Family Fund
Family fund is a charity working to improve the lives of low-income families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. You can apply to them for grants for anything from household appliances to technology devices to days out. They also offer support and advice about finances, support for carers and tech training courses.
Find out more at https://www.familyfund.org.uk/
Parents in Partnership (now joined Mencap)
Parent carers can self refer, professionals can refer families with consent from the parents.
PiP @ Croydon Mencap
Phone: 020 8684 5890
Email: info@croydonmencap.org.uk
Website: www.croydonmencap.org.uk
Carers Centre Croydon
The Carers Information Service offers information, advice and support to carers who either live in or care for someone who lives in the London Borough of Croydon. A carer looks after a friend, family member or neighbour who needs their help due to illness, disability or old age. The care they provide is unpaid.
We also run the Carers Support Centre, the one stop shop for carers in Croydon. Come and find us at 24 George Street, Croydon CR0 1PB (opposite George Street tram stop) - see a map. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10am-1pm for drop-ins. Telephone support available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Address: Carers Support Centre, 24 George Street, Croydon, CR0 1PB.
Website: http://www.croydoncarers.org.uk/
Contact - the charity for families with disabled children
Downs Syndrome Association
The Down’s Syndrome Association is the only charity in the UK dealing with all aspects of Down’s syndrome. Their aim is to enable people who have Down’s syndrome to live full and rewarding lives.
Croydon SENDIASS
Croydon SENDIASS provide free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support, particularly in regards to education. They offer help with EHCPs, education meetings, transport, exclusions, home-education, personal budgets and more.
SOS!SEN
SOS!SEN has been supporting families for 20 years to help them secure the right special educational provision for children and young people with SEND. They provide support with SEN education including EHCPs.
Action For Children
Action for Children is a charity working to improve life for children in the UK. They provide specific support for families facing poverty and families with disabled children, including respite breaks and support workers for families. They also support young carers.
Cerebra
Cerebra is a charity helping families with children with brain conditions discover a better life together. They offer useful parent support guides to a wide range of topics including diagnosis, anxiety, toileting and sleep, as well as many more.
https://cerebra.org.uk/get-advice-support/parent-guides/
A 2nd Voice CIC – Autism Support in Croydon
We host a range of activities and events looking at the needs of the family. Supported by Autistic People and Specialists.
Website: https://www.a2ndvoice.com/
For further information: info@a2ndvoice.com or admin@a2ndvoice.com
Holiday Programs: holidays@a2ndvoice.com
Send a text: 07908 380 415