How We Support

Little Hiccups is a Leeds based support group that has been set up by parents who have children with additional needs and disabilities.

Through personal experience they recognise the importance of allowing the parents and families of a child with a additional need or disability the opportunity to meet people in similar situations, to make friends and support each other.

We know that to every family that this is an individual journey but we also recognise the importance of sharing the events of that journey with other people in similar situations. We offer a range of support from our Outreach Programme for those families that are just not quite ready to come to one of our sessions. But for those that are, we offer support a variety of support from Stay n Play to monthly Family Fun Days.

Stay n' Play

Weekly Stay n’ Play for under 5’s for children with additional needs and disabilities. We aim to provide a place where parents/carers can go with their children where they can relax in a safe environment and meet other families in similar circumstances.

Family Fun Days

A weekend Family Fun Day out and about on a monthly basis for all the family (and our special children that have started school!) that cannot make the weekly session and because we recognise that the whole family is involved. Our goal is also to show that there are no limits to having fun!

Sport Sessions

Sport sessions including Hydrotherapy with trained physiotherapists at a reduced cost so that it is accessible to all families and Relaxed Yoga Sessions that are achievable to all.

Hire an All Terrain Buggy

To hire out all terrain buggies to families to enable children in wheelchairs to access the beach and other tricky areas.

Hire a Travel Bed

To hire out accessible and secure travel beds to families to enable children who need a safer bed to visit family or to go on holiday.

Counselling

Counselling support for parents and carers who might need a listening ear, support and a safe place, or just let of steam about anything which troubles you.

Outreach

Not all Parents/Carers feel comfortable in group situations. Having a disabled child can be a real roller coaster of emotions and finding the strength to take that first step towards accepting the reality can be very daunting. For those Parents/Carers who don’t yet feel ready, we are happy to meet them for a relaxed and friendly chat over coffee with our Outreach Service because sometimes making that first contact can be a big step forward!

Compassion Packs

Little Hiccups produce two different types of Compassion Packs – an Emergency Hospital Pack and a Bereavement Pack aimed at letting the family know that they are not alone.

Third Party Partnerships

Finding out that your child has an additional need or disability can be overwhelming. Little Hiccups is here to support and guide you through all the information and to signpost you to other services. This includes links to Third Party Charities and Companies including-

- Max Cards – providing discounts for fostered and disabled children
- The Principle Trust Holidays – Based in Skipton, North Yorkshire The Principle Trust Children’s Charity aim is to help improve the quality of life of children from across Yorkshire who are underprivileged, disadvantaged, or disabled through the provision of free holidays and respite breaks.
- Ison Harrison Solicitors – making sure your loved ones are looked after in the event of the worst happening.
- West Yorkshire CANN – links to other West Yorkshire Charities that provide support and services for children with additional needs.
- Other Information – This page will hopefully provide further information about different areas, Charities, services or funding that could support you in your journey.

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