Bringing together the best information to support families in Rushmoor
Bringing together the best information to support families in Rushmoor
This support group meets once per half term. In the group of parents, some have children with a diagnosis of ADHD/ADD, some have children with autism or Aspergers traits and some have children with other special educational needs but with traits of ADHD/ADD. There are also parents of children who are going through the process of assessment and diagnosis.
They meet very informally and it is an opportunity to chat to other parents who experience similar challenges and to share ideas. Any parents in similar circumstances are welcome to come and join them. The group meets at The Monkey Puzzle in Southwood, Farnborough at 7.30pm.
For a chat or more information please contact Tracy Clement.
This drop-in support group is run on a voluntary basis by parents/carers of children/teenagers with varying disabilities. They are an informal, friendly group who offer support to others caring for disabled children, teenagers or adults. As they have strong ties with the Army they can advise on support for both military and civilian families, military welfare and the Army support network.
The Coffee, Chill and Chat Zone offers informal coffee mornings on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10.30am. There is no charge for attending the group and there are toys, DVDs and a Wii for the children to play with.
The HIVE is a tri-Service information network. It is available to all members of the Service Community, including both married and single personnel, together with their families and dependants as well as civilians employed by the Services. The opening hours are 8.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday. The HIVE offers an extensive range of information on UK relocation; overseas relocation; Service families accommodation; single living accommodation; affordable housing schemes; childcare and early years provision; primary, secondary, post 16 and adult education; healthcare; employment; shopping including discount outlets; leisure and recreation; extended services and out of hours activities; motoring and travel; insurance, legal and financial matters; welfare and community support; pets and animal services; refuse collection and recycling; and cleaning companies.
In addition, the HIVE can offer support to families whose loved ones are currently on deployment. This includes deployment packs for families; an E Fax bluey facility; blueys; envelopes for 2kg parcels and various books.
A HIVE ‘Outreach’ is also available in The HUB in St. Omer Barracks from 12.00pm to 1.00pm on Wednesdays.
Branches is a local mental health support group. For more information about Branches please call or email.
Butterflies and Dragonflies is a purpose built Children’s Centre in the grounds of Manor Infant School.
The aim of children’s centres is to give every child the best possible start in life. They are places where you can easily access a whole range of different services to support families with children under five years.
This Centre offers:- the services of a family support worker to local families; working with midwives to provide ante and post natal sessions; parent craft classes; music and dance sessions; a coffee morning for Service families only at Gibraltar Barracks; baby massage; Job Centre Plus Advisor; baby sensory; Sing and Sign stage 1 and 2; healthy living course; parentcraft; Triple P parenting course; stay and play; health visiting team; stretch and grow; play and language course; hearing impaired stay and play; twins club; childminders stay and play; baby PEEP; young parents group; and a Dads' club.
The Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm.
CAB give free, confidential advice on most subjects from debt, benefits, housing and employment, to law, immigration and discrimination. They are independent and give advice in an unbiased way. They have offices in Farnborough and Aldershot.
Catch-22 is a local charity with a national reach and works with young people who find themselves in difficult situations. They provide a specialist treatment service for young people in Hampshire.
Sure Start Children's Centres aim to give every child the best possible start in life. They are places where families with children under the age of five can easily access a range of different services to support them.
This page links to all the Children's Centres serving Rushmoor.
CASH offer services across Aldershot, Farnborough, Fleet, Basingstoke, Bordon, Alton and the surrounding areas. They welcome people of any age, but in particular those under the age of 25, and can provide information and advice, contraception, emergency contraception and pregnancy testing. They also offer chlamydia screening for those under the age of 25. They are a friendly, confidential and free service which is part of the NHS. All clinics offer a walk in service or alternatively an appointment can be made. Please visit www.hampshirecash.org.uk for information about local clinics, times and contact details.
Their Aldershot clinics which were run from the Aldershot Institute, Station Road have moved to the Aldershot Centre for Health (Level 2 Entrance Level), Hospital Hill, Aldershot GU11 1AY.
A drop in service for deaf and hard of hearing people living in and around Farnborough. Information, help, advice and advocacy. Sessions are held on the first Monday of the month from 10.00am to 12.00 noon.
Domestic abuse can include physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse. If this applies to you, or someone you know, you can find out about what your options are by accessing information at www.saferrushmoor.com/domestic.htm.
Also see the entry for the North East Hampshire Domestic Violence Forum.
An information booklet for schools and pre-schools, compiled by the North East Hampshire Domestic Abuse Forum, is distributed to all schools, pre-schools and toddler groups in Rushmoor and Hart. If you would like an electronic or hard copy of the booklet, please contact Karen Evans by phone or email.
The booklet aims to provide guidance about how to handle disclosures, signs to look out for and local support which is available to families affected by domestic abuse.
The EIIP (Early Intervention in Psychosis service) work with individuals and their families in Surrey and North East Hampshire to help recovery from the early stages of psychosis.
The Get It On website contains up to date information on opening times for pharmacies and contraception and sexual health services.
Hampshire Connexions offers an information and guidance service to all young people aged between 13 and 19 (or up to 25 for young people who have learning difficulties and disabilities).
Connexions' personal advisers are able to give advice and guidance on a range of issues, such as careers, relationships, education, money, health and drugs. Personal advisers are based around Hampshire, in schools, colleges and community settings. Check the website to find your local service.
Information and advice from the Hampshire Police.
The Black Children’s Achievement Project Communication Line is for:-
• Parents who would like to know more about the English education system and how to help their children to succeed
• Schools and partner organisations who have questions relating to the cultural, language or educational background of Black African and Caribbean children and young people in Hampshire
• Students who would like to talk to someone who understands their culture or can give them support with their homework or other issues.
The phone line is now available every Thursday from 12.30pm to 4.30 p.m. on 01256 330195 or you can email.
The Hampshire Family Information Directory is a new online directory offering 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. The Hampshire Family Information Directory replaces HantsFish.
Open almost every Friday from 9.30am – 11.30am. Bring your good as new clothing along. Each item is worth one credit. You can then exchange your credits for more clothing that fits. Babies', children’s and adults’ clothing is welcome. The volunteers have got a good stock of clothing for you to choose from. Come and meet Sarah and Kate, the friendly volunteers. The exchange is supported by First Wessex and the volunteers are supported by Marie Jarvis at Rushmoor Voluntary Services.
A cafe for young parents at the Heron Wood Community Base. It runs every Friday from 12.00 – 1.30pm. Lunch is provided.
If you are a young parent aged 25 or under and have a child under one, or are pregnant, come along to meet other young parents and find out how you can be offered support on a wide range of issues and activities for you and your child.
For more information please contact Amanda Welch or Clare Couch, the Family Support Outreach Workers based at Park Children's Centre, by phone or email.
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