Learning Disability Activity Pack Adult activities and services within Southwark
3/3/2017 Southwark Council Bovell, Christopher
INTRODUCTION / Age UK Healthy Living Centre
INTRODUCTION
A basic guide to hopefully provide a platform for staff members to be able to find suitable activities available for their clients. Please note this is a guide and things are subject to change so please check before presenting before a panel. Activities are to help clients towards independence and promote wellbeing in accordance to the relevant legal acts.
Please note most activities are for adults. Please use the information you know about the client to make decisions on what is appropriate and what level of support would be needed to enable the client to make use of what is available. Please consult the GP to make sure it is safe for the client to physically take part in activities (particularly if they have a health condition).
Most activities require some for of registration unless otherwise stated. Please make contact with provider before making arrangements.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ...... 1
Contents page ...... 2
Free Activities ...... 14
Age UK Healthy Living Centre ...... 14
Contact us ...... 14
Transport ...... 14
Activities Timetable ...... 14
Athletics (blind/visually imparied) ...... 16
Contact ...... 16
Transport ...... 16
About ...... 16
Copleston Centre ...... 17
Contact ...... 17
Transport ...... 17
About us ...... 17
Dragon Café ...... 18
Contact ...... 18
Transport ...... 18
About us ...... 18
Grow & Learn Garden Project ...... 20
Contact ...... 20
Transport ...... 20
About us ...... 20
Wheelchair Basketball ...... 21
Contact ...... 21
Transport ...... 21
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About us ...... 21
Disability Swim Sessions: Fusion ...... 22
Contact ...... 22
About us ...... 22
Free Disability Football ...... 23
Contact ...... 23
Transport ...... 23
About us ...... 23
Inclusive dance ...... 24
Contact ...... 24
Transport ...... 24
About us ...... 24
Paid activities ...... 25
Action Space (Art)...... 25
Contact ...... 25
Transport ...... 25
Price ...... 25
About action space ...... 25
How to refer ...... 25
Bede Café/centre ...... 26
Contact information ...... 26
Transport ...... 26
Times ...... 26
Clients ...... 26
Services ...... 26
Prices ...... 26
Cambridge House 19plus ...... 28
Contact ...... 28
Transport ...... 28
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About us ...... 28
Price ...... 28
Facilities ...... 28
Capacity...... 29
Calvert trust ...... 30
Contact ...... 30
Transport ...... 30
About us ...... 30
Corali Dance Company ...... 31
Contact ...... 31
Transport ...... 31
About us ...... 31
Cinemas (general) ...... 32
Shockwave ...... 32
Transport ...... 32
BFI IMAX (Odeon) ...... 32
Odeon ...... 32
Certitude My Holidays ...... 33
Contact ...... 33
About us ...... 33
Certitude Travel buddy ...... 33
Disability Sports Coach ...... 34
Contact ...... 34
Transport ...... 34
About us ...... 34
Dulwich Table Tenns club ...... 35
Contact ...... 35
Transport ...... 35
About us ...... 35
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Prices ...... 35
East Dulwich Picturehouse and Cafe ...... 36
Contact ...... 36
Transport ...... 36
About us ...... 36
Grace Recreation Day Services ...... 38
Contact ...... 38
Transport ...... 38
About us ...... 38
Activity ...... 38
Saturday Sports Club for SEN students - Spa School (Transitions) ...... 39
Transport ...... 39
Multi-sports DSC Community Club ...... 40
Contact ...... 40
Transport ...... 40
About us ...... 40
Disability Swimming Coaching...... 41
Contact ...... 41
Transport ...... 41
About us ...... 41
Tideaway Sailing ...... 42
Contact ...... 42
Transport ...... 42
About us ...... 42
Wheels for wellbeing (cycling) ...... 45
Contact ...... 45
Transport ...... 45
Transport ...... 45
Transport ...... 45
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About us ...... 45
All Ability Cycling ...... 47
Contact ...... 47
Transport ...... 47
About us ...... 47
In-spire ...... 48
Contact ...... 48
Transport ...... 48
About us ...... 48
Inclusive Dance ...... 49
Contact ...... 49
Transport ...... 49
About us ...... 49
Millwall Community Trust (football) ...... 50
Contact ...... 50
Transport ...... 50
About ...... 50
Speaking up group (advocacy group) ...... 51
Contact ...... 51
About us ...... 51
The Stepping Stones Project Gateway Club ...... 52
Contact ...... 52
Transport ...... 52
About us ...... 52
Colleges ...... 53
Orchard Hill College ...... 53
Transport ...... 53
Lambeth College ...... 54
Contact ...... 54
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Transport ...... 54
About us ...... 54
LOSCO ...... 55
Contact us ...... 55
Transport ...... 55
Share Community ...... 56
Contact ...... 56
Transport ...... 56
About us ...... 56
Price ...... 56
Services and advice ...... 58
Afro- Asian Advisory Service ...... 58
Contact information ...... 58
Our Services ...... 58
We carry out the following services: ...... 58
Service Delivery Methods ...... 58
Partner Agencies ...... 59
APPA ...... 60
Contact ...... 60
Services ...... 60
Bar Pro Bono ...... 61
Contact ...... 61
Southwark Wellbeing Support at Home (SWiSH) – Metropolitan ...... 62
Contact ...... 62
About us ...... 62
Bede Starfish project (Domestic violence) ...... 63
Contact ...... 63
About us ...... 63
Blackfriars Advice Centre ...... 64
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Contact ...... 64
About us ...... 64
Blindaid...... 65
Contact us ...... 65
About us ...... 65
Home visitors ...... 65
Telephone Service ...... 65
Radios and Audio Equipment ...... 66
Welfare Rights Service ...... 66
Cambridge House ...... 67
Contact ...... 67
About us ...... 67
Choice support ...... 68
Contact ...... 68
About us ...... 68
Supported Living ...... 68
Outreach ...... 69
Shared Lives ...... 69
Positive behavioural support ...... 69
Citizen’s Advice Bureau ...... 70
Contact ...... 70
About us ...... 70
Christians Against Poverty ...... 71
Contact ...... 71
About us ...... 71
City Breaks ...... 72
Organisation ...... 72
Location ...... 72
Clients ...... 72
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Prices ...... 72
Services ...... 72
Facilities ...... 72
Capacity...... 73
Staffing ...... 73
Civil Legal Advice (CLA) ...... 74
Contact ...... 74
About us ...... 74
Debt Advice Foundation ...... 75
Contact ...... 75
About us ...... 75
Disability Law Service ...... 76
Contact ...... 76
About us ...... 76
Elim House (BEGS) ...... 77
Contact ...... 77
About us ...... 77
Price ...... 77
Family Mosaic ...... 78
Contact ...... 78
About us ...... 78
Services include...... 78
Fresh Ideas & Solutions Services CIC (Promoting Choice and Control) ...... 79
Contact ...... 79
About us ...... 79
Gable Healthcare respite ...... 80
Contact ...... 80
About us ...... 80
Get-Online (Technology) ...... 81
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Contact ...... 81
About us ...... 81
St Giles Trust ...... 82
Contact ...... 82
About us ...... 82
GP Walk in centre (Lister Health Centre) ...... 83
Contact ...... 83
About us ...... 83
Homeless ...... 84
Contact ...... 84
About ...... 84
In Control ...... 85
Contact ...... 85
About us ...... 85
In-spire (ITC support)...... 86
Contact ...... 86
About us ...... 86
Key Ring ...... 87
Contact ...... 87
About us ...... 87
Lambeth College ...... 88
Contact ...... 88
About us ...... 88
Latin American Disabled Peoples Project ...... 89
Contact ...... 89
About us ...... 89
Provides ...... 89
Leonard Cheshire ...... 90
Contact ...... 90
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About us ...... 90
London care ...... 91
Contact ...... 91
About us ...... 91
The Southwark Older People’s Project ...... 92
Contact ...... 92
About us ...... 92
Solace (Domestic violence) ...... 93
Contact ...... 93
About us ...... 93
Southwark Employement and Enterprise Development Scheme ...... 94
Contact ...... 94
About us ...... 94
Supportmatch home share...... 95
Contact ...... 95
About us ...... 95
First Step Trust ...... 96
Contact ...... 96
About us ...... 96
Local Support...... 97
Contact ...... 97
Riverside ...... 99
Contact ...... 99
Thames Homecare ...... 101
Contact ...... 101
About us ...... 101
Three c’s ...... 102
Contact ...... 102
About us ...... 102
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True haven Outreach services ...... 103
Contact ...... 103
About us ...... 103
Costs ...... 103
Useful contacts ...... 104
Community Catalyst ...... 104
Council tax advisors ...... 104
Department of Work and pensions ...... 104
Depression Alliance ...... 104
Disability Law Service ...... 104
Disabled Living Foundation ...... 105
Hexagon Housing Association ...... 105
Housing and Support Alliance ...... 105
London ambulance station ...... 105
Victim Support...... 105
Independent Police Complaints Commission ...... 105
MIND ...... 105
Samaritans ...... 105
Paxton Green Time Bank ...... 106
Sane ...... 106
National Centre for Domestic Violence – ...... 106
Women’s Aid and Refuge ...... 106
Rights of Women – ...... 106
Survivors UK – ...... 106
Rape Crisis ...... 106
Majilsh ...... 106
NHS 111 ...... 106
Police ...... 106
Occupational Therapy ...... 106
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CASC ...... 107
Handypersons scheme ...... 107
Housing options ...... 107
The National Autistic Society ...... 107
Tourism for all ...... 107
Toucan Employement ...... 107
Transport for all ...... 107
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Version 1.4 FREE ACTIVITIES / Age UK Healthy Living Centre
FREE ACTIVITIES
AGE UK HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE
CONTACT US 0207 237 0860 90 Southwark Park Road Bermondsey London [email protected] http://www.ageuk.org.uk/lewishamandsouthwark/our-services/healthy-living/the-healthy-living-centre/
TRANSPORT • Buses N1, 1 • Parking available locally
ACTIVITIES TIMETABLE
Monday
10:30am – 12:00pm Knitting session – beginners welcome
10:30am – 4:00pm Computer access
11:15am – 12:15pm Seated exercise
1:00pm – 2:00pm Tai chi exercise
2:30pm – 3:30pm Mini Monday bingo
Tuesday
10:30am – 4:00pm Computer access – free tuition
11:00am – 12:15pm Yoga
11:00am – 12:00pm Seated exercise
2:00pm – 4:00pm Bowles (Summer Only), Dominoes
Wednesday
10:00am – 12:00pm Greetings card making
10:30am – 4:00pm Computer access – free tuition
10:30am – 11:30am In house Pool game
11:30am – 1:00pm Swimming – at Darwin Court
2:00pm – 4:00pm Tapestry weaving
Thursday
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10:30am – 4:00pm Computer access
10:30am – 4:00pm Hairdresser – appointment required
11:00am – 12:00pm Aerobic exercise – for the more active person
2:30pm – 4:00pm Bingo and raffle
Friday
10:00am – 12:00pm Knitting session – beginners welcome
10:30am – 12:00pm Jewellery making and flower arranging
Activities are free and are a drop in service. The day centre can only cater for high functioning clients with LD above 55 years of age (independent eating, toileting, minimal supervision
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Version 1.4 FREE ACTIVITIES / Athletics (blind/visually imparied)
ATHLETICS (BLIND/VISUALLY IMPARIED)
CONTACT Southwark Park Athletics Track, Gomm road SE1 6SQ [email protected] 0207 525 7304
TRANSPORT • Buses 35, 40, 133, 136, 333, 343, 415, • Train Elephant & Castle • Underground Elephant & Castle
ABOUT FREE athletic sessions for blind and visually impaired people (for 11 year olds and over). Weekly sessions (weekend & weekday evening) will start from February 2016 times to be confirmed
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Version 1.4 FREE ACTIVITIES / Copleston Centre
COPLESTON CENTRE
CONTACT Copleston Rd, London SE15 4AN 020 7732 3435 [email protected]
TRANSPORT • Buses P13
ABOUT US
ART THERAPY
• Closed session for clients who need mental health art therapeutic sessions • Clients are assessed by therapist prior any admission to service
ART CAFÉ
• Drop in session on Thursdays 2:15pm – 4:45pm
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Version 1.4 FREE ACTIVITIES / Dragon Café
DRAGON CAFÉ
CONTACT The Crypt of St George the Martyr Church Borough High Street London SE1 1JA [email protected] [email protected] http://dragoncafe.co.uk/ 0786 733 0967
TRANSPORT • Underground Borough • Buses 133, C10, 21, 47, 381
ABOUT US
• Open 8am-8:30pm on MONDAYS ONLY • Please check page or call for most update information • Drop in service (call in advance to check)
ART SPACE
• Try your hand at drawing, collage, painting or other expression with a range of materials. Facilitated by Li, there are often specialised art workshops too. • All day activity
WRITING WORKS
• 12pm start • Read interesting poetry or prose selected by group leaders Phil and Diana, then a discussion about what have been read and some quiet time to write – feel free also to bring along work you would like to share. A friendly, supportive group that aims to provide continuity.
MASSAGE WORKS
• 12-6 pm • Massage Works: Sign up on the day for a 15 minute hand, head or foot massage, and help connect mind and body.
SONG WORKS
• 1 pm start • Song Works Join singer and voice-coach Vivien Ellis and Sadie Hurley to enjoy the benefits of group singing. Singing can make you feel happier, and is known to improve breathing, heart function and boost our immune system. Songs are suggested by participants, and are as varied as the people who come to the group – folk, jazz, reggae, soul, pop or blues. ‘If you can talk, you can sing!’
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DANCING
• 4pm start • Move to the rhythms of the world with Renzo & Ariella. Always fun and friendly.
TAI CHI
• 3pm start • Combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements. Suitable for all and led by a trainer from the Confucius Institute.
MINDFULNESS
• 5pm start • Led by highly experienced trainer Tamara Russell, join a session that aims to enhance the practice of focusing on the moment, to help develop calmer, clearer responses to life’s daily challenges.
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Version 1.4 FREE ACTIVITIES / Grow & Learn Garden Project
GROW & LEARN GARDEN PROJECT
CONTACT Thrive Battersea Garden Project c/o Park Manager Battersea Park London SW11 4NJ 0207 720 2212
TRANSPORT • Train Battersea Park, Queens Town Road • Car Paid parking available
ABOUT US Grow & Learn offers young people aged 14-16 years with a learning difficulty, complex needs or disability the opportunity to realise their aspirations to progress towards employability, increase their confidence and and develop independence skills. Grow & Learn, a vegetable growing project, runs on Wednesdays at Burgess Park, and offers the opportunity for students to gain a City & Guilds Level 1 qualification in Work Based horticulture.
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Version 1.4 FREE ACTIVITIES / Wheelchair Basketball
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL
CONTACT 43 Old Jamaica Road London SE16 4TE Tel: 020 7237 3788 Email: [email protected]
TRANSPORT Buses C10, 47, 188, 381
ABOUT US Wheelchair Basketball is open to disabled and non-disabled young people aged 14-25 years and open to all abilities free of charge. For more information on Salmon Youth Centre DSC contact Jamie Anglesea: Tel: 020 7232 5304 or visit the Salmon Youth Centre Website
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Version 1.4 FREE ACTIVITIES / Disability Swim Sessions: Fusion
DISABILITY SWIM SESSIONS: FUSION
CONTACT
Various Gyms in Southwark
020 7237 3296
ABOUT US • Swimming Age 8+: Monday, 6.30-8pm at Seven Islands Leisure Centre. • Family Disability Swim: Dulwich Leisure Centre. Disability and hydrotherapy swimming sessions are run at Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre. The hydrotherapy pool floor is moveable for the ideal swimming depth. Check times for sessions for 16 plus and adults.
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Version 1.4 FREE ACTIVITIES / Disability Swim Sessions: Fusion
FREE DISABILITY FOOTBALL
CONTACT
Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility St Georges Road SE1 6ER
Contact Southwark Disablement Association
Ali Arab
020 7525 1596 [email protected]
TRANSPORT • Buses 12, 53, 148, 453, C10 • Train Elephant & Castle • Underground Elephant & Castle
ABOUT US Free Disability Football for all disabilities Every Monday 13:00hrs to 14:00hrs
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Version 1.4 FREE ACTIVITIES / Inclusive dance
INCLUSIVE DANCE
CONTACT Pembroke House 80 Tatum Street Walworth London SE17 1QR 07732568484 [email protected] Ali Kaviani
TRANSPORT • Buses 136, 343, 42
ABOUT US Free dance session from 1th September 2016 for those with moderate to low level learning difficulties. Suitable candidates must be able to follow verbal or visual cues. 16-25 years only, residents of Southwark only. 4:30 – 5:45pm Thursdays
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / Action Space (Art)
PAID ACTIVITIES
ACTION SPACE (ART)
CONTACT http://actionspace.org/ 0207 209 4289 VOLTAIRE, 1a Nelson’s Row, London SW4 7JR
TRANSPORT • Buses 50, 88, 155, 322, 345, • Underground Clapham Common
PRICE
£32-52 per day (all equipment provided)
ABOUT ACTION SPACE ActionSpace was launched in the 1960s and established as an independent charity in 1984.
Our status as a sector leader within the UK has been recognised by Arts Council England in their 2015-18 National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) funding round, where we were one of only 68 organisations across all of England to be awarded a significant uplift in funding.
Our work with high profile cultural organisations such as the Royal Academy, Camden Arts Centre, the Museum of Everything, Outside In/Pallant House Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery has helped to establish a place for artists with learning disabilities in the contemporary arts sector.
We aim to make a professional career in the arts a realistic option for artists with learning disabilities who have the talent and ambition to pursue this.
HOW TO REFER Referral can be done via form located on webpage.
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / Bede Café/centre
BEDE CAFÉ/CENTRE
CONTACT INFORMATION Learning Disabilities Project Bede Centre Abbeyfield Road London SE16 2BS 020 7237 8930
TRANSPORT • Buses 1, 381 • Overground Surrey Quays
TIMES 9:30am – 3:30pm Monday-Friday
CLIENTS • Adults/Learning disabilities • Those who are able to transfer and feed themselves
SERVICES
• On sight o Café o Employment programs o Singing o Snooker o Arts and crafts o Sport o ITC • Off sight o Park walk o Millwall football o Seaside o Public transport o Leisure activities
PRICES Annual rates Standard One day week Two day week Three day Four day week Weekly week Independent £16,900 £3,380 £6,760 £10,140 £13,520 One to One £37,960 £7,592 £15,184 £22,776 £30,368 Half day £9,100 £1,820 £3,640 £5,460 £7,280 Higher Needs n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Employment 0 0 0 0 0
(Based on 52 week period, no service in for 2 weeks at Christmas)
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / Bede Café/centre
Daily One day Half day Tuesday social club Meal Drink service 9:30m- 12 or 1pm rates -3:30pm Normal £65 £35 £3 £2.70 0.70p 1:1 support £146
• Referral made through brokerage once finance has been agreed
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / Cambridge House 19plus
CAMBRIDGE HOUSE 19PLUS
CONTACT Cambridge House 1 Addington Square London, SE5 0HF Tel. 020 7358 7000 ext2024 [email protected] http://ch1889.org/
TRANSPORT
• Buses 12, 35, 40, 42, 45, 68, 148, 171, 176, 368
ABOUT US We specialise in a variety of art forms: drawing, painting, sculpture, performance, writing, video and music. We teach computer skills and use the symbol generating software Symwriter to help our group members read for themselves – an exceptionally empowering tool.
Interacting with the local community is an essential part of our service. We visit local amenities: the cafes, shops, the park, sports facilities and public transport. We regularly make trips to see the latest art exhibitions, museum shows, theatre productions or to visit places of interest. All of these experiences are reviewed in our blog and reflected in the artwork the group produces.
Our work and films are exhibited regularly both at Cambridge House and local galleries and cinemas. Each year we stage a spectacular show at Cambridge House, open to the general public, devised and performed by the group which celebrates and showcases the uniqueness of our members. This is a very important time for the group in terms of self-esteem and confidence, and is always the subject of much future discussion.
Over the years we have created books and run workshops demonstrating innovative practice working with learning diverse groups – the books are used all over the world by schools and community groups. Our emphasis is on ensuring that the adults we work with are encouraged to see themselves and are seen by the public as a positive vital force in the community.
Have a look at The 19Plus Blog to learn more about the project and to see some of the art work the group have produced.
The group meet every Monday and Tuesday during term time, from 10:30am to 3:30pm. Currently we have 12 adults in the team with 4 artist-support workers and 2 volunteers.
PRICE Daily rate Additional activities £77 per day Variant on what is fundraised
FACILITIES
• Communal area • Sink small kitchen (oven, kettle) • Toilets • Allotment
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / Cambridge House 19plus
CAPACITY
• 15 clients (usual amount is 10 in the groups) • X5 staff members • Work with groups
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / Calvert trust
CALVERT TRUST
CONTACT The Lake District Calvert Trust Little Crosthwaite Keswick Cumbria CA12 4QD 01768 772255 Office hours are 9 am - 5 pm, seven days a week
TRANSPORT Car Parking available
ABOUT US
The Lake District Calvert Trust is a residential outdoor centre with 40 years’ experience delivering challenging outdoor adventure holidays for people with disabilities.
On the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake, in the heart of the Lake District National Park, our centre offers a warm welcome; accessible accommodation and exciting breaks for schools, groups, families and individuals with their friends and carers.
We are accessible to people of all ages with sensory, learning or physical disabilities, including those with the most complex needs for which most outdoor centres cannot cater.
If you haven’t been before or just not visited in a while, come and see what’s new...start planning your next activity break at the Lake District Calvert Trust!
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / Corali Dance Company
CORALI DANCE COMPANY
CONTACT Oval House Theatre 52-54 Kennington Oval London SE11 5SW 0207 091 7113 [email protected]
TRANSPORT • Buses 77, 87, 196 • Underground Vaxhaul
ABOUT US
Corali is a committed group of people made up of performers with learning disabilities and artist collaborators and educationalists who do not. Corali exists to explore the unique creativity and expression of people with learning disabilities by putting on original performance works and by offering on-going professional development, education and training opportunities.
PERFORMANCE
Corali devise and tour original performance work made by a core group of permanent company members (who have a learning disability) and artistic collaborators. Corali is best known for its site-specific performances and for its partnerships with high profile venues such as Tate Modern and The South Bank Centre.
AND ENGAGEMENT
Corali delivers a full engagement programme that provides outreach, education and training in a range of settings such as special schools, colleges, youth clubs and arts institutions. This programme includes Arts Award courses, choreographic mentoring, and placements.
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / Cinemas (general)
CINEMAS (GENERAL)
SHOCKWAVE Shortwave Cinema 10 Bermondsey Square London SE1 3UN t: +44 20 73 57 6845 e: [email protected]
TRANSPORT • Buses C10
PRICE £9 (Adult) £8 (unemployed/senior) with proof
BFI IMAX (ODEON) 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, London SE1 8XR 0333 006 7777
PRICE £5.20- £10.25 Depending on screen and time.
ODEON Surrey Quays Leisure Park, Redriff Rd, London, Surrey Quays SE16 7L 0333 006 7777
PRICE £5.20- £10.25 Depending on screen and time
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / Certitude My Holidays
CERTITUDE MY HOLIDAYS
CONTACT 0208 772 6218 [email protected]
ABOUT US
We pride ourselves on the strong relationships we have developed with a large number of famous and well regarded organisations such as The Tate, The Young Vic and The Brit School to co-produce the most innovative, exciting and engaging activities and courses for everyone who takes part. Our courses are held in community-based venues where possible.
Courses so far include themes such as Active Lifestyle, Arts and Crafts, Performing Arts, and Print and Textiles – all of which steered participants to a final exhibition, performance or celebration. For example, the Performing Arts course concluded with a joint performance with students for The Brit School, and the end of the Arts and Crafts course was celebrated with a gallery exhibition of the fine work that had been produced, some of which was eventually sold. We are already designing new and exciting courses based on the feedback and requests we have received.
CERTITUDE TRAVEL BUDDY Support is tailored to the needs of the individual and is designed to keep people safe while encouraging independence. We are looking to extend this service and would be interested to hear from you if you would like to be a travel buddy. We are particularly interested in applicants with learning disabilities who could provide peer support.
This service is available in: Wandsworth and Richmond but we may be able to provide this service elsewhere if requested.
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / Disability Sports Coach
DISABILITY SPORTS COACH
CONTACT The Castle Leisure Centre, 22 Elephant and Castle, SE1 6SQ [email protected] 020 7021 0973.
TRANSPORT Underground Elephant and Castle Train Elephant and Castle Buses 35, 40, 133, 136, 333, 343, 415,0
ABOUT US
From this term the club is taking place at the new and highly accessible Castle Leisure Centre. We are very lucky to be based at this venue which also boasts an impressive swimming pool and gym which all can use at the weekend’s as part of Southwark’s free gym and swim offer.
Club Southwark is a fun and relaxed Saturday session although some participants do get very competitive! The regulars are brilliant at welcoming new participants, so if you fancy new sports session we urge you to come along. Athletics, boccia and volleyball are amongst the popular sports at this club. The Lambeth session takes place on Tuesdays from 4.30-6pm at Brixton Rec ( sports hall).
£2 per session
Saturday term time 3pm-5pm
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / Dulwich Table Tenns club
DULWICH TABLE TENNS CLUB
CONTACT Homestall Road London SE22 0NR 0207 928 5595 [email protected]
TRANSPORT • Buses 343, 484, P12
ABOUT US
We welcome players male and female from age 5 upwards and we cater for all abilities, from the casual / occasional player, to the committed amateur tournament player. Adults / junior and visiting professionals looking for challenging practice matches and quality training facilities are more than welcome to visit the club.
PRICES £10 joining fee £5 per session fee
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / East Dulwich Picturehouse and Cafe
EAST DULWICH PICTUREHOUSE AND CAFE
CONTACT East Dulwich Picturehouse and Café 116A Lordship Lane London SE22 8HD 0871 902 5749 www.picturehouses.com
TRANSPORT • Buses P13, 40, 176, 185
ABOUT US East Duwich Picturehouse offers Autism friendly screenings throughout the year for only £3 (for non- members) To find out more information about films being screened or how to book please contact East Dulwich Picturehouse and Café directly on 0871 902 5749 (calls cost 13p per minute plus your telephone company's access charge), alternatively you can visit their website
Members get discounts on screenings, food and the occassional free screenings. Disabled Access
This page explains the current facilities for people with disabilities and is intended to assist you in planning your visit.
ADVANCE BOOKING Advance booking is always a good idea so that our staff can readily provide assistance if required. Accompanying carers are eligible for a free ticket. We will be pleased to reserve allocated wheelchair spaces or other seats in any particular part of the auditorium if this is helpful. Please contact us in advance.
CUSTOMERS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY The ground floor is accessible to customers with limited mobility including wheelchair users. The Box Office, café-bar, kiosk, toilets and Screen 1 and is located on the ground floor. There are two wheelchair spaces in all 3 screens. We have a lift for access to screens 2 and 3 on the first floor. Our café-bar has an adapted counter for wheelchair users.
VISUALLY IMPAIRED CUSTOMERS Guide dogs are welcome. If you wish to take your dog into a performance, please let us know when booking so that we can arrange an aisle seat. Our staff will be happy to provide drinking water for your dog. Large-print film schedules are available on request. We offer audio description for most screenings, headsets are available to borrow. We offer weekly subtitled screenings.
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CUSTOMERS WITH IMPAIRED HEARING Induction loop systems are fitted in each of the four auditoria. To access the system, you will need to turn your hearing aid to the 'T' position. Certain performances carry subtitles and these are clearly indicated in the programme.
DISABLED PARKING Blue-badge holders are permitted to park on Lordship Lane just outside the cinema, and on both Bassano Street and Blackwater Street adjacent to it.
TOILETS There is a wheelchair-accessible adapted toilet on the ground floor. There is an alarm cord inside should you need to call a member of staff.
CAFÉ At East Dulwich Picturehouse & Café, we’re as passionate about food as we are about film. Walk into our beautiful site on Lordship Lane and you’ll find our sparkly new kitchen staffed with enthusiastic, highly trained chefs working hard to present delicious home-cooked dishes.
Our seasonal menu changes every few months, and every day you can find an exciting array of specials depending on what’s available and at its tastiest. We think fresh is best, so our chefs make every dish from scratch.
We’re also committed to sourcing our ingredients locally. If you just fancy a nibble, our bar serves home made bar snacks, charcuterie from Cannon and Cannon, UK cheeses from and hand-made cakes. For those with larger appetites, our main menu includes hot dogs, super seasonal veg, and meats from local butcher W Bunting in Peckham Rye as well as our lovely neighbours William Rose Butchers.
Dishes, teas and cocktails are all seasoned using herbs grown on our very own roof garden. As we move into spring, you may find yourself relaxing in our courtyard garden and looking up to catch our chefs cultivating these herbs. Our focus is on British, mostly native species, but we’ll be trying some new esoteric varieties too.
We’re keen to be a community space, catering for everyone. We welcome families and our children’s menu features firm favourites alongside weekend specials. We serve everything from light bites and gourmet popcorn munchies to main meals. So pop in for a drink and a snack, a light lunch, or a full spread followed by a film. Whatever you have, we promise it will be fresh, well-seasoned, beautiful and it won't break the bank; especially with 10% off for all our members.
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / Grace Recreation Day Services
GRACE RECREATION DAY SERVICES
CONTACT 1a Cargreen Road South Norwood London SE25 5AD
Beverley Thomas 07852 720800
TRANSPORT
Norwood Junction Train station
ABOUT US Managing services for people with learning disabilities includes care contracts, care planning and tenancy agreements. This has enabled Beverley to develop a passion & awareness for meeting individual needs
ACTIVITY
• Music Workshop • Cookery • Art & Craft Workshop • Dance/Exercise • Museum Trips • Community Walks • IT Workshops • Arts & Crafts • Jewellery Making • Dance Classes • Coffee Morning for Carers • Library • Gym Support • Disco
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / Saturday Sports Club for SEN students - Spa School (Transitions)
SATURDAY SPORTS CLUB FOR SEN STUDENTS - SPA SCHOOL (TRANSITIONS)
CONTACT Timber Pond Road Rotherhithe London SE16 6AT 020 7237 1928. 07734225329. [email protected]
TRANSPORT • Buses 381, C10
ABOUT US
The Bacons Schools Sports Partnership runs a Saturday Morning Sports Club at Spa School and is open to both primary and secondary SEN students from mainstream or special schools. The two sports are trampoling and gymnastics/ball sports and sessions are: 10.30am-12pm,12-1.30pm and 2-3pm. There is a charge of £25 per child for the year and siblings are welcome. If you would like your child to join, please contact Glyn Davies:
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / Multi-sports DSC Community Club
MULTI-SPORTS DSC COMMUNITY CLUB
CONTACT 020 7021 097 Artichoke Pl, London SE5 8TS [email protected] 020 7021 097
TRANSPORT • Buses 12, 36, 40, 148, 171, 345, 436, 484
ABOUT US
£2 per session
A pan of disability multi-sports sessions open to all 11 year olds and over. The sessions run every Saturday from 3pm-5pm at Camberwell Leisure centre and costs only £2 per session. To take part just turn up for your first session.
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / Disability Swimming Coaching
DISABILITY SWIMMING COACHING
CONTACT Dulwich Leisure centre 2b Crystal Palace Rd, London SE22 9HB [email protected] 020 7525 7304
TRANSPORT • Buses 37, 40, 176, 185, 484, P13
ABOUT US • 10-19 years of age • An opportunity for children and young people to improve their swimming ability through supported swimming sessions on Sunday afternoons at the Dulwich Leisure Centre from 2.00pm-3.00pm.
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / Tideaway Sailing
TIDEAWAY SAILING
CONTACT Surrey Docks Watersports Centre Greenland Dock Rope Street London SE16 7SX [email protected] 020 7237 9001 020 7237 1001
TRANSPORT
• Overground Surrey Quays • Buses 1, 47, 188, 199, 225, 381
ABOUT US
(During sailing hrs - Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday 10am - 4pm)
MEMBERSHIP Membership costs £1/year for all volunteers and sailors. Volunteers come along and help out with the day-to- day running of the charity and take our participants out sailing. Many volunteers use this route to learn to sail. Have a look at the Volunteering page for more information. We aim to get you out on the water on your own as soon as possible - and will assess what you have learnt - soon you will be taking others out for a sail and sharing your knowledge. Or you can help in the clubhouse, sailing compound or with our administration; there is always lots to do.
REGISTRATION We need to have some essential information on all our volunteers, sailors and any carers who wish to sail, before you go sailing. You can provide us with this information online using this link: Tideway online registration system which will save time when you first visit us.
SAILING FEES If you want to sail on your own or as an assisted sailor (but not as a volunteer), you will need to pay a sailing fee of £10 for every sailing session (half day) (adult) or £5 (young person).
If you want to sail regularly you may wish to pay one of the following annual fees with reduced session fees:
Adults can either pay £60 for the year plus £5 for each sailing session, or £110 for the year with no further sailing fees.
Young person (young people ages 6-17) can pay £55 for the year with no further sailing fees. Parents/Guardians are asked to act as volunteers on behalf of junior members.
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ON THE DOCK
We are based on a kilometre long dock, one of the few remaining parts of the old Surrey Docks in Rotherhithe. With views across the river to Canary Wharf, it is a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city. The Dock is a haven for wildlife; the Great Crested Grebes are a favourite sighting.
The waters are generally sheltered and the Dock walls mean you can’t get lost. We provide qualified safety boat cover at all times. Access to the water is via a gentle ramp and stable pontoons. We have hoists for those who need them.
Enjoying the peaceful atmosphere, trying to outsail other boats, improving your skills with help from our safety boat crew, the Dock is your sailing playground.
RACING
On Sundays we organise informal racing for those that want it; a great way to sharpen your skills. We can teach you the racing basics to allow you to take part in your first race, and then gradually learn the skills and tactics. Races are short (typically 20 mins) with 2 or 3 in a session giving the opportunity to learn rapidly from your mistakes and see how you improve.
Our sailors are regular visitors at race regattas around the country. We have trailers to take our boats, or you can sometimes arrange to borrow a boat from the host club. One of our sailors is the current world champion in the Hansa Liberty servo class.
AWAY TRIPS
We want our sailors and volunteers to extend their sailing skills with trips to other venues.
Our Hawk dayboats are perfect for open water day sails. With a comfortable cockpit for 4 or 5 adults, simple rig that is big enough to sail even when winds are light, but easy to reef (reduce) when the wind increases, and an engine to get you home on time.
We take the two Hawks (by road) to the River Medway in Kent for day sails and racing along this river full of wildlife; sharp eyes can spot Little Egrets and Avocets and you can hardly miss the Oystercatchers and black headed gulls.
We organise a longer weekend cruise on the south coast or east coast, perhaps in company with other Hawks. Staying in B&Bs, the trip is a proper adventure with a sense of reaching a destination. Reading charts, understanding the tides, planning the day and entering a new harbour are all skills you can develop or refresh, with the prospect of a jolly evening out with friends.
A weekend with the dinghies and instructors at UKSA in Cowes is another popular trip. Each October Tideway members arrange a weekend trip to the UKSA (UK Sailing Academy) in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, the world centre of sailing. This gives us all an opportunity to sail in dinghies in the relatively sheltered waters of the Solent and throw off the shackles of Greenland Dock.
A wide range of boats is made available from Lasers to Dart catamarans and the sessions on the water provide the perfect opportunity to develop sailing skills. There is a modest charge to cover the weekend which includes all accommodation and food as well as instructors, wetsuits and the ferry crossing. The only requirement is for sailing ability to be equivalent to RYA2.
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THAMES
The Thames is on our doorstep. The Hawks are perfect for river trips. A short evening sail up to Tower Bridge makes a lovely first step into open water; see the City from a new angle and at a speed which allows you take it all in, then see it again on the way back.
For a longer day we sail down to Erith on the ebb tide and return on the flood, passing through the Thames Barrier.
TRAINING
We have volunteers who are qualified powerboat, dinghy and keelboat instructors who want to develop the skills of other volunteers and sailors. We need sailors with PowerBoat and RYA safety boat qualifications to support our activities every day, as well as dinghy and keelboat sailors ensuring that the Hawks have competent helms and crew. We also encourage everyone to improve their skills by completing RYA courses. We run regular sessions on the RYA syllabus and use the staff of the Surrey Docks Watersports Centre to provide an end of course assessment. For those wanting a more intensive course, Surrey Docks Watersports Centre provide a comprehensive range over the year.
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / Wheels for wellbeing (cycling)
WHEELS FOR WELLBEING (CYCLING)
CONTACT 336 Brixton Road, Herne Hill SW9 7AA 020 7346 8482 [email protected] Twitter: @WfWnews Mondays 11am – 1:30pm
TRANSPORT • Buses 3, 59, 133, 159, 415 Or Croydon Sports Arena (OUTDOORS) Albert Road, South Norwood SE25 4QL 07806 334 770 Tuesdays 10am – 1pm Fridays 11am – 1pm (great for group bookings) Saturdays 10am – 12:30pm
Or Herne Hill Velodrome 104 Burbage Road, SE24 9HE 07578 746 448
TRANSPORT • Buses P4 • Train North Dulwich Or Ladywell Day Centre, Sports Hall (INDOORS) 148 Dressington Avenue, Lewisham SE4 1JF 0756 116 6949
TRANSPORT Buses 284 Trains Ladywell Train station
ABOUT US
Wheels for Wellbeing (WfW) is an award-winning charity supporting disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling. Cycling can be easier than walking, a way to keep independent, fit and healthy, a mobility aid, and a useful form of everyday transport. Inclusive cycling means EVERYONE can cycle regardless of age, health condition or impairment.
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COST
We try to keep prices affordable and good value, while using suitable venues, excellent staff and volunteers and a range of specialist cycles. It costs us £25 per head to provide these sessions, and we ask for a contribution towards this as below. We are always grateful to those who are able to make an additional donation to support our work.
•£5 per person per session (plus one friend/ carer/ relative cycles for free).
•£10 for a Group (one disabled cyclist with up to 3 friends and relatives).
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / All Ability Cycling
ALL ABILITY CYCLING
CONTACT Corelli Rd, London SE3 8EP 020 8516 7977 07904 628814
TRANSPORT Buses 386
ABOUT US
A new all-ability session at Corelli College on Saturdays at 1.30 run by cycling club Limited Edition. The session is aimed at riders with every type of disability, and their families and carers. Cycles will be provided and the fleet currently comprises adult tricycles, child tricycles (2 with full thoracic support) and hand cycles. Cost is only £1 per rider with one carer admitted free. For more information call 07904 628814.
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / In-spire
IN-SPIRE
CONTACT Liverpool Grove London SE17 2HH 020 7740 6868 [email protected]
TRANSPORT Buses 12, 35, 45, 148, 171
ABOUT US
INSPIRE’S TUESDAY Art Group: 10.30am-1.30pm, Yellow Room. InSpire’s Tuesday Art Group meets weekly at 10.30 am to 1.30 pm, there is a small charge of £1- per hour. Most weeks you will find the sessions moving swiftly from our art room to the café in the crypt where the group meet for a quick bite to eat before heading off home.
INSPIRE’S WEDNESDAY WOMEN GROUP: 11am-1pm, Yellow Room. The Wednesday Women Group meets each week at 11 am to 1.pm, and provides the perfect opportunity to try your hand at a range of creative activities in an informal way. The sessions are open to all ages and abilities and provide the ideal backdrop to catch up with friends.
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / Inclusive Dance
INCLUSIVE DANCE
CONTACT 10 Bradenham Close, Camberwell, London SE17 2QB 07732568484 [email protected] Ali Kaviani
TRANSPORT Buses 12, 35, 40, 42, 45, 68, 148, 171, 176, 468
ABOUT US
1 SESSION 18 years plus Moderate to profound learning disabiities. Support workers are welcome to support. £12 per session 3:30-5pm Mondays
2 SESSION 18 years plus Low to moderate learning disabilities. £12 per session 6-7:30pm Mondays Video compilation
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / Millwall Community Trust (football)
MILLWALL COMMUNITY TRUST (FOOTBALL)
CONTACT Millwall Football Stadium Bermondsay SE16 3LN 0207 740 0503
TRANSPORT • Train South Bermondsay • Buses P12
ABOUT Thursday football club FA level one accredited training certificate Plans to have a downe’s sydrome team (Awaiting further information)
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / Speaking up group (advocacy group)
SPEAKING UP GROUP (ADVOCACY GROUP)
CONTACT 020 3119 0960 [email protected]
ABOUT US Speaking Up Southwark is an advocacy group for people with a learning disability. An advocacy group speaks up for people so that their rights and wishes are respected. Apart from the group helper (or facilitator) all members of Speaking Up Southwark have a learning disability.
The group members visit people with a learning disability in their settings (like their day centres) to find out what they think about services like housing and job services. Speaking Up Southwark members will also hold big meetings called forums every three months to talk about subjects that matter to people with a learning disability.
At a meeting called the Learning Disability Partnership Board, Speaking Up Southwark then tells important people who make big decisions what the learning disability community thinks about issues.
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Version 1.4 PAID ACTIVITIES / The Stepping Stones Project Gateway Club
THE STEPPING STONES PROJECT GATEWAY CLUB
CONTACT St Faith’s Community Centre Red Post Hill London SE24 9JQ 07950 612 914
TRANSPORT • Train North Dulwich • Buses P4
ABOUT US
From our base at St Faith’s Community Centre in Herne Hill, we operate a weekly programme of activities and classes. Stepping Stones was established in 1997 in response to a lack of provision for activities for adults with learning disabilities in the local area. Originally operating as part of St Faith’s Youth and Community Centre, we became an independent and registered charity in 2005. Today, we remain closely linked, and enjoy and benefit from our placement in the middle of a multi purpose community centre.
The majority of adults who come to Stepping Stones have moderate and severe disabilities, and many are accompanied by their carers and support workers through out the session. We aim to provide activities which can broaden the horizons of people who can so easily be overlooked by society. We know that everyone has talents to share, confidence to gain and joy to be had.
In addition to our activities at St Faith’s, we also work in partnership with other organisations and deliver off site classes in a number of venues.
We have 8 classes per week at our centre in Herne Hill. Each class is led by an experienced tutor, and some of our busier classes are also supported by support workers and volunteers. In our classes you can:
LEARN NEW SKILLS Get fitter and healthier Make friends and enjoy being part of a group
We have 3 terms per year, each for 10 weeks at a time with a half term break in the middle.
During the weekend in the spring and summer we run a project at a local allotment, and we also organise walking trips in and around London.
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Version 1.4 COLLEGES / Orchard Hill College
COLLEGES
ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE BedZED 20 Sandmartin Way Hackbridge Surrey SM6 7DF [email protected] 0345 402 0453
TRANSPORT • Buses 127
PROGRAMS • Into work • Tranieeship • Building skills for independence • Supported interships
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Version 1.4 COLLEGES / Lambeth College
LAMBETH COLLEGE
CONTACT 56 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1QS [email protected] 020 7501 5010
TRANSPORT Buses 45, 59, 109, 118, 250, 133, 159, 333
ABOUT US
At Lambeth College we aim to help you gain new skills and be more independent. All learners who apply will start on one of two pathways: Independence or Employability. We encourage our learners to aim to get a job (a job can be paid, full-time, part-time, supported work or voluntary work). If you are not ready for employment we encourage you to develop your independence skills.
All students have an Individual Learning Plan (ILP). This is to help you focus on developing the right skills to achieve your long term goal. Your ILP includes targets in literacy, numeracy or ICT. Your ILP will also have targets related to independence or employment. Your ILP will be different from everyone else’s - It is your own plan. Your tutor and support staff will help you choose and work on targets and you will have regular meetings to review your progress
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Version 1.4 COLLEGES / LOSCO
LOSCO
CONTACT US Lewisham Southwark College Lewisham Way London SE4 1UT 020 3757 3000 [email protected]
TRANSPORT • Buses 21, 136, 321, 436 • Train St Johns
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (SEN)
We offer course assistance for those with autism, Asperger syndrome, dyslexia, mental health/personal care/health needs, physical disabilities and visual and hearing impairments. And our Transition Coordinator is responsible for putting support in place for students requiring in-class help.
We host a range of qualifications with built-in support for young people with high needs at our Lewisham Way and Deptford Bridge campuses:
• Pathway to employment • Pathway to independence • School links • Skills for work and supported internships • Transition • Vocational tasters
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Version 1.4 COLLEGES / Share Community
SHARE COMMUNITY
CONTACT 64 Altenburg Gardens London SW11 1JL 0207 801 9815 [email protected] [email protected]
TRANSPORT • Buses 77, 87, 156, 345, G1 • Trains Clapham Junction
ABOUT US
SUPPORTED LEARNING IN CATERING • 16-25 year olds with moderate learning difficulties. • Those who want to work in the community • Work experience with certifacte at the completion of the course • Main contact [email protected]
PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING
• Provides work to help people with LD live a healthy more independent life. • Help to prepare healthy food and learn cooking skills • Main contact [email protected]
LIFE AND BASIC SKILLS
• City and Guilfords numeracy and literacy training • Course provides information on how to live independently • Basic Literacy, numetracy and communication skills • Employement skills • Horticultural skills • Catering courses
PRICE
PRICINGSTANDARD RATES • Full day – 10am-4pm £59.84 per day • Morning only – 10am-2pm £37 • Afternoon only – 1pm-4pm £28 • Lunch – 1pm-2pm £3 • 3-day tasterFree. After which students revert to the standard rates aboveShort courses
• Full day – 10am-4pm £60
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• Half-day – 10-2pm £37 • Special rates apply for short courses that run for more than one day: • 1-day £60 • 2-day £120 • 3-day £120 • 4-day £160 • 5-day £200 • 6-day £220 • Muscianship course – 12 sessions over 12 weeks £300
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Afro- Asian Advisory Service
SERVICES AND ADVICE
AFRO- ASIAN ADVISORY SERVICE
CONTACT INFORMATION 53 Addington Square, London SE5 7LB 0845 618 5385 (Monday - Friday 2pm-5pm) Asylum, nationality and immigration matter with a caseworker.
For all other queries, please telephone our receptionist on 020 7701 0141.
OUR SERVICES The Afro-Asian Advisory Service provides specialist immigration information, advice and representation services primarily to the community of Southwark. We are also available to those who live outside the borough and can thus provide a support service to any advisers working in other parts of the UK.
We see clients daily between 9:00am & 1:00pm, strictly by appointment only In emergency cases an advice worker will see a client for a few minutes in order to assess the urgency of the case and make an appointment as necessary.
WE CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
• Provide advice and assistance with the completion of application forms relating to immigration, asylum and nationality matters • Prepare written representations on behalf of clients to be forwarded to the Home Office and we deal with the official correspondence arising from clients’ applications • represent clients at their Appeals and J R • Provide support to other agencies, advice workers and Members of Parliament, through second-tier telephone advice and taking referrals • Provide training courses on immigration and nationality law to advice workers
The organisation has both the specialist knowledge and many years of experience dealing with British Nationality Right of Abode matters. We tackle complex cases in these areas of law. The organisation also has facilities available to provide specialist training to second-tier agencies where the advice workers do not have detailed knowledge on immigration, asylum and nationality laws.
SERVICE DELIVERY METHODS
The Afro-Asian Advisory Service uses the following methods of service delivery to ensure access to all clients, particularly those from socially excluded groups:
• Drop-in sessions (only on emergency cases) • Appointment sessions • Telephone Advice Line
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• Referrals from other agencies • Home visits (where appropriate) • Letter writing/form filling on behalf of clients • Provision of 'self help' information leaflets • Dealing and responding to postal/e-mail enquiries
PARTNER AGENCIES
The AAAS has established links with other relevant organisations – Southwark Law Centre, Cambridge House Law Centre, Southwark CAB, Blackfriars Advice Centre, Southwark Refugee Project, Social Services, Health Visitors etc. It is common practice for local advice agencies to refer cases to AAAS and discuss matters of law relating to immigration and nationality using the organisation’s telephone advice service. Constituents who consult MPs in Southwark on immigration matters are referred to the AAAS to deal with the cases. There is also an understanding with the local MP, Harriet Harman, and Cambridge House Law Centre that AAAS will deal with the immigration aspects of their cases.
The AAAS is also a member of the Southwark Legal Advice Network (SLAN). The SLAN website contains extensive information (in English and 18 community languages) about generalist and specialist advice services in Southwark, as well as links to online self-help resources.
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APPA
CONTACT Appa House, 23-25 Greenwich Church Street Royal Borough of Greenwich London SE10 9BJ 03309 999111 [email protected]
SERVICES Appa provides specialist services to support deaf or disabled individuals to create independent, successful lives at work, in education or at home. We’re market leaders in our field: we offer expert insight and cost-effective, practical solutions. Our unique approach is delivered by experienced, approachable staff. Check out our testimonials to find out what our clients say about us. Follow the links for information on the services we offer: training, support services, interpreting, talking therapies, media, consultancy and more.
Appa provides a range of support including: • Support Workers • Home Care Services • Personal Assistants • Speech-to text • Note takers • Travel buddies • Reader/Guides • Moral Support • Support with applying for grants and allowances • Consultancy
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Bar Pro Bono
BAR PRO BONO
CONTACT The national pro bono centre 48 Chancery Lane London WC2A 1JF 0207 092 3960 [email protected]
There are many ways that you can help, it may be you are a Barrister and you can oversee a case. You may feel like organising an event and raising some funds, whatever your choice it is very much appreciated - See more at: http://www.barprobono.org.uk/how-to-help.html#sthash.FoCuH4Rk.dpuf
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Southwark Wellbeing Support at Home (SWiSH) – Metropolitan
SOUTHWARK WELLBEING SUPPORT AT HOME (SWISH) – METROPOLITAN
CONTACT [email protected] 224 Jamaica Road London SE16 4BD 020 7252 2529 [email protected]
ABOUT US Southwark Wellbeing Support at Home (SWiSH) helps clients to remain at home, living their own lives safely and as independently as possible by avoiding unnecessary or unplanned hospital admissions.
SWiSH provides holistic support for up to 12 weeks including: home visits drop-in sessions advice and signposting to other services practical support advocacy home audits
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Bede Starfish project (Domestic violence)
BEDE STARFISH PROJECT (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)
CONTACT 0808 2000 247 [email protected]
ABOUT US
The Bede Starfish Project works with people affected by Domestic Violence. Our aim is to help build communities where everyone can be free from fear of violence, no matter whom they are or where they come from. If you are being abused within a relationship, we can offer advice and support to help you protect yourself, take action and rebuild your life.
Based in Southwark, we work across the whole borough to help people from all backgrounds build their confidence and be free from abuse. If you are affected by Domestic Violence, or if you are concerned you might be, we can help you to.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Blackfriars Advice Centre
BLACKFRIARS ADVICE CENTRE
CONTACT 6-8 Westmoreland Road, SE17 2AX 020 3752 5520 [email protected] http://advising.london/welcome-blackfriars-advice-centre
ABOUT US Provide information and advice on money matters, debt, legal issues and people rights. Appointments as well as community discussions and workshops.
We can help you to: • Fill in forms • Complete welfare benefit applications • Contact third parties • Utilise our support materials and resources
We can teach you: • Computer and online skills • How to write letters • How to bid on properties • How to improve your confidence in dealing with your situation
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Blindaid
BLINDAID
CONTACT US Lantern House 102 Bermondsey Street London SE1 3UB
Email: [email protected] Tel: 020 7403 6184 Fax: 020 7234 0708
ABOUT US
BlindAid has an exceptional team of friendly and understanding Home Visitors that make regular visits to our 500+ Service Users to provide emotional support and practical help where possible. We will visit people at home or in sheltered accommodation or residential/nursing homes.
HOME VISITORS
All of our Home Visitors are paid members of staff who have been carefully selected, DBS checked, trained and all receive regular supervision.
Our Home Visitors take care to treat every service user as an individual.
The visiting service is free of charge.
We aim to provide visits that take place every two weeks and usually last about an hour,
A Home Visitor can help with such things as:
• Warm and friendly conversation • Practical support – for example reading/writing correspondence • Providing information on what’s going on locally – for example: Social clubs; local outings and events; leisure activities; lunch clubs etc • Arranging the loan of audio equipment from the British Wireless for the Blind (subject to their criteria)
TELEPHONE SERVICE BlindAid provides a telephone support service for those who may not choose to have a regular Home Visitor. Our Telephone Service is available to blind and partially sighted people who reside in any of the Inner London Boroughs. A regular friendly telephone call offers an opportunity for a chat, advice, help and companionship over the phone. Calls are made at a mutually convenient prearranged time. We aim to call each service user once a fortnight. An average call lasts for around 20 minutes. We are also able to make referrals to social service/sensory teams and other organisations or charities that may also be helpful
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RADIOS AND AUDIO EQUIPMENT
Listening to radio programmes, recorded music, talking books and podcasts make a huge difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, especially those who live alone.
We act as agents for British Wireless for the Blind and in partnership with them, we can provide a radio/audio set on long term loan to any blind or partially sighted person who cannot afford to purchase their own equipment.
Radios and audio sets are specially designed with high contrast and simple to use controls.
Our staff will help you to choose the right radio or audio set and we will deliver the equipment to you and explain how to use it.
WELFARE RIGHTS SERVICE Many blind or partially sighted people live on low incomes, and therefore it is essential that they claim their full benefit entitlement. In our experience many people do not claim all the benefits that they are entitled to. BlindAids’
Welfare Rights Service offers a free benefits assessment for people who are: • Blind or partially sighted, possibly coping with other disabilities as well • A recipient of the BlindAid home visiting service • Financially disadvantaged – leading to poor quality of life • Have restricted mobility – unable to seek or take advice outside the home • Limited communication ability – unable to seek or take advice by telephone. We can offer advice by telephone or in the comfort and security of your own home if you would prefer.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Cambridge House
CAMBRIDGE HOUSE
CONTACT Cambridge House 1 Addington Square London , SE5 0HF Tel. 020 7358 7000 ext2024 [email protected] http://ch1889.org/
ABOUT US Cambridge House provides free, independent, and confidential advocacy services to help people become involved in the decisions which affect their lives.
We offer our expert care and assistance to: • Adults with mental health needs who are subject to the Mental Health Act • People who lack capacity and require IMCA support • Adults who need care and support and are having their needs assessed, planned, or reviewed • Adults who are the subject of a Safeguarding Enquiry or a Safeguarding Adult Review because they are at risk of abuse or neglect • Carers of both adults and children in ‘transition’
Our advocacy service works to ensure that people’s voices are heard, that their rights are protected, and that they understand what is happening to them. We speak for up for them when they cannot, and support and advise them when they can.
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CHOICE SUPPORT
CONTACT
0300 123 3377
Choice Support 100 Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7XA
ABOUT US We provide flexible services to the meet the demands of people wanting support tailored to their individual needs. Our services are run by experienced and dedicated managers based at our regional offices. We aim to provide services to enable everyone we support to have lives that are full, healthy and meaningful.
WHO CAN COMMISSION A SERVICE FROM CHOICE SUPPORT? We welcome families and disabled people contacting us directly as the commissioners of the support that we provide. Choice Support has the expertise to support a wide range of people. We have created a families team to ensure that Choice Support is responsive to peoples’ needs and capable of flourishing in the on-going challenging economic environment. Find out more about our work with families or watch this video about Olivia and her mother.
TYPES OF SERVICE WE CAN OFFER Our staff help people and their families to develop their own support package from as little as one hour to 24 hours a day and this ensures we are able to meet the needs of each person we support. People can choose which staff regularly support them and can change the time of their support whenever they want to. Here is a list of the types of traditional services we are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to offer:
• Supported living is where people live in their own home and receive the support they need to live there. • Outreach is supporting people for a part of their time to do specific things, such as going shopping, attending college or managing money. • Shared lives is where a person who wants support is matched with a shared lives carer, and shares that person's family life. • Positive behavioural support is specialist support for people whose behaviours can challenge and for people on the autistic spectrum.
Our other specialist services • Quality Checkers - we can offer training to set up your own Quality Checkers team.
SUPPORTED LIVING Supported living is where people are tenants in their own home, and receive the support they need to live there. We support many people in this way. In supported living housing and support are usually organised
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separately, which means that people have proper tenancy agreements with their landlords. People also have more money than if they lived in residential care services, because they are eligible for more benefits.
OUTREACH Outreach is the term we use when we support people for a part of their time to do specific things, such as help with personal care, going shopping, attending college, using public transport or managing money. This might be for a few hours a week, or much more. Often, people who receive outreach support live on their own, or with families or partners. This type of support is also sometimes called domiciliary care.
SHARED LIVES Shared lives is the new name for adult family placements. The idea is that people needing support are matched with a shared lives carer and share that person's family life. Shared lives arrangements are very cost effective and flexible. If someone is getting a shared lives service they may actually live with the shared lives carer, or they may spend some of their time with them in the carers home. Choice Support oversees the whole arrangement and makes sure it works really well. Matching the person to the right shared lives carer is critical to the success of this sort of service.
The shared lives team 0207 261 4100
POSITIVE BEHAVIOURAL SUPPORT Choice Support’s positive behavioural support team has a successful track record developing innovative services for people whose behaviours may challenge, and/or people with autistic spectrum support needs. We build local capacity and competency across Choice Support and at times work directly in some of the organisation’s services. We also offer consultancy services in the form of training and assessment.
KEY PEOPLE Linda Richardson 01636 594 380
Gary Aldridge 07810 378 351
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Citizen’s Advice Bureau
CITIZEN’S ADVICE BUREAU
CONTACT Address: 8 Market Pl, London SE16 3UQ Phone:0344 499 4134
Address: 97 Peckham High St, London SE15 5RS Phone:0844 499 4134
Helpline: 08454040506 http://www.southwarkcabservice.org.uk/ https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
ABOUT US
Southwark Citizens Advice Bureau Service helps people to solve problems. Our service provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice for everyone on their rights and responsibilities. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. Last year we saw 14,216 clients and helped with 24,307.
Clients can access our service face-to-face, by phone and via email. Some clients are empowered to solve problems by themselves; those requiring more support receive casework. In order to prevent problems re- emerging. We also run Money Management training sessions in collaboration with local partners.
By offering advice across key areas such as benefits, debt, housing and employment, we aim to bring about positive changes in people’s lives. This ranges from hard outcomes, such as maximising household income and improving health and wellbeing, through to softer benefits, such as improved family relationships.
We also aim to achieve broader changes for the local community. As our clients’ stories gives us a wealth of insight into challenges faced by local residents, we work with partners in local government and other agencies to improve the policies and practices that affect the local population.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Christians Against Poverty
CHRISTIANS AGAINST POVERTY
CONTACT 50B Lausanne Road, London, SE15 2JB (0800) 328 0006 [email protected] https://capuk.org/
ABOUT US
Christian faith based organisation keyed towards providing financial support in finance for people in the community. Whether you're feeling the weight of debt, struggling to find work or trying to overcome a dependency – we're here to help you. We're helping over 29,000 people a year through our free debt help, job clubs, release groups and CAP Money Courses.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / City Breaks
CITY BREAKS
ORGANISATION
Brandon Trust
www.brandontrust.org
LOCATION City Breaks 2 Bowley Close Crystal Palace London SE19 1SZ Tel: 0207 237 6750 [email protected] [email protected]
CLIENTS
• Adults/Learning disabilities • Those who are able to transfer • Double incontinence able
PRICES Base Rate 1:1 Support Waking nights Extras £215 Per night £154 Per night £150 per night Transport, activities are funded by client
• Referral made through brokerage once finance has been agreed • Able to take private bookings
SERVICES
• Provide alternative for day centre if guests do not wish to go to normal centre • Wifi internet access • Provide for cultural needs (shopping will be based on the client/nok request) • X3 meals per day • Medication assistance • Can provide assistance with cooking/laundry if required (to encourage independence) • Assistance with personal care • Emergency placements
FACILITIES
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• Lounge (Smart TV, Wifi, Wii, DVD, Sound system, musical instruments) • Garden area to relax unwind • Key fob rooms • Mini fridge • Storage, personal TV, personal sink • Themed rooms • Walk in showers/ Bath with bath seats • Communal kitchen • Laundry room
CAPACITY
• Maximum of 4
STAFFING
• X2 Team leaders • X2 Full time staff • Locum staff employed when needed (client numbers fluctuate)
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Civil Legal Advice (CLA)
CIVIL LEGAL ADVICE (CLA)
CONTACT Civil Legal Advice (CLA) Telephone: 0345 345 4 345 Minicom: 0345 609 6677 Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm Saturday, 9am to 12:30pm
ABOUT US You might be able to get free and confidential advice from Civil Legal Advice (CLA) as part of legal aid.
You can get help from CLA for problems including: • debt, if your home is at risk • housing, e.g. if you’re homeless or at risk of being evicted • domestic abuse • family issues, e.g. family mediation or if your child’s being taken into care • special education needs • discrimination
CONTACTING CLA You’ll find out CLA’s contact details if you’re eligible for legal aid. You can also choose for an adviser to call you back.
The adviser will ask for proof of your finances. You must have the following with you when you speak to them: • recent payslips (if you’re working) • bank statements • details of any savings and investments you have • details of any benefits you get • mortgage statements and a current valuation for any property you own
• You can use CLA’s free translation service if English isn’t your first language. • You can also book a British Sign Language interpreter if you’re deaf or hard of hearing. • Complain about CLA • You can also contact CLA if you’re unhappy about the service you’ve received from them. • You can also text ‘legalaid’ and your name to 80010 to ask CLA to call you back. This costs the same as a normal text message.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Debt Advice Foundation
DEBT ADVICE FOUNDATION
CONTACT 0800 043 40 50
ABOUT US Debt Advice Foundation is a registered national debt advice and education charity offering free, confidential support and advice to anyone worried about loans, credit and debt. Because we're a debt charity, you can be sure that the advice we provide is impartial and based solely on what is best for you.
If you have a debt problem, Debt Advice Foundation can help you understand which options are available to you and will recommend the debt solution that is right for your situation. Our aim is to help you regain control of your finances by:
Reducing monthly repayments to a realistic and affordable level Stopping creditors taking enforcement action against you Protecting important assets such as your home
If you are struggling to keep up with credit card, loan or debt consolidation repayments, have arrears or are facing legal action from lenders as a result of being unable to repay your unsecured or secured debts, our debt helpline advisers are standing by waiting to help.
We advise on the full range of debt solutions including Bankruptcy, Debt Relief Orders, Free Debt Management Plans, IVAs, Trust Deeds, Debt Arrangement Scheme, Administration Orders and Debt Consolidation.
If you need to talk to someone in confidence about your options, there's no need to wait or book an appointment, our free debt advice helpline is open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 3pm on 0800 043 40 50.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Disability Law Service
DISABILITY LAW SERVICE
CONTACT 0207 791 9800 http://www.dls.org.uk/
ABOUT US
Call now for advice on the above number or why not look at one of our range of free factsheets for assistance. DLS provides free legal advice in the following areas of law:
• Community Care Law (advice and representation) • Employment Law (advice and representation) • Disability Discrimination (advice and factsheets) • Welfare Benefits (advice and factsheets)
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Elim House (BEGS)
ELIM HOUSE (BEGS)
CONTACT Elim House 86 Bellenden Road London SE15 4RQ 0207 639 8655 [email protected]
ABOUT US
Elim House Day Centre is open five-day-a-week and staffed by a team of qualified care workers and local volunteers. The aim of the project is to provide a safe and friendly environment for all its users, the majority of whom are elderly people of African/Caribbean descent. But irrespective of where you come from or your culture, those of you over 60 can be certain of a warm and friendly welcome. For here at Elim House Day Centre its users can meet and participate in activities that are appropriate for their needs.
Run by the Elim House Community Venture, the centre’s wide range of attractions include a nutritious two course cooked lunch each day and a support service of information and advice on a range of issues relevant to service users such as welfare rights, benefits and housing issues. In addition the centre can organise transport to and from the day centre for disabled service users who are unable to arrange independent transport.
PRICE
£10-£35 per day depending on support needs, plus £4 per day for lunch.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Family Mosaic
FAMILY MOSAIC
CONTACT
0300 123 3456
ABOUT US We provide good quality, affordable homes to rent and buy, as well as care and support services to thousands of people who need extra support. We have over 25,000 homes for rent and we serve more than 45,000 people: we’re one of the largest housing providers in London, Essex and the Southeast. We provide a range of opportunities for our customers such as training, employment and access to learning so they can improve their prospects, find new opportunities and move on. Shared ownership forms a large part of our business, helping people into home ownership. We partner local communities to make our neighbourhoods better places to live.
SERVICES INCLUDE • Supported living • Sheltered living • Reablement
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Fresh Ideas & Solutions Services CIC (Promoting Choice and Control)
FRESH IDEAS & SOLUTIONS SERVICES CIC (PROMOTING CHOICE AND CONTROL)
CONTACT Address: Cannon Wharf Business Centre 35 Evelyn Street London SE8 5RT Telephone: 020 7231 4690 E-mail: [email protected] https://www.healthandcarehelpfinder.net/
ABOUT US Fresh Ideas & Solutions Services provide information, advice and support on personal budgets, direct payments and support planning. They also provide support with employing your own personal assistants. In addition, they offer a Managed Account and a payroll service for service users in receipt of personal budgets.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Gable Healthcare respite
GABLE HEALTHCARE RESPITE
CONTACT ALFA House, Molesey Road, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey, KT12 3PD
24 hours line Line 1 : 077 6961 0005 Line 2 : 078 0942 8407
ABOUT US Gable Healthcare provides high quality, respectful respite and short break services which deliver a high level of service user and carer satisfaction and offer purchasers value for money. Our services provide a mix of 24 hour personal care and more general support promoting independence and ensuring personal dignity and quality of life.
We provide services to older adults, adults with a learning disability and/or mental health need, to give their family carers periods of respite. We offer an advanced reservation system so carers can book breaks at times and dates to suit them, as well as a ‘last minute’ reservation system, where possible, to provide support in times of crisis or simply to allow spontaneity for families and carers.
Gable Healthcare has experience of supporting people with different levels of need, from; • mild learning disabilities to more complex needs, i.e., people with Autism, physical, sensory and communication issues, • Mental health or Dementia • Challenging behaviours, specific health care needs and dual diagnosis. • Older people
The level of support given varies from person to person and we deliver support that is fully needs-led, with the service user in control of all the decisions which affect them and their lives.
We feel it is important that service users, families and carers have confidence in the quality of our services. Before a service user comes into our service, we organise meetings with them and their families or carers to build their confidence and trust in Gable Healthcare and to get a clear picture of the needs of the service user. We promote our services as a reliable and experienced care provider and encourage families and carers to get involved in our monitoring and quality assurance activities.
We offer open and informal services where family members feel free to approach us and know they can really get involved.
Service users and family carers work with staff to develop respite Support Plans, as well as Personalised Care Plan, which state the key goals and objectives the service users, want to achieve whilst staying within the service. These plans are adjusted over time, particularly where service users frequently access the service and become well-known to staff.
Gable Healthcare offers service users and their family carers a high level of flexibility and choice across all areas of the service provided. Our services meet service users’ individual basic needs and we support them to take up a variety of activities and opportunities for development, based on their interests. We put the service user and their family at the centre of all decision making.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Get-Online (Technology)
GET-ONLINE (TECHNOLOGY)
CONTACT 03719 100 100 http://www.getonlineathome.org/
ABOUT US Purchase discounted refurbished computers and dongles. Good service for those who cannot afford a brand new computer. The discounts are for only those who are eligible for the discount. Website contains useful information to make computers more accessible.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / St Giles Trust
ST GILES TRUST
CONTACT
0808 801 0600
ABOUT US
Provide support for;
• Employment and training • Prison (and leaving prison) • Preventative work with children and families
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / GP Walk in centre (Lister Health Centre)
GP WALK IN CENTRE (LISTER HEALTH CENTRE)
CONTACT 101 Peckham Road, London SE15 5LJ
ABOUT US
Walk in clinic for those unable to see their GP. Should not be first option unless it is proving hard to meet with normal GP surgery.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Homeless
HOMELESS
CONTACT Homeless Link, Gateway House, Milverton St, London SE11 4AP
Email: [email protected] Phone: 020 7840 4430 Fax: 020 7840 4431
ABOUT
WE INFLUENCE We work with local and national Government to improve the policies that affect people experiencing homelessness. We campaign to challenge preconceptions and bring about change.
WE ADVISE AND SUPPORT We look for and share good practice from our members working on the front line, helping others to improve the quality of their work. Our national and regional teams offer support, link up agencies, and provide training, advice, consultancy and tools to help services evolve.
WE KEEP YOU UP TO DATE We publish up-to-date information, from good practice resources and the latest knowledge on homelessness to sector news and policy updates. With data on thousands of services we identify trends and gaps in provision, to make sure you always have relevant sector intelligence at your fingertips.
WE INNOVATE We explore new ways to tackle homelessness and create opportunities for you to do the same. Our products are designed to help end homelessness. Through In-Form, we enable organisations to improve the support they offer, while Street Link puts people sleeping rough in touch with the services they need.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / In Control
IN CONTROL
CONTACT
http://www.in-control.org.uk/
ABOUT US
We operate as an extensive network and 'community for change' that aims to:
• Work directly with people who need support, and with their families to provide them with the knowledge, power and tools to take control of their lives • Influence and improve the delivery of self-directed support • Develop and test new innovative ways for people to be in control of their lives • Measure the impact of self-directed support and personal budgets on people's lives
We're currently funded by government bodies such as the Department of Health, Department for Education and NHS England as well as through councils, clinical commissioning groups, provider organisations and sector- related bodies such as Think Local Act Personal, ADASS and ADCS. These organisations enlist our help to implement self-directed support/personalisation. We also receive grant funding for various project works.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / In-spire (ITC support)
IN-SPIRE (ITC SUPPORT)
CONTACT
Liverpool Grove London SE17 2HH 020 7740 6868
ABOUT US
I.T. CLASSES It-classes Facilitated by our in-house I.T. Tutor, Jason McDowell, InSpire’s termly IT courses have over the last 5 years helped hundreds of local residents get to grips with the continual challenges that new technology brings. We continue to offer the following courses free of charge for residents living in Southwark:
Beginners I.T. programme: Aimed at those with no previous experience of using computers, this course will help build your confidence by teaching you the fundamentals of using computer technology.
Intermediates I.T. programme: This programme is aimed at those with some knowledge and experience of using computers and for many provides the perfect progression route after completion of our beginners programme. Equally, if know your ‘excel from your internet’ then this course will provide the perfect platform to build a better understanding of these programmes, opening up a whole host of opportunities.
Drop in I.T. sessions: Looking for a space to work, search for jobs or just browse the internet, InSpire offers free access to its I.T. suite throughout the week to all Southwark residents (excludes Wednesday’s and occasionally subject to events) Just call or drop in to find out more, printing is available at a small cost.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Key Ring
KEY RING
CONTACT London South East Office 65 Dalston Lane London E8 2NG Tel. 020 3119 0960 Fax. 020 7014 7445 Email. [email protected] [email protected]
ABOUT US KeyRing's support is based on people living in their own homes but sharing their skills and talents with each other and with their communities.
We have a volunteer in each Network. The volunteer sees Members regularly and helps the group work together. The volunteer is like a good neighbour who will help out if difficulties arise. Because the volunteer lives in the community, they know what's going on and are able to help Members make links.
We also have Community Support Workers and Supported Living Managers who make sure that Members get the support they need.
KeyRing believes that Community Connections are very important. We encourage people to make good links in their neighbourhood. Our Members have saved lives, campaigned for street lights and run neighbourhood improvement campaigns.
Our Small Sparks fund enables Members with an idea for their community to get a bit of funding to make things happen.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Lambeth College
LAMBETH COLLEGE
CONTACT Lambeth Mencap 43 Knights Hill, London, SE27 0HS 020 8655 7711 [email protected]
ABOUT US Lambeth Mencap help to development independent skills for living such as working skills, interview skills, and travel support.
Lambeth Mencap has played a key role in shaping the development of local services and this involvement in service planning remains an important element of our work. In 1991 that our Executive Committee decided that Lambeth Mencap would start to provide direct services. Since then we have grown into a significant provider of high quality community-based services. Tailor made services that are regularly used by over 300 people in South London.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Latin American Disabled Peoples Project
LATIN AMERICAN DISABLED PEOPLES PROJECT
CONTACT Unit 7 of the Kennington Workshop 42 Braganza Street Kennington London SE17 3RJ Our office is open Monday to Friday, between 9:30 am - 5 pm
ABOUT US
Latin American Disabled People's Project (LADPP) is the only organisation in London devoted to serving disabled people from Latin America, Europe and Africa, whose first language is Spanish or Portuguese - as well as that of their carers, families and communities.
Whether it's through our services, projects, information, training, advice, advocacy, social and cultural events, and volunteering opportunities, the ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life for our users.
PROVIDES
• Advice representation • Health and wellbeing • Befriending • Classes and activity • Skills for work
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Leonard Cheshire
LEONARD CHESHIRE
CONTACT
Leonard Cheshire Disability 66 South Lambeth Road London SW8 1RL Tel: 020 3242 0200 Fax: 020 3242 0250
ABOUT US Change100 is an internship programme which connects disabled students with the UK's top employers. • Disabled people aged 16 to 35 can develop important life and work skills, and boost their self- confidence, by joining the Can Do project. • Discover IT provides disabled people access to computers and adapted equipment within their homes and communities. • The Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs is a £50,000 prize awarded every year in the UK. • We provide training to improve your skills and support you into employment. Learn more about our work and skills programmes.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / London care
LONDON CARE
CONTACT Unit 43 & 49 St Olav's Court City Business Centre Lower Road London SE16 2XB Tel: 020 7232 0718 Email: [email protected]
ABOUT US Domiciliary provider Our care workers provide expert support for a broad range of service users. We offer: Care for older people, both as traditional homecare and also in our innovative Extra Care Schemes. Care for adults and children with specialist or complex needs, such as physical or learning disabilities or dementia. We also offer dedicated care support for people at the end of life. Reablement support to help people regain independence after a period of illness, injury or hospitalisation. Live-in support and respite support for family carers. Care services of all kinds overnight, either as a sleep-in or a 'waking night'.
London Care provides quality care support to thousands of local people, with services commissioned through local authorities or purchased privately by individual service users or their families.
Our aim is to deliver care which improves the lives of our service users and that treats them, and their families, with respect, dignity and compassion. We believe that our services should not only comply with regulatory standards, but that they should also deliver excellence and promote overall wellbeing.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / The Southwark Older People’s Project
THE SOUTHWARK OLDER PEOPLE’S PROJECT
CONTACT Tom McDonough Telephone 07920 292818/ 0207 324 0764/ 07824 590 469
ABOUT US
This is a new project that will facilitate older people with learning disabilities (50+) to share experiences and talk about the things that are important to them. People will be encouraged to make friends and support one another.
The group will be supported to think about the following:
Having the right support in their lives and being involved in all the important decisions that affect them.
• Maintaining their health as they grow older • Feeling safe in the home • Doing the activities that are important to them and having the opportunity to try new things • Keeping in contact with the people that are important in their lives • Celebrating their lives and planning for the changes ahead.
The group will be linked to Speaking Up Southwark and will be able to send a representative to the Speaking Up meetings.
The meetings will be held in a variety of community venues and the members will be involved in choosing and organising social events.
Each member will have a plan on joining to identify what they wish to gain from attending the group. Group sessions will incorporate objectives identified in support plans.
Each session costs £30. The group will be free until the 8th member is in place
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Solace (Domestic violence)
SOLACE (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)
CONTACT Unit 5-7, Blenheim Court, 62 Brewery Road, London N7 9NY 020 7593 1290
ABOUT US
The Solace Advocacy and Support Service provides independent advocates to support men and women aged 16 or over, affected by domestic and sexual abuse. We also provide support on safety, housing, going to court, benefits, health and immigration issues and can refer you to any relevant specialist services.
The Sanctuary Scheme is designed to prevent someone affected by domestic abuse from becoming homeless as a result. The scheme provides security works to a home, ranging from changing locks to the installation of an internal ‘safe room’, allowing women to stay in their homes.
Our Family and Children’s Support service offers therapeutic support to help children and young people explore their feelings about their experience of abuse. The service also involves a support group for mothers.
Our counseling service offers emotional support to women aged 16 and over who have been affected by domestic and sexual abuse in an intimate relationship. Sessions are offered during the day or in the evening.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Southwark Employement and Enterprise Development Scheme
SOUTHWARK EMPLOYEMENT AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT SCHEME
CONTACT [email protected] 020 7740 8203
ABOUT US
SEEDS aim to stimulate business growth with local employers while at the same time generating sustainable employment opportunities for young people. (16-24)
The project helps small, local businesses give young Southwark residents one year job opportunities or apprenticeships that are paid at the London Living Wage (£9.40 per hour).
The businesses receive a subsidy to help pay the London Living Wage as well as being offered mentoring and support to help their business grow. At the end of the 12 month contract, the employer will be supported to either take on their fully trained employee or to help them to find further employment with their new skills.
SEEDS also support young people facing significant challenges in the labour market to secure and keep the jobs created. Micro businesses, SMEs and voluntary and community sector (VCS) employers in Southwark will be eligible for the wage subsidy to help them grow a local workforce.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Supportmatch home share
SUPPORTMATCH HOME SHARE
CONTACT 0160 490 5517 [email protected]
ABOUT US
The aim is to set up a mutual arrangement (and legal agreement) between householder and homesharer which is both flexible and signed-off between the two parties. Supportmatch coordinators help broker the arrangement to ensure a successful match.
After registering with Supportmatch, the first step is a face-to-face meeting with our coordinator. Once we have identified the needs of the householder and the skills/requirements of the homesharer our coordinator aims to find the best suitable match. This takes 2 to 4 weeks.
Our extensive lists of homesharers are carefully selected, subject to a very thorough vetting system. We take great care over each homesharer’s requests and needs in order to create a successful match.
Once a householder and homesharer are matched our aim is to facilitate their relationship by offering a regular monitoring service for the duration of the match (usually 6 to 12 months, but matches can go on for a second or third year if required).
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / First Step Trust
FIRST STEP TRUST
CONTACT Unit 9 Kingside Business Park Ruston Road Woolwich London SE18 5BX 020 8855 7386
ABOUT US
First Step Trust (FST) is an innovative charity which runs social enterprises to provide work and training opportunities for people excluded from work because of mental health issues or other disadvantages, including drug and alcohol recovery problems and a history of offending
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Local Support
LOCAL SUPPORT
CONTACT [email protected] 020 7525 7434
INTRODUCTION Following a recent reorganisation and restructure within Customer Services Revenue and Benefits we are pleased to announce the introduction of the Southwark Local Support Team.
Working towards achieving a sustainable service for the future ensuring efficiencies and economies of scale, it was determined that the former Rightfully Yours Team should be amalgamated with SESS, Hardship and One Touch to provide a combined approach offering assistance across all aspects of welfare support.
Flexible, multi skilled and able to undertake a range of duties including triage, assessment, visiting, outreach, advocacy and/or attendance at stakeholder events, this joined-up service will improve customer service and provide a deeper customer insight / more effective customer journey.
OUR AIM Provide support and guidance to those customers in an emergency, crisis or in financial hardship Support these customers in making an application to the Emergency Support Scheme or Hardship Fund and to maximise their household income by looking at their entitlement to other Welfare
BENEFITS • Calculate the need for future support for customers and plan how we ensure they have the skills to budget, go digital and ultimately gain meaningful employment if they can • Assess claims for Emergency Support / Hardship Fund using the eligibility criteria • Provide customer service excellence • Work closely with stakeholders and partners to ensure cohesive support for our customers
INCOME MAXIMISATION We offer our vulnerable residents information, advice and support to claim benefits for themselves and their household. We can assess entitlement to benefits; provide 'better off' calculations and help to resolve complex benefit issues for customers.
We provide support to some of the most vulnerable residents in Southwark (including severely disabled), who are experiencing severe financial hardship and have seen their benefits reduced as a result of recent welfare changes. We complete a benefit maximisation check on every referral.
Are you claiming all that you are entitled to? We can help you. Please visit our page for further information: Income Maximisation
Southwark Emergency Support Scheme (SESS)
If you are a Southwark resident who is; 1. Experiencing a time of crisis, emergency, or disaster and as a result you or your family are at risk of significant harm, or
2. At risk of having to move out of your home and community and go into care, or
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3. Moving back into the community after spending time in an institution, such as a care home or hospital.
You may qualify for help. Please visit our page for further information: Emergency Support
HARDSHIP FUND The Hardship Fund is a discretionary scheme that has been set up by the Council to support some of the most vulnerable residents in Southwark who are experiencing severe financial hardship.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Riverside
RIVERSIDE
CONTACT Riverside 25 Cherry Garden Street Bermondsey London SE16 4QF
Tel: 02072419090
SERVICES • On sight • Pottery • Art • Face mask • Exercise • Massage • ITC • Kitchen skills • Media/drama • Off sight • Sailing • Bowling • Seaside • Public transport
FACILITIES Communal area Shower X2 Communal kitchen Laundry room Art room Studio room IT room Office DVD/Chill room
CAPACITY
• Maximum is variant on staff available and the needs (40 clients were present at visit)
• X2 Full time staff
Services
• On sight o Pottery o Art o Face mask o Exercise
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o Massage o ITC o Kitchen skills o Media/drama • Off sight o Sailing o Bowling o Seaside o Public transport
FACILITIES
• Communal area • Shower • X2 Communal kitchen • Laundry room • Art room • Studio room • IT room • Office • DVD/Chill room
CAPACITY
• Maximum is variant on staff available and the needs (40 clients were present at visit) • X2 Full time staff • Locum staff employed when needed (client numbers fluctuate)
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Thames Homecare
THAMES HOMECARE
CONTACT Thames Homecare Service Ltd Suite B, 7th Floor Hannibal House Elephant & Castle London SE1 6TE Email: [email protected] Tel: +44- 0 207 701 5161 Fax: +44-08721158906 http://thameshomecare.co.uk/
ABOUT US
PERSONAL CARE SUPPORT
We believe that having a profound disability shouldn’t prevent you from living in your own home. Our trained care worker teams deliver personal care services to both adults and children in the comfort of their homes.
SENIOR CARE
At Thames Homecare Service we provide quality care for our older service users which enable them to continue living fulfilling lives in the homes that they know and love.
SPECIALIST CARE We believe that having specialist care needs shouldn’t prevent you from taking full advantage of everything life has to offer. Our care workers provide at home assistance for people with physical and learning disabilities or challenging behaviours.
LIVE IN CARE At Live-in care from Thames Homecare Service is an established, full-time care at home service which allows you, or your loved one, to stay at home in familiar and relaxed surroundings with an incomparable level of one to one support.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Three c’s
THREE C’S
CONTACT 110-114 Norman Rd, Greenwich SE10 9QJ Phone: 020 8269 4340 [email protected]
ABOUT US
Three Cs stands for 'Control and Choice in the Community' for people with learning disabilities and/or mental health challenges. We support people to have control over and choice about their lives and to contribute to the community as equal citizens.
We provide support for living in Lewisham, Southwark, Greenwich, Newham and Redbridge. We do this through Community Support, Supported Living, and Social Inclusion and Day Services. We sell services to individuals on personal budgets or through direct payments. Our approach is based on the social model of disability and the recovery model of mental health.
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / True haven Outreach services
TRUE HAVEN OUTREACH SERVICES
CONTACT Jane Arkhurst- Manager Tel: 020 8764 7459 Mob: 07941 070 551 [email protected] , [email protected] or [email protected] . www.truecarehaven.co.uk
ABOUT US
Home care, community support, travel support
Age 18-65. Learning disability and physical disability
Trained staff to cater for complex needs
COSTS
Live out care Weekday Weekend Hours Specifics Hourly day charge £14.50 £21.75 8am- Hourly rate is x2 on bank Min 2 consecutive 8pm holidays. hours Hourly night charge £18.00 £25.75 8pm- Carer awake to offer support Min 2 consecutive 8am throughout the night hours Inclusive charge £75.00 £85.00 9pm- Carer provided with private Night/sleeping duty 7am sleeping area. Up to 3 calls throughout the night, thereafter this shift will be charged at the above hourly night rate. Live in Care Weekday Weekend Hours Specifics Daily Charge £150.00 £150.00 24 hour Carer must take 14 hours per First 4 weeks week in breaks. The allocation of this time is flexible and can be accumulated if preferred. Daily Charge £140.00 £140.00 24 hour As above Thereafter Nurse support £70.00 N/A 9.00- Hourly charge 5.00
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Useful contacts
USEFUL CONTACTS
Blackfriars settlement 1 Rushworth Street SE1 0RB [email protected]
COMMUNITY CATALYST Helen Alan Cambridge House Camberwell SE5 [email protected] 07912 842552 Claudia Gold [email protected] 0207 928 9521 0791 8088194
COUNCIL TAX ADVISORS BY POSTAL ADDRESS: Council Tax Advisors 9 Highnam Business Centre Highnam Gloucestershire GL2 8DN
BY TELEPHONE: Main Tel: 01225 667 667 Fax: 01225 667 930 BY EMAIL: [email protected]
CONNECT: FACEBOOK: /counciltaxadvisors TWITTER: @CTAdvice
DEPARTMENT OF WORK AND PENSIONS
0345 606 0265
DEPRESSION Alliance Emer O'Neil 9 Woburn Walk London WC1H 0JE [email protected] 0207 407 7584 07811 624 234 Ahsma Ishaq
Disability Law Service
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Disabled Living Foundation
020 7791 9800
DISABLED LIVING FOUNDATION 0300 999 0004 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon-Fri) (email [email protected])
HEXAGON HOUSING ASSOCIATION Angela Jumbo 130-136 Sydenham Road, SE26 5JY [email protected] 0208 778 6699
HOUSING AND SUPPORT ALLIANCE Housing and Support Alliance Rodney Chambers 40 Rodney Street Liverpool L1 9AA 0300 2010 455
LONDON AMBULANCE STATION 020 3069 0240 [email protected] Patient Experiences Department London Ambulance Service NHS Trust Units 1&2 Datapoint Business Centre 6 South Crescent London E16 4TL
VICTIM SUPPORT 0808 1689 111
INDEPENDENT POLICE COMPLAINTS COMMISSION NACRO – aim to reduce crime and reoffending, help with education, housing and others Centre for Criminal Appeals - 020 7040 0019
MIND Mental health charity - legal advice service 0300 466 6463
Samaritans 08457 90 90 90
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Version 1.4 SERVICES AND ADVICE / Paxton Green Time Bank
PAXTON GREEN TIME BANK Alison Paule Kingswood House Seeley Drive Kingswood Est SE21 8QR [email protected] 0208 670 0990 Suzanne Worrica [email protected]
Sane 0845 767 8000
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – 0800 970 2070 / 0844 8044 999 / text ‘NCDV’ to 60777
WOMEN’S AID AND REFUGE – 24 hour helpline dial 0808 2000 247
RIGHTS OF WOMEN – Family law helpline 020 7251 6577 and criminal law helpline – 020 7521 8887
Survivors UK – Help men who have been sexually abused 0845 122 1201
Rape Crisis 0808 802 9999 http://www.barprobono.org.uk/useful-resources.html#sthash.hwVavcDT.dpuf
MAJILSH Bangladeshi interpreting service [email protected] 0807 377 0097
NHS 111 111
POLICE 999 Non-emergency 101
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 0207 525 3962
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CASC [email protected] 0207 525 3324
HANDYPERSONS SCHEME 0207 252 5950 [email protected]
HOUSING OPTIONS 0207 525 5950 [email protected]
THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY 020 7833 2299 The National Autistic Society 393 City Road London, EC1V 1NG
TOURISM FOR ALL 0845 124 9971 https://www.tourismforall.org.uk/ [email protected]
TOUCAN EMPLOYEMENT 0208 453 7160 Toucan Employment, Thamesreach Employment Academy 29 Peckham Rd, London, SE5 8UA
TRANSPORT FOR ALL 020 7737 2339 (Champions the causes for disabled users of public transport)
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