WELCOME TO Worcestershire ADHD Home Page
ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
Family Support Group
WORESTERSHIRE
Welcome to the Worcestershire ADHD Family Support website.
Registered chairty number No: 1086286
About the
worcestershire
adhd family support
The ADHD Family Support Group (Worcestershire) was founded in June 1997 by parents/carers who shared one thing in common- a child/teenager with ADHD. The purpose of the group was to give parents/carers of these children the chance to meet on a regular basis enabling them to support each other and a chance to talk to others who understand first hand what difficulties you and your child experience on a regular basis. We offer each other support and comfort in bad times and laugh together during the good times
The ADHD Family Support Group (Worcestershire) is run by a committee of volunteers and is registered as a non-profitable charity . All of the work done by our organization is carried out completely by parent /carer volunteers who give their time freely, we have no paid staff. We are not funded in anyway and rely on funds purely by the financial support through annual membership, fundraising activities and donations.
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We gather information on all services available to children with ADHD and their families
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Organise occasional Conferences/Workshops on ADHD
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Hold informal coffee mornings and arrange speakers our evening meetings . i.e. Educational Psychologists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Special Needs, Teachers etc.
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Inform parents of their rights and put them in contact with organisations who can advise further when struggling with educational issues for e.g. obtaining a statement of special educational needs and accompanying parents/carers to any meetings concerning their child.
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Inform parents/carers of benefits; they maybe intitled to and help them with forms should they require assistance.
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A support / information telephone line for parents/ carers and professionals who require information
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We have a library of books and videotapes for parents proffessionals the ADHD child and their sibblings which are available on loan (to members only)
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Organise outings, activities, pen pal systems and parties for children.
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We are also available to give occasional presentations to other interested parties