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Disabilities & Special Needs PhysicalSCOPE-0808 800 3333 "This site is a great place to find out that you are not alone, to find out more information on what might be available to you and to work through your feelings.." Scope, the disability organisation in England and Wales whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. ****This Part of the Ask Sam website is currently under construction so please re visit often for more updates. If you know of any non commercial websites that may be useful in this section please email them to: asksam@hotmail.co.uk**** Jigsaw support scheme 01623 662200 Support packages are tailored to the individual service user and delivered by one of our support workers for up to two years. Services vary widely but can include help with budgeting and finances, signposting or other services such as confidence building and social skills. In Mansfield the service is available to the over 60's or anyone over 40 years of age with physical and/or sensory impairments. ASBAH-Association for Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus & Folic Acid -0845 450 7755 ASBAH is the leading UK registered charity providing information and advice about spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Our involvement differs with each family or individual who contacts us. Hemihelp-0845 123 2372 Hemiplegia is a neurological condition that weakens one side of the body, and affects up to one child in a thousand. It is sometimes described as a form of cerebral palsy, and the effects are similar to those of a stroke HemiHelp provides information and support to its members through a variety of different channels. REACH-The Association for Children with Hand or Arm Deficiency Each year, babies are born in the UK missing part of one or both arms and hands. Added to these are a small number of children who lose limbs or parts of limbs due to traumatic incidents or necessary surgery. For many of the families of these children it is the first time that they will have come across such a disability. 'Reach' aims to provide the affected families with the opportunity to get together, share experiences and information about what to do (or not to do) and where to go for advice regarding treatment and to help them realise that they are not alone. STEPS- 01925 750271 We are a small national charity supporting children and adults affected by a lower limb condition such as clubfoot or a hip condition. Our website is a great source of information but if you would like to talk to someone please call our helpline 01925 750271 or email info@steps-charity.org.uk Epilepsy Action - Helpline 0808 800 5050 A-Z list of advice and information on all things relating to Epilepsy NCYPE- 01342 832 243 The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy (NCYPE) is a national charity for children and young people aged 5 to 25 with epilepsy and other neurological conditions. The association of Wheelchair Children- 0844 544 1050 The Association of Wheelchair Children's mission is to enable wheelchair-using children throughout the UK to reach their full potential** Our primary objective is to enable independence by providing practical wheelchair skills training, assessment and support to young wheelchair-users and their families. We also work to raise awareness and understanding of disability issues, particularly those relating to wheelchair-using young people Action For Kids- 020 8347 8111 Action For Kids (AFK) is a national charity working with children and young people with physical and learning disabilities and their parents and carers. We help to transform young lives by removing the barriers to independence. Click on the links below to find out more. Child Brain Injury trust - 01869 341075 The Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT) is a UK-wide charity offering support, information and training on childhood acquired brain injury. |
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