Group Directory

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AstonOughts
St James Church Hall, Fredrick Rd, Aston, Birmingham	Run by a parent led committee. Open to parents of a child with any disability living in the Aston Ward. Translators available. Offering parent/carer activities , also activities & playschemes for children.
07865 998 985 (Nazima Khanam)

Autism Plus
Our Lady of Assumption Parish Centre Old Oscott Hill Great Barr Birmingham 0121 354 6777: Maura Perry	Meet 3rd Monday of every month except August. For parents and carers of children with any disbility.
0121 241 9792: Linda

B Autistic - Autism West Midlands South Birmingham Group
c/o C.P.Midlands 17 Victoria Road Harborne B17 0AQ	Meet Monthly 10-12noon
0121 427 3182 (Jackie Grant)
jacqueline.grant@btopenworld.com
Beaufort School
16 Coleshill Rd Hodge Hill Birmingham B36 8AA	Speakers and training opportunities for parents whose child attends the school.
0121 783 3886 (Ajaid Singh Guru)

Birmingham Carers Association
Birmingham Carers Centre 130 Colmore Row Birmingham B3 3AP	Campaigning for Carers rights. website: www.b-c-a.org.uk Contact Becki walters, Administrator.
0121 675 8176
secretary@b-c-a.org.uk
Birmingham Community Children’s Centre(NCH)
B’ham Community Children’s Centre 61 Bacchus Rd Winson Green Birmingham B18 4QY	For parents living in the “Heart of B’ham PCT” area. Monthly Parents Forum, First Friday of every month 10-12.
0121 507 9500 (Claire Neale)

Birmingham Down Syndrome Network
	up to date resources on Down Syndrome. Also an Outreach, counselling & support for families. www.bdsn.co.uk
07765 706 865
info@bdsn.co.uk
Birmingham Mencap Parent/Carers Support Group
Handsworth Community Fire Station 41 Rookery Road Handsworth Birmingham B21 9QU	Meet monthly at Handsworth community Fire Station 10.30 - 11.30 am.
0121 427 5703 (Arti Sirpal)
arti@bham-mencap.co.uk
Birmingham Mencap Womens Support Group
Sparkhill Cultural Centre 641 Stratford Road Sparkhill Birmingham B11 4EA	Meet monthly at Sparkhill Cultural Centre 10.30 - 11.30 am.
0121 427 5703 (Farzana Wahid)
farzana@bham-mencap.co.uk
Bridge Family Group
Bridge School 290 Reservoir Road Erdington Birmingham B23 6DE	Meet fornightly on Tuesdays 10.30-12 noon. Information sharing with speakers.
0121 354 9898 (Nasreen Ashtaq)

Carers UK- North Birmingham Group
Sutton Coldfield Library	For parents of a child with any disability. Meet Monthly 12.30-2.30.
0121 3574928 (Lin Lloyd)
kidzlikedanny@blueyonder.co.uk
Cherry Oak School
60 Fredrick Road Selly Oak Birmingham B29 6PB	Meet every wednesday 10.15-12 noon. Please call for dates for summer term as trying different days to see if this will benefit parents/friends who can not make wednesdays.
01214645234 (Wendy Hill)
wendy.hill@cheryoak.bham.sch.uk
Cofton Carers
Cofton Medical Centre Robinsfield Drive Longbridge Birmingham B31	Run by parent led committee. Open to parents of a child with any disability. Offering support, information, group activities and outings for parents and children.
0121 442 3468 (Chris Vinnicombe)
christina.vinnicombe@southbirminghampct.nhs.uk
Contact a Family (West Midlands)
Prospect Hall 12 College Walk Selly Oak Birmingham B29 6LE
0121 415 4624 (Sarah Lee)
westmids.office@cafamily.org.uk
Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Dame Ellen Pinsent SchoolArdencote Rd,Kings HeathBirmingham B13 0RW	Meet fortnightly at the school.
0121 444 2487 (Afia Yaquib)

Dell Meadow Support Group
Dell Meadow Centre Bells Lane Druids Heath Birmingham	For parents and carers of children 0-19 years with a disability or special need. Meet 1st Tuesday of every month 1 - 3pm.
0121 694 5200 (D.Curly/C. Moohan)
cmoohan@hotmail.com
Dyslexia Association Birmingham
Rooms 21/22 Carrs Lane Centre Carrs Lane Birmingham B4 7SX	Trying to improve the understanding of dyslexia. Drop in at the Centre for the Child, Birmingham Central Library 1st Tuesday of the month, term time only, 4-7.30pm Website: www.da-bham.org
0121 633 9553 (Denny Manning) HELPLINE: 0121 643 3737
dabham@btconnect.com
IMPACT Involving More Parents And Carers Together
Harris House 8 St Agnes Rd Moseley Birmingham B13 9PW	Run by a parent led committee. Open to parents of a child with any disability. Meet twice a month. Offering events and outings for parents. Family events ("Stay & Play" and an outing) during school holidays.
07792 786 301 (Anne Barnes)
imactparentsgroup@hotmail.com
KIDS West Midlands
KIDS West Midlands, 249 Birmingham Road, Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1EA	Supporting disabled children and young people aged 0 – 19 years through: Education of Under 5’s, Play and Leisure services, Family support and Information, Advice and Training.
0121 355 2707
enquiries.wmidlands@kids.org.uk
Kingstanding School
Kingstanding SchoolOld Oscott HillBirminghamB44 9SP	Meet once a term at the school. For parents whose child attends the school.
0121 630 8222 (Malti Patel)

Mapwest
Mayfield School Heathfield Road Handsworth B19 1HJ	Meet 8 times a year at Mayfield School. Offering parent support and inclusive play for children, friends & families
Mohammed Kasu 07773 375 845

Mayfield Parents
Mayfield Special SchoolHeathfield RoadHandsworthBirmingham B19 1HJ	Meet monthly at the school.
0121 464 3354 (Jacqui Tomlinson)

Millennium Carers
the Millennium Health Centre, Weoley Castle Square, Weoley Castle.	Parent Support Group for Parents of children with Special Needs in the Weoley Castle, Northfield, Selly Oak, Woodgate and Quinton areas. Meeting once a month on a Friday from 10am—12pm at the Millennium Health Centre. Funding available for Parent Support events and also: holiday play schemes; after-school clubs; and family trips. Priority given to Support Group members when allocating places on play schemes and trips.
Rachel Dingley (KIDS) on 07793 777 308

Moving On
c/o Pat Marsan S B'ham pct Carers Support Initiative	For parents of disabled young people entering the 14+ transition phase of their life. Meet regularly at City Centre venues.
0121 442 3468 (Pat Marsan)

NLFSG (Neurofibromatosis Support)
	Meet quarterly at “Metamorphosis”, Martineau Gardens, Priory Yard.
0121 476 5550 (Laura Billings)

Oaks Parent Group
Langley Special School Lindridge Road Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B75 7HU	For parents/carers from across the school.
contact Joyce Holland via the school

Parent Link
The ARC Moseley School Springfield Road Entrance	Supported by Carers Support Initiative. Activities and events for parents of a child with any disability. Meet every 3rd Thursday of the month 10-12 noon
0121 442 3468 (Chris Vinnicombe)
christina.vinnicombe@southbirminghampct.nhs.uk
Parents Forum
Birmingham Community Childrens Centre 61 Bacchus Road Winson Green Birmingham B18 4 QY	An opportunity for parents/carers to meet and express their needs and ideas. Meet first firday of the month 10am till 12 noon
0121 507 9500 (Claire Neale)

Parents on the Move (Autism Support Group)
Birmingham Childrens Centre 61 Bacchus Road Winson Green B18 4QY	Meet 3rd Friday of the month, term time only, 10-12 noon
0121 507 9500 (Sonia Roberts)
bccc@nch.org.uk
PSP - Parents Supporting Parents
Uffculme School Queensbridge Rd Moseley Birmingham B13 8QB	Mainly for parents whose children attend Uffculme School, but parents of children with Autism who live locally are very welcome. Meet twice a month. Speakers & events.
Contact via the school 0121 684 8814 (Liz Garnham)

Queensbury School Parent Support Group
Queensbury school Wood End Road Erdington Birmingham B24 8BL	For parents using the school and schools linked to Queensbury. Meet 1st Tuesday of the Month 10-12 noon
0121 373 5731/ 0774329639 (Margaret Van Es)
mhvanes@hotmail.com
Quinton Carers
c/o Pat Marsan S B'ham pct Carers Support Initiative	Meet 2nd Wednesday of each month at Quinton Lane Health Centre, 9.00am-12noon.
0121 442 3468 (Pat Marsan)

Saturday Sunshine Club (KIDS)
Angela Gormley Head of Friendship & Leisure KIDS West Midlands 249 Birmingham Road Wylde Green Sutton Coldfield B72 1EA	Meet at Farm Road Centre, Sparkhill, 10.00am-12.00noon. For Special Needs Children & Siblings in Small Heath, Sparkhill & Washwood Heath only.
0121 362 4562 (Angela Gormley)

School Gates (Selly Oak School)
School Gates PTA Selly Oak School Oak Tree Lane Selly Oak Birmingham B29 6HZ	For parents of children attending the school
0121 472 0876 (Rev, M Reynolds)

SNAG
Middlemore Family Centre 55 Stevens Avenue Bartley Green B32 3SD	Meet Last Wednesday of every month 10-12. Special needs group for parents/carers
0121 427 9791 (Sam Kierian)

South East B'ham ASD Support Group
60 Queensbridge Road Moseley Birmingham B13 8QE	Meet monthly except August at The Hub Hazelwell, Vicarage Road, Kings Heath 10am - 12 noon. Areas covered from Druids Heath to Fox Hollies.
0121 243 2035 (Tina Bellerby)

South West Birmingham ASD Support Group
Springfield Centre Raddlebarn Road Selly Oak	Support Group for parents and carers of children with ASD. Speakers invited, advice available from professionals running the group. A range of useful publications from Autism West Midlands available to but at each meeting
01216278231 (Baljit Nhal)
baljit.nhal@bch.nhs.uk
Sparkhill Saathi
Sparkhill Cultural Centre. Contact Nazima Khanam, Development Worker	Meet monthly at Sparkhill Cultural Centre. Offering parent support and inclusive play for children, friends & families
07865 998 985
Khanam_nazima@yahoo.co.uk
Speak Out
Meet At: St Thomas Community Centre 114 Rotherfield Rd Garrets Green Birmingham B26 2SH	For all involved in Autistic Spectrum Disorders. We meet once a month with guest speakers and updates of our other activities. Please go to their web site for updated information. Resource library & sensory room available to members. Summer playscheme & Saturday club. Website: www.speakout.org.uk
0121 784 6032 (Allison Clarke)
enquiries@speakout.org.uk
STAY - Stay, Talk, Advice 4 You
Meadway Community Centre Yardley	Meet weekly, Thursday 9.45-11.15. For all children with any special needs and their families. £1 per session Supported by RNIB & VI Councillor
0121 789 9494 or 07870118487 (Debbie Tipper, Angela Pope)

Ups and Downs
Northfield Health Centre St Heliers Road Northfield Birmingham	For families of pre-school children with Downs Syndrome. Meet 2nd Wednesday of the month 1.30-3pm
0121 427 2160 (Gloria Wilson)
gloria.wilson@southbirminghampct.nhs.uk
Victoria School Parent's Association
c/o Victoria School Bell Hill, Northfield, Birmingham B31 1LD	Offering social events, fundraising, Arts activities & talks for parents/carers of those children attending Victoria School.
0121 476 9478 (School Office)

VIPS: RNIB [3 Groups]
Rachel Setchell RNIB 58-72 John Bright Street Birmingham B1 1BN	VIPS Barley Green: Meet monthly on a Wednesday at the SureStart Centre, 28 Doddington Grove. 1.15-2.45pm VIPS Saltley: Meet monthly on a Wednesday at Adderley Nursery Centre, St Saviours Rd. 9.30-11.30am VIPS Sutton: Meet monthly on a Thursday at The KIDS West Midlands Building, Wylde Green. 11.00am-1.00pm
0121 665 4224 (Rachel Setchell)
rachel.setchell@rnib.org.uk
West Midlands Autistic Society (Sutton)
Ishbel Speight: 0121 308 3699 Beverley Brittain: 0121 373 5784	Meet every Wednesday at 1 Beaconsfield Rd, Sutton Coldfield 10.00am-12.00noon.