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

Sign-it!

Sign It! aims to improve the level of support to the deaf and hard of hearing, at the same time improving integration and understanding within the local community. Sign It! is registered with The Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People (CACDP) as a training centre. We aim more...…

Name:

Sign-it!

Address:

6 Leyland Road
POOLE
Dorset

Postcode:

BH12 5HB

Telephone:

01202 520100

E-mail:

sign_it5@hotmail.com

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/

Motor Neurone Disease Association - East Dorset and New Forest Branch

Fund raising events and open meetings. Leaflets, advice, Volunteer visitors. Monthly get-togethers for people affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) are held at Barton on Sea and Canford Magna - contact the organisation for further details MND Association operates a national helpline MND Connect on 08457 626262 or e-mail enquiries@mndassociation.org more...…

Name:

Motor Neurone Disease Association - East Dorset and New Forest Branch

Address:

Motor Neurone Disease Association
54 Lagland Street
Poole
Dorset

Postcode:

BH15 1QG

Telephone:

01202 668923

E-mail:

mndconnect@mndassociation.org

Website:

www.mndedorsetandnforest.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

Headway Dorset

Voluntary organisation: day/rehabilitation centre; Psychology; occupational therapy; physiotherapy; alternative therapies; support group & carers group; Information & advice; community support workers; group and individual work. Community befriending scheme; For people with acquired brain injury and their carers

Name:

Headway Dorset

Address:

Headway
Unit 22
Albany Park
Creekmoor
Poole
Dorset

Postcode:

BH17 7BX

Telephone:

01202 606560

Mobile:

07870 490334

E-mail:

office@headwaydorset.org.uk

Website:

www.headwaydorset.org.uk/