Family information directory

The National Association of Deafened People is a registered charity which provides information and support for deafened people who have lost all or most of their hearing, to help enable them to regain their independence and enjoy the best quality of life. Read more

A drop-in group for the families of under 5's with additional needs (no diagnosis needed). Parents are welcome to come, for a coffee and chat with other parents for advice, information, and support. Soft play and toys are provided, and siblings are welcome too. Read more

The RCSLT is the professional body for speech and language therapists in the UK. They facilitate and promote research into the field of speech and language therapy, promote better education and training of speech and language therapists and provide information for their members and the… Read more

Network 81 is a charity that supports, advises, and trains parents and carers about the education of children with special educational needs and disabilities. An advocacy service is available to support parents during meetings, to work out the best support for the child. Read more

ACE give independent, practical advice and information on state education in England, including a confidential telephone adviceline on subjects including exclusions, school admissions, special educational needs, attendance, and bullying. Read more

The Arbours Association provide psychotherapeutic support for individuals with serious emotional problems. They provide innovative residential and individual psychotherapy and training through therapeutic communities, a Psychotherapy Service and training programmes. Read more

A free club for young people where you can meet friends in a safe place, take part in a wide range of fun activities, get help with things that are important to you and develop key life skills.  For young people in school Year 7, 8 and… Read more

Surrey Online School (SOS) provides a mix of education technology including live online lessons to a range of pupils up to the age of 25 across the county. It aims to make the best teaching available to all students in Surrey, irrespective of background or location.… Read more

Direct Payments are one form of managing a Personal Budget allocated to an individual within their Education, Health, and Care (EHC) plan. They are paid to the individual, meaning that they can take control of the funding that is made available to arrange the services,… Read more

The Family and Childcare Trust is a registered charity which aims to make the UK a better place for families, through research, campaigning, and information provision, and working with government, employers, and parents to reduce pressures on family life.   Read more