Regular visits are made by Health Visitors and both the health and developmental problems of children, and the difficulties posed by AIDS, drugs and other hazards are discussed with parents. Counseling is available. Educational opportunities are not neglected, whether they consist of further discoveries in cooking or the encouragement to return to formal education. The Centre maintains a programme outside The Centre. Visits to Southampton Common are frequent in Summer.
Swimming is popular.
Outings to a zoo or amusement park are arranged. The Avenue Centre has a Chairman, Dr. Hugh Eastwood, a Secretary, Mrs Ann Grimble, a Treasurer, Mrs Margaret Heller, and one other Trustee- Rev Cliff Bembridge. The Trustees are supported by a Management Committee representing directly the staff and parents of The Centre in addition to Members of Health and Social Services Departments and other lay members having experience of children with special needs. The Centre receives generous support as a rolling grant from the statutory Health and Social Services. This support is an acknowledgement of our provision of vital services in the City.