Useful contacts and information
We offer a range of useful links below. Should you notice anything incorrect or out to date in these listings, please email us.
Disclaimer
PLEASE NOTE: Unless clearly stated, organisations listed are not endorsed or recommended by the NAS Hackney Group or the National Autistic Society. You should always ensure that any service, activity or therapy you are considering for yourself or your child or young person is appropriate to their needs and that the provider is a fit and proper person to deliver such services.
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Web portal offering access to local services for families with a child with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).
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Support for children with significant developmental needs under 3.5 years from Hackney County Council.
Tel: 020 8820 7588
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Parents and carers’ group for families of children or young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND).
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Point of Access for advice and guidance for the residents and people working with Hackney children. The service is about where and how to find the appropriate support for children and families.
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Provision of any daytime social, leisure activity or service for children and young people with a disability living in Hackney.
Short breaks allow children to have enjoyable time away and give carers a break from their caring responsibilities.
Educational Support
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Provides additional specialist support within a mainstream school environment to meet the needs of children with autism who can access the National Curriculum but whose needs require enhanced levels of specialist support.
Telephone: 0208 820 7000 / option 4
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Support provided by SEND advisors; face to face support by advisors and volunteers and attendance at meetings (where permitted).
Email: sendiags@hackney.gov.uk
Phone: 020 7275 6036 (Advice Line)
07500 066 513 (Service Coordinator)
Website: www.hackneysendiags.co.uk
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Provides educational service for pre-school children aged 0 to 5 who have SEND.
Email: fiona.jones@hackney.gov.uk
Tel: 020 8820 7588
For more information on portage services, click here
Activities for Children and Young People with Autism
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Professionals run clubs for young people with autism spectrum conditions, including Asperger's.
Email: huh-tr.tho@nhs.net
Tel: 020 7014 7176
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A programme for Hackney parents and carers of autistic children and children with other disabilities to empower parents to use strategies that develop their child's communication, language and learning and build a support network.
Adult Autism Services
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Offers diagnosis, brief interventions and advice to adults living in City and Hackney who have not had a previous diagnosis of Autism Condition. https://www.elft.nhs.uk/service/341/Adult-Autism-Service-City-and-Hackney
Tel: 020 8525 1115
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Hackney adult social care has a social worker within the Integrated Learning Disabilities Service for adults with autism
Email: learningdisabilitiesduty@hackney.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 8356 7444
For more information about adult social care services, visit: https://hackney.gov.uk/adults-older-people and www.hackneyicare.org
Mental Health Support
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For more information about their services and how to access them, go to their website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/service/32/CAMHS---City-and-Hackney-South
Employment Services
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Service from Hackney for people with learning disabilities/who are autistic.
Tel: 020 8356 5700 (ask for the Supported Employment Team)
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Support disabled people from all communities to make choices about their own life. www.choiceinhackney.org
Tel: 020 7613 3206
Email: info@choiceinhackney.org
Support for Carers
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Provides carer support service for adults and young carers aged 16-25 who support a family member or friend with a disability or specials needs. Includes advice about funding and benefits.
https://www.hackneycarers.org.uk/
Tel: 020 8533 0951
Email: info@hackneycarers.org.uk
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For more information, visit: www.carersfirst.org.uk/hackney
Tel: 0300 303 1555
Email: hello@carersfirst.org.uk
If you would like to add information to this list, please e-mail us at hackney.group@nas.org.uk with 'New Contact' in the subject line.
Other Useful Contacts
Here is a list of services and information sources that autistic people and their families may find helpful. Please do check directly with the service provider for details and eligibility. Please note that many services are operating altered opening or service times since the pandemic.
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Offer advice and guidance to support families of children and young people with disability (from 0 to 25).
Tel: 020 7608 8700
Email: info@contact.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 808 3555
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A national charity organisation offering free and independent legal information, advice, and support to help get the right education for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Tel: 01799 582030.
E-mail: office@ipsea.net
Website: https://www.ipsea.org.uk
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A charity group supporting families of children and young people with SEND issues. They offer a free telephone helpline for parents and others looking for information and advice on Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).
Tel: 020 8538 3731