Support for families
The Local Offer from Cheshire East:
Local Authorities identify education, health and social care services in their local area provided for children, young people and families who have special educational needs or disabilities. They include them in an information directory called the Local Offer.
Click here to access Cheshire East's Local Offer
Visyon:
Visyon is a Cheshire East charity that supports the emotional health of children, young people and their families. Visyon can help children find strategies that work for them to improve their mental health and wellbeing so that they feel better about themselves and the things that happen in day-to-day life. Visyon also offer support to understand and manage anxiety, manage emotions, build resilience and self-esteem, improve sleep and improve family communication. Parents and Carers can contact Visyon by phone on 01260 290000 or you can text them on 07508074748.
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ChAPS:
Cheshire Autism Practical Support (ChAPS) is a Cheshire East charity supporting families with Autism. They offer practical support and services across Cheshire for all families with children with Autism, whether you have a diagnosis or not. Parents and Carers can contact ChAPS by phone on 03448508607 or via email at [email protected]
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Autism Inclusive:
Autism Inclusive offers a range of support to adults and children with Autism, those with ADHD, or any other neuro-diversity, as well as their families and carers. You do not need a formal diagnosis to access this support. They run regular support sessions for both adults and children which are attended by a range of visiting professionals who can offer advice. Regular updates about these sessions are posted on the Autism Inclusive Facebook and Instagram Pages. Autism Inclusive can be contacted through their online form or via email at [email protected]
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Ruby's Fund:
Ruby's Fund is a charity that supports children and young people, aged 0-18, with special educational needs and disabilities. They can offer support to children and families with emerging needs or any type of learning or physical disability. Ruby's Fund signpost, guide and introduce families to a like-minded support network and provide access to inclusive, fun activities. Their support includes: access to short breaks, courses and activities, sensory resources, useful information and peer-to-peer support. Ruby's Fund can be contacted through their online form or via email at [email protected]
Cheshire East Information, Advice and Support (CEIAS):
The Cheshire East Information, Advice and Support team (CEIAS) offers free confidential and impartial information, advice and support to parents and carers of children who have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). CEIAS can be contacted by phone on 03001235166 or via email at [email protected]
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CLASP:
CLASP is a South Cheshire charity who support lone-parent families and step families. They run series of short courses to help build emotional wellbeing, top-up confidence and self-esteem, explore relationships and share parenting skills. On a more informal basis they hold 'coffee and chat' drop-in sessions providing an opportunity to share experiences with others. CLASP also offer other services such as counselling for children. CLASP can be contacted by phone on 01270 250629 or via email at [email protected]
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The National Sleep Helpline:
Good sleep hygiene is essential for our health and wellbeing. This sleep charity promotes the value of a good night's sleep and offers high quality advice and support to deal with most sleep issues. Parents and Carers can contact The National Sleep Helpline by phone on 03303530541 or via email at [email protected]
Click here for further information about The National Sleep Helpline
Young Carers:
Anyone under the age of 18 who helps to look after someone in your family who is ill, disabled or has a special educational need might qualify as a young carer and be able to receive their own support. There are various services where you can access support, activities and group work which enable the young carer to have a break.
Cheshire Young Carers offers support to young carers aged 6-18. They can be contacted by phone on 01513563176 or via email at [email protected]
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The Cheshire East Young Carers' Hub offers support to young carers aged 5-18. They can be contacted by phone on 03003030208, by text on 07866821609 or via email at [email protected]
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Honeypot offers support to young carers aged 5-12, particularly specialising in respite breaks. They can be contacted by phone on 02076022631 or via email at [email protected]