Services, Organisations and Resource Information Directory
Current as of December 2020
The DSPL9 Triage Service offer direct support, advice, guidance and signposting for Families, Children & Young People in Watford, Three Rivers Bushey & Radlett. First point of contact is Jan Crook jancrook@dspl9.org.uk or call 07715 415894
Please refer to the Triage page on this website for more information
Useful information for Parents & Carers – please click on the links below
Independent Parent Education Advice www.ipsea.org.uk/
SENSOS a charity providing workshops, drop in sessions and a helpline for Parent and Carers https://www.sossen.org.uk/
SEND Code of Practice Parents & Carers Guide
Directory of Services
| Organisation/ Service |
Area | Local Contact | Eligibility | Website Link |
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Triage Team DSPL9
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Watford, |
jancrook
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0-25 |
Directory of Services available electronically Service Request and Initial Consultation forms are available upon request. |
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Herts Parent Carer Involvement |
Countywide |
HPCI P.O. Box 540 07840 360245 |
0-25 |
admin@
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Kids East & West Hubs |
Countywide |
Albanwood Newhouse Crescent 01923 676549 Holly Hunt |
Information & support for Parent/Carers of disabled Children aged 0-19 Lending Library |
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YCH
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Countywide |
Watford One Stop Shop 206-210, Lower High Street 01923 482828 |
13-25 |
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Borehamwood One Stop Shop 96, Shenley Road 01442 454828 |
13-25 |
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Hertfordshire Safeguarding Childrens Board |
Countywide |
HSCB Safeguarding Training |
Professionals |
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Mencap |
Watford |
The Old Town Hall 105 High Street, 01923 713636 |
astuthridge@ Community Support Manager: |
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Carers In Herts (Parent Carers) |
Countywide |
The Red House, 01992 586969 |
Parent Carers Information |
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harc Hertfordshire branch of the |
Countywide |
P.O Box 450. 07836 667394 |
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National Autistic Society Helpline 0800 800 4104 open 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday |
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SENDIASS (Prev Parent Partnership) |
Countywide |
County Hall Pegs Lane |
Up to 16 yrs |
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/ A personalised confidential service for parents to help you understand how SEN is assessed and managed |
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Hertsmere, Watford & Three Rivers |
01442 453316 Karen Edwards |
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County Contact for Older Children |
01992 555847 |
16yrs + |
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HAND |
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Hertfordshire Additional Needs Database |
Countywide |
0300 123 4043 01992 556984 |
0-19 |
Support for Parent/Carers of a Child or Young Person with additional needs |
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Disabled Parents Network |
Countywide |
0300 3300 639 |
Disabled Parents Advocacy |
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ADD-vance |
Countywide |
5c, 35 High Street. 01727 833963 |
Professional, Parent/Carers |
e-mail: Herts@add-vance.org.uk Helpline: 01727 833963 |
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Herts Help Directory |
Countywide |
HertsHelp Hertlands House 0300 456 2364 |
Local advice, information and support for all |
www.hertshelp.net/
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PALMS |
Countywide |
St Albans Childrens Centre. Church Crescent. St Albans. AL3 5JB 01727 891151 |
Positive Behaviour, Autism, Learning Disability & Mental Health Service 0-19 years |
www.hct.nhs.uk/
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Hope For Autism |
01442 219981 – Linda Faupel |
Parent run support group |
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Support for Families in West Herts |
9am to 3pm |
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Spring Board Education Watford |
01923 630408 Katherine Sammons Mark Kucper |
16-24 |
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| Family Lives |
Countywide |
0808 800 2222 |
www.familylives.org.uk |
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The Early Years Action Group (EYAG) |
Countywide |
County Hall 01438 737500 |
0-5 years |
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Multi-Agency Psychology Service (MAPS) |
Professionals |
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Early Years Learning & Development |
Parent/Carers |
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Families In Focus |
Countywide |
Contact Francine or Lesley |
Free Parenting Courses |
Current calendar of courses available on website |
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Living With ADHD |
National |
Three gateways to support for Parents/Carers, Teachers & Teenagers with ADHD |
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Community Learning Disability Team |
Countywide |
0300 123 4042 |
18 years + |
Offering support and advice on health, benefits, rights, housing, finances, family issues, education, legal and social issues. They also assess the needs of family carers and help them to support the person |
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Step-up Learning & Well-being Centre |
South |
39, Oxhey Drive, 08444 772212 (option 4) |
Advice & Information |
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ASCEND |
South Oxhey |
All Saints Church Centre Gosforth Lane, 0208 420 13644 |
Anyone living in South Oxhey, Watford & Three Rivers Herts Young Homeless 16-25 |
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Guideposts Trust |
Watford |
Henry Smith House 01923 223554 |
Adults 18+ with Learning |
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Herts Inclusive Theatre Company Prices: 5-18 yrs – £55.00 per term |
Watford
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The James Theatre Watford Grammar School for Boys 01923 986364 |
4-19yrs
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admin@hit-theatre.org.uk
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4AM Music,arts, video production, Life & |
Hemel |
01442 261622 |
14+ self referral |
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ActOne ArtsBase |
Watford |
Shelley Hamilton – 01582 621947 ActOne ArtsBase run weekly dance sessions for children and young adults with a range of physical disabilities and learning difficulties. We welcome everyone and those who attend, can develop their passion for dance, have fun and make friends. Our welcoming team includes ActOne trainees who, being successful disabled artists, are an inspiration to everyone who comes along. Come and try it out at a free trial session. |
5-15 & 15+ Self referral |
email:mailto:shelley@ Wednesdays at West Herts College, Watford. Younger group (5 – 15yrs) from 5.15pm until 6.30. Older group (15yrs +) from 6.30 until 7.50
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Kids Can Achieve
Fees applicable – out of County Service |
Pinner & |
Cedars Hall, 0208 420 2300 Holiday Schemes, After School Club and Youth Group Contact |
2-19 yrs |
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Otters Swimming Club |
Borehamwood |
Borehamwood Swimming Pool The Venue Contact Pat on |
Disabled people of all ages or recovering from an accident |
Every Saturday 4.30 – 5.30 pm |
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Carers Bereavement Group |
Countywide |
The Red House |
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Other Useful Websites
| www.downs-syndrome.org.uk | Provides information,support and advice for those with Down’s Syndrome and their Families |
| www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk | Information and links to local Support Groups |
| www.epilepsynse.org.uk | Provides information on many aspects of living with epilepsy. Offers a confidential helpline, resources and emotional support |
| www.hemihelp.org.uk | A UK based charity for people with Hemiplegia and their Families |
| www.medicinesforchildren.org.uk | Practical and reliable advice about giving medicines to your child |
| www.rarechromo.co.uk/html/home.asp | Information on rare chromosome problems and disorders |
| www.scope.org.uk | Information and support for Families who have a Child with Cerebral Palsy |
| Societyspectrumgirls@sky.com | A social group for high functioning Autism and Aspergers – Girl of all ages |
| www.tourettes-action.org.uk | Provides support to those affected by Tourettes Syndrome and Families, telephone helpline service and information available |
| brian@autismsupportnetwork.com | email Brian Field at The Autism Support Network |
