Croydon People First

 

This is a self advocacy group for adults with a learning disability / difficulty.

They hold meetings once a month for members.

 

Contact: Geraldine

 

Address:

Croydon People First

Cornerstone House

14 Willis Road

Croydon

CR0 2XX

 

Tel: 07713 358 275

 

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Leisure Link

Leisure Link Forum meets 6 times a year. The group looks at any problems people have accessing leisure services. The group also finds out about things you can do in your spare time like sports, arts, physical and social activities.

 

 

Contact: Andrew Slegg

 

Tel: 020 8688 9305

 

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Croydon Mencap

Provide activities and advice on benefits or welfare for people with learning disabilities.

Activities include daytime activities for people aged (18-35yrs), social club, sports club, Saturday club for adults with disabilities and Youth club (for 10-16 year olds).

 

Address:

60-61 Leslie Park Road

Croydon.

CR0 6TP

 

Tel: 020 8662 9201

 

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VoiceAbility

Provide professional and health advocacy and brokerage services in Croydon

Contact: Lucy

 

Address:

McMillan House
54 Cheam Common Road
Surrey
KT4 8RH

 

Tel: 020 8330 6644

 

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Croydon Contacts

Provides supported leisure activities for people with disabilities and special needs.

 

Activities and clubs for drama, cycling, bowling and cinema are available.

Address:

Cornerstone House, 14 Willis Road
Croydon CR0 2XX

Tel: 020 8665 0984


  

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Cycling for All in Croydon

 

This project supports people with special needs and disabilities to get into cycling by using tricycle based equipment.

It is open to people of all ages. Sessions take place on Mondays and Saturdays.

Contact: Liz Mincer

 

Tel: 0794 6362 193

 

Venue:

Croydon Sports Arena,                   Albert Road,

London, SE25 4QL

 

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Mind in Croydon

Provides support and services for people with mental health problems.

They provide advocacy, counselling and advice. They also provide leisure and social activities to help people to be a part of the community.

 

 

 

Tel:  0208 668 2210

 

 

 

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Family Support Network

 

This is a community group that provides social and life skills training for young people and adults with special needs and learning difficulties /disabilities.

They are open 9am – 5pm on Monday – Friday.

 

Address:

Waterside Centre

26 Avenue Road

South Norwood

SE25 9JU

 

Tel: 0208 771 3274

 

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Whitgift SNAP

 

This project provides leisure and sports activities for children and young people with learning disabilities (5-25 years) who live in Croydon. 

Activities take place during the holidays at Whitgift School, South Croydon.

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Croydon Employment Support Services (CESS)

 

Provides support for people with disabilities who live in Croydon to get a paid job.

The project could also give one on one support to help with problems that stop people from getting and keeping their jobs.

 

 

 

Contact:

Hannah Navarro

 

Tel: 020 8255 5473

 

 

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Status Employment

 

Provides support for people with disabilities to find and keep work. One-on-one support is available to people through on the job training and it depends on what each person needs.

 

 

Address:

6 West Way Gardens
Shirley

Croydon
CR0 8RA

 

Tel: 020 8655 3344

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Crossroads Care Croydon

 

Provides support for carers. Breaks and respite care is available to give the carer some free time. A trained support worker will help to take over care responsibilities.

Address:

410 Brighton Road
South Croydon
Surrey
CR2 6AN

 

Tel: 0208 688 4499

 

 

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Disability Croydon

 

Provides information and advice for people with disabilities who live in Croydon. They help people to get services and be more independent.

 

Tel: 0208 684 5538

 

 

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Croydon University Hospital (formerly Mayday)

 

The hospital has an Accident and Emergency department. It also has lots of other departments including sexual health

 

 

Address:

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE

 

Tel: 020 8401 3000

 

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Purley War Memorial Hospital

 

Purley provides out-patient and diagnostic services only.

 

 

 

 

Address:

Purley War Memorial Hospital

856 Brighton Road,

Purley

Surrey CR8 2YL

 

Tel: 020 8401 3000

 

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Minor Injuries Unit, New Addington

 

A walk-in clinic where people can be treated for minor injuries including: Cuts, grazes and wounds, minor burns and scalds, sprains and strains, minor head injuries, minor eye injuries.

Address:

Parkway Health Centre
Parkway
New Addington
Croydon
CR0 0JA

 

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YOU & ME Yoga

For people with a learning disability.

 

Offering one-to-one and group classes for clients of all ages and abilities, at their own choice of venue.

contact Maria Gunstone

 

Tel. 020 8302 4231  

       07734 014876

 

 

maria@youandmeyoga.com