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Carer centres and services The Makaton Charity

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About

Makaton is a language programme which uses signs, symbols and speech to enable people with learning and communication difficulties to communicate.

The Makaton Charity:

- provides training to parents, carers, and professionals

- develops and produces printed and electronic resources

- works with others to make their information accessible

- provides advice and support to families and professionals

- works in partnership to influence society and empower people

A free telephone Family Advisory Service is available.

Opening times

9am - 5pm Monday - Friday

Catchment area

This is a national helpline

Target group

Parents, carers, professionals and users

This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 21 February 2025.