Siblings Club – CAMHS Disability

Service details

Who are we? 

These clubs are for siblings (brother and or sisters) of children who have additoonal needs and or disabilities and access services at Hackney Ark. 

The Siblings Clubs are run through the CAMHS Disability team and usually take place during school holidays.


What do we do? 

The clubs aim to provide a fun and supportive place for young people to share their experiences and connect with other siblings of children with additional needs.

There are two clubs;

  • The Younger Siblings Workshop is for primary aged children (6 to 11 years).
  • The Adolescent Siblings Club is for secondary aged young people (12- 19 years)

SEND Local Offer

Local Offer Age Bands
Primary 4 -10
Secondary 11-14
Preparing for Adulthood 14-18
SEN Provision Type
  • Targeted
  • Specialist

Who to contact

Telephone
020 7014 7071 020 7014 7071
Website
cityandhackneycamhs.org.uk/
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Where to go

Address
Hackney Ark
Downs Park Road
Hackney
London
Postcode

E8 2FP

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Venue Notes

Buses: 30, 56, 67, 76, 149, 236, 243, 276, 488

Train: Dalston Kingsland, Hackney Downs

Parking: The car park has 10 car spaces including two spaces for disabled drivers along with motorcycle and bicycle spaces. Parking is restricted to clients and service users only.

Service users will need to use the entry-phone to alert main reception of their arrival and be permitted to enter the car park.  Anyone using the car park does so at their own risk.

There are on street parking bays opposite the building.

Transport to Service? For some children & young people depending on their mobility needs.

Reception can ring for cabs for patients.

Consideration may be given to the use of hospital transport in very exceptional circumstances only.

Time / Date Details

Session Information
Dates and times are confirmed ahead of a group
Sessions run during school holidays (half term, summer break)

Other details

Referral required?

Yes

Referral Details

These sessions are only for brother and sisters of children who access services at Hackney ARK becuase they have autism, learning disabilities, physical health difficulties.

  • The Younger Siblings Workshop is for primary aged children (6 to 11 years).
  • The Adolescent Siblings Club is for secondary aged young people (12- 19 years).

Families can speak to other professionals from the Hackney ARK about the Sibling Clubs or speak to the team directly. 

Professionals can make referrals and parents can self-refer by calling the CAMHS team on 020 7014 7071

What to do if you have a complaint

If you are unhappy with the service or wish to make a formal complaint you can contact PALS (Patients Advice Liaison Service).

Email huh-tr.pals.service@nhs.net
Write to: PALS, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row, London,  E9 6SR

Phone 020 8510 7315
A voicemail service is available out of office hours
Textphone 07584 445 400


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