Parents, Families and Carers
Here are some links to information and resources which may be of help to parents and families:
Information About Paediatric Occupational Therapy:
Advice for Child Development:
Charities and Local Support:
Aiming Higher
Blackpool Play Inclusion Project
Family Fund
Blackpool Play Inclusion Project
Twinkle House
Newlife: The Charity for Disabled Children
British Red Cross: Wheelchair Hire
Whizz-Kidz: Children's Wheelchair Charity
Contact: For Families with Disabled Children
Scope
Cerebra
Unique
Reach
Dyspraxia Foundation
Downs Syndrome Foundation
LimbBo Foundation
National Autistic Society
HMSA: The Hypermobility Syndromes Association
Movement Matters
CHASA: Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association
Local Offer:
Equipment Contact Details for Families:
Blackpool Equipment Service (BES) – 01253 476667
Lancashire Equipment Services (Medequip) – 01772 286573
Specialist Mobility Rehabilitation Centre (SMRC) – for specialist buggys/wheelchairs – 01772 716921