Shine - national charity

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Who are we?

Shine is a registered charity set up in 1966 to help families and individuals affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus. 

Shine is a national provider of specialist advice on and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. 


What do we do?

Shine can provide specialist support from before birth and throughout the life of anyone living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.

You can call for advice and become a member. Membership is free and as a member of the Shine family, you will have:

  • FREE access to national and regional support groups
  • FREE help and advice from trained specialists
  • Twice a year a FREE copy of Shine’s magazine ‘Together’
  • Invitations to national and regional events
  • A network of friends, peers, and more…

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Training and Experience

All our staff and volunteers have had appropriate Safeguarding training.

Local Offer Age Bands
Early Years and Pregnancy 0-4
Primary 4 -10
Secondary 11-14
Preparing for Adulthood 14-18
Young Adults 18 - 25
Parents and Carers
SEN Provision Type
  • Universal
  • Targeted
  • Specialist

Who to contact

Telephone
01733 555988 01733 555988
E-mail
firstcontact@shinecharity.org.uk
Website
www.shinecharity.org.uk/
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Where to go

Address
Head office
Unit 4, The Forum
Minerva Business Park
Peterborough
Postcode

PE2 6FT

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Venue Notes

Various appropriate venues. 

Telephone advice or linking to local relevant support and events. 

Time / Date Details

Time of day
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
Session Information
Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm

Other details

Who is eligible?

This is a specialist service for those who have spina bifida or hydrocephalus. 

Shine is happy to accept direct contact from families and individulas who may benefit from their services.  

What to do if you have a complaint

Getting feedback is important to us. It helps us do more of the things that work well for you and improve the things that don’t.

If you have feedback or a concern about the service please contact us.

Post: Shine, Unit 4, The Forum, Minerva Business Park, Peterborough, PE2 6FT

E-mail firstcontact@shinecharity.org.uk

Phone 01733 555988

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