SEND services

Bath Mencap

| Tel: 07885467028

Bath Mencap Society is a local charity supporting people with learning disabilities and their families and carers in Bath and North East Somerset. We aim to improve the lives of those with a learning disability through education and social activities. We believe everyone with a learning disability should be able to access the same social and leisure activities as their peers, in a safe and relaxed environment, and live fulfilling lives where they are valued equally.

Bath Rugby Foundation Under 16's mixed ability rugby

| Tel: 07496760420

Under 16's sessions for ages 9-15 at Bath Rec Sports Hub, Bath, BA2 4ET from 5.30pm - 6.30pm Wednesdays.

Bright Start Children's Centres

| Tel: 01225 395400

Bright Start Children’s Centre Services provide opportunities for parents & carers with children aged 0-5 years to come together to share the challenges and joys of parenthood. We offer a range of family activities and family support services to help with all aspects of parenting to make sure every child gets the ‘best start in life’ and they, and their families, thrive.

The British Red Cross Mobility Aids service

| Tel: 0300 456 1914

The British Red Cross Mobility Aids service provides people with the equipment they need at home to live independently. You can hire a commode, toilet seat or toilet frame for £11 a week for up to 15 weeks. If you cannot afford the charge we may be able to offer further assistance.

The British Red Cross wheelchair hire service

| Tel: 0300 456 1914

The British Red Cross provides a UK wide wheelchair hire service, for short term use. We offer comfortable, safe and reliable manual wheelchairs. The wheelchairs are suitable for anyone over the age of 5 and are available in a wide range of sizes. Wheelchairs are available for collection at sites across the UK, including select Tesco carparks. See website to find the location, opening times, and contact details of all our local mobility aids services in the UK.

The Carers' Centre

| Tel: 0800 038 8885

The Carers' Centre are a local charity dedicated to supporting the thousands of people caring for their loved ones in the Bath and North East Somerset area. They provide trusted information, advice and support to anyone looking after partner, family member or friend that may need extra help due to old age, illness, disability, mental health problem or an addiction.

The Curly Hair Project

The Curly Hair Project (CHP) is an organisation that helps people on the autistic spectrum and the people around them, founded by autistic author Alis Rowe. We use cool things like animated films, comic strips and diagrams to make our work interesting and easy to understand! CHP is an award-winning organisation founded by autistic author and entrepreneur Alis Rowe. CHP resources are used by individuals, families and professionals worldwide.

Define Fine - Parent Peer Support for children with School Attendance Difficulties

| Tel: 07745179999

Define Fine has been created by a small, committed team of parents and professionals who have lived experience of school attendance difficulties   We are a parent/carer-led organisation set up in response to the growing number of children and young people who experience school attendance difficulties. This is sometimes referred to as ‘school refusal’, or emotionally based school avoidance and may be due to unmet Special Educational Needs & Disabilities including physical or mental illness, either suspected or diagnosed, bullying or issues relating to academic pressure, or even the school environment.

Dimensions

| Tel: 0300 303 9001

Dimensions supports people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs out of institutions, helping them lead ordinary lives in their local communities.

Dimensions – Autism friendly environments nationwide

| Tel: 0300 303 9001

Looking for autism friendly things to do? Dimensions UK work with cinemas, libraries, museums and Belong by GAME Arenas. Each venue’s autism friendly training is tailored to their environment and guests.