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Kaleidoscope
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Service Offered:
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Kaleidoscope is a purpose built resource centre for parents and parent carers of children and young people with a special need/disability. It offers support to parents, carers and young carers. The centre provides free advice, information and support on a range of disability related issues to parents/carers and other childcare professionals. This includes advice on welfare benefits. The centre has a resource library. The library has:
- books
- tapes
- videos
- internet access
There is a toy library with a range of specialist toys. Parents and carers can borrow items from the toy library for a small charge.
Various parent support groups are run from the centre and they can advise on activities that are suitable for children with a disability. |
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Who is service for: |
Families who have a child (birth to 18 years) with a special need/disability. |
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Geographical area: |
Kaleidoscope is a local project of a national organisation (NCH). Catchment area is North Lincolnshire. |
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How to refer: |
Families can refer themselves. Statutory/ voluntary organsiations can refer families via telephone, letter, email or personal visit to the centre. |
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Opening Times: |
9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday
9am to 4.30pm Fridays. Closed weekends and Bank Holidays. Building open to visitors daily from 9am to 1pm, other times appointments and pre-arranged groups only. |
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Address: |
NCH Kaleidoscope
Dunstall Street
Scunthorpe
North Lincolnshire |
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Post code:
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DN15 6JZ |
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Telephone number: |
01724 277766 |
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Fax number: |
01724 277755 |
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Last updated: |
10 December 2007
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