyslexia.org.uk
British Sign Language-Website that gives information www.british-sign.co.uk on basic signs for British Sign Language and provides the public with resource materials.
Calibre –audio library for children who have visual Tel 01296 432339 www.calibre.org.uk impairments, physical disabilities or dyslexia. Free Email- postal service [email protected]
Camp Quality UK-Free holidays in England for children Tel 07717 542376 www.campquality.org.uk aged 5-16 who have potential life threatening illnesses
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National Organisations Camp Quality UK-Free holidays in England for children Tel 07717 542376 www.campquality.org.uk aged 5-16 who have potential life threatening illnesses
Cerebra – For brain injured children and young people Tel 01267 244200 www.cerebra.org.uk
CLAPA-Cleft lip and palate information ,resources and Tel 020 7833 4883 www.clapa.com support
Children’s Chronic Arthritis Association Tel 01905 745595 www.ccaa.org.uk www.childrentoday.org.uk
Children Today-Provide grants for vital life changing Tel 01244 335622 equipment for disabled children in the UK
Clued Up In Hull – Hull City Council’s website www.cluedupinhull.com specifically for children and young people
Contact A Family-UK charity for families with disabled Tel 020 7608 8700 [email protected]
children offering information on specific conditions and 0808 8083555 www.cafamily.org.uk rare disorders
Change-Provide practical handbooks for parents with Tel 0113 388 0011 www.changepeople.co.uk learning disabilities to use at home.
Dad Talk-Information and advice given by father’s to www.dadtalk.co.uk support and inform other father’s
Daisy Chain Project - for children with autism Tel 01253 761444 kensingtonfoundation@hotm
ail.com
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National Organisations
Department for Children, Schools and Families www.dcsf.gov.uk
Disabled Parents Network-National organisation of Tel 0300 3300 639 www.parentsnetwork.org.uk disabled people who are parents already, and disabled people who want to become parents
Disability toolkit –Designed by the practitioners at Tel 0845 300 1128 www.disabilitytoolkit.org.uk The Children’s Society.
Disabled Living Foundation- Providing impartial Tel-0845 130 9177 www.dlf.org.uk advice, information and training on independent Textphone-020 living for disabled children 7432 8009
Downs Syndrome Association Tel 0845 230 0372 www.parentsnetwork.org.uk www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
Dreams Come True - responding to the wishes of Tel 01730815000 [email protected]
terminally ill children www.dct.org.uk
Dyslexia Action –National charity providing Tel 01482 329 416 www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk services and support for children who have [email protected] dyslexia
Dystalk-information on improving learning and Tel 020 75814466 www.dystalk.com
understanding learning difficulties [email protected]
Epilepsy Action-support and information group for Tel 0808 800 5050 www.epilepsy.org.uk families
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National Organisations Family Fund - Grants and online discounts for Tel 0845 130 4542 [email protected] families who have severely disabled children or www.familyfund.org.uk 01904 621115
Fledglings-National charity helping families with Tel 0845 458 1124 www.fledglings.org.uk disabled children find affordable resources to make their lives easier.
Get Kids Going-National charity that help get Tel 020 7481 8110 www.getkidsgoing.com disabled children active in sport [email protected]
Hemi-help-UK based charity supporting children Tel 0845 123 2372 www.hemihelp.org.uk with hemiplegia and their families
Headway National Head Injuries Association Tel 0808 800 2244 www.headway.org.uk
HEROS – Hull and East Riding Options Tel 01482 499032 www.heros.org.uk
Holiday information for families with disabled [email protected]. children uk www.disabledholidayinfo.org.
uk
Hull and East Riding Institute for the Blind Tel 01482 342297 www.herib.co.uk
Hull and East Riding Institute for the Blind Tel 01482 342297 www.herib.co.uk
Huntington’s Disease Association Tel 020 7223 7000 www.hda.org.uk
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National Organisations I CAN Talking Point –Provides a wide range of Tel 08700 104066 www.talkingpoint.org.uk information about speech, language and communication needs
Leonard Cheshire Disability-Services that give Tel 020 3242 0200 www.LCDisability.org.uk disabled people the opportunity to live life their [email protected] way
Living Paintings Trust-Free books that bring Tel 01635 299 771 www.livingpaintings.org pictures to life for blind and partially sighted children
Make-A-Wish Foundation UK Tel 01276 405060 www.make-a-wish.org.uk
MENCAP Tel 020 7454 0454 www.mencap.org.uk
Meningitis Research Foundation Tel 080 8800 3344 www.meningitis.org (24 hour helpline)
Multiple Sclerosis Society Tel 020 8438 0700 www.mssociety.org.uk
Muscular Dystrophy Group of GB Tel 020 7720 8055 www.muscular-dystrophy.org
NACCPO - National Alliance of Childhood Cancer Tel 01785 603763 www.naccpo.org.uk Parent Organisations
National Asthma Campaign Tel 020 7226 2260 www.asthma.org.uk
National Blind Children’s Society Tel 01278 764770 www.nbcs.org.uk
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National Organisations
National Bureau for Students with Disabilities Tel 020 7450 0620 www.skill.org.uk Promoting opportunities for young people aged 16+
National Institute of Neurological www.ninds.nih.gov Disorders and Stroke
National Parent Partnership Network Tel 020 7843 6058 www.parentpartnership.org.uk
Winston’s Wish – Help for grieving children and Tel 01242 515157 www.winstonswish.org.uk their families
National Society for Epilepsy Tel 01494 601300 www.epilepsynse.org.uk
Kensington Foundation- Provides rent free Tel 01253 761444 www.kensingtonfoundation.com accommodation in themed apartments for disabled children and their families to enjoy a short break
Parentline Plus - A national charity that works for, Tel 0808 800 2222 [email protected] and with, parents rg.uk
www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Parents for Inclusion Tel 0800 652 3145 www.parentsforinclusion.org
Physically disabled and Able Bodied(PHAB LTD) Tel 020 8667 9443 www.phabengland.org.uk
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association.Uk Tel 01332 365676 www.pwsa.co.uk Support and information for families
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National Organisations RNID-Typetalk-Telephone relay service which Tel 0800 7311 888 www.typetalk.org enables deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people Text helpline-18001 to communicate 0800 500 888
Royal National Institute for the Blind Tel-020 7388 1266 www.rnib.org.uk
Riding for the Disabled Association Tel 0845 658 1082 www.rda.org.uk
Scope - Cerebral Palsy organisation Tel 020 7619 7100 www.scope.org.uk
Special Kids In The UK Tel 07765 466818 www.specialkidsintheuk.org
Special Needs Kids www.special-needs-
kids.co.uk
Stagetext -Captioning service enabling deaf, Tel 020 7377 0540 www.stagetext.org deafened or hard of hearing people to experience the Textphone-020 theatre. 7247 7801
Young Minds – A charity committed to improving the Tel 020 73368445 www.youngminds.org.uk emotional well
Spinal Injuries Association Tel 0800 980 0501 www.spinal.co.uk
Steps Developmental Toy and Switch Library Tel 01803 294801 www.stepdcharity.org
The Humber Sports Partnership Tel 01482 387491 www.humbersports.com
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National Organisations
The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information Tel 020 8952 2800 www.addiss.co.uk and Support Service.
The National Autistic Society Tel 020 78332299 [email protected]
www.nas.org.uk
The National Deaf Children’s Society Tel 020 7490 8656 [email protected]
Min 020 74908656 www.ndcs.org.uk
The Parent to Parent Line - Tel 0800 9520520 www.autism.org.uk for parents of children with autism
The Stroke Association Tel 020 7566 0300 www.stroke.org.uk
The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre and Tel 0113 3055288 www.williammerrittleeds.org
Mobility Service [email protected]
Unique- Rare chromosome Disorders Support Tel 01883 330766 www.rarechromo.org group
Voice UK-Provides support, information and Tel 01322 291042 Email- advice for disabled young people and their families [email protected] who have witnessed crime or abuse www.voiceuk.org.uk
WhizzKidz - A charity offering disabled children the Tel 02072 336600 www.whizz-kidz.org.uk chance to lead a more independent life
Widgit Software – A system using symbols to Tel 08450 550 005 [email protected] replace text Tel 01223815210 www.widgit.com
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Mobility and Travel
DVLA Road Tax Exemption If you claim the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Disability Living Allowance Unit Allowance Contact the Disability Living Allowance Unit and ask for Warbreck House, Warbreck exemption certificate DLA 404. Hill, Blackpool FY2 0YE Tel 0845 712 3456 Textphone 0845 722 4433
www.direct.gov.uk
The East Yorkshire Motor EYMS has a number of low floor buses which operate throughout Hull. Services For timetables call 01482 222222 252 Anlaby Road Hull, HU3 2RB Tel 01482 222222
Stagecoach Stagecoach has low floor buses which operate services throughout Hull. Foster Street For a timetable please call 01482 222222 Hull, HU8 8BT Tel 01482 222333
Railcard for people with If you have mobility needs and you find traveling by train difficult, you mobility needs. might qualify for the Disabled Person’s Railcard. For more information Rail Travel Made Easy visit their website www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk PO Box 11631, Laurence Kirk AB30 9AA Tel: 0845 6050525 38
Mobility andTravel The Blue Badge Parking The Children and Families Disability Team at The Children’s Centre can Scheme provide information to families about the Blue Badge Scheme. Or, you The Children’s Centre can visit the government’s website 70 Walker Street www.dft.gov.uk/transportforyou/access/bluebadge Hull, HU3 2HE Tel 01482 886521/221261
Disabled Living Foundation The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF), a national charity that provides 380-384 Harrow Road free, impartial advice about all types of daily living equipment and mobility London, W9 2HU products for disabled adults, children and older people, their carers and Tel 020 7289 6111 families.
www.dlf.org.uk
RADAR Keys RADAR organises the provision of keys for all public toilets for disabled Tel 01482 210000 people across the country. (for keys in Hull) You can telephone for more information about keys for toilets in Hull.
www.radar.org.uk
Hooper Building There are many accessible toilets around Hull. Toilet Facilities within the Accessible Toilet Hooper Building also includes a hoist, changing table and basin within a Guildhall Road large area. The toilet is open Mon – Fri 9am-5pm. Hull, HU1 1HL For more information on accessible toilets please contact the Tel 01482 485900 Family Information Service.
St. Stephens There is now a fully equipped changing place for disabled people within Changing Place/ Toilet the shopping centre. St. Stephens Shopping Centre Ferensway, Hull. HU2 8LN Tel 01482 313960
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Holidays Holidays
Calvert Trust Providing activity based holidays for people with physical, sensory or www.calvert-trust.org.uk learning disabilities. The Calvert Centres are located in the countryside. Tel-01958 763221(Devon) Each Centre provides good access. Each centre has a range of Tel-01434 accessible bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and shower rooms 250232(Northumberland) designed to meet a variety of needs. Tel-01768 772255 (Keswick)
Enable Holidays Offering a carefully selected range of holidays, city breaks and cruises www.enableholidays.com for people with mobility problems and wheelchair users. Brochure [email protected] available. Tel-0871 222 4939
Holidays with help Providing respite care breaks for disabled people and their family. www.holidayswithhelp.org.uk Medical and nursing advice is available should it be needed. Tel-0208 390 9752 Wheelchairs available for hire.
Holidays for all Brochure on accommodation throughout the UK and abroad for people www.holidaysforall.org.uk with disabilities and sensory impairments, their friends and family. Tel-08451 249973
Leonard Cheshire Disability organization Offering a cottage in Scotland or a Victorian www.LCDisability.org country house in Norfolk equipped to meet the needs of physically Tel-020 3242 0200 disabled people.
40 Holidays Bond Holidays Holidays in hotels in Blackpool adapted for disabled people. www.bondholidays.co.uk Tel-01253 341218
Disabled Holiday Directory Directory of holidays for disabled people in the UK and abroad. www.disabledholidaydirectory.co.uk Tel-01348 875592
Access Travel Providing holidays abroad that are wheelchair accessible. www.access-travel.co.uk Tel-01942 888844
Disability Now-Magazine Provides information on disability issues and holiday www.disabilitynow.org.uk accommodation.
Scout Holiday Homes Trust Offers 13 caravans and 1 chalet for families of disabled children on www.scouts.org.uk/holidayhomes caravan parks in the UK Tel-0208 4337290
The Bruce Trust Offers purpose built canal boat holidays for disabled people. www.brucetrust.org.uk [email protected] Tel-01672 515948
Nar Valley holiday cottages in Self catering holidays in Norfolk with adapted facilities for Norfolk wheelchair users. www.narvalleycottages.co.uk Tel-01760 338797
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Play andLeisure
Play and Leisure
The Leisure and Freetime LAFSS runs a variety of groups, clubs and activities on evenings, Support Service weekends and holiday times for disabled children and young people who (LAFSS) are aged 5 – 18 years. Some of these are community based and others Bellfield House are run from bases such as Bellfield House and Walker Street, or one of Middlesex Road four short-break children’s units in Hull. Hull, HU8 0RB Tel 01482 715155
KIDS Summer Holiday KIDS run a specialist play scheme during the summer holidays, giving Playschemes children the opportunity to enjoy a range of outings and activities and to KIDS make new friends. Parents also benefit from a short break from caring 182 Chanterlands Avenue and a chance to spend more time with their other children. Hull, HU5 4DL To access the KIDS play scheme families need to request this service Te 01482 467540 through their social worker or The Children and Families Disability Team. www.kids.org.uk
Email [email protected]
Hull City Council Services The Hull City Council provide information on any leisure centres, leisure Tel 01482 300300 services, out of school clubs, activities and play services in Hull.
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Play andLeisure The Maxi- Fun Club Leisure activities for disabled children and their family in Hull. Tel 657858/642570/640437
www.maxifunclub.com
To Do Something Different Activity club for physically disabled people in Hull. Club Tel 01482 635685
HUSSO HUSSO run projects for disabled children and young people These Hull University Union projects are all aimed at helping children get the best out of life, in terms University Of Hull of education and, of course, fun! The ‘Freddies Project’ is based at Cottingham Road Frederick Homes School providing one to one support for children in Hull, HU6 7RX class. ‘The Jesters Project’ helps young people to socialise in a fun and Tel 01482 466270 supportive environment, it is held at the university and also includes days out.
Capables Group activities and outings for young people with Cerebral Palsy and Tel 01482 564893 their families.
National Deaf Children’s Information on local events and activities for children Society and young people who have hearing impairments are 51 Wilson Street, Anlaby available throughout the year in Hull. Hull, HU10 7AJ Tel 01482 659596
City of Hull Special Olympics - Gymnastics for disabled children aged 6+ held at Sutton Village Gym, 1a Disability Sports Potterill Lane, Sutton, Hull. Tel 01482 871349 Also swimming sessions for disabled young people aged 6+ held at East
www.sogb.org.uk/ Hull Pools, Holderness Road, Hull.
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Play andLeisure Wii Matter Youth Group This is a regular weekly youth group that meets during term time on a KIDS Tuesday evening between 6pm and 8pm. Young people have access to 182 Chanterlands Avenue stimulating and healthy lifestyle activities including preparing healthy Hull, HU5 4DL making new friends. Transport is provided for up to 15 young people. Tel 01482 467540 snacks, football coaching, arts and crafts and of course having fun and www.kids.org.uk making new friends
email [email protected]
MOTIV8 MOTIV8 provide a wide range of sporting activities in and around Hull Hull City Council Sports and are also able to offer the very latest information on disability sports Development and activities available in Hull. There is a ‘Disability Sports Directory’ The Circle, Walton Street available upon request by telephoning MOTIV8 or you can download a Hull, HU3 6HU copy from www.cluedupinhull.co.uk Tel 01482 318012
The 5 Senses Expressive Arts Expressive arts and education, covering music, drama, art, cookery, day and Education Centre trips and sporting activities for 16 – 25 year olds. East View Conference Room Newland Homes Cottingham Road Hull, HU6 7RH Tel 01482 470805
Hull & East Riding Leisure & HELPP facilitates safe play provision for disabled children aged 5-13 Play Project (HELPP) years Sessions are held at The Children’s Centre, Walker Street, Hull. The Children’s Centre 70 Walker Street Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2HE Tel 01482 710479
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Play andLeisure Child Dynamix- Child Dynamix exists to provide: Play services, integrated childcare and 8 Marina Court education, family support, learning and development opportunities for Castle Street .Hull.HU1 1TJ young people with disabilities, employment and advice services and Tel 01482 221425 youth services.
Ability Counts Football Club Ability Counts offers football opportunities for children and adults with 50 Boulevard, Hull, HU3 2TB additional needs and disabilities. Tel 01482 221158
Sounding Special A music group for children with additional needs and their siblings. The Newland Christian Centre group is run by a parent of a child with additional needs. It is a group Beverley Road. Hull aimed at younger children but all are welcome . The group is free ,fun Tel 01482 446794 and friendly and runs on alternate Saturdays from 10am -11.30am Mobile-07974418789
Inclusive Cycle Scheme Award winning range of bikes, trikes and go-carts for disabled children Located within East Park , are available in East Park. Holderness Road. Hull.HU8 The cycle scheme aims to promote inclusion, fitness and fun for everyone 8JU regardless of their ability. In order to hire a bike families need to become Tel 01482 331967 or email members, this takes a few minutes to do then you can ride the same day. [email protected] Hire charges for bikes are; Single, £2.50 .Family Group £5.00. Carers can ride free of charge.
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Play andLeisure Hull Optimists Hull Optimists is a swimming club for disabled children using the Halliwick 11 Stephenson Court Method of teaching at Frederick Homes Swimming Pool. Rainhill Road The Halliwick Method teaches balance, breathing control and relaxation Hull, HU5 4DD through use of games and songs. Tel 01482 343460
Haltemprice Dolphins Disabled Swimming club for disabled children and adults. Swimming Club Tel 01482 561775
Hull and East Riding Panthers Community club aimed at creating triathlon and multisport opportunities Triathlon. for disabled young people aged 13-25 Youth Opportunities Fund. Hull City Council East Stand. KC Stadium Hull.HU3 6HU Tel-01482 300300
Frederick Homes Swimming Swimming facilities for disabled users. There are a number of organised Pool group sessions available in the evenings. For further information contact Frederick Holmes School the school. Inglemire Lane, Hull, HU6 8JJ Tel 01482 804766
Hull Kingston Scout Group Hull Kingston Scouts is a scout group specifically run for disabled Email members, although they also have a number of non-disabled scouts. The [email protected] group is held at Portobello Scout Centre, The Broadway, off Holderness www.hullkingstonscouts.org.uk Road, Hull. ‘We have a mixed unit of scouts and explorers from aged 10 to 25 years and try to incorporate a full and varied scout programme’.
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Play andLeisure Mini Moves Mini Moves offers creative movement and dance sessions for disabled 4- Tel 07981 690215 8 year olds . There are a wide variety of enjoyable movement activities [email protected] for fun and learning which help to develop and promote the child’s communication skills, social interaction skills and body confidence. The sessions are free and transport costs can be reimbursed.
The Humber Sports The Humber Sports Partnership offers sports based activities for disabled Partnership children and young people in the Hull and Humber area. The Octagon Walker Street. The Humber Sports Partnership is a partnership of key agencies Hull HU3 2RA committed to providing sports for children and young people Tel-01482 387491
Bransholme Urban Motor The Bransholme project offers on wheel karting to young people Project (BUMPs) Please contact the project direct for more details. Noddle Hill Way.. Hull. HU7 4NQ Tel-01482 826655
The Scene & Easy Access The Scene & Easy Access Project provide a range of sport, leisure and Project Ings Resource Centre recreational opportunities for disabled young people aged 14 upwards. Savoy Road Hull, HU8 0TX Tel 01482 318034
BUZZABALOO BUZZABALOO is a mixed ability group for young people aged 13 -19 Kingston Youth Centre years and is held once a week at the Kingston Youth Centre. 48a Beverley Road Group activities are varied and more information can be gained by Hull, HU3 1YE telephoning the numbers given. Tel 01482 224337 / 331238
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Money Matters Money Matters
Attendance Allowance Direct Payments Incapacity Benefit Tel: 08457 123456 Tel: 01482 878778 Tel: 08456 088546
Benefit Enquiry Line Disability Living Allowance Income Support Tel: 08008 82200 Tel: 08457 123456 Tel: 084560 88546 Textphone: 08002 43355 Textphone: 08457 224433
Carers Allowance DSC Books Job Seekers Allowance Tel: 08008 82200 / 01253 856123 Tel: 02072 095151 Tel: 08456 088546 Textphone: 01772 899489
Child and Family Tax Credits Family Fund Mobility Tel: 08453 003900 Tel: 08451 304542 Tel: 08457 123456 Textphone: 08453 003909 Textphone:01904 658085
Child Benefit Family Information Service The Family Holiday Association Tel: 08453 021444 Tel: 01482 318318 Tel: 02074 363304
Child Support Agency Free Milk and Vitamins Welfare Rights Tel: 08456 090092 Tel: 08456 076823 Tel: 01482 574788
Citizens Advice Bureau Funder Finder Ltd Tel: 01482 224608 Tel: 01132 433008
Contact A Family Helpline Hull Community Legal Advice Tel: 08088 083555 Centre (CLAC) Textphone:08088 083556 Tel: 01482 317420
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Children Centres in Hull
Children’s Centres play a key role in improving outcomes for all children. All Children’s Centres in Hull offer childcare and early years provision, family support and family health services. They also work closely with child-minding services in the area and offer education, training and employment services.
Each Children’s Centre offers these services in a way that reflects the different local needs of the area they are situated in and all are accessible for children who have disabilities or additional needs. Some have a specially equipped sensory room (indicated where relevant)
For more information on Children’s Centres, telephone 01482 318318 or take a look at the entries below to see where your nearest one is.
The Acorns Children’s Centre, Nestor Grove, Bilton Grange, Hull, HU9 4DB Tel 01482 708953
Ainthorpe Children’s and Young People’s Centre, Ainthorpe Primary School, Tel 01482 353963 Ainthorpe Grove, Hull, HU5 5EB.
Dorchester Children’s Centre, Dorchester Primary School, Dorchester Road, Hull Tel 01482 825207 HU7 6AH.Sensory Room
Estcourt Children’s Centre, Estcourt Primary School, Estcourt Street, Hull, HU9 2RP Tel 01482 305616 Sensory Room /305617
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Fenchurch Street Children’s Centre, Fenchurch Street, Hull, HU5 1JF Sensory Room Tel 01482 497800
Ings Children’s Centre, The Ings Centre, Savoy Road, Hull, HU8 0TY Tel 01482 718333
Lambert Children’s Centre, Lambert Street, Hull, HU5 2SG Tel 01482 342544
The Lemon Tree Children’s Centre, Lothian Way, North Bransholme, Hull, HU7 Tel 01482 828901 5DD-Sensory Room
Little Stars Children’s Centre, (Child Dynamix), 95 Preston Road, Hull, HU9 3QB Tel 01482 790277
Longhill Children’s Centre, Shannon Road, Hull, HU8 9RW Tel 01482 702456
Marfleet Children’s Centre, Preston Road, Hull, HU9 5AN Tel 01482 705333
Marvell House Children’s Centre, Marvell House, Cranbourne Street, Hull,HU3 1PP Tel 01482 313850 Sensory Room
50 Children CentresinHull McMillan Children’s Centre, 21st Avenue, North Hull Estate, Hull, HU6 8HS Tel 01482 331369
Octagon Children’s Centre, The Octagon, Walker Street, Hull, HU3 2RA Tel 01482 594324
The Parks Children’s Centre, Courtway Road, Hull, HU6 9TA Tel 01482 803978 Sensory Room
Priory Children’s Centre, Priory Primary School, Priory Road, Hull, HU5 5RU Tel 01482 305770
Tilbury Children’s Centre, Tilbury Primary School, Tilbury Road, Boothferry Estate, Tel 01482 642684 Hull, HU4 7EN.
Wheeler Children’s Centre, Rainbow Centre, Wheeler Primary School, Tel 01482 502466/ Wheeler Street, Hull. HU3 5QE. 353125
Opening soon - Bude Children’s Centre. Bude Primary School, Cookbury Close, Bransholme, Hull. HU7 4EY
Opening soon –Bricknell Children’s Centre, Bricknell Primary School. Bricknell Avenue, Hull. HU5 4ET
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