SERVICES for Carers

Services that can help support carers of children, young people and adults.

Early Help & Prevention Service

Early Help is an early intervention/prevention service across Knowsley. Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub on 0151 443 2600 Option 1 then Option 1 again

Family Support Child Looked After (CLA) Service

We provide family time sessions for children and parents who are unable to live together.

Integrated Community Equipment Service (I.C.E.S.)

Deliver health aids to the community including incontinence products.

Kinship Carers Liverpool

Supports families when the biological parents of the kin children are no longer able to do so for a variety of reasons.

Knowsley Wheelchair Service

Part of Knowsley's Local Offer ( ) The service will support children above 36 months.

Knowsley Young Carers Service

Supports young people aged 6 to 18 years who are caring for a family member

Knowsley Young Carers Support Service - 'Me Time' Programme

Liverpool & Knowsley SENDIASS - Provided by Barnardos

We provide free, confidential and impartial support for

SEND Team

Carry out the Statutory Duties of the LA in line with the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice.

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ADDvanced Solutions Community Network

Through our community-based groups, we offer programmes and learning opportunities that raise awareness; develop skills; share learning experiences; and build confidence; supporting the families of neurodiverse children & young people, who may also have specific learning difficulties or associated mental health needs.

AskSARA

Guided advice about daily living - Your Health, Your Home, Daily Activities for adults and children

Changing Places

The Changing Places Consortium launched its campaign in 2006 on behalf of the over 1/4 of a million people who cannot use standard accessible toilets. To use the toilet in safety and comfort, many people need to be able to access a Changing Places, which have more space and the right equipment, including a height adjustable changing bench and a hoist.

Community Integrated Care

Community Integrated Care is a national social care charity which provides care and support to thousands of people across England and Scotland..

Down's Syndrome Association

Supporting People with Down’s Syndrome throughout their lives

Down's Syndrome Liverpool (DSL)

For people with Down's syndrome and their carers in Liverpool

Help for children with disabilities

Range of support available for children with disabilities & their families. Inc. short breaks/respite care, family centres & activities.

Help with special educational needs

Including requesting an assessment for your child.

Knowsley Carers Centre

is an independent, local registered charity and network partner of Carers Trust.

Knowsley Commissioned Short Breaks Service

Knowsley Parent Carers Voice (Downs Syndrome Support)

Knowsley User Led Organisation (KULO)

Local people who are passionate about local disability issues and concerns.

Learning Disability Services

Supports adults in Knowsley who have difficulties using mainstream adults' health services

MADE (Making a Difference Everywhere) Together

The views of care experienced children & young people in Knowsley.

Mind

Provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Mums for Health in Knowsley

is a social & active community of local mums who support each other on all things health & family issues.

National Autistic Society - Accept difference. Not indifference.

UK charity for people on the autism spectrum (including Asperger syndrome).

Positive Behaviour Support Service (PBSS)

The key point of the service is support individuals with behaviours which challenge

Separated Dads

Here to help with all aspects from emotional to financial to legal.

Stroke Association Childhood Stroke Support Service

Providing information, advice, support and networking events to families affected by stroke in childhood.

The Down's Syndrome Medical Interest Group - Parent Resources

Links to 'parent-friendly' information

The Isabella Trust

aims to improve the quality of life of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Difficulties.

Carers Services (specifically around children & young people under 16)

Carers services offering help for young people over 16 and adults

The Challenging Behaviour Foundation

We are the charity for people with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges.