Support Groups
Family Holiday Association
The Family Holiday Association is the only national charity dedicated to providing British seaside breaks and daytrips for families struggling with some of the toughest challenge’s life can bring.
LivPac – Liverpool Parents and Carers Forum
Parents & Carers of Disabled/SEN Children and Young People 0-25 years old
Tel: 0151 727 5271 or 07504544638
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.livpac.co.uk
Parents Interest Group
Run by June Ardrey (term time only) based in Anfield at Merseyside Christian Fellowship Church Hall
Tel: 07837098625
Isabella Trust
(work around ASD, sensory processing issues, behaviour issues etc.
Run by Tracey Bowyer
Tel: 07956749774 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.theisabellatrust.org
Autism Adventures
Run by Julie Simpson access information on either Facebook page or their website: www.liverpoolautismadventures.co.uk
Daisy Inclusive UK The Daisy Nucleus Academy (DNA
Formed by Dave Kelly whose vision of inclusion was for all disabilities. Inclusion of young people with disabilities so they can learn new skills through sport, education, and social activities. Also offers training.
Tel: 0151 261 0309 Website: www.daisyuk.co.uk
Liverpool Autistic Children’s Alliance Support group
1st Friday of every month
Joseph Lappin Centre, Mill Lane, off St Oswald Street Old Swan. L13 5TF
Email: [email protected]
Autism in Motion Support Group
St Georges Community Hub L9 6BW.
Tel: 0151525 2225 Email: [email protected]
Tourette’s Syndrome Support are linked with ADHD Foundation
Email: [email protected]
ADHD Foundation
Tel: Natalie Wojcik for further details on 07772228977
Or Email: [email protected]
ADDvanced Solutions Community Network
Business First Centre, 23 Goodlass Road, Speke, L24 9HJ
Tel: 01514861788 Email: [email protected]
Soft Play disabilities evenings, siblings welcome
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month – Yellow Sub
Dempster Buildings
Atlantic Way
Brunswick Business Park
L3 4BE
Tel: 0844 4120 850
Email: [email protected]
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month: Jungle Fun at Belle Vale
Upper Floor, Belle Vale Shopping Centre Hedgefield Rd L25 2RQ
Tel: 0151 498 4770
Every last Monday of the month: Kidz Fantasy Land
Unit 2 Montrose Retail Park
Binns Rd L7 9NF
Tel: 0151 220 202
Email: [email protected]
The Fact Cinema
Autism Friendly Session every Sunday.
Other information available www.dimensionsuk.org/families/autism-friendly
Autism Friendly Football
Every Thursday (term-time) 5:00-6:00
IM Marsh Campus
Bankhill Road
L17 6BD
No need to book
Bake and Board: Employability Solutions
11+ runs from 6pm-8pm every other Wednesday
5-10yrs 5:30 alternative Wednesdays
Call Claire 07515 285 716 for further information
Louise Bridges
Families Project WorkerI’ve been a primary teacher for 25 years and have had experience working with children with Autism and sensory needs. On a personal level I have adopted a child so have some knowledge of the challenges facing Kinship Carers.
Pauline Thornley
Project CoordinatorPauline has extensive experience and expertise working in communities, developing and delivering projects led by need. With over 20 years experience working as detached youth worker within the City and as Project Coordinator for Kinship Carers Liverpool – campaigning for change with families and empowering young people to have their voices heard.
Eva Dean
Business Support OfficerEva has worked for Kinship Carers since May 2015. She has experience in Administration, working for over 20 years with Liverpool City Council and other local charities.