Family information directory

The Challenging Behaviour Foundation is a small national family-led charity that supports people with severe learning disability whose behaviour challenges. They work to improve understanding of challenging behaviour, empower families with information and support, and help others to provide better services and more opportunities. Read more

We are a community resource helping people with special needs to enjoy the fun of cycling, by offering unique access to a range of specialised cycles in Bushy Park. Our hire scheme is available to individuals with special needs, families, and special needs organisations (e.g., schools,… Read more

Face2Face offers a one-to-one free confidential befriending service for parents of children with a disability. All our befrienders are parents who have been trained to give the best possible support. We will offer one to one emotional support in your own home without any agenda… Read more

Irlen Centres provide initial screening to determine whether individuals have the symptoms of Irlen Syndrome. Read more

KIDS is a registered charity which helps disabled children and young people to gain independence, social skills, and self-confidence. KIDS supports teenagers and young adults to develop practical, social, and interpersonal skills. It provides parents with support and breaks from the pressures of caring for a… Read more

Livability provides disability and community services that promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. This includes residential care and support for people with complex disabilities, wheelchair accessible housing, affordable and accessible holidays, campaigning, training and social inclusion, respite care, disability specialist nursing, brain injury rehabilitation and… Read more

We provide information, support, education, and training on the use of the Ketogenic Diet as a treatment for drug resistant epilepsy in children. We are based in Surrey but are a UK National charity. Read more

Motability provides mobility solutions for disabled people. They offer several schemes for the hire lease and purchase of cars, powered wheelchairs, and scooters. Read more

The National Autistic Society run a wide range advice and support services for autistic people, families, and professionals.  National Autistic Society help, and support services include:  Five specialist helpline/casework services relating to parent-to-parent emotional support, education rights, school exclusions, autism inpatient mental health, transitions support.   Information and guidance on their… Read more

Newlife is a charity which helps children with disabilities and terminal illness. It has a helpline which provides professional confidential care and support to families and professionals. It also provides funding for essential community equipment, such as beds, buggies, wheelchairs, and seating systems. Read more