Organisations providing support

Organisations providing information, advice and support.

Information about a range of local, regional and national organisations that provide information, advice and support to families of children with special, educational needs and / or disabilities.

26 results found

Downs Syndrome Association

The DSA is a national charity supporting people with Down’s syndrome and their families.
They give help from before birth and throughout the person’s whole life.

Carers Leeds

Carers Leeds supports parent carers across the city. A parent carer looks after a child with a disability, long-term illness, or additional needs.

Barca Leeds

They support young people to learn key skills and build confidence for adulthood.

Carers UK

Carers UK supports people who look after someone and helps them feel less alone. They give clear advice, information and support to carers across the UK.

ChatterBug

ChatterBug helps children with communication difficulties and the adults who support them.
They offer treatment, guidance, and services to improve communication skills.

Communication Matters

Communication Matters supports people who cannot speak clearly and use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to communicate.
They help people of all ages with conditions that affect speech.

Connect Together

Connect Together helps children and young people find support to improve health and wellbeing.
It is for ages 5 to 16 living or registered with local GP networks.

Contact - National Family Helpline

Contact runs a free helpline offering advice and support to parents and carers.
They help families of disabled children from birth to 25 with many concerns.

Living Made Easy

Living Made Easy gives impartial advice to help people live independently.
They are a national charity and part of The Shaw Trust.

Dyslexia Alliance Yorkshire

Dyslexia Alliance Yorkshire supports children and adults with dyslexia across the region.
They offer advice, assessments, and teaching from experienced education professionals.