Aspens Charities - West Sussex Children's Services
A charity providing support, activities and short breaks for disabled children and young people across West Sussex.
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About this service
Aspens Charities provides a range of services for children and young people with disabilities and neurodevelopmental conditions across West Sussex. Their West Sussex Young People's Short Breaks programme is commissioned by West Sussex County Council and offers holiday activities, family sessions, and tailored group work for young people aged 7.5-17.5. Activities run in Crawley, Adur & Worthing, Arun, Mid Sussex and Chichester, and are designed to be fun, engaging and inclusive. The charity also offers specialist girls' groups and has a blog with practical guidance for families.
How they can help you
The charity provides enjoyable activities, respite care for families, social opportunities and support for children and young people with disabilities and their families.
What to expect
Activities are pre-booked and tailored to the needs and interests of the young people. The team works with schools and families to plan support that suits each individual.
Who it's for
Children and young people aged 7.5-17.5 with disabilities or neurodevelopmental conditions across West Sussex.
Eligibility
Young people can be in or out of education. Assessment may be needed to determine eligibility.
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Young people can be in or out of education. Assessment may be needed to determine eligibility.
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
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Report a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.