Family information directory

Adult Social Care services provided or arranged by Surrey County Council aim to help vulnerable adults to maintain their independence and promote their well-being. Adult Social Care can also assess the needs of carers who look after a vulnerable adult. Services are provided to people… Read more

A new support group for families with children with additional needs, running every Tuesday morning in Chertsey. Pop in for a coffee with or without your child and get the chance to socialise with other parents.  Read more

Portage is available to parents of children aged up to three and a half years with significant developmental or other needs. It is offered as a part of the specialist early education service.  The portage teacher or support worker will work through activities with you, supporting you… Read more

SESDA provides Individual advice for parents and teachers.  Public meetings with expert speakers.  Register of specialist dyslexia teachers.  Teachers’ Courses.  Regular Parents’ Support Meetings.  SESDA Library situated in Redhill Public Library. Helpline Read more

Appeer Community Interest Company has been set up to benefit girls and women with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and other neurodiverse conditions and those around them, including their families and professionals, due to a lack of support, provision and understanding available in this field.  This not-for-profit organisation’s in… Read more

The Down’s syndrome Association is a charity whose aim is to support people with Down’s syndrome throughout their lives.  It provides information to parents and carers through its helpline and website on matters such as benefits, education, health, and social care. It also fundraises, offers… 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

This informal group meets on the last Thursday of each month and is a chance to meet other parents who have children with additional needs . Read more

The Special Care Dentistry Team have additional training and experience working with adults with special needs. This includes patients with physical difficulties, sensory impairments, autism, and cerebral palsy. Assessment of patients takes place at East Surrey Hospital. Treatment is carried out at East Surrey and… Read more

Helen Arkell is a registered dyslexia charity providing learning and skills support for all ages and professional training for educators. Parents can access specialist tuition for children with dyslexia, which can take place in school or at home. Read more