Parents & Carers Services

For more information on the services offered for parents and carers select from the menu on the right.

Gateopener

If you have Cerebral Palsy or care for someone with Cerebral Palsy getting information and support can often be difficult and time consuming. The Gateopener project's Support and Development Manager provides access to up to date information on both local and national contacts for a wide rage of topics, helping people to gain the information they need.

Support is offered in several ways:

• Regular groups
• Quartely Newsletters
• Campainging
• Facilitating
• Advocacy
• Information Sessions

Indulgence for Carers

This is a parents support group with a difference. It gives parents/carers an opportunity to enjoy the relaxation of a group activity followed by lunch/support group.

Activities offered include beauty therapists, pottery painting, swimming, country walks, visits to stately homes etc. Lunch together provides an ideal opportunity for parents/carers to meet with each other for support. The support and development manager is also on hand to follow up any requests for information and support.

This is hosted on a monthly basis during term times. The next event is 24th January for breakfast at the Toby Carvery Bedford, at 9.30am. Call 01234 351759 to book your place.

Society Funding

Provides support to help with the setting up and facilitation of support groups including providing a venue, support staff, tea, coffees etc.

A copy of the “Guidelines on Approval of Financial Assistance to Individuals” can be downloaded by clicking here.

To download an application for a grant click here.