Listed below are organisations who offer advice and support to parents and carers that look after children with special needs.
Carers Leeds offer a confidential support and information service to carers
web www.carersleeds.org.uk
email info@carersleeds.org.uk
tel 0113 246 8338
drop in centre 6–8 The Headrow, Leeds LS1 6PT
times Tue to Fri 9.30am–4.30pm
Family Hub Leeds comprehensive directory of child services available in Leeds. Specialist information for special needs children can be found under Services for Families in the Disability section.
web www.thefamilyhubleeds.org
email family.hub@leeds.gov.uk
tel 0800 731 0640
Leeds Mencap improve the lives and opportunities of children with a learning disability and their carers and offer the following.
Early Years Family Support Service
Summer play scheme
Evening youth clubs
Newsletter
web www.leedsmencap.org.uk
tel 0113 235 1331
address Londesboro Terrace, LS9 9NE
Home-Start Leeds a charity that helps families with at least one child under five. They can provide a volunteer who will offer support, friendship and a little practical help to families who are finding it hard to cope. Anyone can ask for help.
web www.home-startleeds.co.uk
email office@home-startleeds.co.uk
tel 0113 244 2419
address Oxford Place Care Centre, Oxford Place, LS1 3AX
The Butterfly Team provide a service for children with life limiting and life threatening conditions and combine health and social care, based on the needs of the child and family following holistic assessment.
They teach and enhance parents carer skills
Provide nursing care and support as needed
Offer break for parents/carers by providing home based care & help with household duties
Organise play and educational activities
Offer specialist support, advice and information to families and professionals.
For other pages in this section, useful web addresses, leaflets and contacts please follow the links on the right.
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