Updated: 27th August 2020Children’s Centres in Wandsworth are slowly re-opening following guidance in relation to Coronavirus (COVID-19). At the moment we are offering a limited number of sessions which are currently by invitation only, due to social distancing restrictions. We hope to increase capacity…
Young Epilepsy is the national charity supporting children and young people aged 25 and under with epilepsy and associated conditions, as well as their families. We exist to improve the lives of children and young people with the condition to enable them to fulfill their…
Young Epilepsy has a new project offering a FREE support and information service for 10-18 year olds with epilepsy living in London. If you are a young person with epilepsy or their parent and are looking for some support, advice or just someone to talk…
Young Minds Matter CIC, in partnership with Kreative Recruitment Ltd are proud to launch their Digital Pre-Apprenticeship/Employment Programme for Wandsworth, Croydon, Merton, Sutton, Bromley, Greenwich, Lewisham and Bexley jobseekers with health considerations. Young Minds Matter CIC progress 10-25 year olds and their families who are…
A young carer is someone up to the age of 18 who cares for a family member or friend with an illness, disability, mental health condition or addiction without being paid. A young adult carer is an unpaid carer who is aged up to 25 years…
This document is a summary of the main changes and provisions of the act and how they may affect children and families. This document from the Department for Education is intended to be used by young people so every effort has been made to use clear uncomplicated…
YoungSibs website for the brothers and sisters of disabled children. It is part of the Sibs website. Sibs is the UK charity for people who grow up with a disabled brother or sister. YoungSibs has information, help and a chat…
This website can help students and their families understand what the disabled students' allowance (DSA) is, how to apply for it, how to arrange a needs assessment, how much funding you will get if you are eligible and much more. The website includes a Disabled Students' Road…
The Children and Families Act 2014 set out a new legal framework for children and young people with SEN (special educational needs) in youth custody. This change commenced on 1 April 2015. The attached document from the Council for Disabled Children (CDC) has a range of information for young people, parents/carers,…
The Youth Employment Project (Y.E.P) support 18-24 year olds who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), to find further education, employment or apprenticeships / training. To be eligible, young people will also need to be one of the following: a young carer;…
