Family information directory

Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity is all about delivering high quality support, advice, knowledge, and care for those affected by one of the genetic leukodystrophies. Most of these conditions cause progressive neurodegeneration, are untreatable and sadly terminal, and those affected deal with many common factors. Some of the… Read more

ADHD Embrace has been offering support to parents/carers of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder & all its comorbidities in, and around, the Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England since 1995. It is a voluntary, independent, non-funded, parent/carer support group for this neuro-developmental condition. Read more

SDCS is a support group set up by parents to help families with deaf children within Surrey. Volunteers run it: parents and deaf adults to provide advice and support. A vital part of their work is providing opportunities for families with deaf children to meet… Read more

The South East Employment Network is a large group of people guiding jobseekers with additional needs on their journeys to find and keep paid employment. Read more

Remap is a national charity working through local groups of skilled volunteers to help people with disabilities achieve independence and a better quality of life.  Remap makes or modifies equipment when nothing suitable is available through mainstream sources. Items are tailor-made to be suitable for… Read more

Primary School with a 14 place Specialist Centre called the Ocean Centre which has spaces for two children per year group, ranging from Reception to Year 6.  It caters for children who have Learning and Additional Needs (LAN) as their prime area of need, but in… Read more

ATLAS is one of the participation groups run by the User Voice and Participation (UVP) Team at Surrey County Council. The UVP Team empowers children and young people, their parents, and carers to share their views and opinions about the services they use. Professionals use… Read more

The Brainstorm Project is located within the Surrey Area. Our social group is a friendly, social space for adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism. The purpose of this service is to enable clients to socialise with other individuals and to diminish isolation and loneliness. The… Read more

The Centre is open for people from 5 years of age with disabilities and special needs including those with multiple and profound learning disabilities, physical and mental disabilities, those recovering from stroke or other serious ailments, the elderly and those affected by dementia. The facilities include inside stables… Read more

Avon Tyrrell is a fully accessible outdoor activity centre located in the New Forest. Offering an extensive range of outdoor activities, providing day visits and short breaks for families, friends and groups giving everyone the same opportunities. They understand the needs are different for everyone… Read more