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If you are a professional worker and you support children or young people in Plymouth, then you may find the following physical health links and resources useful.

Disability services


Community Health and Support Unit


The Community Health and Support Unit has qualified learning disability community nurses and support workers who can help you gain better health and keep yourself well.

Address

Phone

Westbourne Unit, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth, PL2 2PQ

01752 434033

 


The Feelings Team


The Feelings Team help people with learning disabilities who are feeling distressed. 

This could be because something really bad has happened, such as someone has died, has been abused or the person has a mental illness.

Address

Phone

Mount Gould Hospital, Mount Gould Road, Plymouth, PL4 7QD

01752 435250

 


Friends and Families of Special Children


Friends and Families of Special Children are a non-profit organisation unique to Plymouth, providing information, support and services for families with disabled children, many of whom describe us as a lifesaver. Our services give families opportunities to network and create bespoke training and educational environments. We offer individual family support and give advice on relevant issues.

We run social and leisure events allowing, a 'time-out to have fun' away from the stresses and punishing regime of caring. This allows a vital 'recharge of batteries', relieving isolation and time for young carers to have fun. Integrated activities enable children with disabilities opportunities to experience a huge diversity of sports, arts, crafts and music not elsewhere available to them or their families.

Address

Phone

Email

Website

Peacock Lane, Plymouth, PL4 0DQ

01752 204 369

info@friendsandfamilies.org.uk

friendsandfamilies.org.uk

 


Improving Lives Plymouth


Improving Lives Plymouth runs information, advice and support services for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. 

We currently have 50 paid staff and over 80 volunteers across our services. 

Address

Phone

Email

Website

Ernest English House, Buckwell Street, Plymouth, PL1 2DA

01752 201900

ilp@improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk

improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk

 


Learning Disability Support Services - OT


Occupational Therapists help people to manage better in their day-to-day life.

 This may be helping people to:

  • learn practical skills to do everyday things
  • become more confident and get on better with others
  • work out the best way to do things to be more independent

Address

Phone

Occupational Therapy, Westbourne Unit, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth, PL2 2PQ

01752434040

 


Lending Library


The Lending Library provides a toy and equipment lending library that creates opportunities for families to play and interact together, as well as providing access to expensive specialist equipment. 

Toys, by their nature, are often short-lived items with a limited lifespan of interest. Our Lending Library will enable your child to have access to a greater variety of play and practical resources, consequently allowing more stimulating opportunities.

Phone

Email

01752 204369

Jess@friendsandfamilies.org.uk

 


Plymouth Information, Advice and Support for SEND (PIAS)


Plymouth Information, Advice and Support for SEND (PIAS) provides information, advice and support relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) for parents, carers, children and young people within the Plymouth Local Authority area.

PIAS provides parents, and carers of children and young people with SEND and also the children and young people independently with:

  • support at meetings
  • support around education and training issues

Address

Phone

Email

Website

Jan Cutting Centre, Scott Business Park, Beacon Road, PL2 2PQ         

01752 258933

pias@plymouth.gov.uk

plymouthias.org.uk

 

Drug and Alcohol Services


Al-Anon Family Groups


Al-Anon Family Groups provide support for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else's drinking.

Regardless of your relationship with the drinker, you will meet others who have similar stories to tell. You will realise that you are not alone. Listening to the shared experiences of others may help you find the confidence you need to deal with the effects of someone else's drinking. You will find it is possible to rediscover happiness, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not.

Address

Phone

Email

Website

57B Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 0BB

0800 0086811

helpline@al-anonuk.org.uk

al-anonuk.org.uk

 


Alcoholics Anonymous


Alcoholics Anonymous provides support if you have, or think you have, a problem with alcohol. Free national helpline and local meetings.

Phone

Email

Website

08009177650

help@aamail.org

alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

 


FRANK


FRANK provides honest information about drugs, including support if you are concerned about a child or friend, dealing with peer pressure, and what to do in an emergency.

Phone

Website

0300 1236600

talktofrank.com

 


Hamoaze House


Hamoaze House provides day-rehabilitation facilities for people in the community affected by problematic use of drugs and/or alcohol and for their families and associated people. 

Our youth programme, based in Seymour House, provides alternative education for young people who have struggled to engage with the mainstream education system. We provide a service that has the capability to engage young people throughout the term, across the whole academic year. We deliver a targeted set of positive activities, workshops, and informal social education experiences that will engage young people on all levels (emotional, physical, and intellectual), helping them to empower themselves as individuals with the capacity to make both positive contributions to their communities and to enjoy and achieve within their own lives.

Address

Phone

Website

Mount Wise, Plymouth, PL14JQ           

01752 566100

hamoazehouse.online

 


Harbour - Alcohol Services


Harbour's alcohol service is for adults who wish to make changes to their alcohol use by reducing the harm or working towards becoming alcohol-free.
Support can include information, advice as well as structured interventions and detox.

Address

Phone

Email

Website

Harbour Drug and Alcohol Services, Hyde Park House, Mutley, Plymouth, PL4 6QG

01752 434343

harbourcentre@harbour.org.uk

harbour.org.uk

 


Harbour - Safer Injecting Service


Harbour Community Access Safer Injecting Service can provide:

  • Confidential information or advice regarding IV drug use and the impact on physical/mental health
  • Overdose avoidance and management information/advice
  • Free supplies of injecting equipment (also available from some pharmacies in Plymouth)
  • Safe disposal of used injecting equipment
  • Access to a specialist Blood Borne Virus nurse
  • Access to Blood Borne Virus testing and vaccination services
  • Referral to Hepatology services

Address

Phone

Email

Website

Harbour Drug and Alcohol Services, Hyde Park House, Mutley, Plymouth, PL4 6QG

01752 434343

harbourcentre@harbour.org.uk

harbour.org.uk

 


Harbour - SHARP Young People' Service


Harbour Young People's Service offers help and support to people up to age 18 who may be experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing, harm because of their substance use.

This can include information and advice for young people and their families as well as practical support such as prescribing and needle exchange.

Address

Phone

Email

Website

Harbour Drug and Alcohol Services, Hyde Park House, Mutley, Plymouth,PL4 6QG

01752 434343

harbourcentre@harbour.org.uk

harbour.org.uk

 


Jasmine Mother's Recovery


Jasmine Mother's Recovery is a residential rehabilitation unit offering treatment to women with alcohol and/or drug-related problems. 

Support includes detox and a structured rehabilitation programme mixed with flexible residential programmes arranged to facilitate the transition to an independent life, free from substance dependency. Residents are able to live at Trevi with their children.

Address

Phone

Website

29 Sutherland Road, Plymouth, PL4 6BW

01752 255758

trevi.org.uk

 


National Association for Children of Alcoholics  (NACOA)


The National Association for Children of Alcoholics provides free, confidential advice and support for anyone affected by their parent's drinking.

Phone

Email

Website

0800 3583456

helpline@nacoa.org.uk

nacoa.org.uk

 


NHS Services


There are various throughout the city.  You can search for GPs, dentists, opticians, pharmacies and hospitals online.

Website

plymouthonlinedirectory.com

 

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