Support Groups

National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service. Provides people-friendly information and resources about ADHD via telephone helpline (020 8952 2800), annual conferences, training, and resource sections for parents, children, and professionals.

National neurodiversity charity supporting parents and carers through webinars, courses, resources, and a screening service. Helps families understand which interventions and adaptations are right for their child.

Wales-wide organisation for parents and carers of people with learning disabilities. Provides advocacy, information and support with multiple local groups across Wales.

Voluntary group of parent carers representing families of children and young people with SEND aged 0-25 in Birmingham. Works in partnership with local authorities and service providers.

Charity supporting parents and carers of children with additional needs and disabilities in Bristol. Provides peer support, information and works to improve local SEND services.

Support organisation for parents, families and unpaid carers of disabled children and adults with learning disabilities in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

The UK's leading charity for families with disabled children. Free helpline (0808 808 3555), emotional support, family support advisers, and a comprehensive directory of local parent carer forums across England.

Supports all people with Down's syndrome, their families, and professionals. 20,000 members and approximately 126 local groups. Online physiotherapy, feeding, early development courses, Makaton, and school preparation information.

UK charity providing information, advice and support for people affected by epilepsy. Runs local support groups and a free helpline for families of children with epilepsy.

Independent Provider of Special Education Advice. Free legally-based advice, support, and tribunal representation to help children and young people with SEND get the right education provision. Advice line and tribunal helpline available.

Scottish charity providing advocacy and support for families of disabled children and young people. Operates from the Royal Hospital for Children and community bases in Edinburgh and Fife.

Independent forum giving parent carers of children with SEND a voice in shaping local services across Leeds. Runs workshops, events and peer support groups.

Represents the voice of parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND in Manchester. Provides information, support and advocacy.

UK charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people. Provides information, support and campaigns for better services.

Charity run by and for parents and carers of children and young people with additional needs or disabilities in Nottinghamshire. Works to improve local SEND services.

Royal National Institute of Blind People provides support services for blind and partially sighted children and young people from age 4 to 25 years and their families.

Disability equality charity providing practical information and emotional support. Runs parent support groups, helpline (0808 800 3333), and advice on education, employment, and daily living for disabled people and their families.

Registered charity run by and for parents and carers of children with SEND in Sheffield. Provides a collective voice to improve education, health and social care services.

Essex-based charity supporting families who have a child or young person aged 0-25 with any additional need or disability. Offers information, advice and support services.

Independent charity providing free, confidential telephone helpline for parents seeking information and advice on special educational needs. Over 20 years of experience offering walk-in advice centres, webinars, workshops, and document checking services.

The UK's most-read SEND blog, founded in 2008. Provides free practical guides, resources, and informed opinion on SEND, disability, children's health, and rare disease. Run by volunteer parents. Covers EHCP processes, SEND law, and transition guidance.

UK's leading charity for children and young people's mental health. Free Parents Helpline (0808 802 5544) providing detailed advice and emotional support. Guidance on accessing support for children with SEND and mental health needs.