Finance
Zebras Recreation Fund has been launched in January 2018. The charity provides recreational funding to people living with disabilities, and those who have undiagnosed conditions that limit their daily life.The funding will give people the chance to access leisure facilities and recreation where they want and in their own free time. The funding can be […]
Working Tax Credit If you’re claiming disability benefits for yourself or your child, you may qualify for extra tax credits.
Whizz-Kidz provides essential mobility equipment, such as powered or manual wheelchairs, and recreational equipment, such as trikes, that are customised to meet individual children’s needs. The service ensures that children get the right mobility equipment, advice and training at the right time. The wheelchair training programme includes improving the use of your wheelchair, new wheelchair […]
Well Child’s Helping Hands is a unique scheme offering practical support to sick children and their families through one off home improvement projects, such as a garden or bedroom makeover.
WaterCare gives extra help when the supply is interrupted and can offer special tariffs. It is available to a wide range of families from nursing mothers with children under the age of one to kidney dialysis patients.
You may be entitled to a free tax disc if you have a disabled child. To be eligible, you must get the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance.
You don’t have to pay VAT on certain goods and services that you buy If they are to be used exclusively by someone who is disabled – a wheelchair or adapted computer hardware, for example. Certain building work can also be free of VAT.
The Variety Club works to help improve the lives of sick, disabled and disadvantaged children and young people up to the age of 19 across the UK. Each year they donate electric wheelchairs, specialist beds, car seats, sensory equipment, standing frames and many other items that can change the life of a child in need. […]
They keep details of their most vulnerable customers on a Priority Services/Special Needs Register. Although this won’t necessarily mean they can restore your power more quickly, they can offer you additional help and support if you do experience a power cut.
Turn2us helps people in financial need gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help – online, by phone and face-to-face through our partner organisations.
Trefoil House has a holiday grant fund for children/people to take a holiday where there is no funding available from elsewhere. They also provide grants for disabled sports equipment.
The Sunshine Fund provide grants for specialist equipment and resources for children and young people with complex needs and disabilities living in the North East of England.
They provide young disabled people with financial support to “enjoy and progress in their chosen sport”.
This fund is to help you pay for specific extra expenses arising from maternity, a funeral, periods of cold weather and winter fuel payments. (You will need to be in receipt of a qualifying benefit)
The Nihal Armstrong Trust supports children (up to and including the age of 18) with cerebral palsy. It can fund a piece of equipment, communication aid or a particular service that your local authority will not fund. It supports families on means tested benefits with a grant less than £1000. Please note that they do […]
Is a great one-stop-shop to get independent and impartial advice about how to save energy and money, and to find out about grants and financial help in your area.
The Elifar Foundation is a charity run almost entirely by volunteers. It aims to help improve the quality of life mainly of profoundly disabled children and young adults. They fund the purchase of a wide range of specialised equipment, therapies and respite, which would otherwise be unavailable because of a lack of funds or because […]
The Children’s Hope Foundation offer support to buy medical equipment, computers for educational purposes and days out.
The Adamson Trust established in 1947 provides grants for disabled and special needs children aged 3 to 17 years for holidays or respite breaks. Individual families can apply as well as accepting applications on behalf of groups of children, organisations or registered charities. View the site for details of how to apply along with holiday […]
Provides specialised wheelchairs, other mobility aids and equipment including medical equipment to assist independent living. Grant Information ACT provides grants of up to £2,500 to individuals with the aim of enhancing the quality of life for people in need (specifically people living in poverty, those who have a physical and/or mental disability or the aged). […]
Education
Young Epilepsy is a UK charity that helps support children and young people with their day to day lives, education and how to manage their epilepsy with a variety or resources and services including educational and home based support.
This is a website for parents, carers and people who work with and for disabled young people in transition to adulthood.
Publishes a range of books and materials for teachers and parents of dyscalculic children. For parents this offers the ability to work with your child at home, as long as you are not yourself dyscalculic. Also produces materials and information for use by dyscalculic adults. Additionally we publish on the website multiple articles on issues […]
The Council for Disabled Children provides an information service to parents and professionals on the needs of disabled pre-school children, pupils and students.
Sharing the best of our SEN teaching resources, lesson plans, worksheets, teaching ideas and interactive whiteboard tools.
Spell Wizards offer a variety of resources for use at home and in the classroom to help improve spelling, typing and listening skills.
Practical resources for teachers, health professionals and parents for speech and language therapy, autism, special needs, mental health and elderly care.
Online support group for families of disabled children with special needs. The aim is to bring families together for friendship, to share information and to support one another. Advice on education, services, therapies, respite and other issues.If you care for a disabled child, you and your child may be entitled to some financial assistance and […]
A group of families who home educate children with Special Educational Needs.
SENAC is a charity in Northern Ireland providing an independent advice, information and advocacy service for parents of children and young people with special educational needs up to the age of 19 across a wide range of learning difficulties. Advice Line: 028 9079 5779
The Special Educational Consortium (SEC) is a group of organisations who protect and promote the right of disabled children and children with special educational needs to a high – quality education which meets their needs. SEC also has a Parliamentary Group that is particularly active during the passage of legislation. The role of the Parliamentary […]
SNAP Cymru provides free advice to families who have children with special educational needs in Wales. You can find details about their services on their website, or you can ring their helpline on 0845 1203730.
Children attend a group session at Small Steps once per week with a parent or carer. A team of teachers, conductors and physiotherapists lead the parent/ child team through a structured programme designed to help each child achieve the next developmental steps.
Alien characters use BSL to communicate with earth via many stories that children will love, both for home and classroom use these beautifully created resources will encourage any child (or adult) to learn British Sign Language.
Signature are a well established and award winning organisation that promote and teach British Sign Language to thousands of people in the UK.
Shaw Trust is a charity helping to transform the lives of young people and adults across the UK and internationally. Our specialist services help people gain an education, enter work, develop their career, improve their wellbeing or rebuild their lives. As a charity we add value to every service we deliver by investing back into […]
Sensory Linq are specialists in the field of sensory impairment. They offer support, guidance and training to local authorities, social and health care agencies in order to help them meet statutory requirements. They can even give you advice on meeting the needs of children who are deafblind (have multisensory impairment) on request.
Sense is a national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are Deafblind. They were established from a family support group in 1955 by parents whose children were born with rubella, and the experience, skills and views of families remain central to their work. You can see how they have developed over […]
SEN Teacher provides cost-free teaching & learning resources for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
Medical stuff
ZEST support people in Northern Ireland who are suffering from emotional pain and hurt. They do this through counselling, support, education, training and a range of other therapeutic services. They also support friends and family members and run a self harm intervention programme.
Young Minds has lots of ways to help children and young people who are experiencing any kind of mental health problem. They run a range of schemes to help promote good mental health in schools across the UK as well as guidance towards more 1 to 1 support. There is also a managed service by […]
A source of information and support to families and individuals affected by any rare chromosome disorder, and to the professionals who work with them. They also produce a comprehensive range of family-friendly, medically-verified information guides on a variety of rare chromosome disorders.
From Rehabilitation to an Independent Life – A Hassle-Free Approach Total Community Care recognises that leaving your rehabilitation unit can be a stressful and anxious time for you and your family. During this process, you will face lots of changes and challenges in many aspects of your life. Your choice of care provider, therefore, is […]
TOP UK are an organisation that offers support and self-help guidance for people with Phobia’s, OCD and other anxiety disorders. They run several groups around the UK including Jersey. There is a simple application process to enrol and you do not need to be referred through a GP to attend.
Time to Change are an organisation that encourage us to think more positively about our own mental health and how we see it in others. By removing stigmas and negativity we can help each other. They work with MIND the mental health charity and others to provide this online service to people in the UK. […]
Promoting the benefits of complementary therapy and aims to give visitors all the information they need to help them make an informed decision about whether therapy would be right for them. The website has an FAQ’s section, and you can also search for a therapist near you. Therapy Directory only lists therapists who are members […]
OT Practice Kids brings together a team of specialists who fully understand the needs of both children and parents. The team is managed by a leading paediatric occupational therapist providing expert oversight and office based support, available on the phone and email from the initial enquiry through to discharge. We aim to make children and […]
The Movement Centre is dedicated to supporting children with movement disabilities. They provide specialists treatments and support.
If you’re under 25 you can talk to The Mix for free on the phone, by email or on their webchat. You can also use their phone counselling service, or get more information on support services you might need.
The King’s Fund is an independent charity working to improve health and care in England. Our vision is that the best possible health and care is available to all.
The Counselling directory provides a UK-wide counselling support network, enabling those in distress to find a counsellor close to them and appropriate for their needs.
If you are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to give you independent advice or provide private treatment, you can search our online Directory. The Directory lists COTSS-IP members who provide a wide range of services throughout the country.
The Children’s Society offer a variety of services to support children and young people with Mental Health issues, mostly they are at regular drop in services around the UK. Centres offer support and counselling.
Support in Mind Scotland offer a range of services for people with mental health issue, their carers and family members. They have drop in centres across the whole of Scotland and provide valuable resources such as one to one therapies, group sessions, employment advice and sometimes a coffee shop too. Their aim is to help […]
A site run by students for students who are suffering with mental health issues including depression. Not only do they fundraise and raise awareness but they offer practical and emotional support to students in the UK.
Student Minds run groups so that students experiencing mental health difficulties have access to a supportive environment in which they can talk about life, university and what they are doing to keep their lives on track.
Skiggle is a free online UK based Charity (118 5108), with a network dedicated to helping the families of the disabled, who can offer vital medical equipment to other members when in need. This is achieved through the online SOS solution systemfor care-based essentials where members can request immediate assistance in unforeseen circumstances Many individuals […]
Sensory Linq are specialists in the field of sensory impairment. They offer support, guidance and training to local authorities, social and health care agencies in order to help them meet statutory requirements. They can even give you advice on meeting the needs of children who are deafblind (have multisensory impairment) on request.
Legal stuff
One of the most experienced personal injury firm in the UK.
The Children’s Law Centre offers advice on children’s rights to its members, children and young people in Northern Ireland.
SENAC is a charity in Northern Ireland providing an independent advice, information and advocacy service for parents of children and young people with special educational needs up to the age of 19 across a wide range of learning difficulties. Advice Line: 028 9079 5779
The Special Educational Consortium (SEC) is a group of organisations who protect and promote the right of disabled children and children with special educational needs to a high – quality education which meets their needs. SEC also has a Parliamentary Group that is particularly active during the passage of legislation. The role of the Parliamentary […]
One of the country’s leading claimant personal injury solicitors, recovering tens of millions of pounds worth of compensation for accident victims every year. Fentons is now part of the Slater Gordon Group and still provide the same excellent services for families.
A leading nationwide law practice with over 20 years of experience in assisting those who have sustained serious injury, brain injury, cerebral palsy or spinal injury.
Sensory Linq are specialists in the field of sensory impairment. They offer support, guidance and training to local authorities, social and health care agencies in order to help them meet statutory requirements. They can even give you advice on meeting the needs of children who are deafblind (have multisensory impairment) on request.
Sense is a national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are Deafblind. They were established from a family support group in 1955 by parents whose children were born with rubella, and the experience, skills and views of families remain central to their work. You can see how they have developed over […]
Potter Rees Dolan is a firm of serious injury solicitors that provides high-quality legal services for people who have sustained a serious injury or live with a disability. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and the Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession as one of the best firms in the North West. We act […]
The Clinical Negligence Group has an outstanding reputation and No5 Chambers is widely recognised as one of the leading centres of legal expertise in the area of clinical negligence.
The aim of the National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF) is to ensure that good practice, knowledge and shared expertise about parent participation continues to grow and strengthen, and to develop a cohesive and coherent structure to sustain and develop the effectiveness of parent carer forums across England, individually and as a collective voice.
Is now part of Simpson Millar LLP. Specialises in all aspects of education law, children’s rights, health and community care law.
Matrix Law are an international team of barristers who specialise in a wide range of legal services including education law and mental capacity and health.
A niche education law practice. They act for children, parents, students, teachers and professors.
A firm of specialist claimant personal injury solicitors, they also have some of the country’s leading clinical negligence, employment and human rights teams.
They have a very experienced team dedicated specifically to all aspects of education law.
Today, kids and teenagers tend to know more about mobiles, the internet and social media than adults. That’s why we’ve written this guide. It’s to help adults understand what kids really do on their mobiles and the internet. And it’s also to help you talk to your kids openly about the risks, so they know […]
When the time comes that you need legal support, you’ll want to be sure that you’re dealing with real experts who will work quickly and efficiently to help you. So whether you need help with your child’s education or want advice about a birth injury claims, a will or setting up a trust, Irwin Mitchell […]
IPSEA is a national charity providing free legally based advice to families who have children with special educational needs. All their advice is given by trained volunteers. Tel: 0800 0184016 (Freephone)
With a dedicated team specialising in medical negligence including Birth Brain Injury.
Holidays & free time
Your Local Cinema promotes subtitled, captioned and audio described showings in cinemas across the whole of the UK.
Yorkshire Association for Music and Special Educational Needs. Working to bring music, happiness and joy into the lives of those who will benefit most from it.
Arts projects in hospitals across the South West region, working with children with cancer & leukemia, their siblings & families, as well as developing work with children with other life threatening illnesses too. The residential weekends bring young people into fantastical worlds where anything is possible. Encouraging young people to collaborate to use their energy […]
There are so many ways to enjoy the fascinating animals and attractions at Woburn Safari Park, from driving round the park or walking around the animal trail to experiencing the park at tree top height at the Go Ape experience in the Leisure Park. You can even stay overnight and Woburn have created many ways […]
Wicksteed Park has over 30 rides and activities so there really is something for everyone. Set in beautiful countryside you can relax with a picnic or ride a family friendly rollercoaster or go on a safari! Some rides are accessible and the train has an accessible carriage, there are some gentle slopes but most areas […]
Wishes are varied and far reaching. For some a trip to Disney Florida or Paris to meet their favourite characters, for others it is a chance to get up close to a favourite pop star or sporting hero and some children simply want books and toys. Whatever the Wish, wherever possible, When You Wish Upon […]
Wheelgate Park in Nottingham has 7 zones of fun, excitement, entertainment, intrigue and white knuckle rides and a splash zone, theres even a zone just for watch falconry and learn about them. With annual passes and many ways to support people with special educational needs or disabilities it really is a day out for everyone.
Everybody Dance, with support from Brent Sports Service, has started a wheelchair dance sport club in Brent. Learn Ballroom and Latin Dance steps for wheelchair users and friends. The dance can be done with two wheelchair users or a wheelchair user and a standing partner.
Wheel Power are a charity that help connect wheelchair users to sports! Their website contains details about wheelchair sports clubs all over the country and the charity also supply equipment such as specially designed wheelchairs. For full information about the charity and what they do, visit their website.
West Midlands Safari Park hosts an amazing animal experience…You can drive around this beautiful park and witness all the species this planet has to offer in one place. They have many other attractions and a great accessibility awareness scheme so that everyone is included.
The Werewolves of London Special Ice hockey club offers a special needs ice hockey programme for children & adults who have Developmental or Learning Disability. Email: mike@werewolvesoflondon.org.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WerewolvesOnIce/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WerewolvesOnIce
There is so much to see and do at Warwick Castle, it’s hard to sum up in a short paragraph….from dragon slaying, to jousting, exploring the dungeons, seeing the birds of prey and you can even stay overnight. They have a full accessibility guide that you can download and plan from before your visit.
Enjoy the best of Somerset in a luxury log cabin, glamping pod or yurt on our farm, close to the beaches at Burnham on Sea, but in the heart of the countryside. Find out more about their wheelchair accessible log cabins!
The only UK website totally dedicated to providing free information on walking routes that are suitable for wheelchair users throughout the UK.
An audio description service for people with a visual impairment. The service provides audio description in theatres, museums, galleries and heritage sites. It also provides training in description and consultancy for theatres, museums, galleries and heritage sites wishing to make their service accessible through description.
Find special needs care near you. You can browse mum-reviewed carer profiles, post job listings for FREE, request reference checks and get advice on interviewing and hiring.
A registered charity that aims to encourage deaf people to participate in, enjoy and excel at sport. They provide information on deaf sporting events throughout the UK.
Monkey Forest is set in beautiful Staffordshire Countryside at Trentham. The Barbary Macaques roam around the forest and can be seen close up. Although you cannot touch or feed them it’s beautiful to see them in the trees and playing freely. Most of the park is accessible and their are disabled facilities on site. Guide […]
Technology & kit
Your IT helps people with Learning Disabilities to safely access the internet and learn to use computers.
Wizzybug is an innovative powered wheelchair designed specifically for children under five, provided by the charity Designability. The charity loan out Wizzybugs free of charge to families across the UK so that young children can experience independence, develop important mobility skills and play more easily with their friends and family.
Providing a range of teaching resources for additional needs including Downs Syndrome, ADHD, Autism, SPD, Anxiety, Dyslexia & Dyspraxia.
Welcome by Neatebox is a brilliant app that allows the user to contact customer service teams and that they can be of assistance in a much more efficient way depending on the end users needs or communication skills.
We are a Mobility Centre supplying all your Mobility Needs, Plus we are a national company who undertakes the Repairing of Stairlifts and Scooters.
Award winning low-cost buggy tray and bag that has a ‘velcro’ ready surface for switches and toys. Attaches to any therapy chair or wheelchair with supplied straps or rests on lap. Light weight and easy to carry.
TouchChat for iPod and iPhone is a full-featured communication solution for individuals who have difficulty using their natural voice. Words, phrases and messages are spoken with a built-in voice synthesiser or by playing recorded message. Five US English and 2 British English synthesised voices are available.
A place full of apps designed for different disabilities, download the app and find lots of different apps for different needs.
Sensory equipment designers and installers of sensory rooms, soft play rooms and padded rooms.They design and produce new innovative products for the sensory market including sensory room and garden. Stunning work!
To date we have made over 5000 tricycles, each custom built, each with lifetime support, and each with an unconditional guarantee. Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/TomcatSNILtd/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomcatsniltd
Tink ‘n’ stink is a website that allows you to buy any sensory tech or toy that you want! This can be from light up balls to a light up board to an animal answer button. Whatever it may be it will, for sure, be a great help for anything!
Theraplay have been manufacturing tricycles for children and adults with special needs for over 40 years. Our tricycles can be customized to the individual needs of each rider. A free assessment service is available throughout the UK. Categories: Technology and Kit. Email: sales@theraplay.co.uk
The Unlimited Company supports people to live more independently by offering a range of premium mobility products and daily living aids at home.
A directory for Special Educational Needs and Information Communication Technology Resources. Provide a central location for all your favourite resources, as well as introduce you to new ones you might not have found otherwise for your child or individual with learning or physical difficulties.
The Mobility Aids Centre has been supplying and maintaining mobility equipment for the elderly and disabled for over 26 years. Our showroom is packed with probably the largest selection of mobility aids equipment in East Anglia.
The Mobility Aids Centre has been supplying and maintaining mobility equipment for the elderly and disabled for over 26 years. Our showroom is packed with probably the largest selection of mobility aids equipment in East Anglia.
This app helps autistic and other special needs children to communicate effectively, by building semantic sequences from relevant images to form sentences. The app can be easily customized by using picture and photo vocabulary of your choice.
A charity which works to make environments accessible to people with visual and other sensory impairments. They develop communications technologies plus interactive audio and tactile guides for places of interest.
Sharing the best of our SEN teaching resources, lesson plans, worksheets, teaching ideas and interactive whiteboard tools.
Counselling & Support
Low cost counselling for 18+ with diagnosed or undiagnosed Autism, Aspergers, ADHD, Bipolar whether you’re the person affected by these and other neurological conditions or the parent, carer, sibling, partner, friend or family member struggling with life currently or imagining what the future holds for you or them. I also have extensive experience of working […]
Beams is an award winning charity that supports children with disabilities, learning difficulties or complex health needs. They can provide short breaks, advice, support as well as heaps of activities and events.
VIP Mums ‘N’ Dads is parental networking for families with businesses especially if those businesses revolve around family life.
A source of information and support to families and individuals affected by any rare chromosome disorder, and to the professionals who work with them. They also produce a comprehensive range of family-friendly, medically-verified information guides on a variety of rare chromosome disorders.
Supporting parents who have lost a baby or babies during a multiple pregnancy or at any stage after birth.
Tree of Hope offers hope to the families of sick and disabled children in the UK who need specialist medical surgery, treatment and therapy in order to free them from suffering, giving a better quality to their young lives. The process starts with a telephone or email application from the parent/carer/guardian of the child in […]
The Mental Elf is run by a group of experts to share advice, teaching, information on all kinds of mental health issues, concerns, treatments. They have a huge team of regular bloggers who discuss their own day to day experiences. You can connect with the experts and keep up to date with news, new findings […]
The Honeypot Children’s Charity provide respite care for young carers. With lots of fun activities at their centres they really do offer a breath of fresh air for these amazing young people.
Guidance and support for parents who are raising a child with special needs, life limiting condition or special educational needs (SEN). Includes parent forum.
An organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding, support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children. They also offer support, advice and information to other relatives, friends and professionals who are helping the family.
Their network of programmes includes support for young carers. The Children’s Society’s Include Programme offers information, training and support to both statutory and voluntary sectors working to support children and young people who care for parents and siblings who suffer from chronic illness or disability.
A hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK. A complete listing of counselling and support in the UK, search includes an interactive map.
The UK’s leading national organisation that supports families and provides training to professionals across the entire spectrum of child bereavement. They support families and educate professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement.
Swings & Smiles offers online support for siblings living in a family where a brother or sister has a disability or special needs.
Online support group for families of disabled children with special needs. The aim is to bring families together for friendship, to share information and to support one another. Advice on education, services, therapies, respite and other issues. If you care for a disabled child, you and your child may be entitled to some financial assistance […]
Growing up with a disabled brother or sister, there are good times and difficult times. Use SIBS to get ideas on things that help siblings like you. You are not the only one.
Founded in 1990, the Sibling Support Project is the first national program dedicated to the life-long and ever-changing concerns of millions of brothers and sisters of people with special health, developmental, and mental health concerns.
Sensory Linq are specialists in the field of sensory impairment. They offer support, guidance and training to local authorities, social and health care agencies in order to help them meet statutory requirements. They can even give you advice on meeting the needs of children who are deafblind (have multisensory impairment) on request.
Sense is a national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are Deafblind. They were established from a family support group in 1955 by parents whose children were born with rubella, and the experience, skills and views of families remain central to their work. You can see how they have developed over […]
We are a small charity covering Norfolk and Suffolk. We provide essential support to families who have a child with a disability. We provide; support, advice and much needed understanding and friendship. We have weekly meetings in Norwich,where you can come and have a cuppa and meet other parents.
Websites, Magazines & Books
A specialist model agency who believe in inclusion and diversity. They take stunning photos and support and promote each model individually with their careers.
Waterstones supply a huge range of children’s book across the whole of the UK including fiction, non-fiction and educational.
The Week Junior answers current affairs questions in a way that is suitable for curious young minds aged between 8-14 years. It supports curriculum and is filled with relevant stories and articles.
The Mighty hosts thousands of blogs from people who have medical conditions or have children that do. It’s a brilliant way to discover others in the same boat and keep up to date with their journeys.
The Autism Directory is a national database to signpost families to all kinds of Autism Friendly help, information, resources, conferences, activities and much more in your area. This website is an amazing resource and tool for families with autistic children.
Special Needs Today: by parents, for parents was launched in December 2018 by the parent of a child who has special needs and disability. The site aims to develop and become a “one-stop shop” carrying easily understandable information which will help parents and carers of children with special needs on their lifelong journey.
Providing information and resources to assist children with special needs.
Smalltalk is an A4, glossy family lifestyle magazine aimed at parents and carers of children through from pregnancy to 11 years old.
A magazine written by sick and chronically ill disabled people. Share their journeys. A great way to not feel alone in the world when you have a disability.
SEN Magazine is a glossy, full-colour magazine published every two months. It’s packed full of interesting and authoritative features, news and articles covering all issues to do with SEN and disability. It’s essential reading for teachers, SENCOs, carers, parents, therapists and all practitioners in special needs.
Subscribe to PossAbility magazine to find out heaps about employment, holidays, health, sport, fun stuff and practical solutions.
Penwizard bring children’s favourite stories to life by personalising with their name and even an avatar to involve them in the magic of story time.
Penguin are a world leading publisher and most of us know that logo especially from childhood. An amazing publisher carries a huge responsibility to us….to create our dreams…we can live through books and stories in our own unique ways. Penguin have been doing this brilliantly for over 150 years.
Ryder leads a group of amazingly talented dogs on adventures to rescue people by solving clues and puzzles.
Parenting Special Needs online magazine provides practical tips, shares life lessons, tackles the challenges and celebrates the joys of parenting.
NurseryWorld publication provides news and views of the Early Years Community as well as practical training and teaching resources.
Cerebra’s quarterly magazine Newsbeat is free to members. They feature columns written by parents about their experiences. Updates on research being carried out that might be of interest to people caring for children with neurological conditions, and articles written by professionals in many different fields.
My future choices is the Transition Info Network’s magazine for disabled young people, their families and people who support them. It features stories about organisations and projects that support disabled young people, interviews with young people about their lives, and news, resources and events.
Mrs Wordsmith has created a range of resources to inspire your children’s imagination to create stories and funny pictures. By expanding their vocabulary they will feel inspired to be creative.
The aim of Lumos is to make sure that orphaned children aren’t kept in institutions and orphanages and that they have the chance to live with a family home with family values and traditions. This organisation founded by JK Rowling is to not just ensure this approach in the UK but around the whole world.
Day to day Essentials
Find special needs care near you. You can browse mum-reviewed carer profiles, post job listings for FREE, request reference checks and get advice on interviewing and hiring.
Supplying a range of clothing for children and pre-teens specially adapted for tube feeding.
ToucanBox send fun and educational packs to your home, all packs are created for you child and include a magazine, activities, stickers and great fun ideas.
The Award winning charity SAMEE was founded in 2016 with a strong mission to enable everyone to access employment to support themselves and their families.
We are here to help you with your allergies and sensitivities and feel sure that you will find our new site full of information and great products.
A homecare agency specialising in providing live-in care across the UK.
The Complete Group is a leading UK health care provider, giving support to enable children and adults with disabilities to lead full and independent lives in their own homes. They specialise in working with people with acquired brain injury, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and other disabling conditions, including cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and […]
Specialists in funky organic and bamboo kids clothing. They make “Clothes to feel good in, clothes to feel good about.”
The only company specialising in alternative “chewellery”. Spookychews offer pendants and bracelets which are more discreet than all the pastel garish stuff out there, they offer different textures and are sturdy enough to withstand all day chewing.
Spinal Homecare provide specialist personal assistants for people with spinal cord injury and related conditions throughout the UK.
Family run business Spectrum Toys specialises in providing the latest and best sensory toys and equipment.
Online support group for families of disabled children with special needs. The aim is to bring families together for friendship, to share information and to support one another. Advice on education, services, therapies, respite and other issues.If you care for a disabled child, you and your child may be entitled to some financial assistance and […]
SNAP childcare only deal with special needs placements. They place professional nannies, carers, facilitators, enablers and support workers throughout the UK and abroad to work with babies and children with additional needs, including those with mild learning difficulties to profound and multiple disabilities. They also place people with families who are in difficult situations or […]
Smart Knit Kids produces clothes completely free of seams, designed to provide comfort and relief to children who struggle with “bumps & lumps” in their socks, t-shirts or underwear. The products are perfect for children experiencing hypersensitivity or who simply can’t stand annoying seams! Facebook: http://facebook.com/smartknitkids Twitter: http://twitter.com/smartknitkids
Smart Knit Kids produces clothes completely free of seams, designed to provide comfort and relief to children who struggle with “bumps & lumps” in their socks, t-shirts or underwear. The products are perfect for children experiencing hypersensitivity or who simply can’t stand annoying seams!
No itchy seams, labels, lumps, bumps or uncomfy clothes allowed!
Welcoming and friendly Sense shops provide vital income that helps us to support deafblind people throughout the UK. Last year their distinctive high street shops raised more than £10 million! That’s a lot of donated goods and customers through their doors – around four million people each year purchasing goods from our shops from north […]
Seenin create practical clothing solutions for adults and children with special educational needs.