Useful Links
Local Links
Autism Berkshire
http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/
deliver specialist services, training and social and leisure activities throughout the county.
The Autism Group
Maidenhead based charity offering social opportunities for young people on the spectrum from age 9 - 25, and are typically of mainstream ability, but need support to succeed in social situations.
CAMHS - Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services
ASD, ADHD, anxiety and depression, eating disorders, psychosis
Children and Young People Families Service (NHS Berkshire) Including therapies
https://cypf.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/
Includes: - Mental Health Services (CAMHS) - Therapy Services (CYPIT) - Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Nutrition and Dietetics - Public Health Nursing (health visiting, school nursing, immunisation)
- Specialist Children’s Services – community paediatricians, respite care, children’s community nursing.
Children and Young People’s Disability Service (CYPDS)
CYPDS works with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25 years, and their families to provide assessments and support for Education, Health and Care Plans within RBWM.
The service includes: - Education, Health and Care Plans - Preparing for Adulthood - Social Care Support for children and young people with disabilities (includes: Social Care, Adult Social Care, Occupational Therapy, Leaving Care, and short breaks).
Family Friends
https://www.familyfriends.uk.com/
Provide short term support to families who are facing difficult times and enable them to get back on their feet. Help is free, confidential and open to any family living in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead with a child aged 0 – 13 years and up to 18 years for Armed Service families.
GEMS
GEMS is for children, young people and adults who are diagnosed with or who are on the pathway to diagnosis for Autism and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The service also supports parents and carers. Whatever stage of your Autism/ADHD journey you are at pre- or post- diagnosis – GEMS offers a single point of contact where you can access information, advice and support.
Global Mediation
https://www.globalmediation.co.uk/service/special-educational-needs-disability/
02084411355
Legal service available to families going through the EHCP process.
Kooth
An online counselling, advice and support service for young people aged 10-25. Kooth is an anonymous service, which also offers peer support in the form of forums, articles and mini activities. Commissioned by the NHS, it is free and safe to use. Self-referral by signing up to the site.
No. 22 – counselling service
Free, confidential counselling service for adults and young people in RBWM and Slough.
SEND Voices Parents and Carers in partnership for Windsor and Maidenhead
RBWM Single Point of Access (Early Help and Safeguarding) - formerly known as MASH https://www.wamlscb.org/professionals/mash-early-help/ Do you or your family need help or support or are you worried about a member of your family)
01628 685976,
E: ehhub@achievingforchildren.org.uk
01628 683150, option 5
01344 786543 (out of office – Emergency Duty Team)
E: mash@schievingforchildren.org.uk https://www3.rbwm.gov.uk/forms/form/405/en/multi_agency_safeguarding-hub-mash-referral
RBWM Local Offer
Provides information on local services and support available for families including children and young people aged 0 - 25 years with special educational needs or disabilities.
This includes:
· Admissions and choosing a school
· EHC plans (including how to request an assessment)
· Early help
· Health
· Leisure
· Local Area SEND Policies and PLans
· Local search directory of support organisations and charities
· Personal budgets
· Preparing for adulthood
· School transport
· SEND, what it is and what support there might be in school and colleges
· Social Care
· Short breaks and respite
https://rbwm.afcinfo.org.uk/local_offer
Shine
The Shine Team is a service which supports children and young people in mainstream educational settings who have a diagnosis of Autism.
National Links
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ADHD Foundation
The ADHD Foundation is the UK’s leading neurodiversity charity, offering a strength-based, lifespan service for the 1 in 5 of us who live with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, DCD, Dyscalculia, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome and more
https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/
Affinity Trust
support almost 1,000 people with learning disabilities across England and Scotland, enabling them to live as independently as possible
https://www.affinitytrust.org/
Carers Trust
We work tirelessly to raise awareness of unpaid carers in the UK.
https://carers.org/what-we-do/introduction
Contact
Contact provide direct advice and support services to parent carers. They host a free national helpline which is open Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 5.00pm: 0808 808 3555
https://contact.org.uk/advice-and-support/our-helpline/
Council for Disabled Children
Umbrella body for the disabled children's sector bringing together professionals, practitioners and policy-makers.
https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/
Disabled Children’s Partnership
Coalition of more than 70 charities who have joined forces to campaign for improved health and social care for disabled children, young people and their families.
https://disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/
Down’s Syndrome Association
Here you will find answers to questions that we are often asked about Down’s syndrome. This information will help you to separate the facts from some common misconceptions. Offers a helpline manned by specialist advisors.
https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/
Family Fund
Family Fund is the UK's largest charity providing grants for disabled children and their families. Last year they provided financial support to over 70,000 families.
Independent Parent Special Education Advice (IPSEA)
PSEA offers free and independent legally based information, advice and support to help parents get the right education for children and young people with all kinds of special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities. They host an information service, advice line and tribunal helpline as well as training for parents, schools and local authorities.
Kids
We ensure disabled children from birth to 25 have the opportunity to learn, play, build friendships, gain confidence and improve their well-being and we provide vital time, emotional and practical support to parents and siblings.
Mencap
Mencap is the leading voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.
https://www.mencap.org.uk/homepage
National Autistic Society
National Children's Bureau
NCB provides a vital system of education, health and social care services to strengthen families and help our children overcome the many challenges that can hold them back.
National network of Parent Carer Forums
There are over 150 local Parent Carer Forums across England which are used by over 52,000 parents every year.
National Deaf Children’s Society
The leading charity for deaf children
Royal society for Blind Children
We provide a range of services in London and across England and Wales for blind and partially sighted children and young people, their families, and the professionals who work alongside them.
Scope
The disability equality charity in England & Wales, offering practical information and emotional support.
Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential
Sibs
For brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults
Special Needs Jungle
Parent led information and resources about children 0-25
https://www.specialneedsjungle.com/
The children’s Trust
For families, teachers and anyone who’s like to know more about acquired brain injury in children.
https://www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/
Together for Short Lives
We’re a lifeline for families who care for seriously ill children. We want to make sure our helpline and support services are always there for families, especially at this frightening and lonely time.
https://www.togetherforshortlives.org.uk/
Variety
provide practical, tangible help that makes an immediate difference to children, young people, parents, siblings and teachers.
WellChild
National Charity for Sick Children.
Young Minds
We’re leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges.