Volume 2 Issue 3
SEN Parents Files for All Schools
Most schools have now collected their Parents File. If your school is still without a copy contact your local Education centre or EWO service.Dyspraxia Foundation
County DurhamCounty Durham Autistic Support Group
For further information ring Helen Geldard on 01388 527677.Contact a Family
For families with disabled childrenContact a family is a UK wide Charity advising and supporting families who care for children with any disability. They aim to link families together and encourage mutual support between parents.To contact a parent adviser, phone the free helpline on 0808 8083555.CAF produce factsheets on a range of issues related to caring for a disabled child plus The Contact a Family Directory of Specific conditions, rare Disorders and UK Family Support Groups
For more information ring 01388 451400.
Parent Carers Support Group
Parents of children with learning/behavioural problems have begun meeting together in Crook fortnightly on a Thursday morning. They are keen for other parents who care for children with a special need to join them. The aim of the group is to provide information, support and advice to its members, perhaps even to have some fun in the process! Wear Valley carers Initiative is helping the group to get established. A similar group has been meeting for sometime in Stanhope on the last Tuesday of each month. If you would like to know more about either group you can contact Pauline at Wear Valley Carers on 01388451400 or Chris who is a group member on Tel: 01388 764572Teesdale Carers
35, Victoria Road Barnard Castle01833 630 202
Durham & Chester le Street Carers
For further information contact Jenni on Tel: 0191 3871991Easington District Young Carers
For more information contact 0191 5870745.Sedgefield Locality Carers
Parent/Carer ForumHeld on first Monday of every month
7.00pm to 9.00pm in the Pioneering Care Centre
For more information ring 01325 313123
