Lewisham Parent and Carer’s Forum (LP&C) NewsletterRead the LP&C Newsletter to find useful information for parents/carers of children with additional needs and disabilities. |
Online sexual harassment informationChildnet has produced guidance to help parents and carers and their teenage children talk about the important issue of online sexual harassment – specifically when this is happening between children of around the same age. |
The Butterfly ProjectTransition to adulthood from ages 16 to 25 years. Supports young people who have disabilities and additional needs to identify any goals that they want to achieve. FINANCIAL SUPPORT & BENEFITS ADVICE Contact for support with finances: Universal Credit – Carer’s Allowance – Appeals – Mandatory Reconsideration Financial assessment – Benefits check If a young person is approaching 16 and they need to apply for |
The Maudsley Centre for Child and Adolescent Eating DisordersOperates across SE London (Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley, Bromley, |
LEARNING DISABILITY REGISTERRegister your child/young person on the Learning Disability Register with your GP. You will then be recognised as their carer and the health services will know about your child/young person and they will receive support when visiting the GP. This will also qualify them for free annual health checks. Information from MENCAP 2016.209 NHS England AHC Guide.pdf More information on their website at HERE – |
CASPA provides advice, support and life skill development opportunities
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Willow Tree ClubOnline activities for people with additional needs, covering a variety of interests including art, dance, music, signing songs, and cooking! All are designed to be as inclusive as |