We are an informal parent led community support group for children with Down Syndrome and their families in the County of Cambridgeshire. Our aim is to provided support and information to all families (parents/carers and expectant parents) with children with Down Syndrome (new born up to nine years old) and to provide a safe and…
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Cambridgeshire Down’s Syndrome Community Network – CambsDSCN
An information and support hub for people with Down’s syndrome and their families in Cambridgeshire. Organised by volunteer parents and supporters to provide and improve the information, services, support and activities available to children and adults with Down’s Syndrome and their families. Email: info@CambsDSCN.org Contact: Michelle Clark 07422 661970 Website: www.CambsDSCN.org Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/619708856345071/…
Cambridgeshire parent support group for teenagers/young people with Down Syndrome
We are an online parent support group for parents with teenagers and young adults with Down Syndrome in the Cambridgeshire area. This group is a place to support each other, share important information regarding services within the Local Authority (education, health and social care) and also information related to activities for teenagers and young adults…
Children’s Centre Additional Needs Support Groups
Many of the Children’s Centres hold play sessions designed for children with emerging or diagnosed additional needs and disabilities. Sensory-rich resources and activities are available in the groups to encourage development and the groups provide an opportunity for parents and carers to meet and chat in a supportive environment. Contact your local Children’s Centre or…
Family Support Group for deaf, visually impaired or multi-sensory impaired babies and preschoolers
The Sensory Support Team hosts a family Support Group for families with babies/pre-schoolers who are Deaf/MSI/VI in a variety of locations throughout Cambridgeshire. The sessions are a fun way to meet families with similar needs for peer support and are led by a Qualified Teacher of Deaf children and young people and a Qualified Teacher…
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Support Group
Peterborough and Area FASD Support Group are a regional support group based in Peterborough but offering support to families in the city and in the surrounding counties (Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, & Bedfordshire). They have been meeting for over 10 years. The support group is co-ordinated by parents and carers of children and young…
Fusion Gateway
Fusion Gateway is a weekly term time youth group for young people with additional needs aged 12-25. The group is based at Huntingdon Youth Child and Family Centre Tuesdays 6pm-8pm. For more information contact the Fusion Family and Youth Project coordinator. fusion.coordinator@gmail.com Website: fusionfamilyandyouthprojects.org/fusion-gateway
GSSA Parent Power Network
Support group for parent carers of children and young people with SEND. The group meets monthly at the Snooty Tavern in Great Staughton. Contact Dawn Auton by phone: 07986925761 or email dawnauton@gmail.com Address: 10 The Green, Great Staugton, St Neots, Cambs. PE19 5DG
Helping Little Hands Learn
Helping Little Hands Learn provides consulting, tutoring and support services for children with additional needs – from infants to teens. Our unique approach means each intervention and support package is tailored to individuals needs and motivations, learning and having fun along the way. We strive to build strong, trusting and lasting relationships, to advocate for the needs of…
Hyperactive Children’s Support Group
Hyperactive Children’s Support Group holds ad-hoc meetings according to individual needs. Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and allergies. Parents, professionals and siblings welcome. Contact Joan Lewis. Phone 01223 510551 or email joan_lewis@hotmail.co.uk.
Intensive Interaction Regional Support Network
Intensive Interaction Regional Support Network meets twice a term at various locations. Teaching pre-speech fundamentals to children and adults with severe learning difficulties and/or autism, who are at an early stage of communication development. Open to all. Contact: Shelley Lockwood by Phone: 07748 980442.
Listen Huntingdon
“Parents supporting parents” group in Huntingdon offering a safe place to talk to others in the same situation and be heard. Meets on the last Friday of every month at Huntingdon Youth Centre, Sallowbush Road, Huntingdon PE29 7AF and the first Tuesday night of the month 7-9pm at Huntingdon Regional College California Road, HuntingdonPE29 1BL Open to…
Little Miracles Ely
Little Miracles Ely is a Cambridgeshire based parent-led support group and registered charity for families with children that have additional needs, disabilities and life limiting conditions, their carers and siblings.
Little Miracles Peterborough
Little Miracles (Peterborough) is for parents and carers of children with additional needs, disabilities and life limiting conditions, we have a purpose built centre running daily sessions in Westwood. Sessions include support for parents, benefits advise, after school sessions, holiday clubs. 0-25. Contact Michelle King. Phone 01733 2622226. Address Little Miracles @the Spinney, Hartwell Way,…
Little Miracles Ramsey
This volunteer-run charity consists of other parents who know what it is like to have a child with additional needs or a life-limiting condition and who understand the challenges you face. Provides a free, safe environment with activities for all children with additional needs, disabilities and life limiting conditions and their siblings. This gives parents…
Little Rainbows Ramsey
New 0-5 years group, meeting every Tuesday morning of school term, 9.30am – 10.30am. Little Miracles Ramsey, Ramsey Locality Office, Hollow Lane, Ramsey PE26 1DG.
March Autistic Group
March Autistic Group meets every Monday during term time 9.30am-11.30am. Autistic Spectrum Disoder. All ages. Contact Kerry Crouch. Phone 01354 652984.
March Pegs
March Pegs supports Fenland families with additional needs and disabilities. Monthly sessions are held at The Burrow, at Burrowmoor Primary School, Burrowmoor Road, March on the last Saturday of the month (but as volunteers aren’t always available we email out closer to the dates to confirm the sessions), 10.30am to 12noon. This group is for…
National Autistic Society Cambridge
National Autistic Society Cambridge Email: NASCambridge@nas.org.uk. For more contact details click here. Adult Social Club For anyone aged 18+ on the autism spectrum. Activities include Nintendo WiiU, board games, sports and a quiet chill-out space. Full details and upcoming dates on the NAS website NAS Parent Support Group Monthly parent support group introducing parents and carers…
Ormiston Families – Stronger Together Group (Fenland – March, Chatteris and Wittlesey)
Fenland support groups run by Orminston Families for local parents and carers of children with additional needs 0-25 in March, Chatteris and Whittlesey. A chance for you to meet with other parents and carers of children with additional needs. The March group is held at March Child and Family Centre in Calvary Drive on Thursday…
Parents Forum for parents of deaf children/young people
Parents Forum for parents of deaf children and young people meets termly at various locations. Deafness or hearing loss aged 0-19. Contact: Natalie Pulfer. Phone 07920 258705.
Peterborough and Cambridgeshire District Dyslexia Association (PACDDA)
PACDDA is a local charity working to help people affected by dyslexia in and around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. It runs Children Will Shine (CWS) sessions at Peterborough during term-times, on Mondays, from 4pm -5.30pm at the Heritage Park Primary School Community Hall, Park Farm Way, Park Farm. Peterborough, PE2 8XA . PACDDA website has information and links to…
Pinpoint information sessions
Are you the parent/carer of a child that has non-diagnosed or diagnosed Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND)? Would you like to meet other parents to share your experience and get practical help and advice? We run regular information sessions for parents/carers whose children are on the waiting list, have had a referral turned down…
Pinpoint participation sessions
Every month we run a participation session based on one of 4 themes where you will have the chance to meet the professionals who provide services for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The themes are Education, Health, Mental Health and What other help is available. These are your chance to…
Pinpoint Preparing for Adulthood group
A monthly series of online sessions for parents and carers to help their child and family know what happens after school. These cover areas including further education, employment, housing, benefits, adult support and health. All welcome. More information and bookings can be found on our events page.
Pinpoint support groups / Tii Hubs
Every week during term time we are here (virtually) for you to have the chance to meet other parents who ‘get it’ and to get answers to questions so that you know the next steps for your journey. Every Monday morning during term time 10am-12pm. We also run a monthly in person Tii Hub (currently…
Rethink Cambridge
Are you supporting a family member or friend with mental ill health? Rethink offers Carer support groups in Cambridge & Peterborough as well as Phone support on 07783 267013 Email support at CambridgeRethinkGroup@rethink.org Website: Rethink Carer Support: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
SEND parent drop-in, Huntingdon
Huntingdon Children and Family Centre offer groups, events, activities, courses and support for families with children aged 0-19. As well as our network of Child and Family Centres, we provide activities, groups, events and courses in libraries, churches and other community locations across the county. come and have a chat and access additional support. Huntingdon Child and…
Shine Support Group
Shine provides specialist support from before birth and throughout the life of anyone living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, as well as to parents, families, carers and professional care staff. For people living in Cambridgeshire, please contact Shine for more information. Sharon Lapsley, Senior Support and Development Worker: sharon.lapsley@shinecharity.org.uk Website: Shine – Spina Bifida &…
Small Steps Huntingdon
Small Steps meets Friday afternoons during term time. For pre-school age children with Down’s Syndrome. Contact Alison Watson. Address Huntingdon Children’s Centre, Ambury Road, Huntingdon PE29 1AD.
Spectrum Cambridge
Spectrum Spectrum is a parent-led children’s charity providing a range of inclusion-focused events, sessions, away days and support for families of children with Autism, additional needs, learning difficulties and disabilities. Registration with them is free and they support families across East Anglia and the surrounding counties, from the very start of their journey, a clinical…
Support, Offload, Chat
Support, Offload, Chat is a mutual support group for parents and carers of children with special needs based in Huntingdon. If you care for a child with additional needs and want to talk and share ideas with people in a similar situation, pop down for a cuppa and chat. SOC meets every Friday afternoon during term time,9-11am…
The Oak Tree Branches Ely
A group for parents and carers of children with additional needs, based in Ely, meeting once a month during term time. Guest speaker regularly attend sharing information and answering questions. We welcome anybody who looks after a child with additional needs, even if your child does not have a diagnosis or has reached adulthood. We…
Trans Parent Group
The Kite Trust supports LGBTQ+ people up to age 30, and their families, in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Their youth groups for age 13+ (in Cambridge, Peterborough, Ely, St Neots, Huntingdon, Wisbech and March) are a friendly space to meet other LGBTQ+ people, get support, and have fun. The Kite Trust also offers family sessions, residential…
Wisbech ADHD Support Group
If you have a child or young person in your care that has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, come along and meet with others parents, carers and professionals for some well-earned support. The group meets monthly on a Wednesday – term time only- at the Queen Mary Centre, Queens Road. Wisbech. PE13 2PE. Time:…