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| Advocacy - Learning Disabilities - York | |
| Description: | York Advocacy provides independent advocates to assist people with learning disabilities to speak up for their rights and entitlements and help to solve their problems. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Paul Jarvis |
| Address: | The Salvation Army, Gillygate, York, YO31 7EA |
| Telephone: | (01904) 671727 |
| Fax: | (01904) 672660 |
| Email: | pauljarvis@yorkadvocacy.fsnet.co.uk |
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| APS - Services in the Community | |
| Description: | APS provides support and care to vulnerable adults including long and short term adult placements, and community support services. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Helen Hall |
| Address: | Ground Floor, 6 Clifton Moor Business Village, James Nicholson Link, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 4XG |
| Telephone: | (01904) 693420 |
| Fax: | (01904) 693018 |
| Email: | alison@aps-services.co.uk |
| Website: | www.aps-services.co.uk |
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| Brunswick Organic Nursery & Craft Workshop | |
| Description: | A charity offering work experience and training to people with learning difficulties. Selling seasonal organic vegetables, fruit, herbs, cottage garden perennials, and handicrafts. |
| Open: | 10am-4pm Mon-Fri Winter, 10am-4pm every day Summer |
| Contact: | Adam Myers |
| Address: | Appleton Road, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RF |
| Telephone: | (01904) 701869 |
| Fax: | (01904) 701869 |
| Email: | Admin@brunswickyork.org.uk |
| Website: | www.brunswickyork.org.uk |
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| Carer's Centre (Part of the Princess Royal Trust Carers' Centre Network) - York & Selby District | |
| Description: | Offers advice, information and support for carers. Produces free newsletter, organises courses. Works with carers, carer groups and organisations to improve services for carers. Offers a service to young carers (under 18) in York and Selby. Has the Community Legal Service Quality Mark in General Help with casework in Welfare Benefits, Older People, Disabitity, Young People, Health & Social Care. |
| Open: | 24 hour answerphone |
| Contact: | Dawn O'Rooke (Centre Manager) |
| Address: | Clementhorpe Health Centre, Cherry Street, Clementhorpe, York, YO23 1AP |
| Telephone: | (01904) 724466 (York Service) (01904) 724314 (Selby Service) |
| Fax: | 01904 642071 |
| Email: | sycarers@sypct.nhs.uk |
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| Carers Together | |
| Description: | A support group for family carers of people with learning difficulties. |
| Contact: | Barbara Milner (Chairperson) |
| Address: | 27 Bransdale Crescent, Osbaldwick, York, YO10 3PB |
| Telephone: | 01904 421923 Answer Machine or 07984 643726/07984 643727 |
| Email: | yorkcarerstogether@yahoo.co.uk |
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| CROSSROADS - York & District - Caring for Carers | |
| Description: | Gives practical respite care support to the carers of children and adults with care needs, and to young Carers. Trained Support Workers provide support at home. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9.00am - 5pm |
| Contact: | Jane Kitt (Scheme Manager) |
| Address: | 7 Regent Buildings, York Road, Acomb, York, YO26 4LT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 790200 |
| Fax: | (01904) 785158 |
| Email: | admin@york-crossroads.freeserve.co.uk |
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| CSV/RSVP | |
| Description: | Regional Office of London Head Office seeking volunteers of over 50's to participate in volunteering and recognising their skills and provide group commitment. Educational and environmental projects in primary schools |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.30pm |
| Contact: | Ann Pulleyn |
| Address: | 22 High Petergate, York, YO1 7EH |
| Telephone: | (01904) 651732 |
| Fax: | (01904) 629997 |
| Email: | rsvp.york@virgin.net |
| Website: | www.csv-rsvp.org.uk |
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| Disabled & Working Network (DAWN) | |
| Description: | The DAWN Project supports and assists people with a health issue or a disability, looking at learning opportunities or work options, and how benefits might be affected. The service is free, impartial and confidential. |
| Open: | Tues-Sat 10am-4pm |
| Contact: | Mark Craven |
| Address: | c/o Future Prospects, 24 Swinegate, York, YO1 8AZ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 634748 |
| Fax: | (01904) 634750 |
| Email: | admin@futureprospects.org.uk |
| Website: | www.futureprospects.org.uk |
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| Dyslexia Institute | |
| Description: | Advice, assessments and specialist teaching for dyslexic children and adults; support and training. Non-profit making organisation, fees for most services; bursaries available. |
| Open: | 9am-5.00pm |
| Contact: | Barbara Millington |
| Address: | The Henry Wellcome Building for Psychology, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD |
| Telephone: | (01904) 432930 |
| Fax: | (01904) 432920 |
| Email: | bmillington@dyslexia-inst.org.uk or york@dyslexia-inst.org.uk |
| Website: | www.dyslexia-inst.org.uk |
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| Family Fund | |
| Description: | The Family Fund helps families of disabled or seriously ill children aged 15 and under. We give grants related to the care of the child including holidays, leisure, laundry equipment, driving lessons and lots more. If your income is £23,000 or less we may be able to help. For more details visit our website or write to us at the above address. |
| Open: | 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Information Office |
| Address: | Unit 4, Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York, YO32 9WN |
| Telephone: | (0845) 1304542 |
| Fax: | (01904) 652625 |
| Email: | info@familyfund.org.uk |
| Website: | www.familyfund.org.uk |
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| Independent Living Schemes | |
| Description: | The schemes enable disabled people to purchase services to live independently in the community, including the employment of personal assistants. Staff provide the advice and support required to do this. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm (answerphone at other times) |
| Contact: | General Manager (York & North Yorkshire) District Manager (York) |
| Address: | Tang Hall Primary School, Sixth Avenue, York, YO31 0UT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 427251 |
| Fax: | (01904) 425527 |
| Email: | annejils@hotmail.co.uk christinebennett@ils.org.uk |
| Website: | www.ils.org.uk |
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| Mencap Hostels Association - York | |
| Description: | To provide people with a home to meet their needs and to give them choice and to encourage independence. |
| Open: | Anytime |
| Contact: | Jill Dunlop |
| Address: | 445 Huntington Road, Huntington, York, YO32 9PY |
| Telephone: | (01904) 764901 |
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| National Association for Gifted Children (Yorkshire Branch) | |
| Description: | NAGC exists to help gifted children fulfil their full potential; support for parents and teachers. Confidential counselling service for parents. Explorers Club for children. |
| Open: | Anytime |
| Contact: | Maureen Mann |
| Address: | Plantation House, East Cowton, Northallerton, DL7 0JY |
| Telephone: | (01609) 881524 |
| Fax: | (01908) 673679 |
| Email: | nagc@rmplc.co.uk |
| Website: | http://www.rmplc.co.uk/orgs/nagc/virtual.html. |
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| National League of Blind and Disabled People | |
| Description: | A trade union working for and on behalf of disabled people. |
| Open: | Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm Fri 9am-12pm |
| Contact: | J Keeper |
| Address: | 45 Ouselea, Clifton, York, YO30 6SA |
| Telephone: | (01904) 706654 (work) |
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| North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre | |
| Description: | Through musical improvisation music therapy improves communication and self expression. For all ages for those with physical or learning disabilities, mental health or emotional problems. |
| Open: | 9am-5pm ansaphone 24hrs |
| Contact: | Angela Harrison |
| Address: | 121 Town Street, Old Malton, Malton, YO17 7HD |
| Telephone: | (01653) 698129 |
| Fax: | (01653) 698129 |
| Email: | info@music-therapy.org.uk |
| Website: | www.music-therapy.org.uk |
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| PACT - Yorkshire | |
| Description: | A wide-ranging programme of direct services and development initiatives designed to support and empower children with disabilities and their families. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Lucy Saunders |
| Address: | George House, 18 George Street, York, YO1 9QB |
| Telephone: | (01904) 639056 |
| Fax: | (01904) 672903 |
| Email: | py@childsoc.org.uk |
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| People First - York | |
| Description: | Self advocacy group run by and for people with learning difficulties, helping people to speak up for themselves and provide information. |
| Open: | Mon-Thurs 9-4.30pm, Fri 9-4pm |
| Address: | 31A Heworth Hall Drive, Heworth, York, YO31 1AG |
| Telephone: | (01904) 431313 |
| Email: | yorkpeoplefirst@btconnect.com |
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| Portage Service (City of York) | |
| Description: | Portage is a weekly home visiting service for pre-school children who have special educational needs. Parents and home visitors break teaching activities into simple achievable steps to encourage children's development. |
| Open: | Mon-Tue 9am-4pm, Wed-Fri 9.15am-12.15pm, answerphone at other times |
| Contact: | Sue Goodhead |
| Address: | Derwent Infant School, Osbaldwick Lane, York, YO10 3AX |
| Telephone: | (01904) 421454 |
| Fax: | (01904) 421632 |
| Email: | portage.services@york.gov.uk |
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| Regen Centre | |
| Description: | Community Centre offering facilities for sport, childcare, leisure, education, meetings, exhibitions and private functions. |
| Open: | 8.30am-11pm |
| Contact: | Mike Maczuga |
| Address: | Landing Lane, Riccall, York, YO19 6PW |
| Telephone: | (01757) 248849 |
| Fax: | (01757) 248869 |
| Email: | info@riccall.co.uk |
| Website: | www.riccall.co.uk |
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| Riding for the Disabled (York & District Group) | |
| Description: | To provide riding therapy for disabled children and adults. |
| Open: | Mon 1.15-3pm,all year round in term-time, Wed 6-7.30pm April to September |
| Contact: | Mrs M Dibb |
| Address: | Sandfield Farm, High Moor Lane, Shipton by Beningbrough, York, YO30 1AS |
| Telephone: | (01904) 470245 |
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| SCOPE (North East, Yorkshire and The Humber) | |
| Description: | A national disability organisation whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Our fieldworkers offer information and support to disabled people, families and carers. Scope also campaigns for equality for all disabled people. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Alison White |
| Address: | Winston House, Monckton Rd, Wakefield, WF2 7AX |
| Telephone: | (01924) 366711 Textphone (01924) 299721 Free Helpline 0808 800 3333 |
| Fax: | 01924) 366764 |
| Email: | northeastandyorkshire@scope.org.uk |
| Website: | www.scope.org.uk |
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| Senior Gateway Club | |
| Description: | Social club for adults with learning disabilities. Activities range from games, cooking, cinema, going out for meals, annual day trip and holiday. Gateway supports our members and promotes independent living skills which includes learning opportunities in our term programme. |
| Open: | 7-9pm every Wednesday during term time |
| Contact: | Sarah Wild |
| Address: | Yearsley Bridge Centre, Huntington Road, York, YO31 9BN |
| Telephone: | 07919 191372 |
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| Student Action (York) | |
| Description: | Student Action aims to further student involvement in the community through a variety of voluntary projects with a range of different client groups. |
| Open: | 9.30am-4.30pm |
| Contact: | Ben Pickett |
| Address: | Daw Suu Student Centre, Goodricke College, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD |
| Telephone: | (01904) 433133 |
| Fax: | (01904) 434664 |
| Email: | studentaction@yusu.org |
| Website: | www.yusu.org/ysca |
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| United Response | |
| Description: | To provide quality day and residential services for people with learning disability |
| Open: | 9am-4.30pm |
| Contact: | Eric Mancey |
| Address: | c/o Trinity Hall, 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB |
| Telephone: | (01904) 630611 |
| Fax: | (01904) 630588 |
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| Wilberforce Trust | |
| Description: | Provider of accommodation, care support, rehabilitation & training to adults with visual impairments and additional disabilities. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Service provided 24/7 |
| Contact: | Keith McKee |
| Address: | Box Tree House, North Minster Business Park, Northfield Lane, York, YO26 6QU |
| Telephone: | (01904) 789899 |
| Fax: | (01904) 788711 |
| Email: | enquiry@wilberforcetrust.org.uk |
| Website: | www.wilberforcetrust.org.uk |
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| Wilf Ward Family Trust | |
| Description: | Providing community based services for adults with learning disabilities - support workers, away breaks, supported living and day services. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri (ansaphone) |
| Contact: | Community Services Manager |
| Address: | 69 Green Lane, Acomb, York, YO24 3DJ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 783655 |
| Fax: | (01904) 793881 |
| Email: | green.lane-wwft@btinternet.com |
| Website: | www.wilfward.org.uk |
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| Young Carers Service (York) | |
| Description: | Offers advice, information and support,monthly group and various activities for young carers (under 18). A service for 18-25 year old carers is also available. Works with carer groups and organisations to improve services for carers. |
| Open: | Mon,Tues,Thurs 10-12pm & 1-3.30pm, Wed 1-3.30pm |
| Contact: | Sharron Keast |
| Address: | Clementhorpe Health Centre, Cherry Street, York, YO23 1AP |
| Telephone: | (01904) 724466 |
| Fax: | (01904) 642071 |
| Email: | sharron.keast@sypct.nhs.uk |