Portsmouth Local Offer
This website is a collaboration between parents and carers of disabled children, young people and Portsmouth City Council to help you find what is available in the area for those with Special Education Needs or Disabilities (ages 0-25) and how to access a variety of services.
Visit the Local Offer website
A Parent Guide and Poster for Emotional and Wellbeing Needs
Following feedback from parent carers around their difficulties in finding out how to access help and support, PPV worked with a group of parents as part of the Future in Mind Strategy to co-produce the layout, design and wording of the guide and poster.
Since publishing the guide and poster last year, we have received feedback from parent carers and professionals stating that the documents did not give details as to where they originated from.
In response, we have amended both documents in order to clarify that PPV, Portsmouth CCG and PCC have worked in co-production to design the guide and poster. We have also added a contact email if further information is required or if anyone would like to order printed copies.
Further feedback from parents stated that they would like a leaflet to accompany the guide and poster in order to have the information at hand rather than an A3 poster and guide. Our Future in Mind co-production group has developed a leaflet which you can download and print below. Please use the correct printer setting prior to printing the leaflet: Print on both sides on the short edge.
Service Guide for parents July 17 updated 2018
Dynamite is the voice for the young people of Portsmouth who have a disability, to increase awareness and influence issues which concern their lives. We also believe that services for young people, aged 14-25 years with a disability (i.e. Special Educational Need, Learning Disability or Physical Disability) are better when they listen to young people’s opinions and experiences.
Visit Dynamite
A useful website providing parent carers, young people and professionals about health issues including anxiety and behavioural issues.
Visit Healthier Together
Portsmouth SEND Information Advice & Support
A free and independent service for parents, carers, children and young people with special educational needs and/or disability aged 0-25.
Visit SENDIASS
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We are the leading UK charity for autistic people (including those with Asperger syndrome) and their families.
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As the leading autism focused organisation in the region, we are proud to deliver quality services designed to meet the needs of families, young people and adults with autism.
Click
here to be directed to the Autism Hampshire website.
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Portsmouth Carers Centre
The Carers Centre is a community resource dedicated to the support of carers in the city of Portsmouth. Offering a variety of support, including emotional support, carers breaks, sitting service, cooking sessions, training, carers groups, support for young carers and adult mental health carers, as well as volunteering opportunities.
Click
here to be directed to the Portsmouth Carers Centre website.
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Portsmouth Shopmobility operate a scooter hire scheme for anyone, young or old, whether their disability is temporary or permanent. Click here to be directed to the Portsmouth Shopmobility website.
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The Family Information Service (previously Portsmouth Chat) provides tailored information, advice and guidance for families with children from pre-birth to 19, and those working with families. Click here to be directed to The Family Information Service website.
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SEND Butterflies – Support parent carers of children (aged 0-25 years) with special educational needs and/or disabilities by providing monthly meetings in the north and south of Portsmouth, For more information, please contact SEND by e-mailing: sendbutterfliesnorthsouth@gmail.com
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Choices Advocacy are in partnership with Solent Mind to support the delivery of advocacy services in Portsmouth.
They support parents to attend meetings, assessments and court.
Please click
here to be directed to the Choices Advocacy website.
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Whether you are a parent, student, employer, employee or professional; if you need any help regarding dyslexia, please contact the Hampshire Dyslexia Association. Please click here to be directed to the Hampshire Dyslexia Association website .
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The Local Autism
The Local Autism Directory has been commissioned by SHIP Adult Services and Health and developed by Autism Hampshire. It is very much a combined approach to deliver information and support to people affected by autism.
Please click
here to be directed to The Local Autism Directory.
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Selfharm UK is a project dedicated to supporting young people impacted by self-harm, providing a safe space to talk, ask any questions and be honest about what’s going on in your life.
Please click
here to be directed to the Selfharm UK website.
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Hate crime is when someone is victimised because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We have dedicated services in place to support you if you are a victim of a Hate crime and to deal with the perpetrators. Please click
here to be directed to the Safer Portsmouth Partnership website.
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We provide information, advice and support. We bring families together so they can support each other. We campaign to improve their circumstances, and for their right to be included and equal in society.
Please click
here to be directed to the Contact a Family website.
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Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a comprehensive informational website on Cerebral Palsy
Please click
here to be directed to the Cerebral Palsy Guidance website.
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Living with neurological conditions can make life very hard, not just for the child, but for their family too.
At Cerebra, with the help of our supporters, we aim to make it easier.
Please click
here to be directed to the Cerebra website.
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ERIC is the only charity dedicated to the bowel and bladder health of all children and teenagers in the UK. Our vision is that every child and teenager with a bowel or bladder condition can access support and live free from embarrassment, shame, isolation and fear.
Please click
here to be directed to the ERIC website.
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The Counselling Directory was set up by a team who know how difficult it can be to find the support and information you need.
Please click
here to be directed to the Counselling Directory website.
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The Council for Disabled Children are the umbrella body for the disabled children’s sector bringing together professionals, practitioners and policy-makers. Please click here to be directed to the Council for Disabled Children website.
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If you’re raising a disabled or seriously ill child, you might be eligible for a grant from Family Fund.
Please click
here to be directed to the Family Fund website.
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A guide to grants for the disabled, &/or parent carers of a disabled child or adult.
Please click
here to be directed to the Disability Grants website.
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On this website you’ll find detailed access information to thousands of venues across the UK and the Republic of Ireland: shops, pubs, restaurants, cinemas, theatres, railway stations, hotels, universities, hospitals and more.
Please click
here to be directed to the Access Able Go website.
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Disabled Living is a charity which provides impartial information about equipment (assistive technology) and services for disabled adults, children, older people and the professionals who support them.
Please click
here to be directed to the Disabled Living website.
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Providing REAL sailing for all types of disabled people.
Please click
here to be directed to the Disabled Sailors Association website.
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Work to influence Government and Local Authority policies and services so that they better meet the needs of people with
Learning Disabilities, their families and carers.
Please click
here to be directed to the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities website.
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The NNPCF membership is made up of Parent Carer Forums of which there is one in almost every local authority area in England.
Please click
here to be directed to National Network of Parent Carer Forums website.
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What’s on in Portsmouth?
Visit this site to see what is going on in Portsmouth. Please click
here to be directed to the What’s On in Portsmouth website.
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Fledglings is a national charity that finds and sells products that improve the lives of disabled children and their families.
Please click
here to be directed to the Fledglings website.
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E-LEARNING: Mental Capacity Act.
These e-learning resources are freely available to all. They provide audio, video and interactive technology to assist in exploring the many areas of the Mental Capacity Act.
Please click
here to be directed to the SCIE website.
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Free Spirit is the first insurance of its type specifically created for people being refused cover elsewhere
simply due to their health, disability or age.
Please click
here to be directed to the Free Spirit website.
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Gig Buddies matches adults who have a learning disability to a volunteer with similar interests,
to go to events that you both love together.
Please click
here to be directed to the Gig Buddies website.
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Lighthouse Toys has selected some products that many children with special educational needs may benefit from and explains why they may benefit from them. Please click
here to be directed to the Lighthouse Toys website.
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The Max Card is designed to make days out more financially accessible for foster families and families of children with additional needs. Please click
here to be directed to the Max Card website.
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NRS Healthcare – A market leading and award winning provider of products and services designed to support independent living. Our comprehensive range includes daily living aids, mobility equipment, disability equipment and therapeutic resources. Please click
here to be directed to the NRS Healthcare website.
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Over The Wall is a national UK children’s charity providing camps which allow children to ‘kick back’ and have fun in a range of recreational and educational activities, completely free of charge. Please click
here to be directed to the Over The Wall website.
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The Dogs for Good service explores the benefits that a pet dog can bring to families with a child with autism. Please click here to be directed to the Dogs for Good website.
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Sky Badger is a charity that finds help and adventure for disabled children and their families all over the UK.
Please click
here to be directed to the Sky Badger website.
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Special Needs UK is a website containing comprehensive information on an extensive range of schools and support groups for children of all ages with special needs. Please click
here to be directed to the Special Needs UK website.
SWAN UK (syndromes without a name) is the only dedicated support network available for families of children and young adults with undiagnosed genetic conditions in the UK. It is run by the charity
Genetic Alliance UK.
Please click
here to be directed to the SWAN UK website.
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Connors Toy Library is a Portsmouth based registered charity providing a toy library service and other community resources for disabled children, their families and carers. Please click here to be directed to the Connors Toy Library website.
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Pompey in the Community provides a range of fun and structured sports sessions for people with disabilities. Our clubs, with expert coaches, will be able to develop your sporting ability whether you are new to sport or an experienced sportsperson. Please click
here to be directed to the Pompey in the Community website.
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Dis-Play Sport and Social Club is a new Sport and Social Club starting for people 16+ with disabilities and/or additional needs.
Please click
here to be directed to the Dis-Play Sport & Social Club Facebook page.
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Havant GO! Club Minis welcomes children and young people with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities who live in Havant to enjoy GO! club. Fun for children and siblings! This is a short break so parents can leave their children with our trained and friendly staff and volunteers. Please click
here to be directed to the Havant Go! Club Minis website.
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Havant and Waterlooville have a range of activities that are fully inclusive with additional needs and actively welcome people with additional needs to our leisure centres. We also provide specialist sessions and concessionary prices across a range of activities.
Please click here to be directed to the Horizon Leisure Centre website.
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Portsmouth Penguins Swimming Club – A friendly swimming club for disabled children, adults, carers and families.
If you have any questions or for further details please e-mail charter@parkwood-communityleisure.co.uk.
Please click
here to be directed to the Leisure Centre website.
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The Sport-a-bility Sports Club, run by Planet Sport and The Community Sports Foundation, hold high quality fun and structured sport sessions with qualified coaches. Their Disability Sports courses help to improve confidence, team building and communication, fundamental & movement skills as well as making new friends. If you have any questions, please email joe.taylor@planetsport.co.uk.
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Wheels for All provides cycling opportunities for children and adults with disabilities and differing needs. Using specially adapted cycles, individuals and families can cycle together, learning new skills or rediscovering a previous pastime.
Please click
here for more information about Wheels for All.
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Arts and craft supplies for all children, young people and their families. Please click
here to be directed to the Baker Ross website.
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We are two qualified and experienced children’s nurses who can provide training to carers working with children and young people of all ages from 0-25 years who have complex health care needs. Please click
here to be directed to the Children’s Healthcare Training website.
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We are a small ‘team of two’ running an independent educational psychology service based in Portsmouth, Hampshire and working throughout the Solent region. Solent Psychology offers a wide range of educational psychology services to children, young people and adults, and to parents, carers, schools, academies, colleges and other professionals.
Please click here to be directed to the Solent Psychology website.