Family Information Directory

ACE Education Advice and Training

We offer a comprehensive range of advice and information on education issues. Our information is based on current education law and guidance and covers state funded education for children aged 5-16 years in England only.

Address:

36 Nicholay Road
London

Postcode:

N19 3EZ

Telephone:

0300 0115 142

E-mail:

enquiries@ace-ed.org.uk

Website:

ACE Website

Adult Social Services Help Desk - Borough Of Poole

We cover the full range of Adult Social Care services including mental health, older people, physical disability and learning disability. Information and advice is provided and where necessary, we visit to further assess needs and provide services. Our service is aimed at clients with special needs including learning disabilities, mental more...…

Name:

Adult Social Services Help Desk - Borough Of Poole

Address:

Adult Social Services Commissioning
Borough Of Poole
Civic Centre Annexe
Poole
Dorset

Postcode:

BH15 2RT

Telephone:

01202 633902

Mobile:

07779 880212 (texts only)

E-mail:

sshelpdesk@poole.gov.uk

Website:

www.boroughofpoole.com

Afasic

A parent led organisation representing children and young people with speech and language impairments. It works for their inclusion in society and supports their parents and carers. Afasic is a membership organisation providing a telephone helpline, conferences, publications and support through local groups. Being able to speak and communicate with more...…

Name:

Afasic

Address:

20 Bowling Green Lane
London

Postcode:

EC1R 0BD

Telephone:

0845 355 5577

E-mail:

info@afasic.org.uk

Website:

www.afasic.org.uk/

Autism Wessex

Our service is aimed at parents/carers, professionals, other services and people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. We provide a free information and advice service regarding diagnosis, behaviour, support, benefits, education and employment.

Name:

South Grove Cottage

Address:

Trinity Street
Dorchester

Postcode:

DT1 1TU

Telephone:

01305 213135

E-mail:

advice@autismwessex.org.uk

Website:

autismwessex.org.uk/

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

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

Books on Wheels

If you can't come to us - we'll come to you! We offer a three week delivery service to anyone who cannot come to one of our libraries. Your choice of reading, in a variety of formats, is selected for you at your nearest library and delivered by our volunteers more...…

Name:

Books on Wheels

Address:

Culture & Community Learning
Herbert Avenue
Poole
Dorset

Postcode:

BH12 4HR

Telephone:

01202 262472

E-mail:

v.o'driscoll@poole.gov.uk

Website:

www.poole.gov.uk

Bournemouth and Poole 14 - 19 Team

Aim to develop the skills, confidence and knowledge of 14 - 19 year-olds (and 25 year olds for those with LDD) by - Keeping more young people in education and helping them to be successful - Ensuring education is available and of high quality - developing a greater choice in the way more...…

Name:

Bournemouth and Poole 14 - 19 Team

Address:

1st Floor, Kinson Hub
Wimborne Road
Bournemouth

Postcode:

BH11 9AW

Telephone:

01202 458996

Website:

www.whichway.info

British Disabled Water Ski Association

Teaches people with disabilities to water ski at Ellingham Wake Board and Skiing Lake, near Ringwood. Open to all with a disability, including wheelchair users. All equipment is provided free with expert, qualified tuition. No age restriction  - please contact Peter Viney for details. Open all summer Whatever your disability, more...…

Name:

Ellingham Water Ski & Wakeboard Club

Address:

Ellingham Drove
Ringwood

Postcode:

BH24 3PJ

Telephone:

01202 740470

E-mail:

pviney@aol.com

Website:

www.ellinghamwaterski.co.uk/

British Stammering Association

BSA is the national organisation for adults and children who stammer, run by people who stammer. How we make a difference: Helping children under 5There is overwhelming evidence that speech therapy can produce remarkable results for children under 5 years. Our previous campaigns on Early Intervention have led to many more...…

Name:

The British Stammering Association

Address:

15 Old Ford Road
London

Postcode:

E2 9PJ

Telephone:

0208 983 1003

E-mail:

mail@stammering.org

Website:

www.stammering.org/.../index.html