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You're Welcome Gloucestershire You’re Welcome is an inclusive online directory and forum. It’s the place to find social events, clubs, groups or places to visit. You can also get ideas on how to find support to access the things you want to do. All listings for events or things to do include accessibility and inclusive practice information and contact details. Membership is free and includes personalised newsletters. |
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Your Circle Gloucestershire A website run by Gloucestershire County Council with information, advice and support to help you, or someone you look after, stay independent, safe and well. |
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Gloucestershire Community Autism Support & Advice (CASA) www.grcc.org.uk/what-we-do/community-autism-support-advice-casa CASA is for all autistic adults in Gloucestershire, and their families, friends, and support networks. The service is commissioned by Gloucestershire County Council. For individual support you can self-refer by phone on 01452 317460 or via the self-referral form (Word document), or a professional can refer using this referral form (Word document). |
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Forwards Gloucestershire www.forwardsgloucestershire.co.uk Forwards is an all age, all disability service; supporting people with disabilities achieve their employment dreams. Forwards can provide help to identify skills and job goals, improve confidence, manage anxiety and overcome barriers. Anyone can come to Forwards if they have a disability, health condition or need some support to gain confidence. |
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Special Educational Needs and Disability Information and Advice Support Service (SENDIASS) Gloucestershire SENDIASS Gloucestershire provides information, advice and support on matters relating to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The service is offered to parents and carers of children and young people aged between 0 and 25 years old. SENDIASS provides free, confidential, impartial advice and helps parents play an active and informed role in their child’s education. Telephone: 0800 158 3603 |
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Sirona Care & Health sirona-cic.org.uk/children-services Sirona's Children and Young People’s Services are there for you and your family if and when you need a little more help – whether you need some information about the support available, some one-to-one help or some more specialist support. |
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Milestones Trust Supporting adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to live their best lives. |
Change Mental Health changemh.org/resources/supporting-neurodiverse-people For neurodiverse people, building resilience begins with energy management, understanding their emotions and recognising the adjustments they may need. |
ADHD Aware
ADHD Aware have been supporting adults impacted by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for over a decade, and are led by volunteers with lived experience of neurodiversity. |
CAMHS Mental Health Services Emotional Regulation in Children Toolkit (PDF document) |
Ambitious about Autism www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk Ambitious about Autism stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities. They run specialist education services, an award-winning employment programme, and children and young people are at the heart of their decision-making, policy work and campaigning. |
National Autistic Society The National Autistic Society are here to help the 700,000 autistic people in the UK and their families. They run specialist schools, campaign for improved rights, train companies on being more autism-friendly, and are dedicated to transforming lives and changing attitudes. |
Gingerbread www.gingerbread.org.uk/find-information/parenting-perspectives/parenting-autistic-child Having an autistic child in the family can bring certain challenges for single parents. Every family is different, of course, but here’s some information you may find useful if you have an autistic child. |
Autistic Realms Neurodiversity-affirming support to help autistic people to thrive and grow. |
West of England Combined Authority Wellbeing, mental health, neurodiversity, SEND and additional learning support (PDF document) |
Neurotastic: Supporting Unique Minds Their goal is to help neurodivergent children and their families to lead fulfilling lives. They raise awareness, provide practical information, and contribute to research and education. They highlight the strengths of neurodivergent children and encourage a more joined up approach, unique to each person. They do not provide individual advice. |
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