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Support groups, mental health, benefits advice and resources for parents of babies with SEND

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Contact (For Families with Disabled Children)

Parent Charity
National

UK's leading charity for families

Services:

Free helpline, advice, parent groups, workshops

Scope Parent Support

Disability Charity
National

Support for parents of disabled children

Services:

Helpline, online community, advice

Family Fund

Grants
National

Grants for disabled children

Services:

Financial grants, equipment, breaks

Cerebra

Parent Charity
National

Support for brain conditions

Services:

Grants, equipment, sleep advice, guides

Special Needs Jungle

Information Hub
National

Parent information and support

Services:

Website, guides, SEND advice, community

IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice)

Legal Advice
National

Free SEND legal advice

Services:

Education law, tribunal support, advice line

SOS!SEN

SEND Advice
National

Independent SEND advice

Services:

Free advice, tribunal support, guides

Pandas Foundation (PND)

Mental Health
National

Postnatal depression support

Services:

Helpline, peer support, online groups

APNI (Postnatal Illness)

Mental Health
National

Perinatal mental health charity

Services:

Telephone support, information, recovery

Mind Perinatal Mental Health

Mental Health
National

Mental health support for new parents

Services:

Information, local services, support

Maternal Mental Health Alliance

Mental Health Network
National

Perinatal mental health network

Services:

Information, service directory, advocacy

Home-Start UK

Home Support
National

Parent support volunteers

Services:

Home visits, emotional support, practical help

Family Action

Family Support
National

Family mental health support

Services:

Counselling, practical support, grants

Family Lives

Helpline
National

Free parenting support

Services:

24/7 helpline, online chat, courses

Parentline

Helpline
National

Parenting advice helpline

Services:

Free phone support, guidance

NSPCC Helpline

Helpline
National

Child protection advice

Services:

Advice for worried parents, support

Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline

Single Parents
National

Single parent support

Services:

Advice, benefits, employment, childcare

Working Families

Work Support
National

Work-life balance support

Services:

Legal advice, flexible working, childcare

NCT (National Childbirth Trust)

Parent Network
National

New parent support network

Services:

Baby groups, coffee mornings, classes

Mumsnet

Online Community
National

Online parent community

Services:

Forums, advice, local groups

Netmums

Online Community
National

Parent support network

Services:

Local groups, forums, advice

The Breastfeeding Network

Breastfeeding
National

Breastfeeding support groups

Services:

Helpline, local groups, peer support

La Leche League GB

Breastfeeding
National

Breastfeeding peer support

Services:

Local groups, helpline, online support

Revitalise

Respite Breaks
National

Family respite breaks

Services:

Accessible holidays, respite care

Rainbow Trust Family Support Workers

Family Support
National

Support for seriously ill children

Services:

Family support workers, emotional support

Shared Care Scotland

Respite
Scotland

Short breaks for disabled children

Services:

Respite care, family breaks

Twins Trust

Multiple Birth
National

Multiple birth parent support

Services:

Twin feeding advice, grants, helpline

TAMBA (Twins and Multiple Births)

Multiple Birth
National

Twin and triplet support

Services:

Twinline helpline, local clubs, advice

Sands (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death)

Bereavement
National

Baby loss support charity

Services:

Bereavement support, helpline, groups

Child Bereavement UK

Bereavement
National

Support when a child dies

Services:

Counselling, family support, resources

The Mariposa Trust (Saying Goodbye)

Bereavement
National

Miscarriage and baby loss

Services:

Remembrance services, online support

Tommy's Bereavement Support

Bereavement
National

Pregnancy and baby loss

Services:

Support line, information, research

Cruse Bereavement Care

Bereavement
National

General bereavement support

Services:

Counselling, support groups, helpline

Citizens Advice

Benefits Advice
National

Free benefits advice

Services:

Benefits advice, debt help, legal support

Turn2Us

Benefits Help
National

Benefits calculator and grants

Services:

Grant finder, benefits advice

Disability Rights UK

Rights Advice
National

Benefits and rights advice

Services:

Factsheets, helpline, advocacy

Carers UK

Carers Support
National

Support for parent carers

Services:

Benefits advice, Carer's Allowance help

Carers Trust

Carers Support
National

Parent carer support

Services:

Local carers centres, breaks, advice

SEND Family Support Facebook Group

Online Group
National

Private parent support group

Services:

Peer support, advice sharing, community

Special Needs Jungle Facebook Group

Online Group
National

SEND parent community

Services:

Discussion, advice, support

Downs Syndrome Association Parent Forum

Online Forum
National

Online parent support

Services:

Forums, advice, information

National Autistic Society Parent Forum

Online Forum
National

Autism parent support

Services:

Online community, advice, helpline

Incredible Years

Parenting Course
National

Evidence-based parenting programmes

Services:

Baby and toddler parenting courses

Triple P (Positive Parenting)

Parenting Course
National

Parenting skills training

Services:

Workshops, online courses, seminars

Sibs

Sibling Support
National

Support for brothers and sisters

Services:

Sibling groups, workshops, resources

OnePlusOne

Relationship Support
National

Relationship support

Services:

Couples support, parenting together

Marriage Care

Counselling
National

Marriage and relationship counselling

Services:

Free counselling, relationship support

London Early Years Foundation

Children's Centres
London

London parent and baby groups

Services:

Baby groups, parent support, activities

Greenwich Parent & Baby Groups

Local Support
London - Greenwich

Free parent groups in Greenwich

Services:

Baby play, peer support, advice

Camden Parent Support

Local Support
London - Camden

Camden children's centres

Services:

Baby groups, parenting courses, support

Islington Parent Groups

Local Support
London - Islington

Parent and baby support

Services:

Stay and play, parent courses, advice

Lambeth Parent Network

Local Support
London - Lambeth

Parent support in Lambeth

Services:

Baby groups, parent courses, activities

Brighton & Hove Parent Carers Council

Parent Carers
Brighton

Parent carer voice

Services:

SEND parent support, advocacy, groups

Kent Parent Groups

Local Support
Kent

Parent and baby support

Services:

Children's centres, baby groups

Hampshire Parent Support

Local Support
Hampshire

Family centres and groups

Services:

Baby activities, parent courses

Oxford Parent Groups

Local Support
Oxfordshire

Parent and baby support

Services:

Children's centres, stay and play

Bristol Parent Carers

Parent Carers
Bristol

Parent carer forum

Services:

SEND support, parent voice, activities

Devon Parent Groups

Local Support
Devon

Parent and baby support

Services:

Children's centres, baby groups

Cornwall Parent Support

Local Support
Cornwall

Family hubs and groups

Services:

Baby activities, parent courses

Nottingham Parent Groups

Local Support
Nottingham

Parent and baby support

Services:

Children's centres, baby activities

Leicester Parent Support

Local Support
Leicester

Family centres

Services:

Baby groups, parent courses

Liverpool Parent Groups

Local Support
Liverpool

Parent and baby support

Services:

Children's centres, baby groups

Cheshire Parent Support

Local Support
Cheshire

Parent and baby groups

Services:

Family centres, stay and play

Newcastle Parent Groups

Local Support
Newcastle

Parent and baby support

Services:

Family hubs, baby activities

York Parent Support

Local Support
York

Parent and baby groups

Services:

Children's centres, stay and play

Enquire (Scottish SEND Advice)

SEND Advice
Scotland

SEND advice for Scottish parents

Services:

Helpline, information, advocacy

Scottish Parent Carers Network

Parent Network
Scotland

Parent carer support

Services:

Parent forums, support, advocacy

Glasgow Parent Groups

Local Support
Glasgow

Parent and baby support

Services:

Family centres, baby groups

Edinburgh Parent Support

Local Support
Edinburgh

Family hubs

Services:

Baby groups, parent courses

Snap Cymru

SEND Advice
Wales

Welsh SEND advice service

Services:

Free advice, advocacy, workshops

Cardiff Parent Groups

Local Support
Cardiff

Parent and baby support

Services:

Flying Start, baby groups

Swansea Parent Support

Local Support
Swansea

Parent and baby groups

Services:

Children's centres, activities

Parenting NI

Parent Support
Northern Ireland

Parent support in NI

Services:

Helpline, courses, resources

Contact NI

Parent Charity
Northern Ireland

Support for disabled children

Services:

Advice, support, advocacy

The Lullaby Trust

Baby Sleep
National

Safer sleep advice

Services:

Sleep safety, bereavement support

Cerebra Sleep Service

Sleep Support
National

Sleep support for disabled children

Services:

Sleep advice, equipment, guides

Sleep Scotland

Sleep Support
Scotland

Sleep advice for families

Services:

Sleep support, helpline, workshops

Scope Sleepless Nights

Sleep Support
National

Sleep support for disabled children

Services:

Sleep guides, advice, equipment

Tiny Happy People (BBC)

Online Resources
National

Baby development resources

Services:

Activities, videos, development tips

First Steps Nutrition Trust

Nutrition
National

Baby feeding advice

Services:

Weaning guides, nutrition advice

Change Grow Live Parent Support

Addiction Support
National

Support for parents with addiction

Services:

Family support, parenting courses

Coram Children's Legal Centre

Legal Advice
National

Free legal advice

Services:

Education law, SEN advice, helpline

Special Needs and Parents Ltd (SNAP)

SEND Advocacy
National

Independent SEND advice

Services:

Advocacy, tribunal support, training

Kids

Advocacy
National

Disabled children's charity

Services:

Advocacy, family support, activities