West Leeds Activity Centre 

Targeted Short Breaks Referral Form 2024

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Through the Maze Summer Newsletter (Information and signposting for adults with Learning Disability).

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Parent/Carer Support

• SENDIASS (SEND Information Advice Support service – “guide for parents and carers”) – https://sendiass.leeds.gov.uk/
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• Family Information Service – Leeds City Council – https://familyinformation.leeds.gov.uk/

• E-Safety – www.parentinfo.org
• Intensive Interaction – https://www.intensiveinteraction.org/
• Makaton – https://www.makaton.org/

• Cerebra – https://cerebra.org.uk/
• Blind and Disabled Travel Pass – https://ticketsandpasses.wymetro.com/blind-disabled/
• Disabled Persons Railcard – https://www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/are-you-eligible/
• William Merritt Centre – https://www.wmdlc.org/
• Carers Leeds – https://www.carersleeds.org.uk/
• Little Hiccups – https://www.littlehiccups.co.uk/
  • Little Hiccups is a Leeds based support group that has been set up by parents who have children with additional needs and disabilities.
• SCOPE – https://www.scope.org.uk/
  • SCOPE exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. Providing support, information and advice.
• Family Life Plus – https://clickrelationships.org/family-life-plus/
  • Stronger Families Programme – https://www.leeds.gov.uk/residents/learning-and-job-opportunities/stronger-families-programme
• Step Change Debt Charity – https://www.stepchange.org/
  • • Debt advice and solutions.
• Contact – DLA and other financial help | Contact
• Contact – Workshops and events | Contact
• Sensory Integration Education – summer-sensory-survival-kit
• Sensory Integration Education – back-to-school-sensory-survival-kit
• Specialist clothing and equipment – www.fledglings.org.uk
• Information and Signposting Service for adults with learning disabilities, families, carers and professionals  www.through-the-maze.org.uk/

Charities

• Family Fund – https://www.familyfund.org.uk/
  • Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people.
• Turn 2 Us – https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/
  • If you are looking for a grant for a child or young person, do a search using their details.
• Jon Shaw Foundation (Epilepsy) – https://www.jonshawfoundation.org/

Activities and Short Breaks

• Dimensions Autism Friendly Environments – https://dimensions-uk.org/get-involved/campaigns/dimensions-autism-friendly-environments/
• Dimensions Autism Friendly Cinema Screenings – https://dimensions-uk.org/get-involved/campaigns/autism-friendly-cinema-screenings/
• ZigZag Leeds –
  • Autism sessions across Leeds and surrounding areas in various venues.
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Call: 07733 129695
  • Also has a Facebook page – search “ZigZag Leeds Autism Support Group”
• Leeds and District ABC Support Group – https://leedsabcgroup.wordpress.com/
• SNAPS – https://www.snapsyorkshire.org/
  • “SNAPS (Special Needs and Parent Support) provides leisure support services for children with special needs of all kinds, and their families”
• Mencap – https://www.leedsmencap.org.uk/
  • Leeds Mencap are a charity that supports children and young people with a learning disability, their parents and carers, from across Leeds.
• West Leeds Activity Centre – https://www.westleedsactivitycentre.co.uk/
  • “At West Leeds Activity Centre, we offer fantastic experiences focused on challenge and adventure”
• Aireborough Supported Activities Scheme – https://www.aireborough-scheme.co.uk/
  • “Aireborough Supported Activities Scheme (ASAS) is a registered charity providing playschemes and residential breaks”
• Breeze Inclusion Information and Events – https://breezeleeds.org/about-breeze/inclusion-information-and-events
  • “Information to try to help make Leeds events and activities for children and young people with additional needs that little bit more accessible.”
• People in Action – https://people-in-action.com/
  • “People In Action is a charity based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. We work with people with learning disabilities and autism to support happy, healthy and independent lives.”
• People Matters – https://peoplemattersleeds.co.uk/
  • “People Matters creates opportunities for people with learning disabilities and other hidden disabilities who experience disadvantage to be more independent and enjoy life in the same ways as anybody else”
• Autism Angels – https://www.autismangels.co.uk/
  • “We are a registered Charity and we offer a range of programmes and events to support any individual or families’ needs”
• Leeds Weekend Care Association – http://www.lwca.co.uk/
  • Leeds Weekend Care Association is a local charity that provides weekend and evening social clubs for children and young people with disabilities.
• Endorphins – https://endorphins.uk/

  • Whether it’s dance, drama, arts & crafts, gaming, or other games and activities, our safe and supportive inclusive sessions are a great way for SEND children and young people to have fun, make friends and flourish.

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• South Leeds Hub Youth Club – https://breezeleeds.org/southleedsyouthhub/short-breaks
  • A Youth Club for 8-18 years on a Wednesday evening.
• Herd Farm Residentials – https://www.herdfarm.co.uk/youth-groups/short-breaks-residential
  • These opportunities are designed to give the family and indeed the child a short break. Your child will enjoy a two night full board activity residential in the countryside.

• Leeds adapted cycling – https://www.cyclinguk.org/cycle-centre/leeds-adapted-cycling
  • his programme is co-ordinated by Leeds City Council’s Sport and Active Lifestyles department and involves all partners across the city. Leeds Disability Sport offers an extensive range of sports activities and recreational opportunities for disabled children, young people and adults of all ability levels.

• Junior Disabled Swimming Lesson –  https://active.leeds.gov.uk/classesandactivities/swimming/junior-disabled-swimming-lessons
  • To join these lessons children are required to be assessed and will then be placed in the most appropriate group for their ability, we have 5 options available and so we are able to accommodate most children’s needs.
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Autism Services

• Leeds Autism Services – https://www.las.uk.net/
  • “Leeds Autism Services (LAS) are a charity dedicated to helping to create a more autism friendly society. We have been helping people with autism to reach their true potential for over 30 years”
• Leeds Autism AIM – http://leedsautismaim.org.uk/
  • “Leeds Autism AIM is a free service for autistic adults in the Leeds area who receive little or no funded support”
• Autism Plus – https://autismplus.co.uk/
• Specialist Autism Services – https://www.specialistautismservices.org/