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Aimed at developing social skills, communication, play and learning for children and young people with autism.  The Children's Club is for 5–11-year-olds and held on a weekday evening. Read more

The RGA works to improve the quality of life of people with dwarfism and their families by providing support, advice, representation & information. The RGA offers a helpline, medical officer, publications, events & information for medical professionals. Read more

The Disabilities Trust is national charity, providing care, rehabilitation, and support solutions for people with profound physical impairments, acquired brain injury and special educational needs. Read more

Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity is all about delivering high quality support, advice, knowledge, and care for those affected by one of the genetic leukodystrophies. Most of these conditions cause progressive neurodegeneration, are untreatable and sadly terminal, and those affected deal with many common factors. Some of the… Read more

Affinity Trust helps people with learning disabilities live as independently as possible. We support people with a range of needs, from those who need little support to people who require round-the-clock, specialist support. Read more

The Disability Law Service is a charity whose aim is to provide information, advice, and assistance to those with disabilities and their careers. It offers free legal advice on community Care Law, Disability Discrimination, Employment Law, and Welfare Benefits. Read more

Developed for children to help them understand why they feel the way they do and help them challenge their negative thinking. The app aims to help children understand their feelings come from their own thoughts not the situations.  Often the anxiety and stress we feel… Read more

Taddies offers a warm welcome to families and children with additional health and educational needs providing support and planned opportunities to learn through play and fun. Our 2 hours multisensory sessions are organised by experienced staff from The Children's Trust School, offered on a weekly basis… Read more

Mindfulness meditation app.  Read more

County Care Independent Living supports individuals to maintain and develop their independence and live in their own homes and local community. The Community Skills Project for adults with learning disabilities and autism can be accessed on a full or part time basis. The goal is… Read more