PANS (Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Associated with Strep) are devastating neuropsychiatric conditions that are currently poorly recognised, diagnosed and supported both medically and in schools. One estimate suggests that up to 1 in 200 children suffer from this condition. Resources for parents including diagnostic criteria and details of local support…
Who is a parent carer? Parent carers provide support to their children, including grown up children who could not manage without their help. Their child of any age may be ill, disabled, or have mental health or substance misuse problems. Although being a parent is…
The Sacred Heart Family Hub in Gorton runs two regular activities for parents/carers: SEND Peer Support Walking Group. A gentle walk in a supportive environment, followed by toast and a hot drink at the Hub. It’s every two weeks on Fridays, 10am. Meet outside McDonalds…
You are not alone! We recognise parents and carers are important and need support as well as their children do. Support from other parents has been shown to help parents feel: Less alone and more supported Listened to and validated More empowered Who we areFounded…
Manchester
ParentShield is a Great Child-Safe and Parent Friendly Mobile Network. Only Children or people needing special facilities are allowed to use it.Every feature of the Network is designed specifically for these users and features include advanced monitoring and safeguarding tools and spending and usage controls, this…
Pioneer HouseDerby RoadStensonDerbyDerbyshireDE73 7HL
We are a national charity here to help anybody living with sight loss Our specialist services focus on helping you to make the best use of your remaining vision and our friendly team are at the end of a phone if you or someone you…
1BennetthorpeDoncasterDN2 6AA
Our Payroll Bureau offers a specialist service for people who employ their own personal assistant or carer. We offer two different levels of service: standard and direct debit (BACs) service. Our service includes auto enrolment of eligible staff into a workplace pension. We offer an…
Resource House1A Brandon LaneCoventryWest MidlandsCV3 3GU
What is H.I.E? H.I.E. stands for Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy. This happens when a baby’s brain does not get enough oxygen or blood around the time of birth.In the UK, this affects about 3 to 4 babies in every 1,000 births.Some children may need care for life. Sadly,…
Aldow Enterprise ParkBlackett StreetManchesterM12 6AE
Personal independence payment (PIP) is a benefit for people between the ages of 16 and pension age who need help taking part in everyday life or who find it difficult to get around. In Scotland, PIP is being replaced by adult disability payment. You can claim PIP on…
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park14 East Bay LaneStratfordLondonE20 3BS
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare, complex genetic disorder, which is present from birth and continues throughout life. In 95% of cases it is not hereditary and can thus occur in any family. People with PWS are challenged by poor muscle tone, global developmental delay, an…
3Deer Park RoadMoulton ParkNorthamptonNN3 6RX
