Groups

Going to a group, meeting or drop-in can be a good way to meet others to share ideas and concerns. You may also have the chance to get information and advice, join in with family activities, or share your views about improving services.

We have listed the local groups that we know about, and included quick links to group's websites or leaflets where they have them. Check with the organisers for details of meetings and activities.

Autonomy - Shropshire and Telford
For young people and adults who have Asperger Syndrome
Sara 01743 821363
Email autonomyshropshire@yahoo.co.uk
Website www.shropshireautonomy.co.uk/
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Bridgnorth Buddies - Bridgnorth area
For families of children with a special need aged up to 16
Sharon 01746 767612 or 07790 780631
Mags 01746 762190 or 07968 544182
Email info@bridgnorthbuddies.co.uk
Website www.bridgnorthbuddies.co.uk
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Cygnets - Ellesmere
For parents and carers of children under 5 with additional needs
Helen 01691 690677
Amanda 01691 624086
Email -
Website -
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DCD Group - Telford meetings
For parents of children with developmental co-ordination difficulty (DCD) including dyspraxia
PPS 01952 457176
Email info@pps-shropshireandtelford.org.uk
Website - www.telforddcd.moonfruit.com
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Deaf Children’s Society - Shropshire and Telford
For families of children with a hearing impairment
Nathalie 01952 770019
Email nat4sdcs@aol.com
Website -
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Down’s Syndrome Group - Shropshire and Telford
For families of children with Down’s Syndrome
Janice & Richard 01743 233802
Denise & Kevin 01948 880110
Louise & Pete 01588 640319
Email enquiries@dsa-shropshire.org.uk
Website www.dsa-shropshire.org.uk
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Dysxlexia Association - Shropshire and Telford
Help-line 01743 231205
Email -
Website www.thesda.org.uk
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Eating Disorders Group for Shropshire and Telford with Shrewsbury meetings
For parents of children with eating disorders
Caren Weaver (Advanced Nurse Practitioner) 01743 450800
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Empathy - Craven Arms
Fortnightly friendship group for special children and their families. Saturday meetings
Sam 077905 84987
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Website -
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Haughton Drop-in – Telford & Wrekin
For parents of pupils with complex special needs
Joy or Mike 01952 387551 or 01952 387552
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Website -
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Marches Family Network – Ludlow and south Shropshire
Monthly Saturday play days for children/young people with disabilities 13 – 19 years
Contact 01568 614908
Email -
Website www.marchesfamilynetwork.co.uk/
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OneVision - Shropshire and Telford
For families of children with visual impairment
Tracy 01952 385269
Email -
Website -
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Parents and Carers Council (PACC) - Shropshire
Forum for parents/carers of children with disabilities and additional needs
Julie 01743 461711
Sarah 01939 290855
Email enquiries@paccshropshire.org.uk
Website www.paccshropshire.org.uk
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Parent Carers Forum - Telford & Wrekin
For all families to share their views and help shape the future of children and young
people’s services
Claire Eaves 01952 211470
Email clareeaves@tandwcvs.org.uk
Website www.telfordandwrekinpcf.org.uk/
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Parent Network Groups - Shropshire and Telford
Parent Partnership Service term-time meetings
Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Telford
Info Line 01952 457176
Email info@pps-shropshireandtelford.org.uk
Website www.pps-shropshireandtelford.org.uk
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PODS - Telford & Wrekin
Forum for parents/carers of children with disabilities and additional needs
Jayne 07824 631297
Julie 07850 682149
Email podstw@yahoo.co.uk
Website www.podstelford.org/
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Selective Mutism Shropshire - meetings in Shrewsbury
For families and support staff helping children and young people with selective mutism
Jane Ball (speech and language therapist)
Jane 01743 450800
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Website -
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SKID – meetings in Shrewsbury
Shropshire Kids Insulin Dependent
For families of children with insulin dependent diabetes (associated with Diabetes UK)
Irene 01743 873724
Debbie 01743 364366
Email skid4kids@hotmail.co.uk
Website -
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Spectrum – meetings in Shrewsbury
For parents of children for with Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD and associated behaviours
Jeannette 07852691774
Email netgriffiths@gmail.com
Website http://spectrum.t83.net/
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STAA Group - Telford
For parents and carers of children with ASD (autism), ADHD and associated difficulties.
Julie Collins 01952 457439
Email julie@pps-shropshireandtelford.org.uk
Lesley Diss 01952 617758
Email lesley@pps-shropshireandtelford.org.uk
Website page on PPS website - go to www.pps-shropshireandtelford.org.uk and go to groups - quick links
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STACS – Shropshire and Telford
Asperger's Syndrome Carers Support Group for parents/carers of adults (16+)

Shropshire
Barry Brown 07502 101013
barry.s.brown@hotmail.co.uk
Peter Hopkins 01952 461139
peter.hopkins@btinternet.com

Telford
Louise Griffiths 01952 262064
Email louise.griffiths@carerscontact.org.uk

PLEASE ACT NOW FOR AUTISM SHROPSHIRE (facebook group-facilitated by Peter)
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STEPS - Shropshire and Telford
For parents/carers of children with lower limb abnormalities
Ella 01743 355363
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Website -
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Wellington Sure-start Group
For local parents and carers with children under 5 with an additional need or disability
Jaimie Bateman 01952 388077
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Website -
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Wheelchair Users Group - Shropshire and Telford
For wheelchair users of all ages and their families
Sue 01743 350460
Rob 01952 252243
Email rob.hood@blueyonder.co.uk
Website www.swug.org.uk/index.cfm