Useful Contacts
SIBS
Charity for siblings of people with a disability
fledglings
Charity who source and supply specialist equipment at a low cost
Transport- Dudley
Local Authority transport service
Transport- Sandwell
Local Authority transport service
Contact a Family
Supporting families of children with disabilities
Dudley Family Information Service
Directory of services and events in Dudley
Single Point of Access
Access point to Dudley’s Children’s Social Care services (including Children’s Disability Team)
Disability Access Services
Access to Occupational Therapy assessments and services for aids and adaptations and the Blue Badge Scheme
Dudley Complex and Inclusion Team
Adult social care team for those with complex needs
Adult and Community Learning
Accessing adults basic skills courses
Beacon Centre for the Blind
Helping people with sight loss to live a full, independent life
Family Fund
Grants for families of children with disabilities
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Department to access Disability Living Allowance Benefits
Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
Department to access Personal Independence Payment benefits
Rethink Dudley
Supporting people affected by mental illness
Kids Orchard
Provides direct support to children with disabilities
Dudley Mind
Provides support and advice empowering people with a mental health condition
Sycamore Adventure
Adventure playground offering sessions for children with additional needs
Atlantic House Substance Misuse Service
Provides support to adults with substance misuse problems
Whitehouse Cancer Support
Emotional support and information for individuals affected by cancer
CHADD
Charitable housing association supporting people at risk of being homeless
Dudley SENDIASS
Provides a range of support and information to support families to take an active role in relation to education desisions
Connexions
Careers and further education information, advice and guidance for young people
Autism West Midlands
Supporting individuals and families affected by autism
Mencap
Working to support and value people with a learning disability and their families
Dudley Community Information Directory
Online tool to find out about activities, clubs support and health services
Health Watch Dudley
Champion for Health and Social Care Services
Dear Dudley
Sexual health advice for young people in Dudley
Carer’s Trust
Providing support to carers
Let’s Get
Information about physical activities and healthy eating in Dudley
Net Aware
Internet safety advice for parents and carers
Dudley Youth Service
Targeted youth service for young people with disabilities
Newlife Foundation
Charity providing grants and resources to disabled children and young people
Cerebra
Charity to help improve the lives of children with brain related conditions
Young Minds
Charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children
Sense
Charity supporting people who are deafblind and those with sensory impairments
Royal National Insistute of Blind People (RNIB)
Supporting people with sight loss
Childline
ChildLine is a free 24-hour counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the UK provided by the NSPCC. ChildLine deals with any issue which causes distress or concern, common issues dealt with include child abuse, bullying, mental illness, parental separation or divorce, pregnancy and substance misuse.
Samaritians
Provides emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, often through their telephone helpline.
Self Harm Network
Survivor Lead Organisation providing support to those affected by self harm