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Carers As a parent of a disabled child/young person, you may have your own needs as a carer. There are some really good organisations that aim to support the needs of the carer, as well as a network of support groups. This section aims to signpost you to avenues of support available to you as a carer. Related Organisations ADHD Group An ADHD support group in Totton Ableize A UK and Ireland resource of disability mobility and special needs advice. Appletree Support Ltd Family Support and Short Breaks and Domicilliary Care to disabled children and young people. Care Quality Commision The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of all health and adult social care in England. Carers Together Carers Together has brought together its knowledge of caring in this web site. It is available for any carer in Hampshire including those living in cities, towns or rural communities Carers UK - The Voice of Carers Carers UK is the voice of carers. Carers provide unpaid care by looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, friend or partner Caring for Someone - Government website Government website for carers with info about benefits and resources Caring for You Ltd Domiciliary Care Provider - Children's and Young People's Services Changeworks Therapeutic Sessions for Families and Children with Disabilities... Chatsworth Training Services Limited One stop for care training - Mandatory, clinical and management development topics. Run for Care Professsionals by Care Professionals Childrens Services Children's Services works to ensure that the Every Child Matters/Children Act 2004 is implemented effectively in Hampshire Community Legal Advice Community Legal Advice is a free and confidential advice service paid for by legal aid Counselling Directory Online Counselling Support Directory Disability Website - Government info website Government website offering information and support for people with a disability Dogs for the Disabled Dogs for the Disabled creates life-changing partnerships by training assistance dogs to help children and adults with disabilities lead a fuller, more independent life. Family Link Scheme Short breaks caring for children with disabilities Hampshire County Council Information Services Have you looked at the Information on the Hampshire County Council Website? Hampshire County Council Short Breaks Information on Short Breaks in Hampshire Hampshire Family Information Directory The Hampshire Family Information Directory offers parents and practitioners the ability to search for information about childcare and family services in their local community, in other neighbouring authority areas and nationally. National Childminding Association SPACE Scheme Quality Assured Registered Childminders Princess Royal Trust for Carers The Princess Royal Trust for Carers is the largest provider of comprehensive carers support services in the UK. The Carers Helpline Support service to carers providing advice and information on welfare benefits and community care issues. The Cinema Exhibitors' Association Carers Go Free To THe Cinema The Gift Of Learning The gift of learning helping children with learning disabilities The Minstead Training Project Transitional Training in Life, Social and Work Skills Torbay Holiday Helpers Network Free action packed holidays for families who have children with life threatening/limiting illnesses or who are recently bereaved

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