Carer’s First
Carers FIRST provides support to carers of all ages in Newham. They are currently hosting Virtual Carers Groups via Zoom.
hello@carersfirst.org.uk || 0300 303 1555
Newham Council’s Adult Carers Service
NCACS provides information on carers’ assessments, reviews, support and how to access services.
www.newham.gov.uk/carers || carers.team@newham.gov.uk || 0208 430 2000 (select option 2 on the menu)
Newham Carer’s Network
NCN is a local, independent organisation that provides information on available support and can guide you through the carer’s assessment. NCN also host Newham Carers United.
www.newhamcarers.org.uk || 0208 519 0800
Family Action’s Newham Young Carers Service
This is a specialised service which supports young carers aged 15-17 and works jointly with the Adult Carers’ Service to help prepare young carers to transition into the Adults’ Service.
newhamycs@family-action.org.uk || 0208 470 7782
Carers UK
Carers UK provides information, advice, support and campaigns for change.
adviceline@carersuk.org || www.carersuk.org || 0808 808 7777
Carewell
Carewell provides health support for carers.
Newham Memory Services
0208 821 0900
Newham New Deal Partnership
Supports older people living in Newham with dementia and/or their carers with information and case work.
www.newhamndp.org.uk || info.dss@newhamndp.co.uk || 0208 472 0658
Dementia Connect Support Line
0333 150 3456
Action and Rights of Disabled People in Newham
ARDPN is a cross impairment disabled people’s organisation promoting equality for disabled people who live or work in Newham.
actionandrights@btconnect.com || 0207 473 9655
National Autistic Society Newham
The NAS is the leading UK charity for people with Autism and Asperger syndrome and their families.
www.autism.org.uk || newham@nas.org.uk || 07795 127 787
Cerebral Palsy Network Newham
Stay’n’Play
99 Balaam Street
London
E13 8RD
Meets the third Tuesday of every month 10am – 12.30pm
07903 955 353
Newham Deaf Children’s Society
NDCS is run by parents of deaf children; the purpose is to support each other and to help families meet and share information.
They organise events, activities and outings to have fun.
newham@ndcsgroup.org.uk || 07798 636436
Children with Special Needs – Ruby’s Carers Support Group
Cleves School
Arragon Road
E6 1QP
Meets every Tuesday (except school holidays and the last Tuesday of the month), 11am – 1pm.
0208 552 0269
Newham Health Team for People with Learning Disabilities
0208 250 7500 || elt.tr.newham@nhs.net
Newham People First
NPF are a self-advocacy organisation for people with learning difficulties run by people with learning difficulties.
newhampeoplefirst@lycos.com || 0207 511 0022
Newham Active Diabetics
Des Blake
76 Balaam St
Plaistow
London
E13 8AQ
Activeplus1@hotmail.co.uk || 07946038142
Newham SEN Group
At present, all groups are held virtually due to government guidance around COVID19.
Little Champions
A targeted virtual session for families with children with SEND.
Every Tuesday – term time only 1:00 – 2:00
Little Talkers
A targeted virtual session for families with children who need support to improve their language & communication skills.
Every Thursday – term time only 10:30 – 11:00
0208 552 6604 (for bookings) || childrenscentre@alfederation.com (for bookings)
