Family Information Directory

Play Plus Play Association

Voluntary organisation to identify, meet and support needs of those working and volunteering with children and young people 0-19 years, throughout Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset, also to encourage inclusion in all play and childcare settings. Training in playwork offered and workshops for conferences, small groups as required.

Name:

Play Plus Play Association

Address:

3 Kingsland House
512 Wimborne Road East
Ferndown
Dorset

Postcode:

BH22 9NG

Telephone:

01202 877522

E-mail:

playplusdorset@googlemail.com

Autistic Spectrum Disorder Information and Advice Service

Name:

Autistic Spectrum Disorder Information and Advice Service

Address:

Unit 5
20-22 Wellington Road
BOURNEMOUTH

Postcode:

BH8 8JN

Telephone:

01202 312085

E-mail:

asd@disabilitywessex.org.uk

Dorset Dyslexia Association

Local Dyslexia Associations (LDAs) are independently registered charities. They have helplines, befrienders and computer co-ordinators. They hold meetings with speakers and workshops, run courses, and have literature for sale and for borrowing. LDAs know of local facilities for assessment and tuition.  

Name:

Dorset Dyslexia Association

Telephone:

01202 241992

Website:

www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/.../lda-directory.html

Mencap East Dorset

Helps people maximise their quality of life through support for them, their families and carers.Poppets club (children up to mid teens) Contact Chris Tomkinson on 01202 820900Senior club (mid teens+) Contact Jackie Gregory: 01202 523909

Name:

Mencap East Dorset

Address:

72 Dewlands Way
Verwood
Dorset

Postcode:

BH31 6JN

Telephone:

01202 825900

E-mail:

eastdorsetmencap@yahoo.co.uk

Barnardo's

Barnado's helps children, young people and their families over the long term to overcome the most severe disadvantages - problems like abuse, homelessness and poverty - and to tackle the challenges of disability.

Name:

Barnardo's Regional Office

Address:

Verona House, Filwood Road,
Fishponds,
Bristol,

Postcode:

BS16 3RY

Telephone:

0117 937 5500

Website:

www.barnardos.org.uk

Go Kids Go! - Association of Wheelchair Children

Go Kids Go! is a small national charity and our mission is to enable young wheelchair-users throughout the UK to become independently mobile. Our primary objective is to equip young wheelchair-users with the skills to help them reach their full potential and also to increase their confidence. The skills and more...…

Name:

Go Kids Go! - Association of Wheelchair Children

Address:

Brighton Office

2 Horley Place
Brighton
East Sussex

Postcode:

BN2 5HZ

Telephone:

01273 606404

E-mail:

amanda@go-kids-go.org.uk

Website:

www.wheelchairchildren.org.uk/

Coping With CHAOS

Local charity offering support, information and friendship to families who have children with disabilities. Runs two play opportunities a day during the school holidays. Schemes offer high level support for children by qualified/experienced workers and volunteers. Schemes are open to the whole family, siblings are welcome. Regular get togethers and more...…

Name:

Coping With Chaos

Address:

Bond Avenue West Moors
Ferndown
Dorset

Postcode:

BH22 0LL

Telephone:

01202 855105

E-mail:

office@copingwithchaos.org

Website:

www.copingwithchaos.org

Rainbow Trust

Provide family centred care for children with a life threatening or terminal illness. Practical and emotional support is offered within the family home and at our respite centres in Surrey and Northumberland.

Name:

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

Address:

6 Cleeve Court
Cleeve Road
Leatherhead
Surrey

Postcode:

KT22 7UD

Telephone:

01372 363438

E-mail:

enquiries@rainbowtrust.org.uk

Website:

www.rainbowtrust.org.uk

Poole Sailability

Active sailing session on keel boats for people with disabilities from age 12 upwards. Children and vulnerable adults must be accompanied by a carer or guardian at all times. Please telephone in advance to book a place.

Name:

Poole Sailability

Address:

Rockley Watersports
Hamworthy
Poole
Dorset

Postcode:

BH15 4LZ

Telephone:

01202 632096

E-mail:

poolesailability@yahoo.co.uk

Website:

www.poolesailability.co.uk

Blue Dolphin Club

Provide entertainment and social activities for club members. Members are involved in the organisation and running of the club. The club meets at the Seaview Centre. Activities include: bingo, dominoes, holiday at Croyde once a year, darts, table tennis, netball, games, discos, entertainment, tombola, coffee bar.

Name:

Blue Dolphin Club

Address:

Sea View Centre
Croft Road
Poole
Dorset

Postcode:

BH12 3LD

Telephone:

01202 671631

E-mail:

treasurer@bluedolphinclub.org.uk

Website:

www.bluedolphinclub.org.uk/