Local links to other organisations for North West Forest:

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this page.  Opinions are those of contributors and not of the Hampshire Children & Families Forum. 

 

CHILDREN’S INFORMATION SERVICE

 

For information on Education and Childcare in Hampshire please click on the link below:

http://www.hants.gov.uk/childcare

Diabetic Support Group

New Diabetic Support Group for families seeking joiners!!  Meet monthly for coffee/support/ideas/events contact Alison Martin

01722506519 for more info

 

Drug Alcohol or Solvent misuse

The following information is from the Drug and Alcohol Action Team on help available for young people:

Hampshire Young People’s Service

Services commissioned by DAAT to help young people

 

Enjoy England

Trying to thing of somewhere to go?  Something to do?  Try the parent zone of this website for ideas…

http://www.enjoyengland.com/campaign/family-fun/parents/events.aspx

 

Family Futures

A registered Adoption Support Agency.  A support services for parents and children. Also provides a range of courses.  For more information visit the website www.familyfutures.co.uk

 

Father’s Direct

A website specially for Dads:

www.fathersdirect.com

A free monthly e-newsletter is available from this website.

 

Forest Arts Centre

For a range of activities including events and workshops for children and young people –

www.forest-arts.co.uk

 

Kayaking

For kayaking opportunities at New Forest Water Park (nr Ringwood) visit the following web site.

www.liquidlogistics.co.uk

 

Parent Partnership

Hampshire Parent Partnership Service was set up in 1994 to develop and improve communication and partnership between the Children's Services Department, parents, children, schools and voluntary agencies.

They provide advice, information and support to parents of children with special educational needs and to parents who have concerns on matters relating to the child's education.

For a range of leaflets available, and their latest Newsletter visit their website:

http://www.hants.gov.uk/TC/edpp/pphome.html

 

SCARF

Supporting Special Children and their Relatives and Friends

www.scarfuk.co.uk

 

Speakeasy Advocacy

Providing a voice and support to people with learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorders and/or Aspergers syndrome in Basingstoke and throughout Hampshire.

Registered charity number 1108304

www.speakeasyadvocacy.org.uk

 

TACT

TACT supports people with marked learning disabilities and challenging needs to pursue ordinary, fulfilling, contributing and purposeful lives. We champion independent living and provide innovative and leading edge community development initiatives in the sphere of employment, sport and recreation. www.tactltd.org

 

Talk to your baby news

For a copy of the latest Talk to Your Baby News and other useful information register on the website www.talktoyourbaby.org.uk

In February 2006 issue:

* Buggy survey results announced

* Share books and talk together – new resource

* Talk To Me – new resource for young parents

* Baby’s First Word display

* Rose Review highlights need for speaking and listening skills

* Birmingham tunes into babies

* Stoke Speaks Out Loud

* St Helens Opens Up Talking

* Events

* Publications/resources

* News

 

Trinity Church and Community Centre

For information on activities and events at Trinity Church and Community Centre, Ringwood, press control on your keypad and click on below:

www.trinityringwood.co.uk

 

Waterside Scrapstore

Waterside Scrapstore  - 12-14 Rumbridge St, Totton.  An opportunity to buy recycled materials for children’s play.  For further information please click on address below:

www.hcff.org.uk/Bulletins/WatersideScrapstore.pdf

 

Young parents Groups

List of young parent groups in New Forest (Aut 07)