This section lists the support and/or peer support groups available locally. Peer support refers to using the lived experiences of fellow Autistic people and/or parents as a mean of supporting others through sharing of resources and strategies. Peer support models can be run by and for parents and also peer support models by and for autistic adults.
Neurodiversity support padlets (in development):
ARC Centre
Hat Works, Wellington Mill, Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK3 0EU Contact: 0161 480 7731 info@arc-centre.org
One of the UK's leading arts and mental health charity based at Hat Works in Stockport town centre. Arts for Recovery in the community (ARC) allows people to celebrate their creativity, connect with each other, and learn new skills. All ages welcome.
Website: Arc Centre
Autisk
Adswood Young People's Centre,
Neston Grove, Adswood, Stockport, SK3 8PH
Contact: Autisk
07376 341092
enquiry@autisk.co.uk
Constituted support community group offering social groups, workshops, advice, and signposting to families who have children with additional needs.
Website: Autisk
CADS: Sport & Activities
School holidays throughout the year
Seashell Trust, Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
St James' Catholic High School,
St James' Way, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6PZ
Contact: Gemma Lynch
(CADS project co-ordinator)
0161 610 0122
Gemma.Lynch@seashelltrust.org.uk
School holiday sports camp for children with disabilities and additional needs. The sports days are for children who need 1:1 support and children taking part will engage in a range of small group activities.
Website: seashelltrust
Ages: 5 - 18
The Children and Family Centre
Independent Options, 67 Chester Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5PE
Contact: Samantha Jarvis
0161 482 7933
sjarvis@independentoptions.org.uk
Provides inclusive play opportunities in a safe and welcoming environment for children with learning disabilities and additional needs. £3 per session.
Website: Independent options
Community Support Service – The Children and Family Centre
Independent Options, 67 Chester Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5PE
Contact: Seamus Armstrong (Service Manager)
0161 914 8905
sarmstrong@independentoptions.org.uk
Person centred support for children and adults. Three core areas: children and young people; community support for adults; and home management. £15 per hour.
Website: Independent options
Seashell Swim
Seashell Swim
Hallhouse: Monday 7pm to 8pm
Poyton: Monday 12pm-1pm (except bank holidays and August)
Hazel Grove: Weds 7:30 to 8:30pm
Cheadle: Weds 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Avondale:Weds 3:50pm to 5:20pm
Romiley Swimming Pool: Hallhouse fold, SK6 4BB
Poynton Leisure Centre: Yew Tree Lane, Poynton, SK12 1PU
Hazel Grove Swimming Pool: Jacksons Lane, Hazel Grove,
SK7 5JW
Cheadle Pool: Shiers Drive, Cheadle, SK8 1JR.
Avondale Leisure Centre: Heathbank Road, Edgeley, SK2 6JD
Contact:
Hallhouse fold: 0161 430 3437
Hazel Grove: Darren Ripley
(Chairman of Stockport
Swimming Club)
0161 439 5221
Cheadle Pool: 0161 428 3216
Avondale Leisure Centre: 0161 477 4242
Disabled and special educational needs swimming sessions at Stockport pools.
ENERGI Trampoline Park Exclusive Sessions
Weds 5pm to 6pm 4 Brooke Way, Handforth, Wilmslow,
Cheshire East, SK9 3PW
Contact: 0161 672 6799
Based in Handforth, Wilmslow, trampoline park with over 100
connected trampolines, interactive games, foam pits, slam dunks, a huge airbag, parkour, kids zone, dodgeball, etc.
Website: Energi leisure parks
Facebook: ENERGI Trampoline Park Wilmslow
The Hub
Weds 5pm to 6:30pm (Ages 5-11) 7pm to 8:30pm (Ages 11-18)
The Hub, Granville House, Parsonage Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport, SK4 4JZ
Contact: Stockport CP
0161 494 5771
shall@stockportcp.co.uk
Evening activity for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs.
Website: supportability.org.uk
Jump Space
2 Hardman Street (off Chestergate) Stockport, SK3 0BJ
Contact: The Jump Space Team
0161 637 2800
info@jumpspace.org
Specialist trampolining; rebound therapy; and active/sensory play for children and young people across the whole spectrum of disability as well as their siblings.
Website: Jumpspace
More Play More Often (After School Club)
3:30pm - 6pm
Edgeley Children's Play Centre Cheadle Old Road, Edgeley, Stockport, SK3 9RQ
Contact: Christopher Eastwood
0161 429 7568
christopher.eastwood@mpmo.co.uk
Fully inclusive after school club and school holiday play scheme for primary aged children with and without SEN. £9.50 per session (£7.50 with SEN). Offers pickups from:
Alexandra Park Primary School (Edgeley); St Thomas' CofE Primary School (Central); Adswood Primary School; St Ambrose RC Primary School; Our Lady's RC Primary School (Edgeley); and St Matthew's CofE Primary School (Edgeley).
Age: 5 - 11
More Play More Often (Holiday Play Scheme)
School holidays throughout the year 10am to 3:30pm
Edgeley Children's Play Centre Cheadle Old Road, Edgeley, Stockport, SK3 9RQ
Contact: Christopher Eastwood
0161 429 7568
christopher.eastwood@mpmo.co.uk
School holiday play scheme for primary aged children. Different group based activities where children are supported and engaged in sports; arts and crafts; play with sand and water; Lego; a sensory space; and a park 30 seconds walk away. £15 (£10.50 with Aiming High place) (Aiming High Place: must have a diagnosed disability, have a recently completed/ updated EHA/CAF form and be a resident of Stockport).
Flyer: More Play More Often flyer
Ages: 4.5 - 11
Pure Innovations: Young Person’s Social Club (16-25yrs)
Thursdays 6pm to 8pm Adswood Young People's Centre, Neston Grove, Adswood, Stockport, SK3 8PH
Contact: Sarah Whittington
07740753812
sarah.whittington@pureinnovations.co.uk
Youth club for young people aged 16-25 with additional needs and/or disabilities. Activities include sports; gaming; board; cooking; crafting; movie nights; and more. They also have a space to just chill out and make new friends. £2.50 suggested donation.
Flyer: Pure Innovations
SAYS: Stockport Action Youth Speakers
Tuesday 4:30pm-6pm Disability Stockport, 23 High Street, Stockport, SK1 1EG
Contact: youthvoicesend@stockport.gov.uk
SAYS is a space for young people who have additional needs and/or disabilities to come together, make friends, learn new skills and have fun. Supported by school nurses; specialist
teachers; housing officers; and social care and Disability Stockport workers.
Website: Disability Stockport
Ages: 13 - 25
Stockport MENCAP
Gateway Club: Thursday 7:00pm-9:00pm Prospect House, 70 Derby Road Heaton Moor, SK4 4NF
Contact: Chris Mulroy
0161 494 1016
- Gateway Club: drop-in disco; chance to play pool; catch up with friends and have fun over a drink and biscuit.
- Gateway Plus Club: activity-based group taking part in art and crafts projects; film watching; 10 pin bowling etc.
- Penguins: Friday night swimming club.
- Trans16: small friendship group that samples a range of activities.
- ABC Family Group: provide a setting for all the family within a play environment with plenty of toys, games, and activities to keep everyone busy.
- ABC+: a youth group taking part in a range of games and fun activities for young people between the ages of 11-16.
£1 per session.
Website: Stockport-mencap.co.uk/Calendar
Stockport SEND Familes: Parent/Carers support group
The Rose Walker Community Centre Essex Avenue, Cheadle Heath, SK3 0JA
Contact: Faye Keating & Martin Isherwood-Smith
stockportsendfamilies@gmail.com
Delivering activities for the whole family to generate friendships and support circles in an inclusive environment where families feel welcome and supported.
Support for families following childhood aquired brain injury
Contact:0303 303 2248
info@cbituk.org
Support to families who have a child with a brain injury who live in the Greater Manchester area. Emotional support; navigating the social care, NHS, and education systems; family fun days hosted by Child Brain Injury Trust; information about brain injuries; support for siblings; attending MDT or school meetings; applying for grants; signposting and referrals to local groups and organisations.
Website: Childbraininjurytrust
Supportability
Granville House, 20 Parsonage Road,
Heaton Moor, Stockport, SK4 4JZ
Contact: Supportability
(General Enquiries)
0161 432 1248
enquiries@supportability.org.uk
Supportability Skills Day Service: range of opportunities for disabled adults to develop new skills or improve existing ones; yoga; cooking; music and drama; photography; computers; arts
and crafts; gardening etc.
Residential Care Disabled Sport: Cycling weekly cycling sessions for disabled children and adults, using a range of specially adapted cycles.
Together Trust Youth Club
Term time only: Tues 5pm to 7pm
Together Trust, The Newbridge
Centre, Cromer Street
Stockport SK1 2NY
Contact: Deborah Barlow
(Runs the Youth Club)
deborah.barlow@togethertrust.org.uk
Mandy Moreton-Burgess
mandy.mb@togethertrust.org.uk
Youth club and short breaks service for children with a diagnosis of Autism who do not require 1:1 support. Commissioned by Stockport's Children with Disabilities short breaks team and is managed by Together Trust. £5 per session.
Website: Together Trust Youth Club
Residential Care Disabled Sport: Cycling weekly cycling
sessions for disabled children and adults, using a range of specially adapted cycles. Ages: 5 - 11
Respect for All: wellbeing support groups for: autistic teenagers, adults, parents, carers and LQBTQI+ communities
Group Services | Respect for All CIO Registered Charity Number 1188851
