CHIP+ gives information, support and advice to the families and carers of children and young people with additional support needs, and ot the professionals working with them. The term Additional Support Needs covers and condition or situation leading to a child needs extra support to fulfil their potential.
Our team of 4 people is based in Inverness but offer a friendly and confidential service throughout Highland.
We have a wide range of up-to-date information on additional needs, benefits, education, funding, holidays, equipment...and much much more. You can phone our office, drop in or contact us by email or letter with any enquiry. We'll respond quickly - and if we don't know the answer ourselves we will put you in touch with someone who can help.
We produce Information Packs for parents and carers and a range of information sheets.
We run a free lending library with a wide range of resources.
We produce a free quarterly newsletter.
We offer training events for families and profesionals who work with them throughout Highland.
We can give advice on educational issues relating to the Additional Support for Learning Act 2004 and offer support to parents and carers attending school meetings.
Please phone, call in, e-mail or write:
CHIP+
Birnie Child Development Centre
Raigmore Hospital
Inverness
IV2 3UJ
Tel: 01463 711189
e-mail info@chipplus.org.uk
Scottish Charity No: SC024835 CHIP+ is a Company Limited by Guarantee
Registered in Scotland. Reg. No.: 2416335
Reg. Office: 28 Queensgate, Inverness, IV1 1YN
We gratefully acknowledge assistance given by the Highland Council and NHS Highland