Useful local contacts
BAAGS (Borders Asperger and Autism Group Support) |
BAAGS is a Borders charity which supports adults and children who have Asperger Syndrome and Autism as well as parents and professionals.
Tel: 01896 668961
http://www.baags.co.uk/
This resource consists of books, videos and leaflets on ASD. It is based within Hawick Public Library but resources are available across the Borders via the library inter-loan system. Contact details for all libraries are available on the Scottish Borders Council Library and Information Services website.
Tel: 01450 372637
Hawick Public Library, North Bridge Street, Hawick TD9 QT
Social Work Services provide a wide range of care and support services throughout the Borders. For more information, please phone 0300 100 1800. Information about all services provided by the Department can also be found on the Scottish Borders Council website.Scottish Borders Learning Disability Service |
This is a joint Social Work Services and NHS Borders team which provides services for adults with learning disabilities.
Tel: 01896 824582
West Grove Annex, Waverley Road, Melrose TD6 9SJ Children with Disabilities Team (CHAD) |
CHAD are a specialist Social Work Services team for disabled children and their families and carers.
Tel: 01896 661880
Children Services, 10-12 Gala Park, Galashiels TD1 3EU
The Unit provides diagnostic, assessment and therapeutic interventions for children with ASD or other developmental and mental health problems.
Tel: 01750 23715
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, NHS Borders, Viewfield Lane, Selkirk TD7 4LJThe Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre |
The Borders Carers Centre supports those caring for relatives, friends or neighbours. It offers a free, impartial, independent and confidential service to carers and former carers.
Tel: 01896 752431
Brewerybrig, Low Buckholmside, Galashiels TD1 1RT
http://www.carers.org./local/scotland/galashiels/ Spectrum Support is an Education Service for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. You can contact the Service on their mobile 07768722767 or at: Denholm Primary School
C/o St Margaret's Primary School
Buccleuch Terrace, Hawick
Tel: 01450 870619 St Ronan's Primary School
Pirn Road, Innerleithen
Tel: 01896 831123
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