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Directory resultsCitizens Advice Hampshire
Citizens Advice Hampshire is a consortium of independent Local Citizens Advice Charities We are a charity working together to improve advice services for the people of Hampshire. Details of Local Offices can be found on the above link, or through their individual records on this directory.…
Coming out
Coming out is when someone who is gay, lesbian or bisexual tells the people around them about their sexuality. This can be difficult and people may worry that others will treat them differently once they know. Even though it can be scary, most people feel that…
Communication
Aids to support communication needs There is a range of aids which can support your child’s communication needs, whether caused by a sensory impairment, a physical disability or global developmental delay. Communication aids can be “low tech” such as pictures or symbols or “high tech”…
Communication passports
Many children and young people are unable to communicate their needs and it can be very time consuming for parents/carers to constantly repeat the same information to activity providers. This is where a communication passport can be very helpful. A passport aims to present…
Complaining to Children’s Services
The Children’s Services department in Hampshire are responsible for a range of social care services for children, young people and their parents/carers including caring for a child with special needs. Because of the law governing Children’s Services, different types of complaints are dealt with in…
Concerns about your child's development
It is normal for babies and children to learn skills at different rates to children of a similar age, e.g. sitting up, gaining speech and being toilet trained. However, as a parent it can be a worry if your child is slower to achieve these…
connect4communities
. A one-stop-shop for local help and support If you are struggling to pay for necessities like food and fuel, you can use this directory to find sources of local support available in your area. You will also find details about local organisations, restaurants, food…
Coram CLC – Child Law Advice
The Child Law Advice Service offers advice and support to parent carers and young people. They provide free legal resources with advice and information on all aspects of family, child and education law affecting children and families. The service is provided via [http://childlawadvice.org.uk/ this website]…
Council Tax
Council Tax Benefit will no longer exist from 1 April 2013, instead you can apply for Council Tax Reduction. You’ll get money off your Council Tax bill if you qualify for Council Tax Reduction. You can apply for Council Tax Reduction whether you own your…
Counselling
Some young people with additional needs and/or their families find that speaking to someone about their concerns or how they are feeling can be extremely helpful. Trained counsellors can help people to talk about their experiences and hopefully start to make sense of them. They…
