Disability groups in/around Thamesmead
There are a whole load of local groups available to people with disabilities, all of which are listed here. Give them a call now and join in the fun.
| Arthritis Care |
Anyone with arthritis is welcome to join Arthritis Care's small but friendly group meetings. Only one wheelchair member at present. No transport is available because it is too costly to run.
The group does however join with other clubs to organise outings in order to reduce transport costs as much as possible.
2:00-4:00pm, Tuesday fortnightly
Arkale | 40 Poplar Place | Thamesmead | SE28 8BB
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| Bexley Association of Disabled People |
Bexley Association of Disabled People (BADP) is an umbrella group for all disabled people in the Borough of Bexley. Managed by disabled people, it represents them on issues relating to their full inclusion into the community. BADP consults with other voluntary and statutory bodies to improve services.
Information and support. Newsletter published regularly. Radar keys. Shopmobility scheme: Tuesday and Friday 10:00am-3:00pm in Bexleyheath Centre, T: 020 8301 5237 (out of hours answer phone).
10:30am-4:00pm (by appointment only) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
20 Whitehall Lane | Slade Green | DA8 2DH | 01322 350988 | bexleyadp@btconnect.com
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| Headway SE London & NW Kent |
Headway SE London & NW Kent offers a day centre serving the area.
Provides help, support and advice to people who have suffered a head/brain injury whether through road traffic accident, sport or other incident. Support also given to families.
10:00am-4:00pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Bostall House | Goldie Leigh Hospital | Lodge Hill | Abbey Wood | London | SE2 0AY | 020 8319 7148
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| SNAP |
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SNAP
Children's groups
SNAP put on Saturday fun days, youth clubs, swimming lessons and play schemes for young children and teenagers.
St Augustine Primary School | St Augustine's Road | Belvedere | 020 8311 6777 | outreach@bexleysnap.org.uk
Dad's group
This is a monthly drop in, giving dad's a chance to meet with each other and gain information and advice from professionals.
St Augustine Primary School | St Augustine's Road | Belvedere | 020 8311 6777 | outreach@bexleysnap.org.uk
Drop ins
SNAP hold regular (last Thursday of the month) Drop-in sessions which are for all parents of disabled children. The drop-in sessions are informal, and are a great way for parents and carers' to meet other parents and carers', and to find out what services and support are available to them and their child.
St Martin's Church | Erith Road | Bexleyheath | 020 8311 6777 | outreach@bexleysnap.org.uk
Thamesmead Parents' Group
For parents of disabled children or young people with additional needs living in or near Thamesmead. Parents meet Thursday's fortnightly.
Emmanuel Church | St Katherine's Road | Yarnton Way | Thamesmead | DA18 4DR | 020 8311 6777 | outreach@bexleysnap.org.uk
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| Autism Support Group |
Sure Start's support group and activities for autistic children under five and parents with autistic children under five. Young brothers and sisters welcome.
Greenmead Children's Centre | Lime Row | off Yarnton Way | T: 020 8320 6617
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| Epilepsy Support Group |
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The Epilepsy Support Group is open to Thamesmead residents who have epilepsy and their family and friends.
The group meet 7:00-9:00pm on the last Tuesday of every month.
Greenmead Community Centre | Lime Row | off Yarnton Way | T: 07956 219843 | E: epilepsysupport@hotmail.co.uk
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| Thamesmead Senior Citizens and Disabled Club |
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Wednesday, 1:45-3:45pm
Bingo and refreshments
Jubilee Community Centre | Lytton Strachey Path | Thamesmead | SE28
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