Children and young people with a disability

• Watford Mencap works with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers. watfordmencap.org.uk.
• SPACE Hertfordshire is a charity supporting families of children and young people who are on the Autistic Spectrum (ASD), have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or other neurodiverse conditions. spaceherts.org.uk.
• Short Breaks Hertfordshire offer disabled children and young people the chance to spend time out with others socialising and doing fun activities, giving their families a break and providing them with the confidence their child is well supported by a trained worker. hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/local-offer/courses-and-activities-in-hertfordshire/short-breaks.aspx.
• HAND Hertfordshire (Hertfordshire Additional Needs Database) is the voluntary register of disabled children and young people aged 0-25. By joining the register you can get discounts at places around the county (and beyond) such as days out; reduced entry prices; queue jumping etc. hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/local-offer/courses-and-activities-in-hertfordshire/hertfordshire-additional-needs-database.aspx.
• Youth Link is Watford FC Community Sports and Education Trusts social prescribing service for Children and Young People who have low to moderate physical and mental health needs or special educational needs and disabilities and are aged 10-24 years, registered with a GP  https://www.watfordfccsetrust.com/project/youth-link.
• Home-start Watford & Three Rivers is a local charity providing support to families and parents who are feeling overwhelmed with the stress of family life. Their website offers various resources that can support the family. home-startwatford.org.uk.
• DSPL Area 9 (Delivering Special Provision Locally) provide support for professionals, parent/carers, young people & children with multi-complex needs (SEND & SEMH). dsplarea9.org.uk.
• Guideposts Trust support to people with additional needs; physical and learning disabilities, mental health issues, Dementia, sensory/mobility impairments and their carers. guideposts.org.uk/services/area/hertfordshire.
• ASCEND provide training and education, life skills, well-being, projects and support for young people, adults and families. ascend.org.uk.
• PALMS (Positive behaviour, Autism, Learning disability and Mental health Service) works across the county providing a specialist multi-disciplinary approach to children and young people aged 0-18 who have a global learning disability and/or Autistic Spectrum Disorder and their families. https://www.hct.nhs.uk/our-services/palms.
• Mission EmployAble Supported Internship Programme ( Cafe on the Common, Chorleywood) believes that every individual, aged 18 - 25 years with learning disabilities should have the opportunity to fully participate in all aspects of life they choose, including local community engagement and meaningful paid employment.

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