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ABA Horizons

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

AccessAble

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.

Disabled people: support and advice service

Age

Any age

01438 842 710

Updated: 21/04/2023

AceCentre

Providing support for people with complex communications difficulties

Age

Any age

0800 080 3115

Hollinwood Business Centre, OL8 3QL

Updated: 21/04/2023

Action together

Community group

Accessible to all.

Age

From 18 years old

0161 339 2345

Updated: 21/04/2023

ADDISS - The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service

Support and advice service

Providing people-friendly information about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Age

Any age

020 8952 2800

Updated: 10/10/2023

ADHD Downloadable Resources

Free e-booklets

Support and Advice Service for ADHD

Age

All Ages

0151 541 9020+

Updated: 04/01//2024

Adult Social Care

Support and advice council service

Help for people who need practical support due to illness, disability, old age or a low income.

Age

From 18 years old

0161 770 7777

Updated: 17/09/2019

AKT (Albert Kennedy Trust)

Supporting LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 in the uk who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment

Safe homes and better futures for LGBTQ+ young people

0161 228 3308

Updated: 09/08/2023

Ambitious about Autism

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

Autism - A Hands on Approach

Advice and support

07966 399 709

Updated: 30/08/2024

Autism and UK airports

Support and advice

Improving assistance for passengers with autism

Updated: 05/12/2023

Autism Education Trust (AET)

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

Helping children and young people with autism to receive an education, and to reach their full potential.

Updated: 05/12/2023

Autizma

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

BBC Bitesize - Parents' Toolkit

Online support

Practical advice and activities. Accessible to all

Updated: 30/08/2024

BBC Bitesize - Tiny Happy People

Develop your child's communication skills

Activities for babies, toddlers and children. Accessible to all.

Age

From age 0 — 5 years old

Updated: 30/08/2024

Becoming Dad - The Fatherhood Institute

A guide for new fathers

A guide to help men navigate their personal journeys into fatherhood. Accessible to all.

Updated: 30/08/2024

Bladder & Bowel Community

We help support the millions of people in the UK who are living with conditions that affect their bladder or bowel.

0800 031 5406 (home delivery service)

Updated: 05/09/2023

Bladder and Bowel UK

Bladder and bowel problems: support and advice

Support with managing bladder or bowel leakage problems, accessible to all.

Age

All ages

0161 607 8219 or 0161 214 4591

Priestley Road, M28 2LY

Updated: 25/04/2023

Breathe

Parent and carer support group

A safe space to talk and share

07759 599 134

Updated: 03/02/2023

Breathe Easy Oldham

Support and advice group for people with breathing difficulties

Regular speakers and social activities, for people with respiratory/lung problems, accessible to all.

Age

From 21 years old

0300 303 0253

Hadfield Street, OL8 3BP

Updated: 21/07/2023

British Dyslexia Association

Support and advice service

We influence government and other institutions to promote a dyslexia friendly society, to enable dyslexic people to reach their potential

Age

Any age

0333 405 4555

Updated: 30/08/2024

Buttle UK - Chances for Children

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

Charity

Grant programmes, which help children and young people in need across the UK, accessible to all.

020 7828 7311

Updated: 26/04/2023

Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service)

Putting Children and Young People First in The Family Courts

Representing children in family court cases in England. Accessible to all.

Hear to Listen service: 0808 175 3333

Updated: 26/04/2023

CareCalls

Age

18+

Updated: 26/03/2024

Caremark Oldham

Social and leisure activities for people with extra needs

Bespoke support to enable children and young people with a personal budget or other funding to participate in social activities.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

0161 627 0891

Stamford Street, OL4 5AB

Updated: 26/04/2023

Carers Support Group

Support group

Peer support for Oldham’s unpaid and informal carers. Available to all.

Age

18 years and over (under 18's see young carers)

0161 770 4786

The Link Centre, Union Street, OL1 1DZ

Updated: 18/06/2024

Cerebra

Working wonders for children with brain conditions

Children with a brain condition: Support and Advice service

Charity for children with neurological conditions and brain injuries offering direct, ongoing support and funding vital research.

Age

From 0 to 16 years old

0800 328 1159 (freephone)

Updated: 10/10/2023

Changing Places

Toilets for disabled people: Support and campaign

Campaign for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets.

Age

Any age

020 7803 4814

Various venues

Updated: 26/04/2023

ChildLine

Safeguarding

Private and confidential service for children and young adults. Accessible to all.

Age

From 0 to 19 years old

0800 1111 (Free phone and doesn’t show up on the phone bill)

Updated: 26/04/2023

Childnet International

Online safety

Working in partnership with others around the world to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.

+44 (0)20 7639 6967

Updated: 30/08/2024

Children with Additional Needs Social Work Team

Social care

Age

From 0 to 19 years old

0161 770 7777

Updated: 18/09/2019

Community Genetics

Genetic condition

Providing information and advice about services that can help you and your family. Accessible to all.

Age

Any age

0161 484 1252 or 07814 549 893

Updated: 13/03/2023

Community Mental Health Team: East

Support and advice service

Support for people with severe mental health problems and consideration for carers’ needs; risk assessment and management.

Age

Any age (up to 65 years old)

0161 770 4151

Hamilton Street, OL4 1DB

Updated: 14/03/2023

Community Mental Health Team: West

Support and advice service

Support for people with severe mental health problems and consideration for carers’ needs; risk assessment and management.

Age

Any age (up to 65 years old)

0161 770 4151

Hamilton Street, OL4 1DB

Last updated: 14/03/2023

Complex Care Training and Consultancy Ltd

Training and advice

Provides clinical training for personal assistants, carers and families

07825 912 897

Austerlands, OL4 3QR

Updated: 18/02/2022

Contact a Family - Help with Completing DLA Forms

Advice and support

Charity that supports families with disabled children.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

0808 808 3555 (free helpline)

Updated: 21/07/2023

Contact for families with disabled children

Advice and support

Charity that supports families with disabled children.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

0808 808 3555 (free helpline Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5pm)

Updated: 28/04/2023

Contact Speech, Language and Communication Workshops

Speech, language and communication workshops for parent carers of children across all ages

Online workshops

Accessible to all

Updated: 30/08/2024

Coram Family and Childcare Trust

Support for families

We work to make the UK a better place for families.

020 7239 7535

Updated: 28/04/2023

Council for Disabled Children

Disabled children: support and advice service

Our vision is a society where disabled children and young people’s rights are respected, their aspirations supported, and life chances assured.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

Leave a voice message on 020 7843 6000

Updated: 30/08/2024

Crafts and Care - Peer Support Group

A unique peer support group for mothers and carers of children with SEND (no diagnosis needed)

Support group

0161 478 2150

Updated: 11/10/2023

Crossroads Care in Greater Manchester

Support and advice for carers

Supporting anyone who cares for someone with a physical or sensory disability, learning difficulty, or chronic illness.

Age

Any age

0333 323 1990 or 07796 132481 (out of hours) or 01614 459595

Dale Street, OL16 3NJ

Updated: 28/04/2023

Cuppa and Chat Drop In's

Information and advice for parents and carers of children and young people with Additional Needs and Disabilities.

A support group for parents and carers of children and young people with Additional Needs and Disabilities (aged 0-25) who live in, or access services in Oldham.

451 Middleton Road, OL9 9LB

Updated: 27/09/2023

DfE - A guide to making conversations with schools count for all families (DfE)

DFE leaflet

Conversations are important for everyone especially children and young people

Updated: 29/08/2024

DfE - Changes to the Law on Special Educational Needs and Disability

Information and advice

Age

Any age

Updated: 15/03/2023

Disability Rights Commission

We want a society where all disabled people can participate fully as equal citizens

Tools and advice for disabled people

Age

Accessible for all

08457 622 833

Updated: 20/12/2023

Disability Rights UK

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.

Information and advice

Disability Rights UK campaign in parliament on behalf of all disabled people.

Age

Any age

0330 995 0400

East Bay Lane, E20 3BS

Update: 09/05/2023

Disabled Living

Information and Advice

Information about services for disabled individuals, older people, and those that support them

Age

Any age

0161 214 4590

Priestley Rd, M28 2LY

Updated: 09/05/2023

Diversity Role Models

Registered charity number: 1142548

Education service

Embedding inclusion and empathy through education and role model storytelling

020 3795 9201

Updated: 06/12/2023

Dravet Syndrome UK

Dravet Syndrome UK was created in 2008 by a group of parents who came together looking for support, resources and information relating to a rare, little known neurological condition called Dravet Syndrome.

Information and resources

01246 912 421 (available 10.30am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday)

Updated: 11/10/2023

Dyslexia UK

Information and resources

Accessible to all.

07837 403873

Updated: 30/08/2024

Early Break

Support group

We are a young people and family service - Working together towards positive change

0161 723 3880

Updated: 02/08/2023

Electricity North West - Extra Care Register

Our dedicated service for households looking for a little extra help and support during a power cut.

Advice and support

Accessible to all.

105 or 0800 195 41 41

Updated: 12/09/2023

Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)

Support, Information and Advice

Accessible to all.

Age

From 16 years old

0808 800 0082 (Freephone) 0808 800 0084 (Text phone)

Updated: 15/03/2023

Equality and Human Rights Commission

Support and advice on equality and diversity

Accessible to all

Age

From 16 years old

0808 800 0082 (Freephone), 0808 800 0084 (Text phone), 0161 829 8100 (Manchester Office)

Updated: 15/03/2023

ERIC (The Children's Bowel & Bladder Charity)

Continence and toilet training

Accessible to all

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

0808 169 9949 (Mondays to Thursdays 10am - 2pm)

Updated: 15/03/2023

Essential Parent

Support service

Be the best parent you can be. World renowned medical, parenting and educational experts answer all your questions for free

Updated: 31/03/2023

Estate Planning Solutions

How to use Wills and Trusts to secure your child's long term financial future

Estate Planning Solutions are a very experienced and highly qualified Will writing and Estate Planning company

0800 781 6658

Head office: 321 Wilmslow Road, SK8 3PW

Updated: 15/03/2023

Families Online

Parenting information, news and family friendly events

Making family life a little bit easier and a whole lot more fun! Accessible to all.

01628 535 499

Updated: 09/05/2023

Family Fund

Grants for disabled children

The Charity provides grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Accessible to all.

Age

From 0 to 17 years old

01904 550055

Updated: 30/08/2024

First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability)

Tribunal Guidance for SEND children, young people and families

Age

Any age

0300 303 5857

Updated: 15/03/2023

Food Pantry

Foodbank

Come along and visit our Food Pantry

07837 439 261

Updated: 15/03/2023

Free Digital Sessions from Oldham Libraries

Online resource

Would you like to get online but need a device, connection, and some guidance to get started?

0161 770 8000

Various locations

Updated: 02/09/2024

Gingerbread

Advice and support

Expert advice, practical support and campaigns for single parents. Accessible to all.

Age

From 16 years old

0808 802 0925 (Helpline)

Updated: 17/05/2023

Great Minds Together - North West Hub

Great Minds Together support children and young people with special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs as well as their families and the professional networks around them. The age range of the young people we can support is 0 - 25 years old. There is no age range for support to their families.

Support

0161 510 5110

Greater Manchester Autism Consortium - Grow in confidence in your Autism

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

Healthier Families (previously Change4Life)

Healthy eating for your children

Age

Any age

0300 123 4567

Updated: 21/08/2023

Hidden Disabilities

Disability awareness

Wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower discreetly indicates to people around you including staff, colleagues and health professionals that you may need additional support, help or a little more time.

Updated: 24/05/2023

Home Start - HOST

Support and advice for parents

Supporting parents in situations like isolation, bereavement, multiple births, illness, disability, or who are finding parenting a struggle.

Age

From 0 to 5 years old

0161 344 0669 or 01204 216 537

Trafalgar Square, OL7 0LL

Updated: 26/05/2023

Home Start - Play, Learn, Grow Course

Activities

Making it REAL (Raising Early Achievement in Literacy)

Age

2 - 5 year olds

0161 344 0669

Updated: 09/10/2022

Household Support Fund

Support with the cost of living crisis

Advice and support

Updated: 03/11/2023

I AM - Celebrating Autism in Greater Manchester

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

ICON

Parenting advice

Speak to someone if you need support such as your family, friends, Midwife, GP or Health Visitor. Accessible to all.

Updated: 31/05/2023

Independent Living Brokerage Partnership (ILBP Ltd)

Support Group

Brokerage Firm · In-Home Service - Direct Payments Team - Payroll - Pensions - Support

Age

Any age

01706 249 595

Various

Updated: 18/07/2023

Internet Matters.org

Online safety

To empower parents and carers to keep children safe in the digital world. Accessible to all

Updated: 08/06/2023

IntraQuest

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.

Emotional health and wellbeing support

IntraQuest Community is a specialist learning, well-being and community service provider based within East Manchester and offering services UK wide. Accessible to all.

Age

All ages

07831 204 043

Updated: 08/06/2023

Johnson's (Healthcare Professionals)

Parenting

To provide the best care to parents and babies worldwide. Accessible to all.

UK Careline: 0808 238 1614

Updated: 08/06/2023

Juvenile Arthritis - kids get arthritis too!

Support and advice group

Supporting children, young people and their families affected by juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Accessible to all.

Age

From 0 to 16 years old

0800 298 7650 (helpline) or 0162 823 524

Updated: 08/06/2023

Learn and Thrive

Supporting learners with Down’s syndrome to access specialist support to help them learn and thrive. Using digital tools to empower people with Down’s syndrome to thrive throughout their lives.

Advice and support

03001 024 553

Updated: 28/02/2024

LearnEnglish Kids

Welcome to LearnEnglish Kids have lots of free online games, songs, stories, videos and activities for children. They also offer guidance to parents and carers on how to support your child learning English.

Free online games, songs, stories, videos and activities for children to support children in learning English.

Accessible to all

Updated: 25/04/2023

Learning Disabilities and/or Autism Service

Hospital support service

Age

Any age

Updated: 11/10/2023

Leonard Cheshire

Advice service

020 3242 0200

Updated: 26/04/2023

Lloyds Bank - Autism Friendly Sunday

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.

Autism friendly event

Autism Friendly Sunday

42-46 Market Street, M1 1PW

Updated: 08/12/2023

LuCiD - The ESRC International Centre for Language and Communication Development

Child Language Development

Transforming our understanding of how children learn to communicate with language. Accessible to all.

Updated: 09/06/2023

M.E. Association

Support and advice group for people with ME

An independent registered charity, which aims to help improve the quality of life for all ME sufferers, their families and carers.

Age

Any age

0344 576 5326 - Helpline

Stockport, SK4 5BP

Updated: 11/08/2023

Made by Dyslexia

Dyslexia support

We’re here to redefine dyslexia

Updated: 11/10/2023

Manchester Airport - special assistance and invisible disabilities

Special assistance and invisible disabilities

We can offer you a special lanyard to wear on your journey through our airport

Manchester M90 1QX

Updated: 09/06/2023

Mencap

Support, advice and professional care at home

Home care support. Accessible to all.

Age

Any age

0808 808 1111

Golden Lane, EC1Y 0RT

Updated: 23/03/2023

MindEd for professionals

Educational resources for professionals

A free educational resource on children and young people’s mental health suitable for adults working with, or caring for children or teenagers.

Updated: 09/06/2023

My Adult Still My Child

A guide for parents/carers of adults (16+) who may not be able to make decisions.

Accessible to all.

Updated: 14/08/2023

National Autistic Society

Support and advice

Age

All ages

0808 800 1050

Updated: 09/06/2023

National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS)

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.

Support and advice service for childhood deafness and hearing loss

Free information on childhood hearing loss including: education, audiology, benefits, technology, communication, parenting.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

0808 800 8880 (Helpline) or 020 7014 5919

Updated: 12/06/2023

Newlife - The Charity for Disabled Children

Charity for disabled children

Newlife exists because if it was your child, you would want the best for them and that’s what we are working for every day. Accessible to all

Age

Age from 0 to 19 years old

0800 902 0095 (Helpline Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm) or 01543 462 777 (Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5pm)

Updated: 12/06/2023

NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)

Safeguarding

Every childhood is worth fighting for

Updated: 16/05/2023

NVR Practitioners Consortium

Training courses for parents and carers

We train parents/carers in the Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Parenting Approach

07555 180907

Updated: 16/06/2023

Nystagmus Network

Support and information

The Nystagmus Network is here for you

Age

All ages

01427 718 093

Updated: 21/07/2023

OBA Millennium Centre

Community centre

Multi use community centre, located centrally in the Oldham Coldhurst ward

0161 622 3812

Featherstall Road, OL9 6QB

Updated: 16/06/2023

Oldham Memory Service

Memory and dementia: support and advice service

Assessment and diagnosis of people with memory problems: ongoing support and information to live well with the condition

Age

From 18 years old

0161 716 2792

Southlink Business Park, OL4 1DE

Updated: 24/03/2023

Oldham Parent Carer Forum (POINT)

Parent/carer forum

For parents and carers of children and young people with additional needs and disabilities

Age

To support families with children and young people 0 to 25 years old

0161 503 1555

Updated: 08/12/2023

Oldham SEND Mediation & Disagreement Resolution (DRS) Service

Mediation and disagreement resolution

POINT SEND Mediation & Disagreement Resolution (DRS) Services are designed to help settle disagreements about the provisions being made for a child or young person aged 0 to 25 years, with special educational needs/disabilities (SEND)

Age

From birth to 25 years old

0161 503 1540

Updated: 01/10/2022

Oldham Support Group for Carers of Children and Adults with Autism (OSCA)

Support and advice for parents and carers

A local support group for the families of people with autism and related conditions.

Age

Any age

07365 772 711

Connaught Street, Oldham

Updated: 10/12/2019

Our Place (Parenting)

Parenting support

The place to unearth all your potential as a parent or a carer

Updated: 05/04/2022

Out There – Supporting Families of Prisoners

Free confidential support

Accessible to all.

Age

All ages

0161 232 8986

Updated: 07/05/2024

Parent Classes (Solihull)

Online learning

Give your best parenting habits a polish, make them sparkle and shine

Updated: 10/03/2022

Parenting Smart

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

ParentShield

ParentShield is a Great Child-Safe and Parent Friendly Mobile Network.

Advice and support

Age

6-12 years old

0330 122 1180

Updated: 20/03/2023

Parkinson's UK Oldham Branch

Support and advice group

We advise to Parkinson’s sufferers, their carers and family. We help people live an independent life and can help fund respite care.

Age

Any age

07913 559 432

The Link Centre, Union Street, OL1 1DZ

Updated: 26/09/2019

Pathways to Opportunities LTD

Day Care Service

Specialist support and domiciliary care for adults with learning disabilities, autism, complex support needs.

Age

From 18 years old

0161 652 6466

Bentley Street, OL9 6NE

Updated: 21/07/2023

Pure Innovations

Adult daycare provider

Bespoke services for people with an individual budget: catering, community access projects, volunteering and work opportunities.

Age

From 16 years old

07710 385 875

Park Road, OL8 2AX

Updated: 15/02/2023

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

Support for seriously ill children and their families

Age

From 0 to 18 years old

0161 628 2194

Updated: 28/03/2023

Reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Advice and support

Accessible to all

Updated: 22/08/2023

Reel Real Education Empowering Lives

We provide activities, experiences, personal development and learning to engage, encourage and empower people find their purposeful life.

Activities

Accessible to all.

Levington Drive, OL8 2TN

Updated: 31/07/2024

Respect for all - Counselling

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.

For Autistic People, People with Learning Disabilities, and Their Families and Carers

We believe that each person is unique and has potential. We show our respect through taking the time and effort to communicate with clients at a pace and in a way that is both helpful and empowering.

0161 532 4075

Updated: 16/12/2022

Rising cost of living - We can help

Advice and support

You can ring us on the Oldham Helpline: 0161 770 7007 or A text service is also available on: 07860 022876

Updated: 11/08/2023

Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)

Support and advice service

If you’re losing your sight or are blind or partially sighted, our practical and emotional support can help you face the future with confidence.

Age

From 16 years old

0303 123 9999

Updated: 23/08/2023

Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC)

Support and advice service

Support to any child who has a visual difficulty. We can help apply for benefits, equipment and holidays.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

020 3198 0225

Updated: 23/08/2023

Royal Voluntary Service

Volunteering opportunities

Accessible to all

0330 555 0310

Updated: 23/08/2023

Scope

Support, Information and Advice

Support, information, and advice for disabled people and their families

Age

All ages

0808 800 3333

Updated: 12/11/2024

Selecta Day Service for Vulnerable Adults

Day service provision for vulnerable disabled people

Sewing hand/ machine, computer skills, cookery, jewellery making, crafts, easy gardening, shared lunches, nails and make up

Age

From 16 to 65 years old

07866 791 238

Chapel Road, OL8 4QQ

Updated: 31/03/2023

SEND Workshops & Training Service

Support for Carers

Age

Parents and carers of children and young people from 0 to 25 years old

0161 503 1551

Middleton Road, OL9 9LB

Updated: 05/04/2023

SEND-Together

Counselling for children and young people with SEND and their families

07956 848 618 or 07821 541 326

Counselling is available in Oldham and surrounding areas

Updated: 15/08/2023

SEND: Guide for parents/carers

Information and advice

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

Updated: 30/03/2023

Sense Children's Specialist Services

Support and advice for people affected by deafblindness

Supporting and campaigning for deafblind people. Tailored support, advice and information as well as specialist services.

Age

From 0 to 20 years old

0300 330 9256

Wakefield, Yorkshire

Updated: 11/12/2023

Shout 85258

24 hour text service

Free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.

Updated: 19/07/2023

Sibs

For brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults

Age

From 7 years old

01535 645 453

Updated: 13/11/2023

Smart Works Greater Manchester

Charity No: 1163594

Supporting unemployed women.

Age

Women aged 16+

0161 974 0669

Updated: 29/02/2024

Special Needs Jungle

Information resources about children and young people

Information for parents and carers of children with special needs, disabilities and health conditions to enable them to navigate the special needs system

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

Updated: 23/08/2023

Speech and Language UK

Child Language Development

Your first stop for information on children's communication. Accessible to all.

020 7843 2510

Updated: 31/05/2023

Sunshine Support

Advice and support

We help parents, carers and professionals who are responsible for a child or young person with special educational needs.

Updated: 23/08/2023

Take 5

Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub for children, young people and their families

Mental health support for children and young people across Oldham

Age

8 - 18

0161 330 9223

Updated: 19/07/2023

The British Red Cross face-to-face support for refugees and asylum seekers

Support

077095 324 064

Updated: 18/02/2022

The Counselling Service

Counselling Service

07979 913 307

Updated: 14/08/2023

The Diana Award

Information and resources

Empowering young people to make positive change. Accessible to all.

Age

9-25 years old

020 3934 2160

Updated: 10/07/2023

The Healthy Gems Hub

A step-by-step approach to reducing the impact of poverty and health inequalities for families

Health and hygiene resources

07487 506 192

Updated: 06/04/2023

The Lullaby Trust

Advice and support

Safer sleep for babies and support for families. Accessible to all.

Bereavement support: 0808 802 6868, Information & advice: 0808 802 6869

Updated: 23/08/2023

The SENsory Hub

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

The Transition to Adulthood - NDTi (National Development Team for Inclusion)

Preparing for Adulthood

Resources to support the transition into adulthood. Accessible to all.

01225 255 268

Update: 09/01/2023

The VICTA Parent Network

Online support for people with a visual impairment

Through Scarlett's Eyes is an online support and information-sharing network. Accessible to all.

Age

From 0 to 29 years old

01908 240 831

Updated: 14/08/2023

Time to Talk Next Steps

Mental health and emotional wellbeing support

Supporting young people with additional needs to build confidence, provide motivation and make plans for the future.

Age

16-25

01225 255268

Updated: 11/12/2023

Together Trust - Therapy and Specialist Support

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

Tommy's

Advice and support

Together, for every baby

020 7398 3400

Updated: 20/07/2023

Transition Support (POINT)

There are many different experiences at transition points for children and young people with additional needs.

Advice and support

Accessible to all

0161 503 1547

Updated: 16/08/2024

Understanding Your Relationships (free to Oldham residents)

Online learning

This course is for anyone who is in a relationship

Updated: 11/12/2023

Upturn

We are a social enterprise connecting People, Communities, and Enterprise. We do this by unlocking potential, supporting business, enabling social mobility.

Advice and support

Age

Accessible to all

0161 652 9000

Updated: 22/12/2023

Vestacare Oakdene Day Centre

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.

Day centre for young people with a learning disability

Accessible to all.

Age

From 18 to 45 years old

0161 220 5840

Updated: 11/12/2023

Westwood Coldhurst Women's Association

Employment and jobseeking advice

Inspiring change empowering lives

Age

From 16 years old

0161 652 0000

Featherstall Road North, OL9 6QB

Updated: 09/08/2023

Young Minds

Emotional health and wellbeing support

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

020 7089 5050

Updated: 16/03/2023

Your Health Oldham

Advice and support service

Accessible to all.

0161 960 0255 Or text OLDHAM to 62277

Updated: 19/07/2023