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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

The Telephone Helpline Opened in November 2000, to provide support, information and advice to adults in Staffordshire with Mental Health concerns. The service opens from 7.00pm to 2.00am weekdays, 2.00pm to 2.00am 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.

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