List of organisations that provide activities for children with disabilities
and special educational needs during term time and school holidays
Setting Name
Details
A4Soutdoors
In the school holidays we run fun skills and techniques sessions.
The activities we run include Angling, Photography, Estate Maintenance,
Outdoor Skills, Sports, Cycling, Indoor and Outdoor Cooking, Arts and Crafts.
We also offer work experience for young people as well as working on CVs,
writing application letters, interview techniques and researching jobs and
college courses.
Location
Telephone
Email
Website
Setting Name
Details
Telephone
Email
Website
Fees
Booking
Setting Name
Details
Transport
Setting name
We collect the young people and drop them off and the sessions last for 6
hours. (from 9am - 3pm) We provide food and drink and any equipment
needed.
129a Barkers Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9RX
01234 272101
[email protected]
www.a4sbedford.com
Active Luton – No Limits
No Limits is Luton and Bedfordshire’s inclusive sports programme for people
of all ages with disabilities
01582 400272
[email protected]
http://www.activeluton.co.uk/no-limits
Check with Active Luton for activity fees. Certain benefits enable
qualification for Go 4 Less card which offers a discount.
Children must be booked on to activities, to ensure appropriate staffing is
provided. If you would like any information on any of these activities please
contact the telephone number or email above.
Access Disability Project at CYCD
Access Disability Project (ADP) aims to change negative attitudes towards
disability within the South Asian Communities by focusing on each
young person’s abilities, by giving them opportunities to develop to their full
potential and by demonstrating that each child or young person is valued.
In the weekly sessions the young people have an opportunity to do a range of
activities including board games, painting, poster making, watching films,
playing computer games & play-station, using the internet, football, cricket,
basketball and the opportunity to make new friends.
With our own wheelchair accessible minibus, we are able to offer safe
transport for the children to the Centre & drop off.
Centre for Youth and Community Development (CYCD)
94-106 Leagrave Road, Luton, LU4 8HZ
Ages
Youth Club
School holiday
playschemes
Website:
Further details
6 to 25 years
Children Club (Age: 6-11 years) – Including Pickup & Drop-off
Mixed Group
Wednesday
3.00pm – 8.00pm
Young People’s Club (Age: 11 – 18 years) – Including Pickup & Drop-off
Mixed Group
Saturday
2.00pm – 8.00pm
Young Adults Club (Age: 18 – 25 years) – Including Pickup & Drop-off
Mixed Group
Friday
4.30pm – 9.00pm
Inclusive Sports at River Bank Primary School (Age: 11 – 18 years) Including
Pickup & Drop-off
Mixed Group
Wednesday
4.30pm – 8.30pm
Also run during all school holidays
In addition to the normal weekly sessions the project also runs holiday playschemes during ALL school holidays for 8 to 18 year olds. This provision is a
mixture of daytime and evening activities including trips to various
educational, recreational and adventure centre.
http://www.cycd.org.uk/health-and-wellbeing/access-disability-projectadults/
William Lafferty
Tel: 01582 519500
Email: [email protected]
Setting Name
Loads of Autistic Fun
(L.O.A.F.)
Autism Bedfordshire
LOAF is for children between 3 and 12 years old. It is run on alternate
Saturdays during term time at Lady Zia Wernher School.
Summer Activity
Schemes
This is an activity group which the whole family can attend. They provide an
inclusive environment where all children up to age 12 (those with A.S.C. and
their siblings) and their parents/carers are welcome and supported by
trained staff and volunteers. Sessions are £8 per family per session (you
must be a member of Autism Bedfordshire to access this service)
These hugely popular schemes run during the first few weeks of the
summer holidays in Bedford and Luton, providing social, educational and
play experiences for children with A.S.C. aged 3 to 17 years. Ours are the
only schemes in Bedfordshire & Luton specialised to support children with
A.S.C. through having trained staff and volunteers and safe, secure and riskassessed environments. We offer a wide range of onsite activities and
visiting entertainment as well as trips out.
The Holiday scheme only runs during the Summer holiday.
Wanted Fun
Sessions for the 2017 scheme are £20 per child per day (you must be a
member of Autism Bedfordshire to access this service)
Social clubs for young people aged 10-17 years with Asperger Syndrome or
High Functioning Autism. Groups run in the evening, once a fortnight during
Address
Tel No
Email
Website
Attraction/Event
Riding Sessions
Riding Lessons
Riding & Stable
Management for
disabled young people
Address
Telephone number
Booking
Website
Attraction/Event
Details
term time with occasional outings during the holidays. The cost is £4 per
person payable on the door (you must be a member of Autism Bedfordshire
to access this service)
Salamander House, 2 – 10 St. John’s Street, Bedford MK42 0DH
01234 350704 (helpline ) or 01234 214871 (general enquiries)
[email protected]
http://www.autismbedfordshire.net/
Baylands Equestrian Centre
Lead rein walk in Stockwood Park or in the arena as assessed. Available
between 10am and 4pm on Tues/Wed/Fri to maintain discounted rate.
Suitable for disabled or disadvantaged children and adults. Riding hat
provided if required. Some conditions may require medical clearance.
Assistants/Supervisors/Carers are to assist with attending to riders.
Duration: ½ hour
Price: £20.00 (off peak) / £30.00 (peak)
Provide horse riding lessons for disabled children and young people aged 3
-25 on Sundays; £8 per session per person.
Riding for disabled young people including stable management (grooming,
tack, care of horses)
Cost £8 per person per session (payable on the day)
Stockwood Park, Luton, LU1 4BH
01582 720766
Call 01582 720766 to book a place
http://www.baylands-equestrian.co.uk/
Address
Telephone number
Dates
Time
Age
Fee
Booking
Website
Email
Bedford Flyers Trampoline Club
Bedford Flyers Trampoline Club are piloting trampoline sessions for
children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions in partnership
with Autism Bedfordshire. Head coach John Mitchell has over 30 years
experience of coaching at all levels including supporting young people with
disabilities. Please note that 1:1 support will not be available during these
sessions.
Biddenham Upper School, Bedford, MK40 4AZ
01234 214 871
Tuesdays
5.00 to 6.00 pm
10 to 17 year olds
£3.50
To book a place please call on 01234 214 871.
http://www.bedfordflyers.co.uk/
[email protected]
Setting Name
Autism and Learning
Disability Friendly
Screenings
Cineworld Luton
Cineworld offer a selection of screenings exclusively for people with autism
or learning disabilities and for their friends and relatives.
The lights are dimmed and the sound turned down slightly to provide a
CEA discount card
Address
Telephone
Website
Setting Name
Details
Address
Dates
Age / Ability
Fees
Booking
Website
Setting Name
Details
Address
Website
Tel Number
Youth Club (9 – 17
years)
FUN Saturday Club
(10-17 years)
sensory friendly environment so everyone can enjoy the film.
Cineworld cinemas accept the CEA discount card - £5.50 per year, must be
in receipt of Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance or
Registered Blind to apply.
Disabled child pays ticket price and carer can accompany them free.
The Galaxy, Bridge Street, Luton, LU1 2NB
0871 200 2000
Cineworld Luton
Diveability
Designed for 11-25 year olds with disabilities and who have a moderate
level of co-ordination, these exciting specialist diving courses are some of
the first of their kind in the UK. Courses are led by ex-Olympic diver and
coach Hayley Sage. For more information on whether you meet the criteria
for these sessions please speak to Hayley, David or Harry.
These sessions are slightly longer than a usual diving lesson to allow for
skills within the Learn programme to be competently acquired.
Inspire: Luton Sports Village.
Please contact Inspire for more information.
The programme caters for disabled individuals aged 11-25 years who have a
moderate level of co-ordination.
Divers should be able to swim 25 metres, be comfortable in 5 metre deep
water and have a moderate level of co-ordination. People are encouraged
to call first to discuss theirs or their child’s requirements.
Please contact Active Luton
For more information 01582 393230 or email [email protected]
http://www.activeluton.co.uk/hydra/learn-to-dive/diveabilities
Families United Network
Families United Network (FUN) is a registered Charity and membership
organisation which works to support children, young people and families
living with disabilities throughout Bedfordshire. Membership is free and
FUN can support children and young people with disabilities from 0-25 years
of age.
Families Untied Network can offer you and your family a support network
and leisure activities, outings, school holiday clubs etc.
Unit 5 Britannia Estate, Leagrave road, Luton, LU3 1RJ
www.familiesunitednetwork.org.uk
01582 420800
FUN Youth Club for 9 to 17 year olds on Monday evenings from 6.30 to
8.30pm for children with additional needs (term time only). Come and join
the FUN, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Drama, Sports and so much more. £3.50
per session.
Saturday Club is a full short break service offering young people with
disabilities aged 10 – 17 years 1:1 support whilst accessing on and off site
activities. Off site activities are local, such as swimming, bowling, cinema,
picnics, sports etc.
Young Adult Club
(18-25 years)
Holiday club
Keech Swim Sessions
Opportunity Play
FUN young adult for 18 – 25 year old on Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm –
9pm for young adults with additional needs (term time only). This is a safe
environment for Young adults with learning disabilities to meet, socialise
and take part in activities with their friends. FUN offers a range of activities
including: pool, table tennis, table football, cooking, arts & crafts, game
consoles, sports, drama, board games, team games and much more. The
Young adults are encouraged to interact with others in a social and
independent setting.
Fees per day: £6 per child, or £15 per family, under 2’s are FREE
You will be able to access all play areas in a safe and non-judgemental
environment.
Support staff are on hand to encourage and interact with families. However
parents are responsible for their own children.
FUN exclusively hires Keech Hydrotherapy Pool fortnightly for families.
Keech swimming pool is designed to cater for the needs of people with
special needs of all ages. It has hoists, ramps and specially designed
changing rooms. The pool has water fountains, sensory lighting and a sound
system. The water temperature is maintained at a higher level than public
pools and the air temperature is controlled to avoid the “shiver” effect and
coldness when getting out.
FUN Opportunity Play is for children aged 0 – 5 years with a diagnosis of
disability or additional need as well as those that are going through the
diagnosis process or have been referred to specialist services.
The aim is to offer families the support and guidance that is crucial to
families at the early stages of referral or diagnosis.
FUN is able to offer:
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Booking
Setting Name
Details
Safe and non-judgemental play environment for the child and their
siblings
Support and Guidance from other families in similar circumstances
Visits from professionals such as therapists, nurses, health visitors
to help parents with advice and support
Sessions will be held weekly on a Tuesday morning, 9.30am – 11.30am, term
time only. £2 per child. Under 2 years are free.
Book holiday activities and swimming sessions via phone or website.
Friends of Bright Eyes
Provide fully supported and inclusive after-school and weekend activity
clubs for children/young people with disability aged 8-18 every week during
term time.
Accessible transport provided.
Holiday playschemes in Easter, Summer & Winter for children/young people
Special Needs Girls
Activity Club
with disability aged 8-18 years.
Monday Evenings 5pm - 9pm at Dallow Community Centre. Fully Accessible
Transport Provided, for girls aged 8-16 with Special Needs
We aim to provide a fully inclusive activity club with female only carers
supporting girls with disability engage in positive and fun activities.
Address
Tel No
Email
Website
Setting Name
Details
Address
Tel No
Website
Attraction
Address
General details
Note
Opening times
If you’re a parent/carer of a girl aged 8-16 with special needs or know of
somebody who may benefit, then please contact us to register today.
FOBE, Office F1 Maxet House, Liverpool Road, Luton, LU1 1RS
07871 500706 or 01582 966065
[email protected]
http://www.fobe.org.uk/
Futures Fun Factory
Futures Fun Factory is the ideal place for children to have fun in a safe and
exciting environment. Our soft play centre is packed with creative play
equipment with dedicated areas for teens, toddlers and babies.
If you are looking for a special party venue Futures Fun Factory is the place
to be. There’s great party packages to celebrate those special occasions for
youngsters, teens and older ones too.
Futures House, The Moakes, LU3 3QB
01582 492166
http://www.futuresfunfactory.co.uk/
Hart Hill Adventure Playground
Falks Road, Luton, LU2 0FN
Luton’s flagship adventure playground - with indoor and outdoor facilities
for all ages, abilities and additional needs. Providing children with
stimulating, exciting and challenging environments to play in, both after
school and during holiday periods, whilst supervised by qualified and
experienced staff.
Fully accessible playground complete with swings for wheelchair users,
sensory play and accessible toilet facilities including ceiling track hoist
system and changing table.
There is also a small shop where you can buy hot and cold refreshments.
In additional there is a fully fitted disabled toilet and a large bench with an
overhead hoist.
Children are able to come and go as they please at any time during our
opening hours. Staff will not have the authority to stop children from
leaving the site.
Monday closed
Tuesday 4.00-7.00pm
Wednesday 4.00-7.00pm
Thursday 4.00-7.00pm
Friday 4.00-7.00pm
Fees
Contact
Email
Setting Name
Details
Dates & Times
Address
Sat & Sunday private hire
Donation £1.00 per child or £2.00 per family
01582 431311
[email protected]
KIDS Aldenham Adventure Playground
Purpose built venue offers adventure play for disabled children and young
people with a range of impairments.
Parents/carers and families with children aged 0 to 19 years.
Indoor Play Hut
Outdoor Play Vicinity
• Central play area with range of
• Climbing frames and zip
activities
wire
• Sensory room
• Sand pit and play water
feature
• Soft play room
• Hobbit tunnel and basket
swing
• Chill out lounge
• Tree house with slide
• Interactive floor projection
• Chime bars and chalk
boards
• Wheelchair accessible toilets
• Wiggly mirrors and 3
wheeler bikes
• Changing area with table and
• Picnic tables and chairs
hoist
Details of future dates to follow. Contact Dale for further information.
KIDS Adventure Playground, @ Aldenham Country Park, Hertfordshire, WD6
3AT
Contact information
Dale Sloan, Playground Manager
0208 953 0121 or [email protected]
Fees
Additional Information
£5 per child per hour
Pre book in advance or call on the day for availability.
Children remain responsibility of Parent and Carer.
Provide a change of clothing/footwear and food/drink etc.
Siblings welcome!
£1.00 car park token exit fee per vehicle.
*Concession Rate £3.00
>In receipt of income support (proof required)
Setting Name
Details
Kids In Action – The Base
Our new Base provides almost 6,000+ square feet on the ground floor with
another 3,500 + feet on the first floor. The new facility includes a much
bigger and better soft play area, sensory rooms, IT and games area including a juke box, pool table, table tennis table and air hockey – and an
Arts & Crafts area. We also now have a fantastic disco and dance area and
will soon also provide a lounge and activities (including cinema) area on the
first floor aimed at teenagers and young adults with special needs
A children’s club every Saturday from 10am to 4pm
Saturday Children’s
Club
Over 18s Club
An over 18s club every Monday night from 6pm to 9pm
Youth Clubs during
School Holidays
We run holiday youth clubs every school holiday on Tuesdays, Wednesday
and Thursdays from 10am to 4pm for children and young people aged 0-19
years – every school holiday week apart from Christmas.
Address
Tel No
Email
Booking
Unit 26, Apex Business Centre, Boscombe Road, Dunstable LU5 4SB.
01582 477762
[email protected]
Please contact Kids in Action to book a place.
Setting Name
Details
Lea Manor Friendship Scheme
Weekly youth club for children and young people with disabilities.
Some holiday support including occasional trips.
11- 25 years
Lea Manor High School
01525 863924
Fridays during Term Time only
7.00 pm to 9.00 pm
[email protected]
Please contact Amanda to book
Ages
Address
Tel No
Days
Time
Email
Booking
Attraction/Event
Details
Activity, Venue, Day and
Time
Adapted Bicycle Hire
No Limits – Active Luton
NO LIMITS is a Bedfordshire based project aiming to create more
sustainable opportunities for people with disabilities, to take part in regular
sport, physical activity & exercise. It is based on the following ethos:
 NO LIMITS to an individual involvement!
 NO LIMITS to an individual aspiration! Football!
 NO LIMITS to regular participation in sport in Bedfordshire!
The project has been developed through the Disability Resource Centre, in
conjunction with the County Sports Partnership. Active Luton is helping to
support the project to deliver programmes across the town.
The initial focus is Teens and Adults with learning disabilities living in Luton.
A number of activities are already running, and we are working hard to
develop even more.
 Multi-Sport Session Adults Disability at Hightown Community Sports
and Arts Centre on Friday between 10:00 - 11:30
 Multi-Sport Club Access2Sport Transition for 16-19 yrs at Lewsey Sports
Park on Monday between 10:00 - 11:30
 Swimming lessons for Autistic Teenagers (30mins), followed by a family
fun session (1hr) at Inspire: Luton Sports Village on Saturday between
10:00 -11:30,
Costs: £3 per session
No Limits also offer hire of adapted bicycles at two locations:
 The Forest Centre & Millennium Country Park, Forest of Marston Vale,
Station Road, Marston Mortaine, MK43 0PR
 Stockwood Park Athletics Centre, Farley Hill, Luton, LU1 4BH
To book
Website
Setting Name
Details
Further details
Setting Name
Details
After School Club
Saturday Club
Holiday Club
Telephone
Email
Directory record
Setting Name
Venue
Activities
e-mail Alison Wright on [email protected]
or call 01582 813762
http://www.activeluton.co.uk/hw/disabled-people/disabled-people-nolimits
Rainbow Special Needs Playscheme
Open to children attending Lady Zia Wernher School for children with
profound and complex needs including medical. Nurse on site and transport
provided. Variety of activities offered.
Contact 01582 728705
SNOOSC – Special needs out of school club
SNOOSC run an after school club, Saturday club and Holiday Club for young
people aged 9 to 21 years.
This is currently operational on Monday and Wednesday during term time
from 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm.
Charges currently for After School Club are £8.00 per 2 hour session.
Transport with an escort is provided for After School Club journey home.
The charges range from £4.00 - £8.00 depending on distance.
For specific dates see online directory record.
Saturday Clubs are operational every fortnight during term-time from 10.00
am – 4.00pm.
Fees are £20.00 per session, and £10.00 for half a session accordingly.
Parents/Carers need to transport their children/young adults to and from
the club.
For specific dates see online directory record.
Holiday Club is operational during school holiday periods. Sessions are from
9.30 am - 4.00 pm.
Holiday Club fees are £20.00 per session and £10.00 per half a session
accordingly. Parents/Carers need to transport their child/young adult to and
from the club.
Parents/Carers will be informed in advance for dates of trips/venues. There
will be extra costs for trips.
Session fees can be reduced for Parents/Carers claiming certain benefits. If
families are experiencing difficulties they can also contact SNOOSC office in
confidence to arrange a payment plan. Siblings that have special
needs/disabilities can also request a reduced rate.
For specific dates contact SNOOSC.
01582 868244
[email protected]
SNOOSC – visit the record for further details of staff training, and dates of all
clubs.
Tokko Disability Project
Tokko Youth Space, Gordon Street, Luton, LU1 2QP
This is a weekly project for young people between 13 and 24 years old with
mild to moderate disabilities. Young members will have the opportunity to
Fees
Contact
Website
use the centre facilities including the indoor climbing wall, kitchen and
games room. The centre also has a dance studio and ICT media room. The
project aims to provide new opportunities for young people with disabilities
to engage in activities with young volunteers. The project also provides
volunteering opportunities for main stream young people who act as
buddies and provide one to one support.
Membership required £15.00
[email protected] or 01582 544990.
http://tokko.co.uk/whats-on/
Setting Name
Details
Whizz Kidz – Luton Ambassador Club
Ambassador Clubs are designed for young wheelchair users aged 10-25, but
we open our doors to anyone who supports Whizz-Kidz and wants to be a
part of our clubs! That means if you want to bring your brothers, sisters and
friends along, you’re very welcome to - just let us know in advance. Our
Ambassador Clubs belong to the young people who attend them - you get
to decide what you want to do, and we’ll make sure you get to take part in
lots of different activities and try new things. We also provide healthcare
support at all of our Ambassador Clubs, so you can be independent and
spend time away from home.
Location
Dates
Telephone
Email
Website
The Youth Zone, Lea Manor High School, Luton
Check website for future dates
07795 325931
[email protected]
www.whizz-kidz.org.uk
The following local attractions have also specified that they may be able to offer discounts for children
and young people who have a disability:
Subject to change please check with attractions before travelling.
All require proof of disability – e.g. Luton Children Disability Register Card
The English School of Falconry
Grebe Canal Cruises
Herrings Green Farm, Cotton End Road,
Pitstone Wharf, Cheddington Road, Pitstone, LU7 9AD
Wilstead, Bedfordshire, MK45 3DT
01296 661920
01234 742 766
www.grebecanalcruises.co.uk
http://www.birdsofpreycentre.co.uk/
Disabled child can travel free with one full paying
Disabled child free when with full paying
fare. Tickets can be issued for the season or on an
parent. If the disabled child is visiting with carer individual trip basis.
then carer would enter free and the child
would pay £4.50
Gullivers Land
Luton Town Football Club
Newlands, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DT
Kenilworth Road Stadium, 1 Maple Road,
01908 609001
Luton, LU4 8AW
www.gulliversfun.co.uk/milton-keynes
01582 416976
www.lutontown.co.uk
Discounted rate for disabled child.
Reduction on season ticket and home game tickets.
(Away games will vary)
Luton Library Theatre
St George's Square, Luton, LU1 2NG
01582 878100
www.lutonlibrarytheatre.co.uk
Mead Open Farm
Stanbridge Road, Billington, LU7 9JH
01525 852954
www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
Disabled child pays concessionary rate + carer
free. Maximum 7 wheelchair seats so advisable
to contact Theatre in advance
Standard Time £5 each for disabled person and carer.
Peak (School Holidays and Bank Holidays) £6 each for
disabled person and carer.
Snakes & Ladders
Blackburn Road, Houghton Regis LU5 5BQ
01582 660111
www.snakes-and-ladders.co.uk
Whipsnade Zoo
Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, LU6 2LF
01582 872171
https://www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo
Discounted rate for disabled visitors. Free entry for
one essential carer or free car entry available per
paying disabled adult. Free entry for one essential
carer per disabled child. (note: cannot be used in
conjunction with Tesco Days Out vouchers.)
Special children’s day: 18 June 2016
Reduced entry rates for disabled child and
carer.
Woburn Safari Park
Woburn Park, Bedfordshire MK17 9QN
01525 290407
www.woburn.co.uk
Woodside Animal Farm
Slip End Village, Luton, LU1 4DG
01582 841044
www.woodsidefarm.co.uk
One disabled person and one carer can be
admitted for £11 each.
Proof of disability in the form of either a Blue
Badge or DLA letter must be taken with you.
Tower Bridge Exhibition
Tower Bridge, London, SE1 2UP
0207 407 9191 (Bookings)
www.towerbridge.org.uk
Varies so best to check ahead but a rough costing for
summer 2011 is £4.95 per child and £4.95 per carer
One disabled person and one carer have free access to all amenities at Tower Bridge.
Last updated: May 2017
The Family Information Service produces a list of local activities, exhibitions and attractions open to all
as well as this dedicated list. Please visit the Family Information Service Directory1 to view the list which
is renewed for each school holiday.
Disclaimer
Luton Borough Council does not check activity providers and some of these activities are not organised
by Luton Borough Council. Activity providers are responsible for all insurances. If requested to sign a
1
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waiver or indemnity, please use your own judgement to assess its content before signing. If you are
under 18, ask your parent/guardian before taking part in any activity.
Useful resources
Support Services
British sign language classes for parents
Icknield High School Hearing Impaired Unit provides British sign language classes to parents of deaf
children in single gender groups. Classes are supported by interpreters and the key aims are to
encourage communication within families of deaf children, promote inclusion and understanding of deaf
issues and to teach, enable and promote BSL to parents of deaf children particularly from the Asian
community. Contact Pat at Icknield High School Hearing Impaired Unit on 01582 576561.
Luton Parent Carer Forum
The parent carer forum aims to make sure that parents’ voices are heard when it comes to planning and
decision making about services for our children in Luton.
The forum seeks to work together with the Local Services (Education, Social Care), and NHS who are
actively involved and included in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of the
services accessed by Children 0-25 and families with special educational needs and disabilities
Luton Parent Carer Forum is independent and voluntary, parent led, which means that the forum will
decide its own priorities and how it would like to be involved within the local authority decision making
process. There is a national support from Contact a Family and the National Network of Parent Carer
Forums (NNPCF), which also enables parents’ views to be fed back nationally. For more information
contact Tracey Gilson on 07985470156 or visit www.lutonforum.org.uk
Mentoring Service
The Mentoring Service supports children and young people aged 5-18 who are facing a variety of
challenges in their lives. Support is offered throughout the year by individual support with a mentor,
group work on a variety of topics, social events and a drop in facility. Children/young people supported
by the Mentoring Service are also able to access the recreational therapeutic programme to gain new
experiences and develop their self-worth, resilience and team working skills. For more information
please contact Chums 01525 863924, email [email protected] or visit www.chums.uk.com
Holiday venues
For information about fully accessible holiday venues in the UK and abroad which welcome families with
disabled children or those with special needs you can request a copy of the ‘Parents Directory’ from the
Luton Family Information Service.
Rough Guide
You may also find the ‘Rough Guide to Accessible Britain’ useful with ideas of days out throughout the
UK. The guide is free to Blue Badge holders.
Travel insurance
The National Autistic Society, in partnership with insurance service Unique, offers a specialist travel
insurance policy for:
 people affected by autism and other pre-existing medical conditions, disabilities and allergies
 families and friends travelling with them
 members of The National Autistic Society (members receive a 10% discount).
Their website also has lots of practical advice for booking and preparing your holiday, as well as
travelling and activities. Visit www.autism.org.uk/18059
For further support visit the Local Offer2 or view the current Short Breaks Statement.
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