Disabilities

We hope you find the database helpful and easy to use. It contains a wide range of information. The database is designed to make accessing information as straightforward as possible. Services provided both in the statutory and voluntary sectors are constantly changing and it is hoped that this electronic version will bring people up to date with some of those changes.

Our Learning Disability update is an ‘easy read’ newsletter. Subscribe to keep up to date with what NHS England is doing for people with a learning disability and/or autism, their families, carers and supporters.

We are the independent national champion for people who use health and social care services. We’re here to find out what matters to people, and help make sure their views shape the support they need.

The groups offer parent/carers and their children the opportunity to meet other families, make friends, share experiences and have fun! The groups will also offer parents/carers information, advice and workshops

Contact support families with the best possible guidance and information. For every shape and size of family, whatever they need and whatever their child’s disability

What is Learning Disability Matters for Families? It is primarily for parents and carers of children and young people: Who have been identified as having a learning disability Who have concerns that their child or young person MIGHT have a learning disability.

Guide Dogs wants a world in which all blind and partially-sighted people enjoy the same rights, opportunities and responsibilities as everyone else. Their mission is to provide guide dogs and other mobility services that increase the independence and dignity of blind and partially-sighted people.

Deafblind UK supports people with combined sight and hearing loss to live the lives they want. Losing your sight and hearing can be frightening. The charity’s team of experts is here every step of the way to show you life beyond sight and hearing loss.

A support group for amputees or those about to become amputees and their families, carers and friends to seek answers to common problems.

Disability Rights UK ant a society where everyone can participate equally.

Contact support families with the best possible guidance and information. For every shape and size of family, whatever they need and whatever their child’s disability.

Founded in 1962, they are the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families. Their goal is to help transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.