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Short Profile
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Provides practical and emotional support to families in times of stress. Parent volunteers are recruited, trained and supported to visit families in their own homes.
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What services are offered |
Benefits for families supported include reduced isolation, supported access to other local services, improvement in emotional health and the general well being of children. Volunteers are recruited and trained to suppport families in their own homes. Parents are encouraged to deal positively with their children and become more involved in their childrens development.
The service does make home visits.
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Opening hours |
Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 4.00pm
Weekend: Closed
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How to contact the service |
Telephone during opening hours.
Make your request in writing.
By email.
Telephone or write to arrange an appointment.
By referral from a qualified professional (e.g. doctor) or any other organisation.
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Who can use the service |
Anyone with a child under 5.
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Charges made |
No charges are made for this service.
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Languages other than English spoken by staff |
Some volunteers have additional languages.
The service does not have access to interpreters.
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Access |
The premises are not fully accessible to wheelchair users but all visit take place at homes.
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Address
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c/o Oak House
71 Barnfield Road
Plumstead
London
SE18 3UH
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Telephone |
020 8317 4298
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Fax
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020 8331 0645
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Minicom
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Textphone
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Website
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Date created
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Friday, 27 February 2004
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Last updated
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Monday, 12 June 2006
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