Act4Kidz meet fortnightly. Ages 3-19. All types of disability and additional needs. Parents meet whilst children engage in activities. Contact Email Nikki Pitt Phone 07880 557795 Address Paradise Centre, Newnham Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4PQ. Website: www.act4kidz.com
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Additional Needs Support Group, Papworth
Meets fortnightly on Monday morning during term time 9:00-11am. All types of disability and additional needs. All ages. Siblings welcome.
More informationAdditional Needs Support Group, Sawston & Linton
Additional Needs Support Group, alternates between Sawston & Linton Children’s Centres. Meets on a Monday 1.15-2.45. All types of disability and additional needs welcome. Ages 0-5. Siblings welcome. Contact family worker Andrea Ghelani on 01223 706373
More informationBubbly Bugs Chatteris
Bubbly Bugs at Chatteris Children’s Centre has been identified as a hub for supporting families with a child with disabilities and additional needs. Bubbly Bugs provides a friendly and welcoming environment with staff, resources and activities that will encourage and engage each child in a way that suits them. Although we are not an assessment group we aim to get…
More informationCambridge Down’s Syndrome Baby and Toddler Group
A very friendly, informal group where parent carers can exchange information and experiences. All children and siblings welcome age up to 6. First Saturday of every month 10.30am-12.30pm (except August). Contact: Matt & Laura by phone: 07812 348189 or email dssgcambridge@gmail.com Address: Little Footsteps Children’s Centre, Caldecote Primary School, Highfields Road, Highfields, Caldecote, Cambridgeshire CB23 7NX.
More informationCARESCO Sawtry
CARESCO community charity in Sawtry has a support group for those caring for anyone with ASD or ADHD.
More informationConnect arts and crafts
Come and meet other parents and carers and enjoy some arts and crafts with your children. The group meets every Friday during term time from 5.30-6.30pm at The Oak Tree Centre, Room G93 (Ground Floor) at 1 Oak Drive, Huntingdon, PE29 7HN. You are welcome to just turn up on the day. Contact: Emma Britton on 07798…
More informationCuppa and Chat March
Mondays from 9am (term time) at The Griffin, 32 High Street, March PE15 9JS Parents/carers group offering a chance to relax after dropping the children off.
More informationEly parent support group
The group meets monthly. For parents of a child with any disability or additional need. Not just for parent carers with children at Highfield Academy. No children at meetings. Contact family worker Jane Tuck. Phone: 07827 309394. She also runs a Dads’ group and one for siblings. The group meets at Highfield Academy, Downham Road, Ely CB6 1BD. A…
More informationFamily Support Group for deaf babies and preschoolers
This friendly group is held every month at Fawcett Children’s Centre, Trumpington, CB2 9FS, from 10.00 – 11.30 am. Dates for next term are: March 14 April 18th May 16th June 13th July 11th Why not join us for play, chat, coffee and singing. Contact: bridget.joyce@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
More informationFoetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Peterborough and Surrounding Counties Family Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Support Group runs a monthly support group at Peterborough which is open to Cambridgeshire families. Support group sessions are held at The Spinney, Hartwell Way, Ravensthorpe, Peterborough. PE3 7LE, where it works in partnership with Little Miracles. Contact Brian Roberts 18 Doddington Road, Chatteris PE16 6UA
More informationGSSA 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
More informationHelping Little Hands Learn
Helping Little Hands Learn knows that often parents have to become the ‘therapist’ in their child’s life and can miss out on those important times of ‘just being a parent’. Helping Little Hands Learn provides direct consulting, support and care to families with children with special needs including therapy/play sessions, transitions, in home care. Contact: Skye Ward, Phone:07867966949 Email:info@helpinglittlehandslearn.com. Web www.helpinglittlehandslearn.com/
More informationHyperactive 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.
More informationIntensive 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.
More informationListen Cambridge
Listen Cambridge “Parents supporting parents” group in Cambridge offering a safe place to talk to others in the same situation and be heard. Open to any parent who is worried about their child or young person with social or emotional mental health problems. Not need or disability specific. Meets on the last Thursday of every month at…
More informationListen 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 Tuesday nights 7-9pm at Huntingdon Regional College California Road, HuntingdonPE29 1BL Open to any parent who is worried…
More informationLittle Miracles Cambridge, Ely & Newmarket
Little Miracles is a Cambridgeshire and Suffolk 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.
More informationLittle 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,…
More informationLittle 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…
More informationLittle 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.
More informationMarch 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.
More informationMarch 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…
More informationNational Autistic Society Cambridge
National Autistic Society Cambridge run evening meetings on a Monday evening at Chitra Sethia Autism Centre, The Gatehouse, Cambridge Road, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5EF. Autism Spectrum Disorders. Any age. Contact number 07920 150407; Email: NASCambridge@nas.org.uk. Adult Social Club For anyone aged 18+ on the autism spectrum. Activities include Nintendo WiiU, board games, sports and a quiet chill-out space. The…
More informationNational Autistic Society drop-in Huntingdon
The National Autistic Society is running drop-in sessions in Huntingdon for adults(18-plus) with autism and their families and carers. These sessions will provide information and advice as well as a space for people to meet, socialise and exchange ideas. An NAS Adult Autism Aupport Manager will be at the sessions to give support and guidance….
More informationNational Autistic Society drop-ins March
New drop-in sessions for adults (18-plus) with autism and their families and carers at the March Community Centre. The sessions provide information and advice for you as well as a place for young adults to meet, socialise and exchange ideas. An NAS Autism Support Manager and experienced Committee Member will attend each session to offer…
More informationPACASS (Parents and Carers of Autistic ADHD Spectrum)
PACASS (Parents and Carers of Autistic ADHD Spectrum) meets on the first Tuesday of each month in term time from 9.30am-11.30am at The Royal British Legion, Cricketfield Lane, Ramsey, Huntingdon PE26 1BG. Unlimited age, siblings can attend creche. Contact Sharon Ferrell. Phone 07736 943264.
More informationParents 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.
More informationPeterborough 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…
More informationPinpoint ASD/ADHD parent group Ely
Are you the parent / carer of a child that has non-diagnosed or diagnosed ADHD / ASD? Would you like to meet other parents to share your experience and get practical help and advice? This group is for parents/carers whose children are on the waiting list, have had a referral turned down or are accessing services…
More informationPinpoint ASD/ADHD parent group Histon
Are you the parent / carer of a child that has non-diagnosed or diagnosed ADHD / ASD? Would you like to meet other parents to share your experience and get practical help and advice? This group is for parents/carers whose children are on the waiting list, have had a referral turned down or are accessing services…
More informationPinpoint ASD/ADHD parent group Huntingdon
Are you the parent / carer of a child that has non-diagnosed or diagnosed ADHD / ASD? Would you like to meet other parents to share your experience and get practical help and advice? This group is for parents/carers whose children are on the waiting list, have had a referral turned down or are accessing services…
More informationPinpoint ASD/ADHD parent group Peterborough
Are you the parent / carer of a child that has non-diagnosed or diagnosed ADHD / ASD? Would you like to meet other parents to share your experience and get practical help and advice? This group is for parents/carers whose children are on the waiting list, have had a referral turned down or are accessing services…
More informationPinpoint Preparing for Adulthood group
A parent group , organised by Pinpoint, meeting termly at Bar Hill for those raising young people aged 14-25 with additional needs and disabilities. All parent carers welcome. Sessions run at Bar Hill Tesco’s community room, Viking Way, Bar Hill, Cambridge CB23 8EL Contact: Jackie King at Pinpoint. T: 01480 877333 E: jackie@pinpoint-cambs.org.uk
More informationRethink 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 Contact Jonathan Wells on 07342 691768
More informationSEND parent drop-in, Godmanchester
Come along to drop-in sessions on Tuesdays 10am to 11am (under 5yrs) Sessions run fortnightly, term time only. For parents of children with additional needs, come and have a chat and access additional support. Godmanchester Children’s Centre, Park Lane, Godmanchester PE29 2AG T: 01480 375116
More informationShine Support Group
This group is for 0-5 year olds with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus and their parents. It is free to attend and people do not need to book, just turn up on the day. It meets once a month, 10am – 12noon. Siblings are welcome to attend and also parents-to-be if they are interested in learning…
More informationSmall 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.
More informationSupport, 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…
More informationThe 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…
More informationThe Parent Group St Ives
A drop in support group for parents by parents. This is for parents of children of all ages and covers all parenting issues. Children are welcome but please bear in mind this is not a toddler group. Meets 2nd and 4th Friday of the month 9.15am – 10.30am term time only at Broad Leas Centre St…
More informationThink Autism Peterborough
Think Autism Parent Support Group meets in Peterborough every 6 weeks and is for parents only. You must sign up to attend. Contact Elisa Ferriggi. Phone 07961 027007. www.thinkautism.co.uk
More informationTourette’s Syndrome
Peterborough-based Tourette’s Syndrome support group, set up by Georgia McCormick, welcomes any Cambridgeshire families. The group meets on the first Sunday of the month at Little Miracles Centre, The Spinney, Hartwell Way, Peterborough PE3 7LE, from 1.30-3.30pm. Anyone with TS, from children, young people and adults, as well as parents and carers are welcome to go…
More informationTrans Parent Group
The Kite Trust runs run social groups throughout Cambridgeshire in Ely, Huntingdon, and Cambridge city. The social groups are open to anyone who identifies as LGBT+. The Trust also run a trans specific group in Cambridge city, providing a dedicated safe space for trans young people. Offers a place to vent, share information and get mutual…
More informationWelcome 2 Our World Wisbech
The group is run and supported by parents with a view to raising funds to build a centre for the use of children and young adults who have disabilities and their families. It meets regularly on a fortnightly basis and organises social events for the whole family. Facebook: Welcome 2 Our World – Fenland. Contact Jayne…
More informationWisbech 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:…
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