Get help and services
Find local services for adults and children with learning disabilities.
Advice and support
Free advice, support and information that will help you find solutions and move your life forward.
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Parent Support Service
We know that life can be tough for parents and family carers who have a child with additional needs, disability or autism. Regardless of the age of your child or loved one, from birth to old age, we are here to help you find a way through the challenges.
Need to know
- For parents and family carers looking after a child of any age who has additional needs, disability or autism
- Call our team on 03000 125464
- Provides emotional/practical support and much more.
Advice service
Get free, confidential advice on a wide range of topics such as welfare benefits, travel and disability rights.
Need to know
- Available to all living in Ealing
- Call advice line on 03000 125464
- Help with form filling, phone calls, applications and more.
Support groups
Find out about the support groups in the West London area.
Learn about
- Ealing Mencap Social Media
- Young Ealing Foundation
- Ealing Parent Carer Forum
- Inclusive Sport and Physical Activity Network
Children and young people
Activities and training opportunities that build your confidence and offer you new experiences.
MY TOWN
(Temporarily on hold) For young people aged 13 - 18 with additional needs, EHCP, disability or autism.
Need to know
- Supported activities in the community
- At the weekend
- Young people decide on the activities
- And chose which ones they want to attend
School Holiday Club
(Temporarily on hold) Make friends and enjoy fun activities and outings during school holidays (14-18 year olds).
Need to know
- Provision for 14-18 year olds
- Develop life skills
- Check back here for dates
Travel training for young people
Learn to travel between home and school or college safely and independently on public transport (for Hounslow residents).
Need to know
- Provided in Hounslow
- Learn about road safety
- Work one-to-one with a travel trainer
Activity care service for adults
Enjoy a wide variety of daytime and evening activities to meet others and improve your quality of life.
Activities for adults
Make friends, develop your skills and have fun with a varied programme of daytime and evening activities.
Need to know
- Provision for adults aged 18+ with learning and other disabilities
- Available at Enterprise Lodge
- Varied programme of group activities
Employment training and getting a job
Training for work and on-the-job experience that build your skills and confidence and increase your chances of getting paid work.
University of West London, Ealing Internship
Join our supported internship programme. It will give you hands-on experience in a variety of support departments at the University and the workplace skills and confidence to help you find a paid job.
Need to know
- A supported internship programme based at the host business
- 12 intern positions
- Complete an industry standard accreditation and gain experience in the workplace
Work Preparation
Take a step towards paid employment by adding to your skills and increasing your workplace confidence.
Need to know
- Provision for adults with learning and other disabilities
- On-the-job training
- Work experience with a local business
- Support from a job coach
