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The Care Act – transition for children to adult care and support
The Department of Health has produced a factsheet which describes how the Care Act supports people moving from children’s to adult care and support services. Click on the link in the Useful Downloads section on this page to view the factsheet. To access all of…
Change
Who We Are CHANGE is a leading national equal rights organisation led by Disabled People. We believe that people with learning disabilities should have the same rights and choices as everybody elseAt CHANGE we practice what we preach. People with learning disabilities are employed on equal…
0113 388 0011
Fax: 0113 388 0012
Children and Young People with complex health needs - A One-stop booklet for families
Booklet attached in the useful downloads section The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities is extremely grateful to those who helped shape the development of this booklet, most of whom are mums and dads of children with complex health needs, and who, along with their…
Coram Children's Legal Centre
Coram Children’s Legal Centre, part of the Coram group of charities, specialises in law and policy affecting children and young people.CCLC provides free legal information, advice and representation to children, young people, their families, carers and professionals, as well as international consultancy on child law…
01206 714 650
Disabled Children: A Legal Handbook
This is a guide to the legal rights of disabled children and their families in England and Wales. The authors expertly navigate the many, often overlapping, sources of law, explaining the difference between what public bodies must do to support disabled children and that which they…
Guidance on Making a Complaint about a School
It is hoped that you will be able to resolve any complaint concerning the school using local complaints procedures. All schools in England are required to have a complaints procedure and to publicise such a procedure. Making a complaint to the Department for Education should only…
Guidance: The Care Bill Factsheets
See the website link below for 19 factsheets and a glossary that accompany the Care Bill. Includes factsheets on transition, eligibility and assessment.
IPSEA (Independent Parental Special Education Advice)
Free independent legally based advice to parents of children with all kinds of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) IPSEA operates: Website: Visit our website for model letters, SEN updates, support sheets and more Mailing list: Join our mailing list; become part of IPSEA’s family…
01799 582030
Lifted Carers Centre
We unfortunately have to close the centre indefinitely due to the Covid-19 crisis.In the meantime, we are offering a telephone callback service for parents and carers Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm. If we can help with anything please message us on Facebook or send an email and we'll call you back…
07385 568990 (Emma)
07384 784262 (Sue)
The Maypole Project - Helpline
A national helpline for all those affected by the illness or disability of a child of any age. Our specially trained team of volunteers are there to help.. Because when times are difficult, it's good to talk, just a call will give you the support…
01689 851 596