This unusual time may be particularly challenging for some families. Support is available to help you.
ADHD Richmond & Kingston We offer one to one sessions with our own ADHD advisor and trained ADHD coach, Valerie Ivens. These sessions are free for residents of Richmond and Kingston boroughs. Sessions are an hour long and you can discuss issues relating to the lockdown, health, behaviour support and any other ADHD related questions which may be worrying you. Sessions are held by phone or Zoom video call. To book contact bookings@adhdrichmond.org
Richmond and Kingston Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service or SENDIASS is a free, confidential and impartial service for parents and carers, children and young people (up to 25 years). Kids SENDIASS Richmond and Kingston continues offering services to families during the current situation.They are currently running Skype coffee mornings Find out how to access support here
Achieving for Children are also still running support options during lockdown. Find out more about what they are offfering and their many resources here
Skylarks is an organisation that supports children with any disability and additional need. Based in Richmond their services are available to anyone, anywhere. They are runnign some support sessions and you can find out more here.
RUILS Family Matters consultations for RICHMOND families are offering 1:1 appointments for parent/carers who live in the borough of Richmond. The staff at RUILS have much knowledge, experience and information at their fingertips and can usually answer all your questions or signpost you to the most appropriate services. Find them at Skylarks on some Fridays at 09.30, 10.20 and 11.15 am