Parents In Partnership-Useful Links

Ability Northants, Disability Information Service -
Advice, Access Audits, Links to other supporting organisations,
Shopmobility. www.abilitynorthants.org.uk

Autism Concern - is a charity which provides support and options
to people affected by all forms of autism. www.autismconcern.org

Autism Family Advisory Team (AFAT) - Advice and support
regarding children with autism. 24hr answer phone;- 07909 631353 or
email jalmond@northamptonshire.gov.uk

Carers Centre - www.northamptonshire-carers.org

Caring Northants - www.caringnorthants.org.uk

Changing Places - Disabled toilets for people with profound and
multiple disabilities or who need assistance.
www.changing-places.org

Community Law Service (Northampton and County)
(formerly Welfare Rights Advice Service -
Northampton and County) is the largest independent advice
provider .
www.communitylawservice.org.uk

Connexions Northamptonshire - is the site for Employers,
Parents and Carers, Professionals and Practitioners for all 13 to 19
year olds in Northamptonshire.
www.connexions-northamptonshire.org.uk

Crossroads, Caring for Carers - provider of support for carers
and the people they care for. www.crossroads.org.uk

DaisyChain Club - a social and leisure group for families who
have a child with a disability or special need and their siblings, based in
Northampton. www.daisychain.vpweb.co.uk

Department for Children, Schools & Families - UK
government department with responsibility for children's services,
families, schools, 14-19 education. www.dfes.gov.uk

Department of Work & Pensions - UK Government
department responsible for welfare and employment issues.
www.dwp.gov.uk

Dial UK - Disability Information, Disability Rights, Disability Policy
A national organisation for a network of 140 local disability information
and advice services run by and for disabled people. www.dialuk.info

The Down's Syndrome Association provides information and
support for people with Down's syndrome, their families and carers, as
well as being a resource for interested professionals. We strive to
improve knowledge of the condition. We champion the rights of people
with Down's syndrome.
Helpline: 0845 230 0372 (open Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm)
Email: info@downs-syndrome.org.uk

Directgov - the official UK government website for citizens.
www.direct.gov.uk

Families Information Service - Information and advice on
local and national services in Northamptonshire. 01604 237935

Families of Aspergers Children Together (F.A.C.T) - a
support group, for the families of children and young adults with an
Autistic Spectrum Disorder / Aspergers Syndrome.
www.factnorthants.org.uk

Help the Aged publishes a wide range of information sheets and
reports that can point you in the right direction on housing choices,
budget advice, pensions and benefit entitlements.
Freephone Senior Line: 0808 800 6565
Email: info@helptheaged.org.uk

Learning Disability Partnership Board - Has been running
for 5 years and aims to make our county a better place to live for
people with learning disabilities. www.northantsldpb.org.uk

Mencap - is the leading UK charity for people with a learning
disability and their families. www.mencap.org.uk

The National Autistic Society - the UK's foremost charity for
people with autistic spectrum disorders. www.nas.org.uk .

Northamptonshire Carers -
www.carers.org/local/east-midlands/northamptonshire

Northampton and District Citizens Advice Bureau. -
Extended telephone service 5 - 7 on Monday and Wednesdays
evenings. - 0844 855 2122 www.northamptoncab.org.uk

Northamptonshire County Council - Information for local
residents, visitors and the business community.
www.northamptonshire.gov.uk

Northampton Volunteer Bureau-
www.northampton-volunteers.org.uk

Patient Advice & Liason Service ( PALS) - is the first
point of contact for any compliments, concerns or complaints on any
issue about health care in Northamptonshire.
www.northamptonshire.nhs.uk/talk-to-us/pals.php

The Respond Elder's Project offers advice, information and
support. Helpline workers provide support to older families of adults
with learning disabilities as they start to think about the future.
The helpline is open Thursdays & Fridays
The number is 020 7380 8256
Email: michelle.brooks@respond.org.uk

SNAP (Special Needs Advocacy Project) – Provide
independent advocacy service for children and young people aged
0-19 who have special needs. Wendy Walsh 07925 185234
wendy@rightresolution.co.uk

SN-IP (Special Needs - Informed Parents) - helps families
who have a child or young person with special educational needs
take an active part in their child's educational development.
www.snipnorthants.org