The table below shows the Organisations within East Sussex. You can also search for National Organisations.
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD and ADD | |
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| ADHD Support Group |
The objectives of the group are, to provide support for parents and carers of children/young people with behavioural problems, ADHD and linked illnesses and to provide them with opportunities to take part in activities. Membership is open to families living in Hastings, St.Leonards and rural Rother. The group meets every Tuesday 9.30am - 11.30am at the Elphinstone Family Centre. Contact: Elphinstone Family Centre, 211 Elphinstone Road, Hastings, East Sussex 07791 473 603 |
| Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorder | |
| Autism Family Support Group - Bexhill |
Social Group offering support and information for families who have a child with autism. Contact: Beulah Baptist Church, Buckhurst Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex TN40 1QA 07920 254569 |
| Sussex Autistic Society |
Sussex Autistic Society provides services across the whole of Sussex to people on the autistic spectrum and their families. Their services include Family Centres in Rustington and Eastbourne, an Outreach Respite Service, a Behavioural Support Programme, family support, and training for professionals, parents and carers on autism. They also manage a Residential Unit. For contact details, see Sussex Autistic Society web site |
| Behaviour | |
| Behaviour Support Service (West) |
The Behaviour Support Service works with schools to support children with behavioural difficulties who have not responded to interventions by the school. Only accepts referrals from schools. Contact: West Office, Cuckmere House School, Eastbourne Road, Seaford, East Sussex BN25 4BA 01323 893319 |
| Carers | |
| Care for the Carers |
Provides information and support to all carers. For outreach staff in Wealden, Eastbourne & Lewes District call 01323 738390. For outreach staff in Hastings and Rother call 01424 717931. For contact details, see Care for the Carers web site |
| Crossroads - Hastings and Rother Crossroads Caring for Carers |
Crossroads works to relieve the stresses experienced by carers and people with physical, mental or sensory impairment within the family or home by offering a respite service through the provision of community based care attendants and, at the discretion of the management committee and in exceptional circumstances, to provide such care attendants for disabled people living alone. Contact: 135 Hughenden Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 3TF 01424 444964 crossroads@hastings-rother.freeserve.co.uk |
| Cerebral Palsy | |
| Scope - East Sussex |
Disability organisation whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Our aim is that disabled people achieve equality: a society in which they are as valued and have the same human and civil rights as everyone else. Contact: 450 Bexhill Road, St. Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex TN38 8AU 01424 428301 |
| Deafness | |
| SENSE (South Coast Branch) |
We are a voluntary group of local parents and friends of children, some now adult, who are deaf, blind or deafblind, sometimes with associated learning or physical disabilities. We get together to enjoy ourselves and give each other mutual support. Our activities include walks, quizzes picnics and maybe a party or two, plus other opportunities that come our way including talks, conferences and workshops on any subject that may affect deafblind issues. We also try to keep a 'sharp eye' on any changes in legislation that may affect us or our families and friends. Contact: 12 Maurice Road, Seaford, East Sussex BN25 1BQ 01323 490750 jill.seafordbay@virgin.net |
| Sensory Impairment - children and young people |
The service for children with sensory needs (SCSN) support both hearing impaired (HI) and visually impaired (VI) children and young people, their families and teachers. They can provide support for a child from pre-school age through to school leaving and further education. Contact: Service for Children with Sensory Needs, Education and Libraries Department, County Hall, St Anne's Crecent, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1SG 01273 481154 scsn@eastsussex.gov.uk |
| Disabled Children | |
| Chailey Heritage Clinical Services |
Chailey Heritage Clinical Services provides multi-professional advice, assessment and treatment for children and young adults with multiple and complex disabilities. We believe in meeting the needs of the child first and the disability second, focussing on improving functional ability and quality of life. For contact details, see Chailey Heritage Clinical Services web site |
| Crossroads Kids Play Schemes for Children with Special Needs |
The offer fun, friendly and interesting activities in a safe and secure setting, always ensuring that your child's needs are taken into consideration. The play schemes are open to children aged 8 - 18 years of age. The play schemes operate in four areas: Hailsham, Stone Cross, East Dean and Uckfield, and are open from 10am to 4pm. Contact: Crossroads Care, 4 Market Square, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 1AG 01323 848422 office@crossroads-care.co.uk |
| East Sussex Childrens Disability Service |
The Children's Disability Service is the first point of contact for access to services supplied by Social Services or other agencies and professionals who may also be able to help in order to better assist parents, families or carers of children with disabilities or who have special educational needs. Contact: Sorrel Drive Children's Resource Centre, 37 Sorrel Drive, Langney, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 8BH 01323 762024 |
| East Sussex Integrated Community Equipment Service |
East Sussex Integrated Community Service Contact: ICES, 16 Apex Way, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 3JU 0845 121 6881 |
| East Sussex Parent's Forum |
Set up by Including You and East Sussex Children's Services Authority. The Parent's Forum or Partcipation Framework seeks to involve parents and carers in the development and delivery of services for families whose lives are affected by disability. If you would likke to become involved contact Chantell Richardson Contact: 116a Seaside Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 7QP 01323 649009 info@includingyou.com |
| Family Intensive Support Service - FISS |
The Family Intensive Support Service provides support to learning disabled children and young people and their families. The team adopts a multi-disciplinary partnership approach to working with families and was one of the first services in the country to develop the 'Team around the Child' as a way of supporting children with complex needs. FISS, which is part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, now works with families throughout East Sussex. For contact details, see Family Intensive Support Service - FISS web site |
| Inclusion Support |
Provides Inclusion Support throughout East Sussex Contact: County Hall, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1SG 01273 481230 sarah.lindfield@eastsussex.gov.uk |
| Lark in the Park Charitable Trust |
Lark in the Park is an Eastbourne based Charitable Trust for local youngsters with special needs. We deal with ages 5 - 25 and the disabilities include Downs syndrome, Autism and Cerebral Palsy. At present Lark in the Park provides an annual respite holiday for the children and also a Christmas party. We strive to provide support and advice for youngsters and their carers. For contact details, see Lark in the Park Charitable Trust web site |
| Link Hands East Sussex |
For the relief of disabled and handicapped children in East Sussex, particularly by the provision of information and advice to the parents and carers of such children and by the provision of outings and trips calculated to improve their condition of life. Contact: 135 Hughenden Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 3TF |
| Paediatric Occupational Therapy |
The Occupational Therapy Service is provided by a small team of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants based at the Eversfield Centre in St. Leonards. The team seeks to provide quality community services to children and young people living in the Hastings and Rother PCT area. We see children and young people up to 16 years old (and 19 if in full time school) with complex functional needs in the performance areas of self-care, education and play/leisure, with or without a diagnosis. For contact details, see Paediatric Occupational Therapy web site |
| Parent's Voice |
East Sussex's Parents Forum for the parents of disabled children and young people. Coordinated by East Sussex Children's Services Authority Contact: 01323 649009 |
| Service for Children with Sensory Needs |
The SCSN is part of the inclusion support services provided by East Sussex Children's Services Authority which aims to meet the needs of hearing impaired and visually impaired children from pre-school right through to leaving school. Contact: PO Box 4, County Hall, St. Anne's Crescent, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1SG 01273 481154 scsn@eastsussex.gov.uk |
| Smile Club |
A safe, supervised environment for children with disabilities from age 8 to 14 offering activities including art, craft, books, puzzles, PlayStation, DVD's, indoor/outdoor sports, music and lots more. Every Monday to Friday from 3pm - 6pm during term time and during the holidays. The service is provided by the After School and Holiday Play Scheme Service of the Children's Disability Team. Contact: Children's Resource Centre, 37 Sorrel Drive Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 8BH 01323 762024 |
| Sovereign Pirates (Juniors) |
A junior sports club for those of 6 -16 years old and who have disabilities. The club meets every Wednesday 5 - 6pm and is completely free. Activities include Boccia, bowls, sports, games, table tennis, volley ball and polybat. Contact: c/o Shinewater Sports Centre, Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 8ED 01323 415409 |
| Special Olympics Athletics (Eastbourne) |
An athletics club for those with learning disabilities aged between 8 and 80. Meets every Thursday 4.30pm - 6.00pm. Entry is free. Term time only. Contact: Eastbourne Athletics Park, Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex 01323 415409 roy.masters@eastbourne.gov.uk |
| The South Downs Community Special School |
Support for pupils with autism, speech and language difficulties and complex learning difficulties. Speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and an occupational therapist work with pupils who have particular needs. The school provides a range of extended school activities including afterschool childcare and holiday playschemes. These are run in conjunction with South Downs Extended Schools CIC; call them on 01323 649009 for more details. For contact details, see The South Downs Community Special School web site |
| Torfield Kids' Club (Hastings) |
Usually at Torfield School or in the Nurture Centre at Elphinstone School, Parker Road, Hastings. This is another of the clubs run by the After School and Holiday Playscheme Service for children aged 8 - 11 with a statement of special educational needs. Activities include indoor/outdoor sports, art and craft, cookery, trips out and much more! Open during school holidays from 9am to 5pm. Contact: Children's Resource Centre, 37 Sorrel Drive Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 8BH 01323 762024 |
| Torfield School |
A school for boys and girls aged 4 - 11. There are support facilities for pupils with communication, speech and language difficulties, complex learning difficulties and autism. Additional specialist provision for pupils with more profound autism, with significant input from speech and language therapy. Inclusion outreach team offers support and training to mainstream schools. Torfield School and South Downs Extended Schools CIC run play schemes during the holidays. For contact details, see Torfield School web site |
| Uckfield Phab Club |
Uckfield club offers a wide range of activities including days in and out, but more importantly it offers a place where disabled and non-disabled people can meet, have a cup of tea and enjoy each others company. They meet on Saturdays at the Community College Youth Club from 2pm-4pm. A club for all ages. For contact details, see Uckfield Phab Club web site |
| Disabled Young People | |
| Chailey Heritage Clinical Services |
Chailey Heritage Clinical Services provides multi-professional advice, assessment and treatment for children and young adults with multiple and complex disabilities. We believe in meeting the needs of the child first and the disability second, focussing on improving functional ability and quality of life. For contact details, see Chailey Heritage Clinical Services web site |
| Glyne Gap School (FOGGS) - Friends of |
To advance the welfare and education of pupils attending Glyne Gap School, Hastings Road, Bexhill-on-Sea by providing facilities which are not covered or provided by East Sussex County Council through its education department. For contact details, see Glyne Gap School (FOGGS) - Friends of web site |
| Hazel Court School (Friends of) |
To advance the education and relieve the disabilities of the pupils and students of the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities not normally provided by the local education authority. For contact details, see Hazel Court School (Friends of) web site |
| Hazel Court Teens Club |
Now run by the Afterschool and Holiday Playscheme Service, which is part of the children's Disability Team. Hazel Court Teens Club welcomes young people aged between 14 – 18 years. Although the club is based at Hazel Court School. The telephone number for general enquiries is the number for the Children's Disability Team 01323 762024 Contact: Children's Resource Centre, 37 Sorrel Drive Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 8BH 01323 762024 |
| Lark in the Park Charitable Trust |
Lark in the Park is an Eastbourne based Charitable Trust for local youngsters with special needs. We deal with ages 5 - 25 and the disabilities include Downs syndrome, Autism and Cerebral Palsy. At present Lark in the Park provides an annual respite holiday for the children and also a Christmas party. We strive to provide support and advice for youngsters and their carers. For contact details, see Lark in the Park Charitable Trust web site |
| Link Hands East Sussex |
For the relief of disabled and handicapped children in East Sussex, particularly by the provision of information and advice to the parents and carers of such children and by the provision of outings and trips calculated to improve their condition of life. Contact: 135 Hughenden Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 3TF |
| Park Pirates |
A sports club for young people with disabilities aged 8 - 16 years. Meets every Thursday at Park College between 4.30pm - 6.00pm (term time only). Entrance is free. Range of sporting activities as per Sovereign Pirates. Contact: Park College, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2UN 01323 415409 |
| Rachel's House |
To provide holiday respite care for young adults with life-limiting illness and their families. For contact details, see Rachel's House web site |
| Sovereign Pirates (Seniors) |
A senior sports club for those of 8 years and upwards who have disabilities. The club meets every Wednesday 5 - 6pm and is free. Activities include Boccia, bowls, sport, games, table tennis, volley ball and polybat. Contact: c/o Shinewater Sports & Community Centre, Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 8ED 01323 415409 |
| Special Olympics - Football Sessions (Eastbourne) |
Football sessions for disabled persons. Meets every Monday evening from 5 - 6pm. Enrty is free. Term time only. Contact: Cavendish Sports Hall, Eldon Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex 01323 415409 roy.masters@eastbourne.gov.uk |
| Early Support | |
| Early Years Teaching Support Service |
The EYTSS is a team of specialist Early Years Teachers and Support Staff working across the county with pre-school children who have special educational needs. Contact: St. Mary's House, 52 St.Leonard's Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 3UU 01323 747471 |
| East Sussex Care Co-ordination Scheme |
The East Sussex Early Support and Care Co-ordination Scheme provides Key Worker support for pre-school children with complex needs. A Key Worker can: o Be the first point of contact, offering information and support o Visit or call regularly, not just when there is a problem o Listen to the family’s views and ensure that other professionals are aware of them o Co-ordinate assessments and arrange meetings Key Workers are usually someone the family already knows, eg a Health Visitor, School Nurse, Teacher or Social Worker. Referrals can be made by families or by any professional working with the child and family. For contact details, see East Sussex Care Co-ordination Scheme web site |
| Financial Support | |
| Bohemia Trust (The) |
Help with any debt or related problems. A free and confidential service. Contact: 123 Bohemia Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex TN37 6RL 01424 722923 |
| Special Educational Needs (SEN) | |
| Butterflies - Lewes |
A community group in Lewes for children aged 0-5 with special needs and their parents. The group meets every Monday morning from 9.30am - 11.30am during term time at Eastgate Baptist Church hall, Eastgate Street, Lewes. The programme will include play, stories and multi-sensory activities. Contact Heather Frost for more information on 01273 402508 Contact: Eastgate Baptist Church Hall, Eastgate Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2LR 01273 402508 |
| Crowborough Education Office |
If you have a problem relating to inclusion or special educational needs, and if your child lives in East Sussex, ring the Helpline on 01892 655244. For contact details, see Crowborough Education Office web site |
| Educational Psychology Service (Hastings) |
They help schools, families and the Children's Services Authority to identify and meet the special educational needs of children and young people aged 0 to 19 years. We work with SENCOs teaching staff and pupils. Using psychological theory and research we offer advice on how to best meet individual needs, including those arising from learning, emotional, behavioural, language, developmental, physical and sensory difficulties. Contact: Tower Building, Lower South Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex TN37 6RH 01424 720702 eps@eastsussex.gov.uk |
| SEN Team |
The SEN team co-ordinates the provision made for children with special educational needs across East Sussex. The SEN Team has responsibility for ensuring that children with special needs are being given an appropriate broad and well-balanced education, no matter what their needs. Contact: P.O. Box 4, County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1UE 01273 481230 senteam@eastsussex.gov.uk |
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