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Carer's Allowance
On 1st April 2003, the Invalid Care Allowance (ICA)
changed its name to the Carer's Allowance. This new name shifts
the focus of the benefit's name from the disabled person to the
carer, thereby emphasining that the benefit is for the CARER,
not the disabled person. This is hoped to increase the recognition
and awareness of the significance of the carers' role. It will
also remove the negative connotations now associated with the
word "Invalid".
Carers on ICA do not need to make another claim.
They should have received a letter already to inform them of the
changes and things will continue as normal.
Carer Allowance claim forms can be obtained from
the Disabilities Benefits Department on 01253 856123 or textphone
01772 899489.
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Whizz-Kidz
A national charity that changes the lives of disabled children
and young people in the UK through the provision of customised
mobility equipment such as wheelchairs and tricycles.
It is also dedicated to providing help and advice to the children
and their families and raising awareness of mobility-related issues
through national campaigning.
Whizz-Kidz has a very simple and tangible goal - to give disabled
children and young people independent mobility. All the charity's
equipment is 'made to measure' so each child's application is
personally assessed by one of Whizz-kidz experienced national
network of professional Mobility Therapists. The equipment provided
by Whizz-Kidz is unavailble from the NHS.
If you would like to contact Whizz-Kidz regarding an application
for equipment please contact
kidzservices@whizz-kidz.org.uk
or call 020 7233 6600 and ask to speak to Children's Services
Provision Administrator.
www.whizz-kidz.org.uk
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Shelby academy of performing arts
Learning performing arts, whilst incorporating co-ordination, rhythm and movement.
Thursdays 5.00 - 5.45pm
£3.75 per class, for all ages
Dorothy Goodman school, stoke road
contact Sarah for more information or to book a place on 01455 611768 (after 5pm)
Blaby Tox Disabled Archery
Club
Scout Hut
Winchester Road
Blaby
Leicester
Once a fortnight Saturday 2:00pm to 4:00pm
ARCHERY CAN BE ADAPTED TO ENSURE ALL IMPAIRMENT
GROUPS CAN TAKE PART
for further information contact - Jean Gamble - 0116 277 2726
All Ages Welcome
SailAbility
Ever fancied trying your hand at sailing?
Sailability have a number of adapted boats and sail
regularly from
John Merrick Lake
Watermead Country Park
Contact Dominic Hanlon
Mosaic
Tel:0116 251 5565
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Hand Cycling
For those with little, or no leg strength, but good strong arms and hands.
This could be a new sport to try!
Contact Mike Cheeseman, Harborough Hackers
Tel:01858 445872
CBM Tennis Club
The club meets at
Burleigh Sports Centre
Loughborough
Monday
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Contact Judith Oakley Tel:01530 890237
Leicester Leys Special Needs Gymnastics Club
For those with a flexible approach to life, why not try Gymnastics.
Saturdays
Beaumont Leys Leisure Centre
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Contact Yvonne Haines Tel:0116 229 0272
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Leicester Specialist
Health Visitor - Steph Newitt
Telephone Helpline
Advice and information for Children with Disabilites and their
families, Professionals and Voluntary Agencies
Monday to Friday
12:00 to 2:00pm
Hinckley Health Centre : 01455 441893
Helpline : 0116 225 6560
Parent & Carers' Council
Support and Information Group
Meet on
2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month
10:00am to 12:00pm
In a dedicated room
Syston Community Centre
School Street
Syston
Whilst the group is primarily for carer's (parents, grandparents,
childminders, etc.) of any aged child with a special need or disability,
you are welcome to bring along any child in your care on that
day.
We also have regular speakers and representatives from agencies and other support organisations
to talk to our group as well as one-to-one with carers about individual issues.
Contact Claire Barsby
Tel:07967 100375
Email: parentscc@aol.com
Read
Latest newsletter in PDF format
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Leicestershire Downs Syndrome Group
Mums & Tots Coffee Mornings
Red Cross Family Resource
Centre
Kenilworth Drive
Oadby
Leicester
10:00am-12:00am
The group meets 2nd Thursday of every month
Excluding August.
www.leicesterdownsgroup.co.uk
Leicestershire Database & Information Service
This service offers advice and information to families with children of special needs.
Telephone : 0116 223 2295
Parent Support Group
For families of children/young people with additional needs
The Parent & Carer Council, Menphys SOS and Leicestershire Parent Partnership
Service are joining together to offer a parent support group in your area.
Your local group is at:
Hinckley Baptist Church
Baptist Walk
Hinckley
Meetings will be held 3rd Wednesday of every month, during term time.
10:00am to 12:00pm
For More details contact;
Parent & Carer's Council - 07968 857598
Menphys SOS - 01455 894880
Parent Partnership Service - 0116 2714137
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Please find below information regarding summer playscheme's taking place in Leicestershire that are able to take children
with special needs (info provided by Database and Information Service). Each scheme is set up slightly different so you will need
to contact the scheme organiser directly to find out availability and discuss your child's needs. If you are experiencing difficulty
getting your child included in a local scheme you can contact Jo Fisher at the Children's Information Service on 0116 265 6566 for help.
Please Note : Dorothy Goodman does not endorse these playschemes as suitable for all our children but is just passing on information regarding
them. You will need to discuss your child's specific needs with the organizer of each scheme.
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Eagles Summer Scheme
John Cleveland College, Butt Lane, Hinckley
16th July - 8th August (Monday & Wednesdays)
10:00am to 3:00pm
Age 13 to 17 year olds - special needs - medium to high dependency needs.
Contact Merial Newman - 01455 440660
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Menphys Playscheme
Menphys Nursery, Sketchley Road, Burbage, Leicestershire
30th July - 9th August (Mondays - Thursday)
10:00am to 3:00pm
Age 3 to 7 year olds - special needs - medium to high dependency needs.
Contact Merial Newman - 01455 440660
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Community House
8 Avenue North, Earl Shilton. LE9 7AA
23rd July - 17th August
9.45am - 2.00pm (Sports zone: Mon - Fri)
9.45am - 12.00pm (Creative zone: Tues/Wed/Thurs)
5-16 years old
£1 or £2 per day
contact to book places or to get venue details
Contact Shirley/Rachel on 01455 238003
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Cadeby Lane Stepping Stones Holiday Care
St Peters Primary School
Station Road
Market Bosworth CV13 0NP
16th July - 27th July
9.00am - 5.00pm
4 - 11 years old
contact Teresa McDougall on 07957157200
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Day Camp
Hinckley Leisure Centre
Coventry Road
Hinckley LE10 0JR
16th July - 31st August
9.00am - 4.00pm: Members £11.60
Non members £12.50
(includes lunch)
8.45am - 5.45pm: Members £16.50
non members £18.70
(includes lunch and tea)
5 - 12 years old
contact reception on 01455610011
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Falcons Summer Scheme
John Cleveland College
Burr lane, Hinckley
17th July - 9th August
(Tuesdays and Thursdays)
10.00am - 3.00pm
8 - 12 years old
contact Merial Newman on 01455440660
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Market Bosworth Playscheme
Market Bosworth high and community college, Station road
Market Bosworth CV13 0JT
30th July - 3rd August
10.00am - 12.00pm & 2.00pm - 4.00pm
5 - 11 years old
contact Rachel Carter on 01455841696
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Topsham House Childrens Club
Topsham House, Peckleton Lane
Desford, LE9 9JU
16th July - 29th August
7.45am - 6.00pm
4 - 11 years old (integrated)
contact Karen Haylett on 01455828885
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Ibstock Holiday Care
Ibstock Day Nursery, Ibstock Community College, Central Avenue, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6NE
throughout school holidays (Monday - Friday)
8:00am to 6:00pm
Age 3 to 14 year olds - Integrated playscheme for special needs, with fully qualified staff, flexible hours during opening times
Contact Joanne Sparrow - 01530 265 830
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Agar Nook Playscheme
Agar Nook community centre
Belgrave close, Coalville LE67 4TN
16th July - 20th July
9.30am - 1.30pm
5 - 12 years old
£1 per child/£2.00 two or more children
contact Gwen Abate on 01530813818
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Apple Tree Day Nursery Holiday Club
27 Church drive
Markefield LE67 9UH
16th July - 24th August
7.30am - 6.00pm
4 - 11 years old (integrated)
Full day: £23 Half day:£13
contact Jane Chadwick/Lisa Sperry 01530249872
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Ashby Summer PLayscheme
Ivanhoe College, North Street
Ashby-De-La-Zouch LE65 1HX
dates TBC
9.30am - 12.30pm
5 - 12 years old (integrated)
contact Alison Salter on 01530412702
Speical needs contact Alison
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Hermitage Kool Kids club
St John the Baptist C of E
Primary School
Parson Wood Hill, Whitwick
Coalville LE67 3PH
16th July - 29th August
8.00am - 6.00pm
4 - 14 years old (integrated)
£29.50 - full day
£130 - 5 days a week
£18.00 - morning/afternoon sessions
£26.50 - School day sessions (9.00am - 3.00pm)
contact Elaine Elton on 01530814477 or 07704274937
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Long whatton Playscheme
Long Whatton community centre
The Green
Long Whatton LE12 5DB
30th July - 3rd August
9.00am - 1.00pm
5 - 11 years old (integrated) (under 5's accompanied by adults) £5.00
contact Val Chadwin on 01509646031
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NW Leicestershire Council for Voluntary Service
Outreach Play Team
The Marlene Reid Centre
85 Belvoir Road
Coalville LE67 3PH
venue TBC
16th July - 24th August
10.00am - 12.00pm & 1.00pm - 3.00pm
5 - 14 years old (integrated)
price TBC
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