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Dyslexia Association of Staffordshire

We are able to provide information and guidance, screening/assessment, tutoring, training and support Whether you’re:a concerned parent or guardian, an adult who finds literacy or numeracy difficulty, a school seeking guidance and help with dyslexic pupils,· a business wishing to create a dyslexia friendly workplace and help get the best out of its staff.

Telephone: 01782 627166

Home-start

support and friendship for families

We help to increase the confidence and independence of families by: Visiting families in their own homes to offer support, friendship and practical assistance, Reassuring parents that their childcare problems are not unusual or unique, Encouraging parents' strengths and emotional well-being for the ultimate benefit of their children and trying to get the fun back into family life. Our volunteers, who have parenting experience themselves, can offer: Precious time for listening and talking, Help with the children, A break for parents, Practical help and reassurance, A chance to meet other parents in the same boat and Support to use local services and resources

Telephone: 08000686368

Staffordshire Mental Health Helpline

00am weekends - everyday of the year. Outside of this time a message can be left which the call team will reply to within 24 hours. A caring, highly skilled and dedicated team, who provide emotional support, independent information and impartial advice, staff the lines. The service is free to call from UK landlines and mobiles.

Telephone: 0808 800 2234

Parent Partnership Staffordshire

Working together for your child

This service is for parents and carers of children, aged 0 to 19, with special educational needs. Our team help develop closer links and better communication between families and all involved with their child. This could include schools, Children and Lifelong Learning (C&LL), [formerly education and social services], voluntary organisations and other professionals involved with a child who may have a special educational need.

Telephone: 01785 356921