In the East of England, our local services are provided through a team of home-based family workers and volunteer parent representatives.
Family workers
Our family workers offer parents one-to-one help and support through times of need.
- Family worker, Suffolk, Rachel Hill, Tel: 01473 422539, e-mail: rachel.hill@cafamily.org.uk
- Family worker, Cambridgeshire, Adele Meader, Tel: 01799 543043, e-mail: adele.meader@cafamily.org.uk
- Family worker, Luton (for South Asian families with children under 3 years), Shugufta Malik, Tel: 01582 548 106, e-mail: shugufta.malik@cafamily.org.uk
Volunteer parent representatives
Our volunteer parent representatives are all parents of disabled children and offer peer support and local signposting.
- Suffolk, Sue Willgoss, Tel: 01502 513538 e-mail: sue.willgoss@cafamily.org.uk
- Cambridge, Vacant. If you think you might be interested in becoming our volunteer parent representative for this area, please contact us.
Other ways we can help
Helpline
If we don’t have a local contact in your area, our freephone helpline can give you information, support and advice.
Information for families
We also hold lots of useful local information for families, including details of your nearest:
- Children’s centre – a centre offering a range of information, support and activities for children under 5 and their families.
- Family information service – free and impartial information on childcare and family services for parents of children and young people aged 0-19.
- Parent partnership service – free and impartial information, advice and support for parents of children and young people with special educational needs (SEN).
- Parent support group – a group of parents meeting regularly to offer each other mutual support and information.
These are just some of the services offering support to families of disabled children – for more information about the full range of services in your area, contact our helpline.
Information for professionals
If you are a professional worker and would like to make an enquiry please contact our library and information team .
Information on starting a local group
If you are interested in starting a local parents group, we are happy to advise and help. See our supporting groups section for details of how we can help.
Local events
Summer Festival
Date: Saturday 29th August 2009
Time: 12.30-3.30pm
Location: Westfield Children Centre, Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6NS
Description: Brainwave, Up on Downs and Mencap invite you to their Summer festival. Siblings, family, helpers and close friends are welcome to meet each other and have fun with rhythm dance, stories and songs. There will also be a ‘chill out and play area’, face painting, a raffle and lots of games to play.
Cost: Free, Bring a picnic for your family if you wish. Refreshments provided.
Booking information: Please let them know if you will be attending by calling Tel: 0560 269 9005 or 01462 630 459.
e-mail: cericollins@brainwave.org.uk
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