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PAACT is a Lincolnshire based support group, run by parents of Autistic children. They provide support for parents, guardians and carers with children and young adults who have an Autistic Spectrum Condition and/or associated neurodivergent conditions, who suspect, are in the process of a diagnosis, or have a diagnosis.
They are a friendly, informal, non-judgemental support group, aiming to help family, friends, and professionals to access advice, support, signposting, training, and activities within Lincolnshire. There is no requirement for a formal diagnosis to access their help and support. They are run solely by volunteers and each committee member has a child/young adult with an Autistic Spectrum Condition and associated neurodivergent conditions.
PAACT offers:
• Twice monthly support meetings (daytime and evening) in Lincoln, and every other month (daytime) in Gainsborough
• An exclusive monthly swimming session (3rd Saturday of the month) at Wragby Swimming pool
• A closed Facebook and email group for support and advice
• Various activities throughout the school holidays for paid members, which are mainly exclusive only to PAACT and at a subsidised price
• Workshops/training run by Andrew Whitehouse from People First Education
• Access to ASDAN learning for those who are home educating or wanting to teach practical life skills through ASDAN's "Life Skills Challenge programme" and various "Short Courses", all designed to foster personal, social, and work-related skills, enabling learners to discover, develop and make full use of their abilities
• Monthly subscription to "paactfamily.com", a membership site where you will get short videos on everything Neurodiverse, from a wide range of speakers, weekly Q&A live sessions, monthly workshops or talks from the likes of Geoff Evans, Andrew Whitehouse, Olga Bogdashina and so on. They will also be having a podcast covering a wide range of subjects and speakers, which all involved will have lived experience from having a diagnosis to being a family member or awaiting a diagnosis
• Annual Family Membership (to access activities) is and annual Professional Membership is £20

Are based at St Francis Special school and commissioned by Lincolnshire County council.

They provide free support to all Lincolnshire mainstream Primary and Secondary schools who are seeking support to include pupils with physical disabilities.
This includes pupils in transition at each key stage (Nursery and post 16). Their Outreach team has a wealth of experience in teaching and supporting pupils with physical disabilities.
They are able to offer guidance and support in curriculum access as well as moving and handling needs. They regularly Liaise with NHS Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Services.
They offer support, advise and associated training in the assessment of needs and provision.

We’re the only UK charity dedicated to supporting those affected by H.I.E. (Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy) – lack of oxygen to the brain at birth. We offer free emotional, practical and financial support, for any family regardless of cause or outcome. We provide free parent packs to neonatal units across the UK to offer families support and advice as and when they are ready.

In addition, we can provide:

Parent support: Free packs for neonatal units and specialist healthcare providers, designed by parents, for parents. Gentle information and reassurance that they aren’t on their own, as well as some items to help them on their journey
Equipment fund: Helping families access equipment that isn’t otherwise available, with a “needs not means tested” application process
Counselling / trauma therapy: Fully funded counselling by a trained counsellor, either on-line or face-to face (depending on preference)
Online resources: Website (with accessibility toolbar converting the information into many languages) and social media platforms, sharing information and signposting
Peer support: 1-1 support from volunteers, parents and grandparents, all of whom have lived experience of H.I.E
Community activities: Regular events online, at different times, covering different topics. This includes our “let’s chat” sessions
Family connections: “Little HIEroes” private Facebook group and WhatsApp group for families; separate dedicated groups for dads, and bereaved families
Events: Support during key events and information sessions (e.g. advanced care plans, sibling sessions, understanding trauma)
In-person: “Peeps together” events across the UK and fully accessible venues
Bereavement support: Sulley’s Fund to help support bereaved families, specialist bereavement counselling, 1-1 contact for families

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Pelican Trust Ltd. has been a strong part of the Lincoln community for nearly 30 years. Our services are greatly needed and appreciated in Lincoln and the surrounding areas which we hope to continue for years to come.

We have seen first hand what we can achieve with individuals who use our services and work alongside us. Through patience and perseverance their goals - however big or small - have been achieved at the Trust.

We strive to be an effective and supportive organisation providing meaningful work and training for people with mental health issues, physical disabilities and learning difficulties and disabilities.

Through our various departments and training we provide a service that helps individuals gain skills and confidence.

Penderels Trust is a charity providing direct payment support services to adults and children with disabilities and long term health conditions.

They provide these services under contract to Lincolnshire County Council. Their friendly and experienced independent living advisers in the Lincolnshire team work with many families with children with disabilities in the county.

A direct payment can make a real difference to a family and doesn't need to be complicated. They will support you from the very start, making sure your family gets the most from your care and support package, with the peace of mind that we are always there to support you if you need them.

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The new team will support young people with a physical disability age 14 – 25yrs who are going through transition to adult services. They will be working closely with the Children with Disabilities Team and other teams across children’s services to ensure that the young person’s wishes and aspirations for their future are discussed and plans put in place to support them achieve these.

They will be working with the young person and their families and carers to ensure that they have the information they need to help them through the transition.
The team is small but experienced, consisting of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Maximising Independence Workers who all work in a strengths-based approach to maximise the young person’s independence.

The team will also be gathering information through co-production with young people, families and carers and other professionals to support us improve and shape our services for those using the service in the future.

Referrals to the team will come from Children with Disabilities Team, SEND workers and parents & carers directly.