Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity

About

This is an independent service, which is not run by the NHS or WSCC.

This service is not checked by WSCC and including it on the Local Offer website does not mean that it is a recommended service.

Before using this service, we recommend you make your own checks. Your checks should include being happy that: the service will meet your needs; staff are properly qualified; policies are in place to keep everyone safe and you know how much the service will cost.

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We provide support to under-fives with cerebral palsy, chromosome abnormalities and rare genetic disorders. All of our services are provided free of charge. Our specialist team provide physiotherapy/ conductive education, speech and language therapy, music therapy, Portage accredited outreach home-play, swim sessions and rebound therapy. We also provide a mental health support service for parents/ carers. You do not require a referral to use our service. Please visit our website to fill in our application form and book your assessment today.

What we do

• Our service is completely free for our families. We are reliant on donations from our local community to ensure that we can continue to provide this free service.
• Our centre is completely on the ground floor. It is wheelchair accessible with accessible changing services.

Age range

0-5

Wheelchair accessible

Yes

Free to use

Yes

Requires application

Yes

Our users say

"We feel so blessed to have your support for our amazing little girl. I can really see the positive impact the sessions have had. The way you all work together to help Layla progress is just incredible." - Vicky, mum of Layla.
"To see Lillyanna standing independently brings tears of joy to us. We will forever be grateful for the help of this incredible charity." - Rebecca, mum of Lillyanna.
"Since starting at the charity I have been blown away by the friendliness and understanding of all they staff. I suddenly feel like our journey is not different and we are so included." - Anna, mum of Freddie.
"Coming here, I've seen so many changes in so many children. It's changed our lives massively." - Kayleigh, mum of Otis.