Welcome

We are a Registered Charity that provides information, support and services for families and carers of children with special needs in the Plymouth area.

We aim to provide support for families in the form of groups where adult carers can meet other people in similar situations. We also provide holiday workshops and after school clubs for the whole family, as well as providing separate social activities for young carers. These groups provide opportunities for both adult and young carers to network, and also create training and educational environments for their families and friends.

In addition to providing direct support to families in this way, we also aim to bring about improvements in state provided services for children with special needs. This includes promoting the interests of our children and raising awareness about the gaps in provision both nationally and locally. We work with local service providers to ensure that the interests and needs of the children are being considered and give suggestions as to where services might be improved.

Our group is friendly, informal and supportive. We encourage everybody to share their valuable information and experiences. We do not have an emphasis on any specific condition or disability but suggest that, regardless of the type of additional need, each family experiences similar concerns.