Type of service: Family support and information services, Outreach, Play and leisure, Respite and short breaks, Social groups

Website: http://www.partnersinplay.org.uk

Partners in Play (PIP) is an independent, parent/carer led charity, established in 1996 which offers direct support and information to families of children/young people with disabilities. PIP is based in Motherwell and operates throughout North Lanarkshire. We offer four main services. Initial Inclusion Support (IIS) - a service offering short term Initial Inclusion Support to clubs and organisation's, where such support is required to enable a child / young person with a disability to attend the club or activity on a regular basis. Point of Diagnosis (POD) - this service offers support and guidance to families at the point where their child has been diagnosed with a disability or additional support need. Route 13 - a group that provides respite for carers and social/group activities for young people aged 13-18 years. Friday evenings fortnightly and Saturdays monthly. PIP Out of School Care - a service for working parents of children ages 10-18 years with additional support needs. Based in Motherwell, fees apply. Please contact us for more information.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child , Parent/carer of a child

Gender: All genders

Covers: North Lanarkshire

Specialisms: Generic

Other specialisms: Learning disability