March 2011 - East Riding of Yorkshire Primary Care Trust
March 2011 - East Riding of Yorkshire Primary Care Trust
March 2011 - East Riding of Yorkshire Primary Care Trust
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LOCAL INFORMATION<br />
Scope Response<br />
Scope Response is a free and unique<br />
service that <strong>of</strong>fers impartial and expert<br />
information, advice and support to<br />
disabled people and their families.<br />
It is a gateway to all Scope services.<br />
Penny Dickinson is the Scope regional<br />
response worker in this area; her role<br />
is to <strong>of</strong>fer in depth support to people<br />
with cerebral palsy, their families and the<br />
people working with them.<br />
She can also <strong>of</strong>fer a home visit to<br />
families who have recently received a<br />
diagnosis <strong>of</strong> cerebral palsy to talk over<br />
Echoes supporting families<br />
To be given the news that your child has a<br />
disability or special needs can be a<br />
devastating blow. It can feel very isolating<br />
and you may be unaware how to navigate<br />
through the available services.<br />
The Echoes Foundation aims to help<br />
parents <strong>of</strong> children with special needs, to give<br />
support and put them in contact with other<br />
parents in a similar situation.<br />
It is well documented that the best<br />
emotional support for these parents comes<br />
from other parents.<br />
By networking a lot <strong>of</strong> information is gained,<br />
tips and tricks as well as general support and<br />
an empathetic ear.<br />
the many issues that arise at that<br />
time.<br />
Individuals, families and pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
can get in touch with Scope Response<br />
through our helpline and receive<br />
support in a number <strong>of</strong> different ways<br />
– some issues will be dealt with by the<br />
Response helpline (for example funding<br />
searches and general enquiries) others<br />
will be referred to Penny for more indepth<br />
support.<br />
You can contact Scope Response<br />
on tel: 0808 800 33 33 or email:<br />
response@scope.org.uk.<br />
The Echoes Foundation will support not<br />
only the children, in getting the services and<br />
therapies they deserve but also the parents<br />
to enable them to navigate the world <strong>of</strong><br />
disability and get the best for their child.<br />
They also <strong>of</strong>fer support to the extended<br />
family including nannas, grandads, aunts,<br />
uncles and siblings, after all having a disabled<br />
child affects everybody in the family.<br />
For more information please call<br />
(01482) 505589<br />
www.echoesfoundation.co.uk<br />
20 www.fish.eastriding.gov.uk (01482) 396469
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