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 people with FASD to support families in a similar position.
They hold two different support groups each month, outside of the school holidays. One is on the second weekend of each month for the whole family and they meet at various locations to reach as many people as possible. The second is a coffee morning drop-in session on the fourth Thursday of the month in the café of a Peterborough Garden Centre. Dates are advertised on the Peterborough FASD support group and the FASD UK Facebook pages
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 see “
What’s On” for further details.
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 inclusive area for the children and their siblings to make and develop friendship.
We meet the first Saturday of the month (Except January).
Contact : Claudia and Simon Holmes
Email: dssgcambridge@gmail.com
Find us on Facebook (closed group): Cambridgeshire babies and children with Down Syndrome Support group.
Affiliated to the Down’s Syndrome Association UK.
https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/about-dsa/our-network/local-support-groups/
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 or are accessing services. These run every week during term time. We invite speakers that will offer advice on how to support you, your child and your family.
All of our information sessions are currently being held virtually online. More details & bookings can be found on our events page.
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.
