National

From Parent Voice

National Organisations

Name	Disability Type	Location	Age Range	Headline	Contact Person	Telephone
3H Fund	Physical Disability	Tunbridge Wells		Small national charity providing subsidised group holidays for physically disabled children (13+) and adults.		01892 860207
ABC - Anorexia & Bulimia Care	Medical needs	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
ABICCUS - Acquired Brain Injury Children's Community Service	Physical Disability;Medical needs	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
ACE - Advisory Centre for Education	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	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
ACT	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	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
ADDISS - Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service	Autistic Spectrum Disorders	London		Provide people-friendly information and resources about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder		020 8952 2800
AFASIC (Association for all Speech Impaired Children)	Sensory Impairment	London		A charity aimed at helping families, children and carers where the children suffer with Speech Impairments		0845 3 55 55 77
ASBH (Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus)	Physical Disability	Peterborough		ASBAH is the leading UK registered charity providing information and advice about spina bifida and hydrocephalus.		0845 450 7755
ASD Therapy	Autistic Spectrum Disorders	CAMBRIDGE		Training and Advice Consultancy for Autistic Spectrum Disorders		01223 315400
Abilitynet	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Website		AbilityNet is a national charity helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology.		0800 269545
Ableize	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		A UK and Ireland resource of disability mobility and special needs advice.
Accessible Property Register	Physical Disability	Website		Specialises in promoting wheelchair accessible and adapted property, and holiday accommodation		0774 9119385
Action Farm	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Newbury		Children's farm activities.		01635 269678
Action for Blind People Vacation Schemes	Sensory Impairment	London		Providing confidential support for blind and partially sighted people in all aspects of their lives.	RNIB Helpline	0303 123 9999
Action for Leisure	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	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
Action for Sick Children	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Stockport		Leading children's healthcare charity, specially formed to ensure that sick children always receive the highest standard of care possible.		01663 763004
Activenture	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Forest Row		Respite holidays for the 8-18 year-old age range.		01342 828219
Adders	Autistic Spectrum Disorders	Website		website providing information and support to families with ADD and ADHD		08715 903693
Additional needs website	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Website		Has info/resources activities for teachers, pupils, parents and others.
Advocacy Partners Speaking Up	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	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
Advocacy for Education Line/Tribunal Support Scheme	Autistic Spectrum Disorders	Website		Accurate information, support and advice on educational provision and entitlements		0845 070 4002
After 16 - what's new?	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Website		Information website for Over 16's with disabilities
Aid For Children with Tracheostomies	Physical Disability;Medical needs	Website		Self help group run by parents of children with a tracheostomy		01823 698398
Aidis Trust	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		Computing equipment and software for people with special needs.		0845 120 3719
All About Special Needs	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		A Community based website useful for all involved with special needs - in whatever capacity
Alliance for inclusive Education	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		Campaign and provide information on inclusive education		0207 737 6030
Allnatt Venues	Autistic Spectrum Disorders	Ventnor		Holiday's for families with children on the Autistic Spectrum		01983 852374
Anxiety UK	Learning Disability	Manchester		Formerly the National Phobics Society		08444 775 774
Apparelyzed	Physical Disability	Website		Spinal Injury Peer Support
Arthritis Care	Physical Disability	London		Charity working with and for all people who have arthritis.
Asperger Training	Autistic Spectrum Disorders	Hove		Specialising in autism, asperger syndrome, dyslexia and other neuro-diverse conditions		01273 711258
Association for Real Change	Learning Disability	Chersterfield		Supports providers of services to people with a learning disability		01246 555043
Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP)	Learning Disability	Princes Risborough		Speech and Language Therapy		01494 488306
Asthma UK	Medical needs	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)
Ataxia UK	Physical Disability	London		Support for people affected with ataxia		0845 644 0606
Autism Independent UK (SFTAH)	Autistic Spectrum Disorders	Kettering		Increase awareness of autism		01536 523274
BBI Coaching Ltd	Autistic Spectrum Disorders	London		Helping families with a child who has asperger's sydnrome		0208 677 3586
BIBIC - British Institute for Brain Injured Children	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Medical needs	Bridgwater		Support system for brain injuries, Down's, autism, genetic disorders and specific learning difficulties		01278 684060
BILD British Institute of Learning Disabilities	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability	Kidderminster		The British Institute of Learning Disabilities is working to improve the lives of people in the UK with a learning disability.		01562 723010
BIRD Charity (Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Development)	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment	Eccleston		Provides neurodevelopmental treatment to improve the quality of life for adults and children with brain injuries of ALL Types		0800 0286256
Back UP Trust	Physical Disability	London		The Back-Up Trust's services are for everyone affected by spinal cord injury, including families and friends.		0208 8751805
Behaviour Management in Education Foundation	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		Offers schools training/coaching for behavior management
Behaviour4learning	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Website		Professional Resource Network (IPRN) in behaviour management
Bendrigg Trust	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Kendal		Bendrigg Trust	Jo Jolly	01539 723766
Bladder and Bowel Foundation	Medical needs	Kettering		help, information and support for all types of bladder and bowel related problems, for patients, carers and healthcare professionals.		0845 345 0165
Bobath Centre For Children With Cerebral Palsy	Physical Disability	London		National charity for children with cerebral palsy		0208 4443355
Brainwave	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Medical needs	Bridgwater		Home based therapy and learning programmes for children with brain conditions		01278 429089
Break - all about caring	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Sheringham		Provides supported seaside holidays and respite care for children with learning disabilities, associated challenging behaviour and high level needs.		01263 822161
Breakthrough UK (rights for the disabled)	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Manchester		Breakthrough UK's mission is to promote the rights, responsibilities and respect of disabled people		0161 273 5412
British Deaf Association	Sensory Impairment	London		Supports people with hearing impairments		0870 770 3300
British Disabled Flying Association	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Alton		Offer's flying experiences to disabled young people		01256 346424
British Dyslexia Association	Learning Disability	Reading		Helping dyslexic people to reach their full potential.		0845 251 9002
British Kidney Patients Association - BKPA	Medical needs	Alton		For parents and children with kidney disorders		01420 541424.
British Red Cross - Medical Equipment Loan	Physical Disability	Hove		Provides equipment on short term loan or for purchase		01273 227800
British Stammering Association	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		information and support on stammering, also known as stuttering		0845 603 2001
British Wheelchair Archery Association	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Wakefield		British Wheelchair Archery Association	P. Betteridge
Brittle Bone Society	Physical Disability	Dundee		Support for people with osteogenesis imperfect		08000 282 459
CARD Centre for Autism and Related Disorders	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability	London		improved understanding and better treatment and services for individuals with autism and related disorders
CLIMB - Children Living with an Inherited Metabolic Disease	Physical Disability;Medical needs	Crewe		Support to all families and professionals linked with metabolic diseases, covering over 700 metabolic conditions.		0800 652 3181
CReSTeD - Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexia Pupils	Learning Disability	Cheltenham		Helps parents choose schools for dyslexia children		01242 604852 / 602689
Cambian Education Services	Autistic Spectrum Disorders	Website		Specialist residential education and care for young people with autism, Asperger syndrome and other associated complex needs.		0800 138 1184
Cambian Group	Autistic Spectrum Disorders	Nationwide		Helpline For Parents With Children with Autism	Andrea Morse	0800 902 0732
Camping for the Disabled	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Telford		Offers practical help and information to disabled people who wish to enjoy camping		01743 340269
Care Quality Commision	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Newcastle Upon Tyne		The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of all health and adult social care in England.		03000 616161
Care for the Family	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	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
Carers UK - The Voice of Carers	All Disabilities;Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;Undiagnosed	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
Caring for Someone - Government website	All Disabilities;Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;Undiagnosed	London		Government website for carers with info about benefits and resources
Caudwell Children	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Stoke-on-Trent		Provides specialist equipment, treatments and therapists to children and families in need		0845 300 1348
Causeway Prospects	Learning Disability	Reading		Prospects is a dynamic Christian organisation working together with people with learning disabilities to ensure they can lead fulfilled lives. Prospects aims to touch every aspect of life to enable real choices and fulfilled potentials.		01189 516978
Centre for Accessible Environments	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		Experts on inclusive design for disabled and older people.. Resources inc. library and catalogues		020 7840 0125
Centre for Studies on Inclusive Education - CSIE	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Bristol		Research and information on inclusive education		0117 328 4007
Cerebra	All Disabilities;Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs	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
Challenging Behaviour Foundation	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability	Chatham				0845 602 7885
Changing Faces	Physical Disability	London		Changing Faces is a UK charity that supports and represents people who have disfigurements of the face or body from any cause.		0845 4500 275
Charge Family Support Group	Physical Disability;Medical needs	London		Family Support Group		020 826 53604
Chatsworth Training Services Limited	Medical needs	Liss		One stop for care training - Mandatory, clinical and management development topics. Run for Care Professsionals by Care Professionals		01730 894904
Check The Map	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Website		A website for anyone to search to find learning disability services/resources.
Child Bereavement Trust	N/A	Saunderton		Confidentials listening service for anyone affected by the death of a child. Also support professionals		01494 568900
Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT)	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs	Bicester		Provide information regarding the effects of 'traumatic' injury on a child's developing brain.		0845 601 4939
Child Death Helpline	N/A	London		The Child Death Helpline is a helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child of any age, from prebirth to adult, under any circumstances, however recently or long ago.		0800 282 986
Child Growth Foundation	Physical Disability	London		The Foundation is the UK's leading charity relating to children's growth.		0208 995 0257
Childhood Eye Cancer Trust	Medical needs;Sensory Impairment	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
Children's Links	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability	Horncastle		Children's Links exists to improve the quality of children's, parent's and families' life experiences.		0845 3730645
Children's Society	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	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
Children’s Heart Federation (CHF)	Medical needs	London		Children's Heart Federation helps children with a heart defect and their families		0808 808 5000
ClearVision	Sensory Impairment	London		ClearVision is a UK postal lending library of mainstream children's books with added braille.		020 8789 9575
Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA)	Physical Disability	London		CLAPA is the representative organisation for all people with and affected by cleft lip and/or palate in the UK.		020 7833 4883
Colostomy Association	Medical needs	Reading		Supporting children and adults with a colostomy		0800 328 4257
Community Legal Advice	All Disabilities;Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;Undiagnosed	Website		Community Legal Advice is a free and confidential advice service paid for by legal aid		0845 345 4345
Compassionate Friends	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Bristol		TCF is a charitable organisation of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents		0845 1 23 23 04
Connexions Direct	All Disabilities;Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;Undiagnosed	Brighton		Information and advice for young people 13+		080 800 13219
Contact A Family Helpline	All Disabilities;Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;Undiagnosed	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
Cruse Bereavement Care	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		Helps bereaved people & enables them to understand their loss		0844 477 9400
Cry-sis	Physical Disability	London		Cry-sis offers support for families with excessively crying, sleepless and demanding babies.		08451 228669
Cystic Fibrosis Trust	Physical Disability	Bromley		Find out about CF, living with CF day to day and discover about the symptoms and treatments.		0208 464 7211
DFSG (Duchenne Family Support Group)	Physical Disability	London		For parents who have children diagnosed as having Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).		0800 121 4518
DIAL	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Doncaster		Provides information and advice to disabled people and others on all aspects of living with a disability.		(01302) 310 123
DPTAS - Door to Door transport.	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		Door to Door transport information for disabled and less mobile people.		020 7944 8011
Deaf PLUS	Sensory Impairment	London		Ensuring that the needs of each and every one of those persons are met
Department for Work and Pensions	N/A	London		Work, welfare, wellbeing, well delivered.		0800 88 22 00
Diabetes UK	Medical needs	London		Information and support to help people living with diabetes		020 7424 1000
Disability Alliance	All Disabilities;Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs	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
Disability Benefits Helpline						08457 123456
Disability Challengers	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Guildford		We can offer disabled young people something to do and somewhere to go from the age of 4 to 25.		01483 579 390
Disability Equipment Register	Physical Disability	Website		The largest single source guide of used secondhand		01454 318818
Disability Law Service	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		Provides high quality information and advice to disabled and Deaf people		0207 791 9800
Disability Now	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Website		The UK's leading magazine and website for disabled people		0207 619 7323
Disability Rights Commission	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	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
Disability Sport Events	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Manchester		Disability Sport Events (DSE) create participation opportunities for disabled people with all impairments.		0161 953 2499
Disability Website - Government info website	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Website		Government website offering information and support for people with a disability
Disabled Holiday Directory	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Mossley		Directory for holidays for anybody with a disability to popular desinations around the world		01457 837578
Disabled Living Foundation	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		DLF is a national charity that provides impartial advice, information and training on daily living aids.		0845 130 9177
Disabled Workers Co-operative	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Glastonbury		Disabled workers database
Disabledgo	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Stevenage		DisabledGo provides online access guides		0845 270 4627
Dogs for the Disabled	Sensory Impairment	Banbury		Dogs for the Disabled creates life-changing partnerships by training assistance dogs to help children and adults with disabilities lead a fuller, more independent life.		01295 252600
Dore Achievement Centres	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability	Stratford upon Avon		Dore offers a drug-free programme of daily physical exercises that aim to stimulate the cerebellum, which means you’ll find it easier to learn and develop new skills.		0333 123 0100
Down Syndrome Educational Trust	Learning Disability;Physical Disability	Southsea		We work across the UK and around the world to improve understanding and to improve the quality of support and education for young people living with Down syndrome		023 9285 5330
Down's Syndrome Association	Learning Disability;Physical Disability	Teddington		Helping people with Down's syndrome to live full and rewarding lives.		0845 230 0372
Down’s Heart Group	Learning Disability;Physical Disability	Dunstable		A charity offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down's Syndrome.		0845 2884800
Dreams Come True Charity	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Midhurst		Mission of bringing joy to children who are terminally or seriously ill by making their treasured dreams come true.		0800 018 6013
Dyspraxia Foundation	Learning Disability	Hitchin		Supporting children, families and adults with dyspraxia		01462 454 986
Dystonia Society	Learning Disability;Physical Disability	London		Dystonia is a common neurological movement disorder		0845 458 6322
Education Otherwise	N/A;All Disabilities;Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability	Sheffield		A UK based membership organisation, which provides support and information for families whose children ate educated outside school.		0845 478 6345
Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Continence (ERIC)	Medical needs	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
Elizabeth FitzRoy Support	Learning Disability;Physical Disability	Petersfield		A national charity providing practical, tailored support for adults with learning and physical disabilities.		01730 711111
English Federation of Disability Sport	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	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
EnhamDirect Payments	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	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
Epilepsy Action	Medical needs	Teadon		Epilepsy Action aims to improve the quality of life and promote the interests of people living with epilepsy.		0808 800 5050
Epilepsy Awareness	Medical needs	NEWARK		Provides tailor made training courses for a variety of authorities and social care organisations.		01636 682888
Equality and Human Rights Commision	All Disabilities;Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;Undiagnosed	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
Erb’s Palsy Group	Physical Disability	Coventry		This site offers advice and information on the injury Erb's Palsy / Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Paralysis.		024 7641 3293
Every Disabled Child Matters	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		Getting rights and justice for every disabled child		0207 843 6318
Family Fund	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	York		The Family Fund helps families with severely disabled children to have choices and the opportunity to enjoy ordinary life.		0844 247 3424
Family Fund Extra	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	York		Become a member of Family Fund extra and you will benefit from receiving discounts on thousands of products and services
Family Holiday Association	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		The Family Holiday Association,		020 7436 3304
Fledgelings	All Disabilities;Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;Undiagnosed	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
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities	Learning Disability	London		The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities works to promote the rights, quality of life and opportunities of people with learning disabilities and their families.		020 7803 1100
Fragile X	Learning Disability	Great Dunmow		Provide support and information to fragile X families		(0)1371 875100
Gifted Children's Information Centre/Dyslexia Books	Learning Disability	Solihull		The Centre supplies Books, Guides, Teaching Packs and Equipment for Gifted Children, Dyslexic Children and Left-Handed Children.		0121 705 4547
HE Special (Home Education in the UK - Special Education Needs.)	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	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.
HMRC	N/A	London		HM Revenue & Customs - The Inland Revenue as was
Haemophilia Society	Medical needs	London		The Haemophilia Society is the only national and independent organisation for all people affected by bleeding disorders.		0800 018 6068
Hampshire Neurological Alliance	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Hampshire		Long term neurological support group
Handigolf Foundation	Physical Disability	Stratton Audley		Handigolf Foundation	A. Greasley	01869 277369
Happy Days	All Disabilities;Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment	Luton		Days out and holidays for disadvantaged young people with special needs.		01582 755999
Headway	Physical Disability;Medical needs	Nottingham		The charity that works to improve life after brain injury.		0808 800 2244
HeartLine	Medical needs	Camberley		For children with heart conditions and their families		01276 707636
Hemihelp	Physical Disability	London		HemiHelp is a UK based charity for people with hemiplegia and their families.		0845 123 2372
Home Education Advisory Service	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Welwyn Garden City		Advise for educating your child at home.		01707 371854
Huntingdon’s Disease Association	Medical needs	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
Hyperactive Children’s Support Group	Autistic Spectrum Disorders	Chichester		The Hyperactive Children's Support Group is successfully helping ADHD/Hyperactive children and their families		01243 539966
I CAN	Learning Disability;Sensory Impairment	London		National Educational Charity for Children with Speech and Language Difficulties		0845 225 4071
Include Me Too	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	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
Independant Parental Special Education Advice (IPSEA)	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Nationwide		SEN Advice Organisation		0800 018 4016
Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy	Physical Disability	Stratford upon Avon		Help for today, hope for tomorrow		01789 267 520
Job Centre Plus	N/A	London		Provide information on getting employment and on benefits you may be entitled to.		0845 606 2626
Kids' Behaviour	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Manor Park		Helping deal with child behaviour	Jane Marshall;Features Editor
KidsOut	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Leighton Buzzard		The Fun & Happiness Charity		01525 385232
Kidscape	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		Help and advice to prevent bullying and chid sexual abuse.		020 7730 3300
LEUCAS - Leukaemia and Childhood Cancer Support Group	N/A	Hove		Leukaemia and Childhood Cancer Support Group	Sandra Beard	01273 775230
LUPUS UK	Physical Disability	Romford		LUPUS UK is the only national registered charity supporting people with systemic lupus and discoid lupus and assisting those approaching diagnosis		(0)1708 731251
Lady Hoare Trust	Physical Disability	London		Contact a Family and the Lady Hoare Trust for Physically Disabled Children (LHT) formally merged on 1st December 2004.		020 7820 9989
Learn Direct	N/A	Leicester		The Learn Direct website is a good starting point for Education inprovement.
Leonard Cheshire Disability	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		Supporting people with disabilities		020 3242 0200
Letterbox Library	N/A	London		Celebrating quality and diversity in the best children's books		0207 503 4801
Liberty Child	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Southampton		Special Holidays for Special Kids
Listening Books	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		Postal and Internet based audiobook library service		020 7407 9417
Living Made Easy	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		Clear, practical advice on daily living equipment for young people		020 7289 6111
Local Government Ombudsman	N/A	Coventry		Complained to the council? Still not satisfied?		0845 602 1983
Lone Parent Helpline	N/A	London		Free, confidential information and publications on issues surrounding lone parents.		0808 802 0925
ME Association	Medical needs	Gawcott		Informing and supporting those affected by ME/CFS		0870 444 1836
MERU	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Epsom		Life-changing designs for young people with disabilities		01372 725203
Make a Wish Foundation UK	Medical needs	Camberley		Wishes for children and young people fighting life threatening illnesses.	Joanne Micklewright	01276 405060
Mencap	Learning Disability	London		Mencap is the voice of learning disability	information@mencap.org.uk	020 7454 0454
Mend	N/A	Farnborough		Fitter, Healthier, Happy Families	Caroline Reynolds	01252 554034
Meningitis Trust	Medical needs	Stroud		We support everyone in the UK who is facing the challenge of life after meningitis.		0800 028 18 28
Mental Health Foundation	Learning Disability	London		The UK charity for everyone's mental health		020 7803 1101
Merlins Magic Wand	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Poole		Providing magical experiences for those who are seriously ill, disabled or disadvantaged.		01372 751374
Milentos	N/A	Shoreham-by-Sea		Confidence through fun!	Jane Vrettos	01903 244096
Mind	Learning Disability	London		Mind helps people take control of their mental health.		0845 766 0163
Mindroom	Learning Disability	Musselburgh		Learning without boundaries		0131 317 1016
Motability	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		Motability Mobility Scheme		0845 456 4566
Motor Neurone Disease Association (MND)	Physical Disability	Northampton		Our vision is a world free of MND		01604 250505
Multiple Sclerosis Society	Physical Disability	London		The Society funds MS research, runs respite centres, provides grants, education and training on MS.		020 8438 0700
Muscular Dystrophy Campaign	Physical Disability	London		The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign leads the fight against muscle disease.		0800 652 6352
Music for the Disabled	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Goldaming		Music for the Disabled	Fred Gallacher	01483 427400
My Head Hurts	Learning Disability	London		The voice for young people's mental health and wellbeing.		020 7336 8445
NASPCS - Charity for Incontinent & Stoma Children	Physical Disability;Medical needs	Darvel		The group exists to help parents of children with a wide variety of bowel and bladder problems.	John Malcolm	01560 322024
NCYPE - The National Centre For Young People With Epilepsy	Medical needs	Lingfield		Better futures for young lives with epilepsy		01342 832243
NSPCC - National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		Cruelty to children must stop. FULL STOP.		020 7825 2500
Naomi House	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Whitchurch		Children's respite care breaks.		01962 760060
Nasen - National Association of Special Educational Needs	Learning Disability	Tamworth		Helping everyone achieve		01827 311500
National Association for Education of Sick Children (NAESC)	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		Works to improve educational opportunity across the UK for all children whose education is disrupted by illness.		020 8980 8523
National Autistic Society	Autistic Spectrum Disorders	London		The National Autistic Society is the UK's leading charity for autism.		020 7833 2299
National Blind Childrens Society (NBCS)	Sensory Impairment	Birmingham		A Brighter Outlook For The Visually Impaired		01278 764770
National Centre for High Functioning Autism	Autistic Spectrum Disorders	London		The National Centre for High Functioning Autism is based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust.		020 7829 8679
National Centre for Independent Living	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		Campaigning for the rights and equality of disabled people.		020 7587 1663
National Childminding Association (NCMA)	N/A	Basingstoke		Helping every child reach their full potential	Alison Newman: 0773 656 3152 Alison.newman@ncma.org.uk	0800 169 4486
National Childminding Association SPACE Scheme	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Nationwide		Quality Assured Registered Childminders	National Childminding Association SPACE Scheme	0845 200 3890
National Children's Bureau	N/A	London		Leading national charity which supports children, young people and families and those who work with them.		020 7843 6000
National Deaf Children's Society	Sensory Impairment	London		Our mission is to remove the barriers to the achievement of deaf children throughout the world.		020 7490 8656
National Eczema Society	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		The UK’s leading eczema patient support organisation, offering help and information to everyone affected by eczema.		020 7281 3553
National Parent Partnership Network (NPPN)	Learning Disability	London		Parent Partnership Services - increasing parental confidence		020 7843 6058
National Portage Association	Learning Disability	Birmingham		Portage is a home-visiting educational service for pre-school children with additional support needs and their families.		0121 244 1807
National Register of Access Consultants (NRAC)	N/A	London		Independent register of accredited Access Auditors and Access Consultants		020 7735 7845
National Reye's Syndrome Foundation of the UK	Medical needs	Woking		Advice, Information and Support	Gordon Denney	01494 601400
National Society for Epilepsy	Medical needs	Chalfont St Peter		We are the UK's leading epilepsy medical charity working for everyone affected by epilepsy.		01494 601400
Network 81	Learning Disability	Stansted		Network 81 is a national network of parents working towards properly resourced inclusive education for children with special educational needs.		0845 077 4055
New Life Foundation for Disabled Children	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Cannock		Action to help disabled and terminally ill children in the UK.		01543 462777
Not Just Talking Ltd	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability	Winchester		Helping children with behavioural, social, communication and emotional problems.	Sioban Boyce	01962 852007
OCD Action - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder	N/A	London		OCD Action is the largest national charity focusing on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).		020 7253 5272
Office for Disability Issues	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		The Office for Disability Issues works across government to ensure equality becomes a reality for disabled people.
One For Us	Learning Disability	London		One For Us... the web site for people who have a learning difficulty.
PINNT - Patients on Intravenous and Nasogastric Nutrition Therapy	Medical needs	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.
Parent-to-Parent Advice Line	Autistic Spectrum Disorders	London		Confidential telephone support service for parents and carers of an adult or child on the autism spectrum.		0800 9 520 520
Parentline Plus	N/A	London		Parentline Plus - Because instructions aren't included.		020 7284 5500
Parents for Inclusion	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	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
Perthes Association	Physical Disability	Guildford		Helping children with Osteochondritis.		01483 534431
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)	Physical Disability	Derby		A genetic disorder which features food obsession, shortness of stature and poor muscle tone.		01332 365676
Princess Royal Trust for Carers	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Woodford Green		The Princess Royal Trust for Carers is the largest provider of comprehensive carers support services in the UK.		0844 800 4361
Prospects for People with Learning Disabilities	Learning Disability	Reading		Prospects is a dynamic Christian organisation working together with people with learning disabilities to ensure they can lead fulfilled lives.		0118 950 8781
RADAR - Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		RADAR is the UK's largest disability campaigning organisation, with a membership of over 900 disability organisations and individual campaigners.		020 7250 3222
REACT	Medical needs	Kew		Giving depth to short lives.		020 8940 2575
REMAP	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Sevenoaks		Helping people with disabilities to achieve independence and enjoyment of life's opportunities.		0845 1300 456
REVEAL - The National Library for the Blind	Sensory Impairment	London		RNIB Library Catalogue of items for loan and/or sale in audio, large and giant print, braille and Moon.		0845 766 9999
RNIB (Royal National Institute for the Blind)	Sensory Impairment	London		Support blind and partially sighted people.		020 7388 1266
RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People)	Sensory Impairment	London		RNID is the largest charity in the UK tackling hearing loss and making hearing matter.		020 7296 8000
RYA Sailability	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Southampton		Make disability plain sailing.		0845 345 0403
Rainbow Trust	Medical needs	Leatherhead		Respite care for children with terminal illnesses.		01372 363438
Resources for Autism	Autistic Spectrum Disorders	London		Resources for Autism is our lifeline.	Helen Birns	020 8458 3259
Restricted Growth Association	N/A	Solihull		The RGA is a self-help organisation dealing with helping the social and medical consequences of restricted growth.		0300 111 1970
Rethink	Learning Disability	London		Working together to help everyone affected by severe mental illness recover a better quality of life.		0845 456 0455
Rett UK	Learning Disability;Physical Disability	Luton		Formerly known as the Rett Syndrome Association UK		01582 798910
Ricability	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		Research and information for older and disabled people		020 7427 2460
Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Warwick		Enabling people with disabilities to improve their health, well being, confidence and self-worth whilst having fun riding.		0845 658 1082
Royal College of Psychiatrists	N/A	London		Improving the lives of people affected by mental illness.		020 7235 2351
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists	Learning Disability	London		They have details of local NHS speech and language departments and lists of independent Speech and Language Therapists.		020 7378 1200
SENDIST - now First–Tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability)	Learning Disability	Darlington		Tribunal service for Special Educational Needs and Disability		01325 392760
SOFT UK	Learning Disability;Physical Disability	Sutton Coldfield		SOFT UK helps those affected by trisomy 13, trisomy 18 (Patau's and Edwards' syndrome) and related disorders.	Christine Rose	01213 513122
SPACE - Support for Parents and Autistic Children Everywhere.	Autistic Spectrum Disorders	Birmingham		Support for Parents and Autistic Children Everywhere.	Carolyn Inman	0121 624 4275
Safespaces	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Todmorden		Custom-made products and equipment, designed for people with autism, epilepsy, challenging behaviour and other special needs.	Jill Morony	01706 816274
Sane	Learning Disability	London		Meeting the challenge of mental illness.		020 7375 1002
Scope	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		For disabled people achieving equality.		0808 800 3333
Scout Holiday Homes Trust	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	London		We provide affordable family holidays at popular sites, with specially adapted accommodation for all families with a special need.		020 8433 7290
Scuba Trust	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Romney Marsh		Diving with disabilities. Experience the freedom.	Gill Cullwick	07985 025385
Sense - for deafblind people	Sensory Impairment	London		Sense is the leading national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind.		0845 127 0060
Shared Care Network - The Short Breaks Charity	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Bristol		Represents short break services throughout the UK.	Rob Fountain	01179 415361
Shopmobility	Physical Disability	Nationwide		Mobility service
Sibs	Autistic Spectrum Disorders;Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Medical needs;Sensory Impairment;All Disabilities	Oxenhope		Sibs is the UK charity for people who grow up with a disabled brother or sister.		01535 645453
Sickle Cell Society	Medical needs	London		Information, Counselling and caring for those with Sickle Cell Disorders and their families.		020 8961 7795