Family information directory

Having a sibling with additional needs can be difficult for children. From not fully understanding the situation to feeling isolated and alone.  Super Siblings is a safe space for children to socialise with others who understand their situation in a welcoming, environment designed to relieve… Read more

Head2Head Sensory Theatre is a registered charity dedicated to the Special Needs and Disability Community. They are passionate about making theatre accessible to all and understand that families who have a child with a disability face many barriers. They raise awareness, share knowledge, and develop… Read more

We provide members with choice and control over their lives by making opportunities for support or work available in an accessible way. Whether you are looking for support, seeking work as a Personal Assistant (PA) or offering services, we can connect you with people who… Read more

UKAP aim to support clinicians and allied professionals to identify and meet the needs of children and young people affected by this ADHD. The website also provides information to families about ADHD and lists support groups across the UK.   Read more

The Down’s Syndrome Association is a charity whose aim is to support people with Down’s syndrome throughout their lives.  It provides information to parents and carers through its helpline and website on matters such as benefits, education, health, and social care. It also fundraises, offers… Read more

Educational Psychologists work collaboratively (together) through psychological consultation with children and young people, their families, and professionals to understand what is happening, develop empathy and agree effective support to enable children to thrive in their local communities. Psychology is used to support those working closely… Read more

The Transition Team at Surrey County Council support young people from the age of 14 to 25 with disabilities and their families on their journey to adulthood. They work with the practitioners involved with young people to understand what their ongoing care and support needs… Read more

The specialist teaching teams provide support to schools and families, so that children and young people with special educational needs or disability (SEND) can achieve their potential. There are four area teams, which are made up of learning and language specialist teachers and behaviour support… Read more

Accessible Boating is a charity offering opportunities for disabled people or those with access difficulties to go boating on the Basingstoke Canal from Colt Hill Wharf, Odiham in Hampshire. Contact email addresses available through website. Read more

Surrey County Council provides a school-based speech and language therapy service. All schools have a link therapist to liaise and discuss the needs of the school and its pupils with the school SENCO on a regular basis.  Universal services support speech, language and communication skills… Read more