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ABA Horizons

Local Offer
We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.
Advice and support

Age

From birth to 11 years old
07789 414 817 or 01206 258045
Updated: 27/09/2023
Find out more about ABA Horizons

Ability Thai Boxing

Local Offer
We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.
Activities
Thai boxing group for disabled people and learning disabilities

Age

From 8 to 25 years old
07873 663 868
Unit 5 Gladstone Street, OL2 6EL
Updated: 04/01/2024
Find out more about Ability Thai Boxing

Ambitious about Autism

Local Offer
Advice and support
Our ambition is to ensure all autistic children and young people can learn, thrive and achieve and lead fulfilling lives

Age

From 16 to 25 years old
020 8815 5444
Updated: 28/08/2024
Find out more about Ambitious about Autism

Autism & Learning Difficulty Friendly Screenings

Local Offer
We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.
Friendly cinema screening
Autism friendly film screenings at cinemas within the local area

Age

Any age
Updated: 25/04/2023
Find out more about Autism & Learning Difficulty Friendly Screenings

Autism and UK airports

Local Offer
Support and advice
Improving assistance for passengers with autism
Updated: 05/12/2023
Find out more about Autism and UK airports

Autizma

Local Offer
Support and advice
Our aim is to support services who support children, young people and adults
07956 002933 or 07950 940030
Updated: 13/09/2024
Find out more about Autizma

BBC Bitesize - Parents' Toolkit

Local Offer
Online support
Practical advice and activities. Accessible to all
Updated: 30/08/2024
Find out more about BBC Bitesize - Parents' Toolkit

Contact Speech, Language and Communication Workshops

Local Offer
Speech, language and communication workshops for parent carers of children across all ages
Online workshops
Accessible to all
Updated: 30/08/2024
Find out more about Contact Speech, Language and Communication Workshops

Disability driving

Local Offer
Disability Driving Instructors for SEND young people.

Age

From 17 years old
0844 800 7355
Updated: 11/10/2023
Find out more about Disability driving

Funky Fitness and Fun

Local Offer
We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.
Fitness and activities for adults with extra needs
Health, fitness and well-being for adults with additional needs. We encourage our members to set no limitations to what they can achieve.

Age

From 18 years old (we have no upper age limit)
Carita 07706 709 492
Satellite Centre, Wellington Road, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7AL
Updated: 12/10/2023
Find out more about Funky Fitness and Fun

Greater Manchester Autism Consortium - Grow in confidence in your Autism

Local Offer
Online monthly meeting
Virtual meeting on Zoom exclusively for autistic adults, to allow them to meet other people, discuss matters of general interest, and share their experiences and ideas.
Mark Simpson: 07876 746 403
Updated: 20/05/2022
Find out more about Greater Manchester Autism Consortium - Grow in confidence in your Autism

I AM - Celebrating Autism in Greater Manchester

Local Offer
Support group
I AM Celebrating Autism in Greater Manchester works across the 10 Manchester Boroughs and supports children and adults who are autistic and their families.

Age

10 years to adult
0161 866 8483
Various locations across Greater Manchester
Updated: 02/06/2023
Find out more about I AM - Celebrating Autism in Greater Manchester

KeyRing - Oldham

Local Offer
Professional care at home
We offer a range of different support options in Oldham.
0161 628 4133
Updated: 17/03/2023
Find out more about KeyRing - Oldham

Leonard Cheshire

Local Offer
Advice service
020 3242 0200
Updated: 26/04/2023
Find out more about Leonard Cheshire

MILES@Ena Day Service (MioCare Group)

Local Offer
Day service
The MILES@Ena Day Service provides a range of social activities and learning opportunities in a warm and friendly environment for people who are age 18 years and older who have autism, complex needs, physical or learning disabilities, acquired brain injury and early onset dementia. The aim is to provide a flexible and responsive service to meet the needs of every individual, with a chance to meet new friends and learn new skills, enjoying time away from home in a welcoming and safe setting. The service is run by the MioCare Group and is located at their Ena Hughes Resource Centre HQ in Failsworth.

Age

18 years and older
0161 770 8777
Updated: 15/08/2024
Find out more about MILES@Ena Day Service (MioCare Group)

Oldham CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health service), formerly Healthy Young Minds.

Local Offer
Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
Support , advice and health care
Specialist services to children and young people with mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties.

Age

From 0 to 18 years old
Referrals; 0161 770 8332, Queries: 0161 716 2020
Royal Oldham Hospital, OL1 2JH
Updated: 10/10/2023
Find out more about Oldham CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health service), formerly Healthy Young Minds.

Oldham Personal Advocacy Limited (OPAL)

Local Offer
Support and advice for people with learning disabilities
Registered charity providing independent advocacy services and activities for people with learning disabilities.

Age

From 18 years old
0161 633 5544
The Link Centre, 140 Union Street, OL1 1DZ
Updated: 24/04/2024
Find out more about Oldham Personal Advocacy Limited (OPAL)

Oldham: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Local Offer
Mental health and learning disability services
Help to keep you healthy and maximise your potential
Updated: 19/07/2023
Find out more about Oldham: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Parenting Smart

Local Offer
Parenting support
Want some tried and tested tips parents have found helpful? Accessible to all.

Age

4 - 11 years old
020 7923 5500
Updated: 19/07/2023
Find out more about Parenting Smart

Peeps

Local Offer
Charity No. 1179495
Support for people diagnosed with Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy

Age

Any age
07838197945
Updated: 25/03/2024
Find out more about Peeps

RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association)

Local Offer
We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.
Horse riding for people with SEND
Accessible to all.

Age

Any age
0192 649 2915
Updated: 06/07/2023
Find out more about RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association)

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Local Offer
Children's Hospital
Delivering completely joined up services for families, from prenatal care through birth and beyond
0161 276 1234
Updated: 19/07/2023
Find out more about Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

The SENsory Hub

Local Offer
Our offer is to support children and young adults with Neurodevelopmental issues such as autism, ADHD and other SEND conditions helping their families, and carers.
Support for children and young adults with Neurodevelopmental issues such as autism, ADHD and other SEND conditions helping their families, and carers, particularly in the Middleton area of the borough.
07359 237408
Unit 5-6, Midway House, Old Hall St, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1AN
Updated: 10/10/2023
Find out more about The SENsory Hub

Together Trust - Therapy and Specialist Support

Local Offer
Support for carers of children and young people with extra needs
Special services to enable families to get the help they need for children and young people to get the best from school and home life.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old
0161 283 4848
Together Trust Centre, Schools Hill, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 1JE
Updated: 10/10/2023
Find out more about Together Trust - Therapy and Specialist Support

Venture Disability Care

Local Offer
We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.
Activities
Providing opportunities to learn, grow and develop by improving abilities and above all confidence. Accessible to all.

Age

18 - 35 year olds
07874 076 873
Updated: 19/04/2023
Find out more about Venture Disability Care