Family information directory

This service aims to help improve the mental wellbeing of people living in East Surrey. It offers access to advice, information about community activities and support regarding wellbeing as well as formal and informal peer support to families, groups and individuals. It is available to… Read more

Can’t Go Won’t Go is a local support group for families of 'school refusers', based in Redhill, Surrey. The group is run by two parents who had previously experienced school refusal, the group meet occasionally in an informal way.   Read more

Lunch time group offering targeted support for year 7 & 8 students that focuses on confidence, listening, social and communication skills. While taking part in games and fun activities, the young people can discuss issues and help each other as a group. The group work… Read more

Positive Autism Support and Training provides support to families who have children with autism and associated conditions. Support and training they offer includes: Family Support - ranging from baby-sitting, advice on schools, advice on behaviour and more. They also offer advice on PDA (Pathological Demand… Read more

The YMCA Sovereign Centre in Reigate is a dedicated centre for children and young people. The centre provides excellent facilities which are purpose built, particularly to cater for their expanding services for children and young people with complex needs and disabilities. Read more

Providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for recreation, education, sport and leisure time activities for disabled people primarily in Surrey. The club is staffed by volunteers and they welcome new volunteers. Read more

Side by Side Training aims to improve the understanding of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) for parents, teachers or other professionals living or working with children or young people who have a diagnosis or are suspected of having PDA.  Online specialist coaching and face to face… Read more

The club provides inclusive activities for young people with and without disabilities. These activities include sports, arts, crafts, games, drama, dance and music on Friday club evening. On club holidays they take part in rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, dry slope skiing, caving and there is… Read more

Stratford Lodge offers 38 week residential placements for young people aged 16-19. Residents have a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, Tourette’s syndrome and associated difficulties. Read more

The AKU Society is a patient-led group for the debilitating genetic disease alkaptonuria (AKU). It is designed to unite all people affected by AKU: patients, their families and their doctors. Read more