Advice sheets / resources – Warrington Children’s Specialist Nursing Team

Resources

Bridgewater Children’s services:

Contact.org.uk
Contact 
website has advice and information about any concern a family might have about raising a child with additional needs. Links to a variety of charities that offer support and advice that are specific to conditions.

National Autistic Society
National Autistic Society is a leading UK charity for people with autism and their families. The website provides information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for people with autism.

www.naswarringtonbranch.webeden.co.uk
The National Autistic Society – Warrington Branch.

addvancedsolutions.co.uk
Through community-based groups, programmes, and opportunities that raise awareness; develop skills; share learning experiences; and build confidence, we support children, young people, and families living with neurodevelopmental conditions, learning difficulties and associated mental health needs.

warringtonsendiass.co.uk
Warrington SEND, Information, Advice and Support Service helps parents, carers and young people with special educational needs in early education settings, schools and colleges.

adhdfoundation.org.uk
The ADHD Foundation is the UK’s leading neurodiversity charity, offering a strength-based, lifespan service for the 1 in 5 of us who live with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, DCD, Dyscalculia, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome and more.

warringtonyouthzone.org
Warrington Youth Zone is a purpose-built facility for the town’s young people aged 7 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. It builds on the fantastic work and legacy of Warrington Youth Club.

Merseycare child and adolescent mental health service
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services – also known as CAMHS – support children and young people up to age 18 with their emotional and mental health and wellbeing.

Warrington Parents and Carers (warrpac.org)
Warrpac run sessions and events where parents/carers can chat and share knowledge and experience with other families in similar situations.

Cheshire Autism Practical Support | Autism Support
CHAPS run events, training and workshops to provide practical support to families across Cheshire.

About Us | Spectrum Gaming
An online community built on a shared love of gaming for autistic young people to help build friendships, increase self-acceptance and have a positive influence on society through advocacy.

Welcome to the | Autistic Girls Network
Signposting to support networks, organisations and resources for better recognition and diagnosis of autistic girls.

Home – ERIC
National charity dedicated to improving children’s bowel and bladder health. A wealth of information and resources.

Home – The Sleep Charity
Packed with information, advice, hints and tips to help children to sleep better. The sleep charity also run a free helpline manned by trained sleep practitioners.

Home – Teen Sleep Hub
Advice and tips for teens and young people on improving sleep and night-time routines along with help to understand the science behind sleep.

Happy? Ok? Sad? | warrington.gov.uk
Links to information, services and resources to support mental health wellbeing.