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Disabled People & Carers' Groups

Autistic Society Tel 023 8069 4646
Parent support, family youth club, advice & information
Supporting individuals, families and professionals in Southern Hampshire and beyond.
www.nasew.btck.co.uk

Autism/Aspergers Spectrum Support Group for parents with children aged 0 to 11   Tel 023 8040 5189
Delivered in partnership with Wildern Opportunity Group and Hampshire Autistic Society.
An opportunity to join us for coffee, a chat, useful support and advice.
10am to 11.45am on 15th September, 20th October, 17th November, 15th December, 19th January, 16th February and 15th March at The Wildmill Children's Centre, Long Lane, Bursledon, SO31 8BZ

Carers Drop In Tel 023 8090 2404 or email lsams@1community.org.uk
Information and support services for adult (18 years +) Carers in the Eastleigh Borough.
Includes  free counselling, free aromatherapy, support groups, one to one support, information and advice services, signposting and fun events for some well deserved time off. See below for details of the Young Carers Project.
 www.1community.org.uk

Disability Forum Tel 023 8061 5027
Meet on the last Friday of the month from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Wells Place Centre, Eastleigh to discuss disability issues and access.  New members welcome.

Eastleigh Friends of People with Learning Disabilities Tel 023 8045 5662
Social support for families and opportunities to enjoy outings, parties and other social events.

Eastleigh and Winchester ME Support Group Tel 023 8025 1719
Independent self help group for those affected by Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME).
www.eastwinme.btck.co.uk

Good News Group (for those with learning difficulties) Tel 07799 320728
A warm welcome, sing and enjoy worship.
www.bishopstoke-evangelical-church.org.uk

Hearing Information Centre Tel 023 8062 0275
Drop-in clinic for equipment demonstration.
Tuesdays from  2pm to 4pm at Age Concern, 20 Romsey Road, Eastleigh.

Inskip League of Friendship (for disabled) Tel 023 8032 8383
Social group for disabled people in the Eastleigh area.

Jiggy Wrigglers Tel 0800 61 24 375 (free phone)
Music and movement activity groups for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
www.jiggywrigglers.com

Littlefunkyart Club Tel: 07809209442
Art club sessions for children with disabilities and their siblings.
10.30am to 12pm at Twyford Village Hall on Sunday 21st August, 4th September, 11th September, 25th September, 9th October, 23rd October, 6th November, 20th November, 11th December and 8th January
Children can be left without a parent/carer.  Advanced booking is essential so that adequate staff, materials and snacks can be organised.
www.littlefunkyart.com

Making a Scene mental health service user led & managed creative arts group
www.purplepoet.org

Memory Support Group Tel 023 8026 7389
Meet on Wednesdays from 2pm to 4pm at the Dovetail Centre, Methodist Church, Chandler’s Ford.

Open Sight (Eastleigh) Tel 023 8064 1244 or 023 8026 7567
Social club for people with visual impairment
All visually-impaired people in Eastleigh are welcome at the activities of the branch. 
These include weekly clubs, a Christmas lunch and outings. 
Door-to-door transport is provided.
www.opensight.org.uk

Open Sight (Netley Abbey) Tel 023 8064 1244
Social group for visually impaired adults. 
Fortnightly afternoon meetings for activities, outings, tea & chat at Butlocks Hall, Woolston Road.
Transport provided.

Put On A Show - Free Workshop Tel 01932 256209
Sing, Dance and Act. Make new friends and put on a show for your friends and family.
The workshop involves both special needs and mainstream children aged 9-19 coming together to enjoy fun activities through drama, dance and music.
Tuesdays from 4.30pm to 7.30pm at Wildern School, d@rt Centre, Hedge End from 13th September to 22nd November (half term 18th October)
www.stagecoach.org.uk

SEN Support Group (Bishopstoke, Fair Oak & Horton Heath) Tel 023 8060 2799
For parents and carers of children with special educational needs.
An opportunity for informal emotional support and to gain information and share experiences.
Usually third Tuesday of each month (ring to confirrm) 11.30am to 1pm (lunch provided).
Bishopstoke Evangelical Church, Stoke Park Road, Bishopstoke.

SEN Support Group (Eastleigh Borough) Tel 023 8062 6960
For parents and carers of children with special educational needs.
Usually second Wednesday of each month from 9.30am to 11am at The Aviary Children’s Centre, Eastleigh

Smiley Saturdays - Tel 01489 781652
Last Saturday of the month, 10am-12noon at Hop-a-Long Children's Centre, 52 High Street, Botley, SO30 2EA.
An inclusive group for 0-5 year olds with special educational needs and their families and friends.
Stories and songs, Home corner and cars, craft and drawing, sensory and exploratory. Come and play!

SOS Group (Eastleigh) Tel 0781 329 9118
Friendly informal group for parents and carers of children on the Autistic Spectrum.
Meet on the second Monday of each month (not school holidays) at Fleming Park Leisure Centre (bar area behind the cafe).
If attending for the first time please ring to confirm venue.

Sports Clubs for people with disabilities (including wheelchair users:
Basketball Tel 023 8068 3347
Swimming Tel 023 8026 3503

Young Carers Project (11 to 18 years) Tel 023 8090 2404 or email lsams@1community.org.uk
Regular activity nights, trips, support in school and one to one support. 
 www.1community.org.uk

If you would like to include details of your group on this page, please tel 023 8068 8283 or email debbie.bourne@eastleigh.gov.uk

We also have a young carers project (11 to 18 years) and run regular activity nights, trips, support in school and one to one support. I anyone would like more information or to register to access this support please contact Lucy on .
 Tel 023 8090 2404 or email lsams@1community.org.uk
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