Local Community & Events

Local Events and Opportunities for the Rise College Community

Information about upcoming community events – including Parents’ Coffee Mornings at Rise College and workshops run by local charities – will be shared here.

Centre for ADHD & Autism support information

CAAS support neurodivergent individuals and their families so they can receive the services they need throughout their journey, both pre- and post- diagnosis. https://adhdandautism.org/

Early Support – Youth Activities

Harrow Council’s Early Support team is offering a Youth Activity Timetable at the Wealdstone Youth Centre.
To find out more or book a place, call 020 8416 8667

PHAB Club information

PHAB Youth Club

Phab - a new youth club for teens with and without disabilities at St Helens's School, Green Lane, HA6 1AF. It takes places every fortnight on a Friday from 4:15pm onwards. For more information click here to view the club leaflet or email andrea.cawthorne@sthelens.london or mflower@mtsn.org.uk.

Harrow Mencap

Harrow Mencap is a charity providing personalised support and services to people with learning disabilities and their offering a lifetime of care from childhood to older age. Services include day centers, personal and home support, summer activities, clubs, and advocacy, aiming to help people live happier, more independent lives. Please click here

  Advice for unpaid carers over 25

Carers Trust works to transform the lives of unpaid carers. It partners with its network of local carer organisations to provide funding and support. Click here for more information

Established in 1996, Harrow Carers is an independent charity and the primary support agency for carers in Harrow. They have created an extensive network of services to enhance the quality of life for carers of all ages.

What they do
They recognise that carers suffer physically, mentally, socially and financially and may become patients themselves if not properly supported. They offer their services to anyone who cares for people in the community who are ill, frail, disabled and disadvantaged.

They support carers of all ages over the phone, face-to-face contact, support groups and workshops. Services include  support groups, counselling, wellbeing sessions, hospital discharge, befriending. They work closely with local and national agencies and can signpost carers to specialised sources of support.

Tel: 020 8868 5224 admin@harrowcarers.org Click here for more information.

 Advocacy for Children and Young People

The Advocacy Service ensures young people know their rights and are listened to. Advocates can:

• Help express views and wishes
• Provide support when making complaints
• Attend review meetings or conferences alongside young people

Contact the team on 020 3948 0559

or email advocacy@harrowmencap.org.uk.

Swish – Support and Well-being Information Service Harrow

Swish offers advice to anyone in Harrow aged 18+ about staying safe and well, and accessing local support services. For more information, email info@mindinharrow.org.uk or visit the Harrow CA website.