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Medical needs Organisations
| Name | Area | Location | Headline | Contact Person | Telephone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Family Information Directory | All Hampshire | Hampshire | The Hampshire Family Information Directory offers parents and practitioners the ability to search for information about childcare and family services in their local community, in other neighbouring authority areas and nationally. | ||
| Hampshire Parent Partnership Service | All Hampshire | Hampshire | Provides impartial advice, information and support to parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) throughout Hampshire. | 01962 845870 | |
| Say It Once initiative | All Hampshire | Romsey | This website contains forms which give you the opportunity to record key health and social care information about yourself, and also wishes that are important to you. | 01794 519 495 | |
| Allergies Anaphylaxis Campaign | All Hampshire | Farnborough | Provides information and advice | 01252 542029 | |
| Hampshire Riding Therapy Centre | All Hampshire | Fishers Pond | Riding therapy for children (from 5) and adults with special needs. | 01962 777714 | |
| Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Activities Centre | All Hampshire | Bursledon | 30 years of providing activity opportunities for people of all abilities. | 023 8040 4844 | |
| KIDS South East | All Hampshire | Fareham | KIDS South East supports families living in Hampshire, Southampton, Kent, Medway and Bracknell Forest. | 01329 312312 | |
| Epona Trust | All Hampshire | Southampton | Riding school who accomidate children with special needs. | (0)23 80473693 | |
| Fairthorne Manor | All Hampshire | Curdridge | Fairthorne Manor YMCA | 01489 785228 | |
| Aldershot Military Museum | All Hampshire | Aldershot | Story of the British Army from 1854 to the present day | 01252 314598 | |
| Stars in the Sky Hampshire | All Hampshire | Fareham | Experience the leisure activities available all over Hampshire. | 01329 826423 | |
| Solent Ski Club for the Disabled | All Hampshire | Southampton | Provides ski coaching for all people with a physical or learning difficulty. | 023 8089 4545 | |
| Life Support Productions | All Hampshire | Hampshire | Sex Education/PSHE for people with Learning Disabilities/Special needs | 020 7723 7520 | |
| The Children’s Society Include Programme | All Hampshire;Outside Hampshire | Winchester | Inclusion Project From The Childrens Society | 01962 711511 | |
| Caring for You Ltd | All Hampshire | SOUTHSEA | Domiciliary Care Provider - Children's and Young People's Services | 023 9273 8417 | |
| Hampshire County Council Information Services | All Hampshire | Winchester | Have you looked at the Information on the Hampshire County Council Website? | 01962 846399 | |
| Solent Wheelers Dance Club | All Hampshire | Southampton | Dancing for disabled all ages. | 023 8052 2704 | |
| Hampshire Local Involvement Network (LINk) | All Hampshire | Hampshire | Better Health and Social Care for Our Community | 01489 611675 | |
| Changeworks | All Hampshire;Outside Hampshire | Sussex | Therapeutic Sessions for Families and Children with Disabilities... | 07759786715 | |
| Disabled Gear - Second hand equipment | All Hampshire | ROMSEY | Home of Free-Ads for Used Disability Equipment | 020 71931941 | |
| The Rose Road Association | All Hampshire | Southampton | Providing high quality services for young people with disabilities. | 023 8072 1234 | |
| Childrens Services | All Hampshire | Hampshire | Children's Services works to ensure that the Every Child Matters/Children Act 2004 is implemented effectively in Hampshire | 0845 603 5620 | |
| Carers Together | All Hampshire | Romsey | Carers Together has brought together its knowledge of caring in this web site. It is available for any carer in Hampshire including those living in cities, towns or rural communities | 01794 519495 | |
| Ethnic Minority Learning Disability Project | All Hampshire | Gosport | The project has been set up to make the lives of ethnic minority people, both adults and children with learning disabilities, their families and carers better. | 07515 084083 | |
| The Minstead Training Project | All Hampshire | Nr. Lyndhurst | Transitional Training in Life, Social and Work Skills | 02380 812297 | |
| Family Link Scheme | All Hampshire | Hampshire | Short breaks caring for children with disabilities | 0845 6011895 | |
| Hampshire County Council | All Hampshire | Hampshire | Runs the local Government in Hampshire | 0845 603 5638 | |
| SOS!SEN | All Hampshire | Hampshire | Educational Support Group | 020 8538 3731 | |
| Jubilee Sailing Trust | All Hampshire | Southampton | Tall Ship Voyages with Jubilee Sailing Trust | 02380 449108 | |
| Hampshire Coalition of Disabled People | All Hampshire | Southampton | We promote the active participation of Disabled People in securing the necessary facilities and support to ensure maximum choice through full inclusion into all aspects of society. | 023 8020 2650 | |
| Counselling Directory | All Hampshire | Surrey | Online Counselling Support Directory | 0844 8030 235 | |
| The Connexions Service | All Hampshire | Countywide | The Connexions Service is an advice service for 13-19 year olds (up to the age of 25 for young people who have learning difficulties or disabilities) | ||
| Solent Camera Club | All Hampshire | Southsea | A camera club to provide disabled and able bodied people with photography an a hobby. | 023 8032 3528 | |
| Penguin Swimming Club for Orthopedically Disabled (Southampton) | All Hampshire | Southampton | Sheltered swimming environment for disabled people of all ages. | 02389 446392 | |
| The Respite Resource Panel | All Hampshire | Southampton | For more information please contact Rose Road Association. | 023 8072 1221 | |
| Andover Parent Aid | Basingstoke & Deane Borough;Test Valley | Andover | Information Service for Parents In Andover | ||
| Basingstoke Young Carers | Basingstoke & Deane Borough | Basingstoke | Young Carers Support Group | 0800 87 86 500 | |
| Pebbles Childrens Centre Parent Support Group - Term time only | Basingstoke & Deane Borough | Popley;Basingstoke | Support for Parents of children under 8 yrs with special, complex or additional needs | 01256 357028 | |
| Basingstoke Advocacy Scheme | Basingstoke & Deane Borough | Basingstoke | BAS is an independent advocacy organisation for people who experience mental ill-health or distress. | 01256 328080 | |
| Basingstoke dis-sports-Beavers | Basingstoke & Deane Borough | Basingstoke | To provide sports to the disabled in Basingstoke | 01256 410974 | |
| Basingstoke Play Council | Basingstoke & Deane Borough | Basingstoke | AfterSchool/Holiday clubs | 01256 844847 | |
| Alton Sports Centre | East Hampshire District | Alton | Alton Sports Centre | 01420 540040 | |
| Home - Start Family Group | East Hampshire District | Wickham | A new support group run by Home Start to provide regular support to vulnerable families in Gosport with a child under 5. | (0)1329 835936 | |
| Centre of Complimentary Medicine | East Hampshire District | Petersfield | The Indigo Touch offers complementary healthcare treatments to children with special needs. | 01730 231655 | |
| Petersfield & Havant Special Needs Forum | East Hampshire District | Havant | Special needs forum for children 0-19. | 02392 263255 | |
| Kingsley Centre | East Hampshire District | Bordon | Promoting inclusion and personal development of disabled people | 01420 479000 | |
| Mill Chase Leisure Centre | East Hampshire District | Bordon | Leisure Centre | 01420 472549 | |
| Petersfield Society for Special Needs | East Hampshire District | East Meon | To aid in improving the quality of life of those who develop a disability in childhood. | 01730 823437 | |
| Winton House Centre | East Hampshire District | Petersfield | Our charitable objectives are to help the disabled, elderly and families with children. | 01730 266046 | |
| Parents for Parents | East Hampshire District | Bordon | Support group for parents. | 01420 474396 | |
| The Oaks Special Needs Playscheme | East Hampshire District | Petersfield | Don't worry. Your child is safe with us! | 01730 818457 | |
| Indigo Touch | East Hampshire District | Petersfield | Holistic healthcare for children with special needs | 01730 231655 | |
| Bushy Leaze Parent Support Group | East Hampshire District | Alton | The group exists to develop relationships between parents, staff and agencies. Parent support, assessments and therapy. | 01420 87675 | |
| The Oaks Playscheme | East Hampshire District | Petersfield | Oaks Playscheme | 01730 818457 | |
| Treloar Trust | East Hampshire District | Alton | Helping disabled young people take control of their lives. | 01420 526526 | |
| Janet King and Caroline Shanley Swim School | East Hampshire District | Holybourne | Swimming lessons for children aged 6 months to adult | 01420 88273 | |
| Hawks Cricket Team | Eastleigh | Eastleigh | Hawks Cricket Team | 02380 260616/07760347669 | |
| Fleming Park Sports Club | Eastleigh | Eastleigh | Fleming Park Sports Club | 02380 684800 | |
| The Hub | Eastleigh | Eastleigh | Sporting facilities for the local community | 023 8064 7090 | |
| Wildern Opportunity Group | Eastleigh | Hedge End | Pre-school in Hedge End | 01489 787968 | |
| East Hants Disability Forum | Fareham Borough | Fareham | Disability Forum | ||
| Fareham Volunteer Centre | Fareham Borough | Fareham | Fareham Volunteer Centre aims to link Volunteers with Voluntary Organisations. | 01329 223140 | |
| Fareham East CAPP Extended Services | Fareham Borough | Fareham | The Extended Services Coordinator provides A Common Point of Access, A Clear Communication Network and brokerage Service for all of our partners. | (01329) 223155 | |
| Let Us Play Scheme (LUPS) | Fareham Borough | Fareham | Full and half day care available for disabled children form 2.5yrs to 19yrs of age. | 01329 844001 | |
| Community First East Hampshire | Fareham Borough;Gosport Borough;Havant Borough;Portsmouth City | Petersfield | Community First East Hampshire provides a range of support services to local voluntary and community groups | 01730 710017 | |
| LBHealthcare | Fareham Borough | Fareham | Healthcare Facility in Fareham | (01489) 569888 | |
| Enable Ability | Fareham Borough;Gosport Borough;Havant Borough;Portsmouth City | Portsmouth | Enable Ability is established as an independent charity for the care, welfare and advancement of disabled people living in Portsmouth and the surrounding area. | 023 9267 1846 | |
| Odyssey Young Persons Centre | Fareham Borough | Fareham | Youth Club | 02392 210949 | |
| Face2Face | Fareham Borough | Fareham | Face 2 Face is a network of trained volunteer befrienders who can help parents make positive adjustments to the news that their child has a disability. | 0844 800 9189 | |
| Gosport Display Club | Gosport Borough | Gosport | A Club for Disabled People within the age range of 16-65, | 01329 315241 | |
| Brune Park Special Needs Club 16+ | Gosport Borough | Gosport | Special Needs Club 16+ | 023 9258 4001 | |
| Gosport Opportunity Group | Gosport Borough | Gosport | The group offers the opportunity for children with a special need to integrate with mainstream children Pre-school. | 01329 281927 | |
| Bridgemary Special Needs Youth Club | Gosport Borough | Gosport | Youth club for young people aged 13 to 17 years with special needs. | 01329 236527 | |
| Disabled Sailors Association, Gosport | Gosport Borough | Port Solent Marina | Sailing Opptunities In Gosport! | 01329 317279 | |
| Sportsability Club | Gosport Borough | Gosport | Gosport School Sports Partnership Sportsability Club | 01329 761581 / 07831222012 | |
| Gosport Disability Information Centre | Gosport Borough | Gosport | Your one stop shop for information on all disability issues | 023 9260 4688 | |
| Access to Music Project | Hart District;All Hampshire | Portsmouth | We offer access to music to anyone wishing to play, regardless of ability/disability. | 07913 029527 | |
| Over The Wall | Havant Borough | Havant | Residential activity camps during the Easter and summer holidays for children aged 8-17, who are affected by serious illnesses. | 02392 477110 | |
| Havant District Holiday Venture | Havant Borough | Havant | Integrated playscheme for children with a physical disability their sibling or friend aged 6 – 18 years | 023 9249 8377 | |
| Mill Hill Saturday Club | Havant Borough | Waterlooville | Social club for 9-13 yr olds | 01329 312312 | |
| Staunton Community Inclusive Sports Club | Havant Borough | Havant | A disability sports club for children aged 5-16 years. | 02392 473031 ext 208 | |
| Appletree Support Ltd | Havant Borough | Havant | Family Support and Short Breaks and Domicilliary Care to disabled children and young people. | 02392 455888 | |
| Havant & Petersfield Special Needs Forum | Havant Borough | Waterlooville | Forum for meeting the needs of all children and young people (aged 0 to 25) with special needs and specific disabilities, and their families | 023 92 263255 | |
| Anders House Clubs | Havant Borough | Waterlooville | Youth Club for 14+ children with special needs. | 02392 787302 | |
| Southdown Thursday Club | Havant Borough | Waterlooville | Social Club for 16-25 year olds with disabilities. | 01329 312312 | |
| Carers UK - The Voice of Carers | National | London | Carers UK is the voice of carers. Carers provide unpaid care by looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, friend or partner | 0808 808 7777 | |
| Action for Leisure | National | Moreton Morrell | Action for Leisure is a small national charity working to promote play, leisure and recreation with and for disabled people of all ages. | 01926 650195 | |
| Community Legal Advice | National | Website | Community Legal Advice is a free and confidential advice service paid for by legal aid | 0845 345 4345 | |
| DIAL | National | Doncaster | Provides information and advice to disabled people and others on all aspects of living with a disability. | (01302) 310 123 | |
| Princess Royal Trust for Carers | National | Woodford Green | The Princess Royal Trust for Carers is the largest provider of comprehensive carers support services in the UK. | 0844 800 4361 | |
| Contact A Family Helpline | National | London | The Contact a Family freephone helpline is a one stop shop for parents and other family members caring for a disabled child. | 0808 808 3555 | |
| Www.Hypnotherapy-Directory.com | National | Nationwide | Directory for local Hypnotherapists | 0844 8030 242 | |
| The Disabilities Trust | National | Burgess Hill | Providing an imaginative new concept of personal care and specialist housing for people with special needs. | 01444 239123 | |
| Asthma UK | National | London | Asthma UK is the charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 5.4 million people in the UK whose lives are affected by asthma. | 0800 121 6244 ( 9am to 5pm) | |
| Thrive | National | Reading | Thrive is a national charity whose mission is to research, educate and promote the use and advantages of gardening for people with a disability. | 0118 988 5688 | |
| Epilepsy Awareness | National | NEWARK | Provides tailor made training courses for a variety of authorities and social care organisations. | 01636 682888 | |
| Special Needs Kids | National | Website | Special Needs Kids is an Information Directory and shopping site to help parents and carers of children with special needs. | ||
| ABC - Anorexia & Bulimia Care | National | Wedmore | Anorexia and Bulimia Care believes that there is an answer to anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, compulsive eating and all kinds of eating distress. | 01934 713789 | |
| British Stammering Association | National | London | information and support on stammering, also known as stuttering | 0845 603 2001 | |
| MERU | National | Epsom | Life-changing designs for young people with disabilities | 01372 725203 | |
| Children’s Heart Federation (CHF) | National | London | Children's Heart Federation helps children with a heart defect and their families | 0808 808 5000 | |
| NCYPE - The National Centre For Young People With Epilepsy | National | Lingfield | Better futures for young lives with epilepsy | 01342 832243 | |
| DPTAS - Door to Door transport. | National | London | Door to Door transport information for disabled and less mobile people. | 020 7944 8011 | |
| Behaviour4learning | National | Website | Professional Resource Network (IPRN) in behaviour management | ||
| Unique | National | Caterham | Rare chromosome disorder Support Group. | 01883 330766 | |
| Kids' Behaviour | National | Manor Park | Helping deal with child behaviour | ||
| Break - all about caring | National | Sheringham | Provides supported seaside holidays and respite care for children with learning disabilities, associated challenging behaviour and high level needs. | 01263 822161 | |
| NASPCS - Charity for Incontinent & Stoma Children | National | Darvel | The group exists to help parents of children with a wide variety of bowel and bladder problems. | 01560 322024 | |
| British Wheelchair Archery Association | National | Wakefield | British Wheelchair Archery Association | ||
| Disability Sport Events | National | Manchester | Disability Sport Events (DSE) create participation opportunities for disabled people with all impairments. | 0161 953 2499 | |
| Children's Society | National | London | The Children's Society is a leading children's charity committed to making childhood better for all children in the UK | 0845 300 1128 | |
| The Transition Information Network (TIN) | National | London | A website for parents, carers and people who work with and for disabled young people in transition to adulthood. | 020 7843 6006 | |
| Family Fund Extra | National | York | Become a member of Family Fund extra and you will benefit from receiving discounts on thousands of products and services | ||
| Caring for Someone - Government website | National | London | Government website for carers with info about benefits and resources | ||
| Action for Sick Children | National | Stockport | Leading children's healthcare charity, specially formed to ensure that sick children always receive the highest standard of care possible. | 01663 763004 | |
| Connexions Direct | National | Brighton | Information and advice for young people 13+ | 080 800 13219 | |
| Disability Alliance | National | London | Disability Alliance is a national registered charity which works to relieve the poverty and improve the living standards of disabled people. Our eventual aim is to break the link between poverty and disability. | 0207 247 8776 | |
| Independant Parental Special Education Advice (IPSEA) | National | Nationwide | SEN Advice Organisation | 0800 018 4016 | |
| Disabled Workers Co-operative | National | Glastonbury | Disabled workers database | ||
| Scout Holiday Homes Trust | National | London | We provide affordable family holidays at popular sites, with specially adapted accommodation for all families with a special need. | 020 8433 7290 | |
| Cerebra | National | Carmarthen | Cerebra's aim is to help children of 16 and under with brain injury (both traumatic and acquired) and neurological problems | 0800 328 1159 | |
| Listening Books | National | London | Postal and Internet based audiobook library service | 020 7407 9417 | |
| CLIMB - Children Living with an Inherited Metabolic Disease | National | Crewe | Support to all families and professionals linked with metabolic diseases, covering over 700 metabolic conditions. | 0800 652 3181 | |
| New Life Foundation for Disabled Children | National | Cannock | Action to help disabled and terminally ill children in the UK. | 01543 462777 | |
| Compassionate Friends | National | Bristol | TCF is a charitable organisation of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents | 0845 1 23 23 04 | |
| ME Association | National | Gawcott | Informing and supporting those affected by ME/CFS | 0870 444 1836 | |
| Whizz Kidz | National | London | Whizz-Kidz provides disabled children with the essential wheelchairs and other mobility equipment they need to lead fun and active childhoods. | 020 7233 6600 | |
| Kidscape | National | London | Help and advice to prevent bullying and chid sexual abuse. | 020 7730 3300 | |
| Breakthrough UK (rights for the disabled) | National | Manchester | Breakthrough UK's mission is to promote the rights, responsibilities and respect of disabled people | 0161 273 5412 | |
| Make a Wish Foundation UK | National | Camberley | Wishes for children and young people fighting life threatening illnesses. | 01276 405060 | |
| Home Education Advisory Service | National | Welwyn Garden City | Advise for educating your child at home. | 01707 371854 | |
| Charge Family Support Group | National | London | Family Support Group | 020 826 53604 | |
| National Association for Education of Sick Children (NAESC) | National | London | Works to improve educational opportunity across the UK for all children whose education is disrupted by illness. | 020 8980 8523 | |
| Disability Website - Government info website | National | Website | Government website offering information and support for people with a disability | ||
| Alliance for inclusive Education | National | London | Campaign and provide information on inclusive education | 0207 737 6030 | |
| Dreams Come True Charity | National | Midhurst | Mission of bringing joy to children who are terminally or seriously ill by making their treasured dreams come true. | 0800 018 6013 | |
| Working Families | National | London | Working Families runs 'Waving not drowning' - a network and information resource for parents of disabled children and for professionals who work with them. | 020 7253 7243 | |
| Family Holiday Association | National | London | The Family Holiday Association, | 020 7436 3304 | |
| Happy Days | National | Luton | Days out and holidays for disadvantaged young people with special needs. | 01582 755999 | |
| Activenture | National | Forest Row | Respite holidays for the 8-18 year-old age range. | 01342 828219 | |
| Bladder and Bowel Foundation | National | Kettering | help, information and support for all types of bladder and bowel related problems, for patients, carers and healthcare professionals. | 0845 345 0165 | |
| Parents for Inclusion | National | London | Parents helping parents so their disabled children can learn, make friends and have a voice in ordinary schools and throughout life. | 020 7738 3888 | |
| Disability Challengers | National | Guildford | We can offer disabled young people something to do and somewhere to go from the age of 4 to 25. | 01483 579 390 | |
| RADAR - Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation | National | London | RADAR is the UK's largest disability campaigning organisation, with a membership of over 900 disability organisations and individual campaigners. | 020 7250 3222 | |
| Headway | National | Nottingham | The charity that works to improve life after brain injury. | 0808 800 2244 | |
| Disabledgo | National | Stevenage | DisabledGo provides online access guides | 0845 270 4627 | |
| Scuba Trust | National | Romney Marsh | Diving with disabilities. Experience the freedom. | 07985 025385 | |
| Transmedi | National | Leicester | Medical translation support for travelling overseas. | 01162 337 640 | |
| Equality and Human Rights Commision | National | Manchester | We have a statutory remit to promote and monitor human rights; and to protect, enforce and promote equality across the seven "protected" grounds - age, disability, gender, race, religion and belief, sexual orientation and gender reassignment. | 0845 604 6610 | |
| Behaviour Management in Education Foundation | National | London | Offers schools training/coaching for behavior management | ||
| ABICCUS - Acquired Brain Injury Children's Community Service | National | Oxford | ABICCUS is the service that monitors and manages a child or young person with an acquired brain injury condition once they return home. | 01825 722112 | |
| Camping for the Disabled | National | Telford | Offers practical help and information to disabled people who wish to enjoy camping | 01743 340269 | |
| Colostomy Association | National | Reading | Supporting children and adults with a colostomy | 0800 328 4257 | |
| NSPCC - National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children | National | London | Cruelty to children must stop. FULL STOP. | 020 7825 2500 | |
| All About Special Needs | National | London | A Community based website useful for all involved with special needs - in whatever capacity | ||
| Turn2us | National | Website | Turn2us, the new independent charity that helps people access the money available to them – through welfare benefits, grants and other help. | 0808 802 2000 | |
| Hampshire Neurological Alliance | National | Hampshire | Long term neurological support group | ||
| Meningitis Trust | National | Stroud | We support everyone in the UK who is facing the challenge of life after meningitis. | 0800 028 18 28 | |
| Williams Syndrome Foundation | National | Tonbridge | Williams Syndrome is a rare disorder. Like Down's Syndrome it is caused by an abnormality in chromosomes, and shows a wide variation in ability from person to person. | 01732 365152 | |
| KidsOut | National | Leighton Buzzard | The Fun & Happiness Charity | 01525 385232 | |
| Haemophilia Society | National | London | The Haemophilia Society is the only national and independent organisation for all people affected by bleeding disorders. | 0800 018 6068 | |
| ACE - Advisory Centre for Education | National | London | The Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) is a national charity that provides advice and information to parents and carers on a wide range of school based issues. | 0808 800 5793 | |
| Huntingdon’s Disease Association | National | London | The Huntington's Disease Association exists to support people affected by the disease and to provide information and advice to professionals whose task it is to support Huntington's disease families. | 0207 221 950 | |
| Chatsworth Training Services Limited | National | Liss | One stop for care training - Mandatory, clinical and management development topics. Run for Care Professsionals by Care Professionals | 01730 894904 | |
| National Centre for Independent Living | National | London | Campaigning for the rights and equality of disabled people. | 020 7587 1663 | |
| National Childminding Association SPACE Scheme | National | Nationwide | Quality Assured Registered Childminders | 0845 200 3890 | |
| Caudwell Children | National | Stoke-on-Trent | Provides specialist equipment, treatments and therapists to children and families in need | 0845 300 1348 | |
| Additional needs website | National | Website | Has info/resources activities for teachers, pupils, parents and others. | ||
| Cruse Bereavement Care | National | London | Helps bereaved people & enables them to understand their loss | 0844 477 9400 | |
| Disability Law Service | National | London | Provides high quality information and advice to disabled and Deaf people | 0207 791 9800 | |
| Rainbow Trust | National | Leatherhead | Respite care for children with terminal illnesses. | 01372 363438 | |
| Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT) | National | Bicester | Provide information regarding the effects of 'traumatic' injury on a child's developing brain. | 0845 601 4939 | |
| Steps Charity | National | Nationwide | Mainstream adapted sensory toys specialists | 01803 214124 | |
| The NISAI Virtual Academy | National | Harrow | National Curriculum distance learning for children aged 5-18 who are at home, including those who are ill, have been injured, have special needs, have been excluded etc. | 020 8424 8475 | |
| Shared Care Network - The Short Breaks Charity | National | Bristol | Represents short break services throughout the UK. | 01179 415361 | |
| BIBIC - British Institute for Brain Injured Children | National | Bridgwater | Support system for brain injuries, Down's, autism, genetic disorders and specific learning difficulties | 01278 684060 | |
| Living Made Easy | National | London | Clear, practical advice on daily living equipment for young people | 020 7289 6111 | |
| Care for the Family | National | Cardiff | Care for the Family is a national charity which aims to promote strong family life and to help those hurting because of family breakdown. | 029 2081 0800 | |
| ACT | National | Bristol | ACT is the UK wide charity working to achieve the best possible quality of life and care for every child and young person who is not expected to reach adulthood | 0845 108 2201 | |
| Family Fund | National | York | The Family Fund helps families with severely disabled children to have choices and the opportunity to enjoy ordinary life. | 0844 247 3424 | |
| Unique Rare Chromosome Support Group | National | Nationwide | Support Group for People with Rare Chromosome Disorders | 01883 330766 | |
| Safespaces | National | Todmorden | Custom-made products and equipment, designed for people with autism, epilepsy, challenging behaviour and other special needs. | 01706 816274 | |
| Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Continence (ERIC) | National | Bristol | This website provides information and support on childhood bedwetting, daytime wetting, constipation and soiling to children, young people, parents and professionals. | 0845 370 8008 | |
| PINNT - Patients on Intravenous and Nasogastric Nutrition Therapy | National | Christchurch | For people who rely on liquid nutrients being pumped or dripped into your body through a tube which is, literally, your lifeline, and you're not in hospital, you're coping at home. | ||
| British Disabled Flying Association | National | Alton | Offer's flying experiences to disabled young people | 01256 346424 | |
| Include Me Too | National | Wolverhampton | Changing tomorrow for today's disabled children and young people and for their families, enabling them to embrace a more positive future | 01902 711604 | |
| Check The Map | National | Website | A website for anyone to search to find learning disability services/resources. | ||
| National Eczema Society | National | London | The UK’s leading eczema patient support organisation, offering help and information to everyone affected by eczema. | 020 7281 3553 | |
| Leonard Cheshire Disability | National | London | Supporting people with disabilities | 020 3242 0200 | |
| Aid For Children with Tracheostomies | National | Website | Self help group run by parents of children with a tracheostomy | 01823 698398 | |
| Scope | National | London | For disabled people achieving equality. | 0808 800 3333 | |
| Disabled Holiday Directory | National | Mossley | Directory for holidays for anybody with a disability to popular desinations around the world | 01457 837578 | |
| Ricability | National | London | Research and information for older and disabled people | 020 7427 2460 | |
| National Society for Epilepsy | National | Chalfont St Peter | We are the UK's leading epilepsy medical charity working for everyone affected by epilepsy. | 01494 601400 | |
| Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula Support (TOFS) | National | Nottingham | Support for families of children born unable to swallow. | 0115 961 3092 | |
| Fledgelings | National | Saffron Walden | Fledglings can help by giving information and advice about products to help with your child’s specific development and learning needs or your needs as a carer. | 0845 458 1124 | |
| HE Special (Home Education in the UK - Special Education Needs.) | National | Website | This is a website for families who home educate children with Special Education Needs. There is a new section on the website for families who have children with Asperger Syndrome and also Dyslexia. | ||
| Centre for Accessible Environments | National | London | Experts on inclusive design for disabled and older people.. Resources inc. library and catalogues | 020 7840 0125 | |
| Motability | National | London | Motability Mobility Scheme | 0845 456 4566 | |
| Music for the Disabled | National | Goldaming | Music for the Disabled | 01483 427400 | |
| Diabetes UK | National | London | Information and support to help people living with diabetes | 020 7424 1000 | |
| After 16 - what's new? | National | Website | Information website for Over 16's with disabilities | ||
| Disability Now | National | Website | The UK's leading magazine and website for disabled people | 0207 619 7323 | |
| REACT | National | Kew | Giving depth to short lives. | 020 8940 2575 | |
| Speech Quest | National | Nationwide | Language Development Website | ||
| The United Kingdom Disabled People's Council (UKDPC) | National | London | The umbrella body for disabled people’s organisations across the United Kingdom. | 020 8522 7433 | |
| Sibs | National | Oxenhope | Sibs is the UK charity for people who grow up with a disabled brother or sister. | 01535 645453 | |
| Every Disabled Child Matters | National | London | Getting rights and justice for every disabled child | 0207 843 6318 | |
| BIRD Charity (Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Development) | National | Eccleston | Provides neurodevelopmental treatment to improve the quality of life for adults and children with brain injuries of ALL Types | 0800 0286256 | |
| Abilitynet | National | Website | AbilityNet is a national charity helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology. | 0800 269545 | |
| Care Quality Commision | National | Newcastle Upon Tyne | The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of all health and adult social care in England. | 03000 616161 | |
| Action Farm | National | Newbury | Children's farm activities. | 01635 269678 | |
| Office for Disability Issues | National | London | The Office for Disability Issues works across government to ensure equality becomes a reality for disabled people. | ||
| EnhamDirect Payments | National | Andover | Enham offers a wide range of personalised and innovative services that enable disabled people to have real choice and control in all aspects of their lives. | 01264 345800 | |
| RYA Sailability | National | Southampton | Make disability plain sailing. | 0845 345 0403 | |
| Tomcat Special Needs Innovation Ltd | National | Hucclecote | Tomcat designs and manufactures high quality equipment for children and young adults with Special Needs and Learning Difficulties. | 01452 616900 | |
| English Federation of Disability Sport | National | Alsager | English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is the national body responsible for developing sport for disabled people in England. We work closely with key partners to develop sporting opportunities for the 11 million disabled people in England. | 0161 247 5294 | |
| Advocacy Partners Speaking Up | National | Worcester Park | Advocacy Partners Speaking Up support and empower people with learning difficulties, disabilities and mental health problems to have a voice that counts. | 01223 566258 | |
| Liberty Child | National | Southampton | Special Holidays for Special Kids | ||
| British Kidney Patients Association - BKPA | National | Alton | For parents and children with kidney disorders | 01420 541424. | |
| Merlins Magic Wand | National | Poole | Providing magical experiences for those who are seriously ill, disabled or disadvantaged. | 01372 751374 | |
| Childhood Eye Cancer Trust | National | London | The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) is a UK wide charity for families and individuals affected by retinoblastoma. We offer support and information, fund research and raise public awareness of this rare cancer. | 020 7377 5578 | |
| National Reye's Syndrome Foundation of the UK | National | Woking | Advice, Information and Support | 01494 601400 | |
| Aidis Trust | National | London | Computing equipment and software for people with special needs. | 0845 120 3719 | |
| Disabled Living Foundation | National | London | DLF is a national charity that provides impartial advice, information and training on daily living aids. | 0845 130 9177 | |
| Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) | National | Warwick | Enabling people with disabilities to improve their health, well being, confidence and self-worth whilst having fun riding. | 0845 658 1082 | |
| Epilepsy Action | National | Teadon | Epilepsy Action aims to improve the quality of life and promote the interests of people living with epilepsy. | 0808 800 5050 | |
| Totally Yours Directory | National | Website | The directory for the disabled and elderly. | 07985 025385 | |
| Ableize | National | London | A UK and Ireland resource of disability mobility and special needs advice. | ||
| HeartLine | National | Camberley | For children with heart conditions and their families | 01276 707636 | |
| Centre for Studies on Inclusive Education - CSIE | National | Bristol | Research and information on inclusive education | 0117 328 4007 | |
| Naomi House | National | Whitchurch | Children's respite care breaks. | 01962 760060 | |
| Bendrigg Trust | National | Kendal | Bendrigg Trust | 01539 723766 | |
| Disability Rights Commission | National | London | We have a statutory remit to promote and monitor human rights; and to protect, enforce and promote equality across the seven "protected" grounds - age, disability, gender, race, religion and belief, sexual orientation and gender reassignment. | 0845 604 6610 | |
| REMAP | National | Sevenoaks | Helping people with disabilities to achieve independence and enjoyment of life's opportunities. | 0845 1300 456 | |
| Sickle Cell Society | National | London | Information, Counselling and caring for those with Sickle Cell Disorders and their families. | 020 8961 7795 | |
| Brainwave | National | Bridgwater | Home based therapy and learning programmes for children with brain conditions | 01278 429089 | |
| Rainbow Mini Gym | New Forest District;Test Valley;West Hampshire | Colden Common;Otterbourne;Romsey;Totton | Rainbow Mini Gym | 02380 263111 | |
| British Disabled Water Ski Association | New Forest District | Ringwood | British Disabled Water Ski Association | 01425 471470 | |
| Forest Arts Centre | New Forest District | New Forest | Regular classes in dance, drama for adults and youngesters as well as one off workshops on offer | 01425 619983 | |
| Cooper Occupational Therapy Services (COTS) | New Forest District | Calshot | Therapy Group for Children | 07803185362 | |
| Salterns Playscheme | New Forest District | Hythe | Salterns Playscheme | 02380 849259 | |
| New Forest Disability Information Service | New Forest District | New Milton | Providing free, impartial, confidential information and advice to those of any age affected by disability. | 01425 628750 | |
| Aspire | New Forest District | Totton | Weekly Support Group | 07590 443614 | |
| SCARF | New Forest District | New Milton;Lymington | SCARF | 01425 611199 | |
| Reach Out West Sussex | Outside Hampshire | East Preston | West Sussex Aiming High Project | Freephone: 0800 859929 | |
| Upsey Daisy | Outside Hampshire | Nottingham | Childrens Incontinence Products | +44 (0)115 968 1188 | |
| Portsmouth All Sports Club | Portsmouth City | Portsmouth | Sports Centre | 02392 838798 | |
| Portsmouth Penguins | Portsmouth City | Portsmouth | An organised disabled swimming club that meets every Sunday from 3-4pm | 02392 828798 | |
| Aldershot Methodist Toddler Group | Rushmoor District | Aldershot | 1.30pm - 3.00pm Tuesdays during term time. For pre-school children & babies. |
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