Family information directory

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 Autism Outreach service is commissioned by Surrey and is based at four schools across the county; Linden Bridge and Freemantle's visit primary schools, Limps field Grange and The Abbey visit secondary schools.  The outreach teams are made up of teachers and teaching assistants who… Read more

An informal, friendly, supportive, parent-led playgroup for parents and carers with children aged 0-11 years old with additional needs. For Epsom & Ewell Families. Come along with or without children. Regular visits from Surrey’s Early Support Team. £2 donation per family contribution towards refreshments.  Spaces… Read more

interAKtive is a Surrey based parent-led charity for families who have a child children, on the autism spectrum. They help local children and their families to access support and leisure opportunities through activity events, family fun days, an ASD specialist play-scheme in the Easter and summer… Read more

Mary Frances Trust (MFT) is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity for Surrey residents aged 16+. They offer one-to-one support, advice & information, as well as online and face-to-face activities, groups and courses designed to improve mental wellbeing (self-help courses, physical activities, arts and… Read more

Face2Face is a volunteer-led group of parents and carers who have a child or young person with a disability. They offer friendship and support to other parents or carers of children with additional needs or disabilities and have regular guest speakers. The befriending service is… Read more

Enjoy a light lunch, coffee, and chat. This is a group for all families with no restriction on the ages of children. You can come along with or without your children, everyone is welcome. Currently runs Mondays 11.30am to 2.30pm and costs £3 per family which… Read more

Parents Connect is a 6-week support programme for parents and carers of young disabled people. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, sessions will be run online until further notice.  The service is free and for parents and carers who are aged 18 or over and the… Read more

Mustard Seed provides sensory, motor, social, communication and emotional well-being support to autistic children and their families. A small team of occupational therapists and specialist teachers deliver 1-1 or small group work, parent workshops and sibling support groups.  Children are supported in their homes or… Read more

The Disaway Trust is a registered charity that organises group holidays with physically disabled people. They ensure suitability and accessibility throughout the holiday and select interesting and stimulating venues both in the UK and abroad. Each year they usually organise one holiday within the UK… Read more