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Within the About Autism and About ADHD sections you will find a selection of useful information and signposting to services that can provide you with additional support.

Under Family support you will find information regarding our find Workshops, course, support sessions and social activities.

In the Animations section there is a range of easy-to-access online modules and once registered you will gain access to the animations requested.

You can contact our helpline by calling 01753 373 244 / 0800 999 1342 or by emailing gems.4health@nhs.net

Please note phone calls to our helpline are not recorded.

Who is GEMS for?

GEMS provides support for East Berkshire(Slough, RBWM and Bracknell) parents and carers to help them develop a better understanding of Autism & ADHD and help them to feel empowered to implement strategies within the home environment.  

What we provide?

Interactive workshops, courses, and animations are available on weekdays and evenings.

Home visits and support sessions are available depending on circumstances.

Virtual coffee mornings, that provide parents and carers with the opportunity to chat with others that understand and can relate to your experiences.

Social activities for children aged 5 to 10 years.

Signposting to alternative national and local services.

Our helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

We endeavour to respond to all enquiries with 2 working days.

Translation service is available upon request for the helpline and home visits.

What our helpline can do

 We are here to listen to your needs and advise to the best of our ability,  however, please be advised we are not clinically trained.

     Suggest suitable support options based on your families support needs.

           We offer a call back service if the lines are busy. Please provide your contact
details only and do not leave contact details on behalf of someone else when
submitting your enquiry.

          Answer general questions about Autism and ADHD.

          Provide information about other organisations that may be able to help you in East Berkshire and nationally.

What our helpline cannot do

We cannot advise you on legal issues as we are not legally trained.

We are unable to offer a counselling service but we can provide details of services who may be able to assist you. 

We cannot advise you about specific mental health conditions but can signpost you to evidence based resources that may help.

Please note phone calls to our helpline are not recorded.