Family information directory

The AKU Society is a patient-led group for the debilitating genetic disease alkaptonuria (AKU). It is designed to unite all people affected by AKU: patients, their families, and their doctors. Read more

Special Needs Today is a website which carries information on health and lifestyle aimed at parents/carers of children with special needs. Read more

Cambian Hartlepool School is an independent, DfE registered, co-educational day school, providing specialist education for up to 18 students, aged 11 to 17 years. The school is non-denominational and has a secular ethos but respects the cultural needs and religious beliefs of all. Read more

The YMCA Sovereign Centre in Reigate is a dedicated centre for children and young people. The centre provides excellent facilities which are purpose built, particularly to cater for their expanding services for children and young people with complex needs and disabilities. Read more

Southlands School is a 38–52-week residential provision for young people aged 7-19 with a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome and other associated difficulties on the Autistic Spectrum. Read more

The Freemantles Outreach team aim is to support pupils with autism and related difficulties within their school setting and the staff who work alongside them. They do this through school's visits, telephone, or email advice and through providing a range of training opportunities. Read more

Focus Surrey is a Saturday club in Cheam for children and young people with autism aged 2-16. The club runs September-December and February-May/June (dependent on where Easter falls). The club runs from 10AM-12noon for children aged 2-10, and then from 1PM-3PM for children and young… 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

Cambian Pengwern College is a residential further education institution, offering 52-week placements, as well as day placements for students aged 16-25 living with moderate to severe learning disabilities. Read more

Yippee is YMCA East Surrey’s warm and welcoming playscheme for disabled children aged 5-11 with a wide range of disabilities and complex needs - including children who need 1:1 support – across East Surrey and West Sussex.  Yippee provides fun and inclusive activities for children, ensuring that they can play with friends… Read more