Action Disability Kensington and Chelsea is an organisation run by and for disabled people. We provide a range of services, groups and support for disabled people with physical, sensory and hidden impairments, who live or work in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. We…

Afasic is a parent-led charity aiming to raise awareness and improve services and provision for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).  Afasic runs a free helpline for parents who have questions about SLCN or are worried about sppech, language or…

We understand the impact that alcohol misuse can have on families, friends, and loved ones and we know the struggles faced by those caring for a loved one who is dependent on alcohol or drugs. We recognise that in order to help people in their…

Information base resource for parents who have a child with  SLCN (Speech, Language, and Communication Needs) and food allergies. A sign post information service Quarterly membership newsletters Volunteering opportunities Quarterly Parent/Carer events and sessions

The Autism Support Signposting Information Services Team (ASSIST) is a part of The National Autistic Society. ASSIST is commissioned by Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea local authorities to provide free support for adults on the autism spectrum.  About the team  The ASSIST…

The Bi-borough Vision Impairment Team offers specialist support to children and young people (aged 0-25) with vision impairment.  The team consists of Qualified Teachers of children and young people with Vision Impairment (QTVI) who have first qualified as teachers and then taken extra training in…

The Challenging Behaviour Foundation is a small, national charity for children and adults with severe learning disabilities who display behaviour described as challenging, and their families. The CBF supports families by: providing information about challenging behaviour offering peer support for family carers and professionals supporting…

The Continence Promotion Team in Central London Community HealthCare NHS Trust (CLCH) is provided for adults over the age of 18. However, for children who have continence needs, the assessments are usually undertaken by your child’s Health Visitor, Specialist Health Visitor, or School Nurse, including…

The Children's Trust is the UK's leading charity for children with brain injury. We deliver rehabilitation, education and community services through skilled teams who work with children and young people, and their families. Our ambition is for all children with brain injury and neurodisability to…

The Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS) within the Ministry of Defence provides advice and guidance to parents working in one of the three MOD Services (Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force), on educational issues relating to Service children, including issues relating to special educational needs and/or disabilities…

Contact is a charity set-up by and supporting families of children with disabilities.  Information and Guidance Contact offers independent information and guidance to families through the following projects: free helpline offering independent advice to thousands of parents every year on a wide range of disability-related issues. parent…

Coram Family and Childcare works to make the UK a better place for families by bringing together what we learn from our on the ground parent-led programmes and our research to campaign for solutions that parents want and need. We focus on childcare and early…

This three session course is designed for parents of children/young people with autism aged 7-18, to help them develop their understanding and confidence relating to puberty, sexual wellbeing and relationships and how they impact children on the autistic spectrum. You will need to have attended…

A two session course to develop understanding of the needs of siblings and ways to meet their needs. Next course begins on April 23rd 2020 To book your place on this training course, please download the booking form and return it to qe2referral@qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk   

Family Friends supports families who are experiencing stress with parenting or difficult times in their lives to get back on their feet. The support is free, confidential and open to any family with children under 16 living in Kensington and Chelsea.  The parent befriending programme offers…

Family Fund is the UK's largest charity providing grants to families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. For more information about what we do and how we can help, vist our website. We can help families in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern…

If your child has a disability or any other special educational needs, the Independent Advice and Support Service can help. The service offers independent advice, information and guidance on issues relating to SEN and Disability. The service is for parents of disabled children and young people…

The Gate provides a learning and resource base for people with learning disabilities to develop, enhance and showcase their talents and skills in performing art, drawing and painting, and music. The Gate also offers training to the Metropolitan Police on learning disability awareness; communication and…

Communication is the most fundamental life skill for children and young people. Their ability to learn and to develop friendships depends upon it, but many face an uphill struggle. Almost 10% of all children and young people in the UK – more than 1.4 million - have speech, language…

At Insight Kensington and Chelsea we offer a free, friendly and confidential young people’s Health and Wellbeing service. We provide information, advice and help to young people between the ages of 12 – 25 who are living with or affected by drug or alcohol issues.…

A nurse led team of care workers who provide respite care and support to children and young people at home, following detailed assessment of the child’s needs and providing they meet recognised criteria. The care workers are all trained to provide specialist care and play…

Maternity Champions are a trained team of local people who volunteer to provide support for expectant and new parents through pregnancy, child birth and the transition into parenthood. Being pregnant and having a baby is an amazing experience but at times can be overwhelming and…

Makaton is a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential communication skills such as attention and listening, comprehension, memory, recall and organisation of language and expression. Being able to communicate is one…

Moms on a Mission (MOM) is a support programme open to all mothers and mothers-to-be aged 13-24 and living in Kensington and Chelsea. The support is focused on promoting personal development through helping the young mums to make positive choices for themselves and their children. …

St Quintin's Centre for Disabled Children and Young People will be running the National Autistic Society's Teen Life programme from Wednesday 18th September 2019 to Wednesday 30th October 2019. Teen Life is a training programme for parents and carers of young people aged 10-16 years…