Our Family Services Team have compiled some key resources – links and information – to help families across the region find out about groups, charities, and further help and support available.
If you have any questions, more suggestions or would like more information on other aspects, please contact us by emailing vicki.donohoe@pacessheffield.org.uk
Website
Sheffield
Sports, Clubs, Activities
Performing arts classes- https://www.amindapart.org.uk/
Activities – https://climbingforallsheffield.com/
Specialist sporting activities- https://www.facebook.com/Coach2Include/
Inclusive sports –http://www.dawssheffield.co.uk/
Sheffield sports- https://www.facebook.com/cfasheffield/
Boccia club- https://www.facebook.com/SheffieldSmashersBocciaClub/
Inclusive dance class- https://www.facebook.com/Radicatodancecompany/
Inclusive dance class- https://www.facebook.com/BradiLeaDanceCompany/
Youth club for disabled young adults, R.I.V.A Project- http://www.rivaproject.co.uk/
Inclusive dance class- https://sites.google.com/view/dancestars-sheffield/home
Inclusive cycling- http://sheffieldcycling4all.org/
Clubs – https://www.sheffieldmencap.org.uk/
Wheelchair basketball- https://www.steelerswheelchairbasketball.com/
Inclusive groups for young adults – https://www.underthestars.org.uk/
Inclusive sports – https://withinreach.org.uk/
Emotional and family support
Short break provision- https://www.amyshouse.org.uk/
Learning disability services Burton street – http://www.burtonstreet.co.uk/
Sendiass services https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/information-advice-and-support-services-network/find-your-local-ias-service/yorkshire-and-humber/sheffield
Disability information- https://www.disabilitysheffield.org.uk/
Assistance to find a personal assistant/carer (PA) – https://disabilitysheffield.org.uk/pa-register/
Short break provision- https://www.maskk.org.uk/
First aid trainers (children’s)- mini first aid- www.miifirstaid.co.uk
Family support service – http://www.ray-of-hope.co.uk/
Sheffield council tax reduction- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/council-tax/council-tax-discounts-exemptions
Sheffield parent carer forum – https://sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk/
Sheffield carers centre – www.sheffieldcarers.org.uk
Sheffield local offer –http://www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/kb5/sheffield/directory/localoffer.page?localofferchannelnew=0
SNIPS- http://www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/kb5/sheffield/directory/advice.page?id=UrgO9wgJmTg
Young carers – https://www.sheffieldyoungcarers.org.uk/
MAST support services https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/mast
Register your child on the disabled child register – https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/services/child-disability-register/
Family support service – http://www.sparklesheffield.co.uk/
Handyperson – https://www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk/support/home-improvement/sheffield-home-improvement-agency/
Barnsley
Barnsley Sendiass service- www.barnsley.gov.uk/sendiass
Barnsley assisted technology – https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/assistive-technology/
Register your child on the disabled child register – http://fsd.barnsley.gov.uk/kb5/barnsley/fisd/dcr.page
Assistance to find a personal assistant/carer (PA) – https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/adult-health-and-social-care/barnsley-pa-finder/
Lena one for all Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/561457180715457/
SMILE Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/smilebarnsley/
Facebook Downs syndrome support https://www.facebook.com/groups/392167004167869/
Health information – https://www.livewellbarnsley.co.uk/Services/1735
Career and education advice- www.preferredfuturesfs.co.uk
Speech and language information sheets – https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk/barnsley-childrens-speech-language-therapy-service/communication-and-swallowing-difficulties/
TADS – https://www.tadsbarnsley.co.uk/
Leeds
Inclusive sports – https://active.leeds.gov.uk/findacentre/armleyleisurecentre
Activities and groups – https://www.aireborough-scheme.co.uk/
Activities and groups – https://www.artworks-sy.co.uk/
Activities and groups – https://www.beatit.org.uk/
Activities and groups – https://www.dazl.org.uk/
Inclusive dance group – http://www.flamingochicks.co.uk/
Activities and groups – https://leedsplayhouse.org.uk/
Inclusive sports – https://www.leedspowerchairfc.co.uk/
Activities and groups – http://peopleinaction.org.uk/
Activities and groups – https://pyramid-of-arts.org.uk/
Activities and groups – https://twitter.com/skyfallers?lang=en
Activities and groups – http://www.wearetheatre.co.uk/
Activities and groups – https://yorkshiredance.com/
Emotional and family support
Information – https://breezeleeds.org/about-breeze/inclusion-information-and-events
Carers Befriending- www.carersleeds.org.uk
Leeds parent carer forum http://www.epicleeds.org.uk/
Additional needs support group https://m.facebook.com/bemorechazzy/
Assistance to find a personal assistant/carer (PA) – https://www.leedscil.org.uk/pa-register
Leeds local offer https://www.leeds.gov.uk/residents/children-families-and-carers/local-offer/leeds-local-offer/special-educational-needs-disability
Register your child on the disabled child register – https://www.leeds.gov.uk/residents/children-families-and-carers/local-offer/leeds-local-offer/childrens-disability-register
Additional needs support group http://www.littlehiccups.co.uk/index.htm
Doncaster
SEND club – https://autismplus.co.uk/
SENDIAS service http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/sendias
Doncaster local offer http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/local-offer-send
School support http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/sen-service-and-faq-s-from-the-send-code-of-practice
Register your child on the disabled child register – http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/together-information-exchange
Additional needs support groups https://www.yourlifedoncaster.co.uk/s4s/WhereILive/Council?pageId=7
Rotherham
Inclusive sports http://activerotherham.org.uk/active-rotherham
Register your child on the disabled child register – https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/forms/form/391/en/join_the_childrens_disability_register
Rotherham local offer http://www.rotherhamsendlocaloffer.org/
Rotherham parent carer forum https://www.rpcf.co.uk/
Inclusive sports http://www.wheelchairwasps.co.uk/training.html
Wakefield
Sports, clubs, activities
Clubs – https://www.ableize.com/disabled-groups-and-clubs-by-county/west-yorkshire/
Local groups and activities – https://www.connecttosupport.org/s4s/LACatalogueEvents/Index/e07fef73-ba92-4fac-93a8-f365d5c841a1?orgId=e2fe0a38-ea79-47de-8d12-a0e500b988b2&Link=filtered&search=learning%20disability
Inclusive sports – https://disabilitysportyorkshire.org/about-dsy/
Inclusive skiing – https://www.snozoneuk.com/disability-snowsports/
Inclusive sports – https://www.yorkshiresport.org/what-we-do/disability-sports/
Emotional and family support
Special needs support – https://kidzaware.co.uk/
Day services for adults – http://schc.co.uk/
Wakefield local offer http://wakefield.mylocaloffer.org/Home
Wakefield Parent and carer forum – http://wakefield.mylocaloffer.org/s4s/WhereILive/Council?pageId=4061
Register your child on the disabled child register – http://wakefield.mylocaloffer.org/information-network
Kirklees
SENDIAS http://www.kias.org.uk/
Special needs support https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/food-exercise-and-sport/kirklees-passport.aspx
Kirklees local offer http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/local-offer/the-local-offer.aspx
Register your child on the disabled child register – https://kirkleestogether.co.uk/2018/12/03/new-register-for-children-with-additional-needs/
Kirklees parent carer forum https://www.pcankirklees.org/
Derbyshire
Wheelchair accessibility info http://www.accessiblederbyshire.org/
Council for disabled children https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/information-advice-and-support-services-network/find-your-local-ias-service/east-midlands/derbyshire
Derbyshire children’s social care infohttps://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/children-and-families/disabled-children/disabled-children.aspx
Derbyshire local offer https://localoffer.derbyshire.gov.uk/#!/directory
special needs activities https://umbrella.uk.net/
Bradford
Inclusive dance group – http://www.flamingochicks.co.uk/
Bradford local offer https://localoffer.bradford.gov.uk/
Inclusive groups- http://www.ls29group.co.uk/
Inclusive groups – http://www.mind-the-gap.org.uk/
Register your child on the disabled child register –
Bradford Parent and carer forum – http://www.pfba.org.uk/
Calderdale
Calderdale local offer https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2/residents/education-and-learning/local-offer/send
SENDIAS info http://www.calderdalesendiass.org.uk/
Register your child on the disabled child register –
Calderdale parent and carer forum – http://www.uniqueways.org.uk/family-voice-calderdale/
National support agencies and charities
http://www.abilityneeds.co.uk/
https://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/
https://www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk/#
https://www.caudwellchildren.com/
https://www.cerebralpalsy.org.uk/
https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/
http://www.changing-places.org/
https://childbraininjurytrust.org.uk/
https://childlawadvice.org.uk/
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/
https://www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk/
http://disabilityhorizons.com/
https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/
https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/
https://www.familyfund.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/sheffieldassociationforspinabifidaandhydrocephalus/
http://www.findresources.co.uk/
https://www.home-start.org.uk/
https://www.irwinmitchell.com/personal/protecting-your-rights/factsheets-and-template-letters
https://www.kidzexhibitions.co.uk/
https://www.littlebigpeeps.com/
https://www.penderelstrust.org.uk/
https://www.pyjamafairies.org/
https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/
http://www.reachingfamilies.org.uk/
https://www.sensoryintegration.org.uk/What-is-SI
https://www.shinecharity.org.uk/
https://specialneedsjungle.com/
https://www.strongbones.org.uk/
http://www.thechildrenssleepcharity.org.uk/
https://www.undiagnosed.org.uk/
National activities, groups and sports
https://www.archerygb.org/shoot-compete/shoot/disability-archery/
https://www.bocciaengland.org.uk/
https://britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/
http://www.calvertlakes.org.uk/
https://www.carryongardening.org.uk/
http://disabledramblers.co.uk/
http://www.disabilityshooting-gb.org/
https://www.englandgolf.org/play-golf/disability/
http://www.fredshed.co.uk/homepage.htm
https://www.gardeningfordisabledtrust.org.uk/
https://www.getcycling.org.uk/
https://greencirclegarden.com/
http://www.ladybowerfisheries.co.uk/
https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=812
https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/
https://www.speedofsight.org/index.php
https://www.tennisfoundation.org.uk/play-tennis/physically-impaired-tennis/
https://www.wheelpower.org.uk/
https://www.wilderthings.co.uk/
Facebook groups
Many Facebook groups can be found by searching the most relevant words or wording that corresponds to the topic your researching. Below is some active groups on facebook.
A special needs forum for support, advice and friendship
A very special needs Christmas UK
Blended Diet UK
Cerebral palsy parents information group
Cerebral Palsy UK
Global Development Delay UK
Our Special family
SEN action – forum for special educational needs, EHCplans and tribunals
Special needs carseats
Special needs and sensory play ideas
Special needs equipment and Advice Page UK only
Special needs equipment UK only – buy – sell – swap – give away
Special needs equipment ~ buy sell swap UK only
SEND special educational needs HEIP
Special needs parents support & discussion group
Special needs items/pushchairs
Tripability Travel Talk
Tube feeding your child in the UK
Therapies for cerebral palsy or physical disabilities are available privately or through the NHS. It is important to research any therapy you choose to use as some are more mainstream and some have less research and experience to support them.
Anat Baniel Therapy
https://www.anatbanielmethod.com/
Practitioners use movement therapy to improve outcomes, especially in younger children
This therapy can be Self-funded, or charity funded if available
ABR Therapy
Intensive internal muscle strengthening activity require a large commitment from parents
This therapy can be Self-funded although charity funding may be available
The Brainwave Centre
Assesses children with disabilities and works out a program of exercises to be carried out at home by the parents.
This therapy can be Self-funding, charity funding and also Brainwave themselves have sponsors who pay for the therapy
Bobath Physical therapy
Uses physiotherapy based on Bobath teaching and will assess a child and provide block treatments as well as individual treatments
This therapy can be Self-funded or charity funded, can also be subsidised.
Conductive Education
https://www.pacessheffield.org.uk/about/what-is-conductive-education/
https://www.footprintscec.org/
Conductive education is an integrated teaching method aimed at children and young adults with physical disability. There are blocks of therapies, an outreach service and a school service
This therapy can be Self-funded, Local authority funded, and charity funded.
Chiropractic and massage therapy
Helps with stretches and relaxing tense muscles
This therapy can be Self-funded.
Footsteps Centre
Spider therapy using an Adeli Suit to improve balance and coordination amongst other things.
This therapy can be Self-funded although charity funding may be available
Hydrotherapy
Water therapy provided by the hospital Physiotherapy department
Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy
Aimed at increasing the blood flow to the brain. Less often used as may cause seizures
This therapy can be Self-funded
Occupational Therapy
Therapists will assess a child’s physical needs and suggest equipment to help with function
NHS provided
Orthotics
Provides supportive splints and shoes to correct or prevent foot deformities and support walking
Normally provided by the NHS but can be privately funded
Portage
Portage is a home visiting educational service for pre-school children with additional support needs and their families.
Parents should not be charged for Portage home visiting which is usually delivered as part of a local authority service offer.
NHS Physiotherapy
Physical therapy carried out by therapists but also, they will give exercise programs
NHS provided or privately funded
Riding for the Disabled
Our horses and ponies provide therapy and fun to people all over the UK. With your help we can do even more.
Paid for by the charity itself, although a small fee is usually made.
Speech and Language Therapy
Provides speech and language therapy and assesses swallowing
NHS Provided or privately employed
Snowdrop
A private therapy which uses neuroplasticity to improve the physical wellbeing of disabled children
This therapy can be Self-funded, or charity funded if available
NICE
National Institute for health and Care Excellence has detailed information about the assessment and management of cerebral palsy.
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng62/chapter/Recommendations
Equipment and Shops
The following websites have equipment such as wheelchairs, seating, bath aids, car seats, toilets, trikes, ramps, toys, communication aids and much more.
You should check that the supplier of the equipment is a member of the British Healthcare trades Association (BHTA) http://bhta.com/
The Research Institute for Disabled Consumers – https://www.ridc.org.uk/
Bathing, seating, sleeping, hoisting, large and small equipment
http://www.abacushealthcare.co.uk/
https://www.abilitysuperstore.com/collections/mobility-aids
https://www.accessyourlife.co.uk/
https://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/
https://www.activateforkids.co.uk/index.html
https://www.activehands.com/shop/
https://www.all-mobility.co.uk/
https://allterrainwheelchairs.co.uk/
https://www.astorbannerman.co.uk/
https://www.bambach.co.uk/paediatric/who-should-use-a-bambach
https://www.bathingsolutions.co.uk/
https://www.bathstore.com/products/easybathing
https://www.chilterninvadex.co.uk/
https://clarkandpartners.co.uk/
https://www.clarksmobility.com/
http://www.creativecareltd.com/
https://www.davincimobility.com/
https://www.disabledliving.co.uk/
https://www.easytravelseat.com/
https://www.easylifegroup.com/
https://www.eden-mobility.co.uk/
http://fasttecsolutions.co.uk/services.html
https://www.findsignage.co.uk/
https://www.franceandassociates.co.uk/
http://www.freedomconcepts.com/
https://www.fireflyfriends.com/uk/
https://geniestandingwheelchair.co.uk/
https://www.gennymobility.com/int/products.html;jsessionid=BC5CBB1C6E606CF95DA5C34D5A742D41
https://www.greentrousers.com/
https://www.ineedawheelchair.co.uk/
https://www.livingaidsdirect.com/
https://www.made2aid.co.uk/store/
https://www.mercado-medic.co.uk/
https://www.mercado-medic.co.uk/
http://www.mobilityforyou.co.uk/
https://mobilityfurniture.co.uk/
https://www.mobilitysmart.co.uk/
https://www.moreability.co.uk/
https://www.madeformovement.com/
https://www.nrshealthcare.co.uk/?id=menu
http://www.optimalowvision.co.uk/
https://www.ospreyhealthcare.com/
https://www.outdoortoys.co.uk/12v-children-s-waltzer-car-battery-operated-electric-ride-on-toy-white
https://www.parkgatemobility.co.uk/
https://www.passmoregroup.co.uk/
https://www.performancehealth.co.uk/products/home-care-daily-living
http://www.permobil.com/en/Corporate/
https://www.platinumstairlifts.com/
https://www.quantumrehab.co.uk/
https://www.renaissance-baths.co.uk/easy-access-baths/
https://www.scanmobility.co.uk/
http://www.scooterstoreltd.com/
http://sculpta.co.uk/html/secure.htm
https://www.smart-wheelchairs.co.uk/
https://www.simplestuffworks.com/
http://www.smartseatingsolutions.co.uk/
https://www.smilesmart-tech.com/
https://www.specialisedorthoticservices.co.uk/
https://www.stannahlifts.co.uk/
https://www.sunrisemedical.co.uk/
https://www.themobilityaidscentre.co.uk/
http://www.themobilitymarket.co.uk/
http://www.theraposture.co.uk/
https://www.wickermobilityshop.co.uk/
https://www.yorkshirecareequipment.com/
Protective items, clothing and shoes
https://www.caredesigns.co.uk/
https://shop.countrywidehealthcare.co.uk/
https://www.denovohealthcare.com/
http://www.disabled-clothing.co.uk/
https://www.equiptomove.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/Rubysspecialclothes/
https://www.facebook.com/craftynannasfunkybandanas/
https://m.facebook.com/FrankieLola1/
https://funkygiraffebibs.co.uk/
http://www.hollister.co.uk/en-gb
https://www.id-direct.com/ukb2c/en/home.html
https://www.marksandspencer.com/2-pack-pure-cotton-dribble-bibs/p/p60175373
https://www.thelakesorthotics.co.uk/butlerboots
Toileting and Continence
https://www.allaboutincontinence.co.uk/
https://www.bbuk.org.uk/children-young-people/
https://www.brollysheets.co.uk/
https://coastallinensupplies.co.uk/
https://www.hartmanndirect.co.uk/
https://www.id-direct.com/ukb2c/en/index.html
https://www.imedicare.co.uk/en/
https://www.incontinenceuk.co.uk/?option=com_wordpress&Itemid=70&lang=en&tag=promocon
https://www.pshealthcare.co.uk/
https://www.win-health.com/urologic-care.html
Sensory and toys
http://www.astitchdifferent.co.uk/
https://www.experia-innovations.co.uk/
https://www.exploreyoursenses.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationaltoysandresourcessupplier/
https://gro.co.uk/product/gro-clock/
https://www.multi-sensoryworld.co.uk/
https://www.sensorykraft.co.uk/
https://www.special-needs-toys.co.uk/
https://thegirlwiththecurlyhair.co.uk/
https://www.youngcalibre.org.uk/
Accessible vehicles, Motability and cars
https://www.accessiblevehicles.co.uk/index.php
https://www.alliedmobility.com/
https://www.brig-aydcontrols.co.uk
https://www.brookmiller.co.uk/
https://www.desgoslingmobilityltd.co.uk/
https://www.disabledmotoring.org/
https://www.drivingmobility.org.uk/
https://www.guidosimplexuk.com
https://www.hwpickrell.co.uk/newsite/index2.php?choice=wheelchair&
https://www.tbcconversions.com/mobility/
Training
Here are some website links to a few parenting courses, disability awareness courses and much more
https://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/courses/parenting-courses-time-out
https://www.disabilitymatters.org.uk/
https://www.familylives.org.uk/
https://www.ipsea.org.uk/pages/category/learn-about-and-book-training
https://superkidsguide.com/join-the-movement/
Grants
Your first port of call for any equipment is usually your occupational therapist. Unfortunately, not all equipment is available on the NHS. Below are links for websites you can search to see if you are eligible for a grant towards the cost of equipment, holidays, days out, communication tools and much more.
https://britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/
http://www.cashforkids.uk.com/
https://www.caudwellchildren.com/
http://www.childrenshopefoundation.org.uk/
https://www.childrentoday.org.uk/
https://communicationmatters.org.uk/what-we-do/cm-grants/
http://www.destinationflorida.org.uk/
https://www.disability-grants.org/
https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/
https://www.dreamscometrue.uk.com/
https://www.dreammakerschildrenscharity.com/
https://www.dreamscometrue.uk.com/
https://www.elifarfoundation.org.uk/
https://www.equiptomove.co.uk/
https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/grants/
https://www.familyfund.org.uk/
https://www.happydayscharity.org/
https://www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk/
http://www.heswallcamp.org.uk/
http://www.independenceathome.org.uk/
http://www.lifeline4kids.org/application/
https://www.livingmadeeasy.org.uk/scenario.php?csid=172
https://www.make-a-wish.org.uk/
https://www.merlinsmagicwand.org/
https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/charitable-grants-for-ill-or-disabled-people
https://www.mssociety.org.uk/care-and-support/financial-help/apply-for-an-ms-society-grant
https://www.ms-researchandrelief.org/grants/
https://www.musculardystrophyuk.org/get-the-right-care-and-support/equipment-grants/
https://www.myrtwellbeing.org.uk/financial-support/physical-grants
https://www.nihalarmstrongtrust.org.uk/
https://www.npower.com/help-and-support/extra-support/health-through-warmth/
http://www.opencountry.org.uk/
https://www.promisedreams.co.uk/
https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/
https://www.theactfoundation.co.uk/
https://www.theboparancharitabletrust.com/
http://www.thedreamteamcharity.co.uk/index.html
https://www.thesequaltrust.org.uk/
https://www.treeofhope.org.uk/
https://www.yourdreamfactory.org/
funding for groups https://www.syfab.org.uk/
Travel
Websites below contain hint and tips for disabled travellers.
https://www.abletoholiday.co.uk/
https://www.accesscard.org.uk/
https://www.access-travel.co.uk/
http://accessibleportugal.com/
https://www.affinitydesign.eu/
http://www.beamsleyproject.org/
https://www.birchcroft-hideaway.co.uk/en-GB
https://www.bookhamcourt.co.uk/
http://www.bramwoodgower.co.uk/
https://www.breakawaysupportedholidays.co.uk/
http://www.brickhousecottages.co.uk/
https://www.canalability.org.uk/
http://www.calvert-trust.org.uk/
https://www.church-farm-barns.co.uk/
https://www.coachbuiltgb.co.uk/
https://www.cotswoldcharm.com/
https://www.curveonline.co.uk/plan-your-visit/accessibility/
https://www.disabledchildren.org.uk//
https://www.disabledholidays.com/
https://disabledholidaysinspain.com/
http://www.disabledholidays4u.com/
https://www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/
https://www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk/services/index.shtml
http://disabilityhorizons.com/2017/03/top-tips-for-travelling-in-a-wheelchair/
https://www.enableholidays.com/
http://endeavour-uk.co.uk/index.html
https://www.familyholidayassociation.org.uk/
http://www.graingevillaflorida.com/
https://www.hoegrangeholidays.co.uk/accessible-holidays/
https://www.holidayhomestrust.info/
https://www.holidayswithhelp.org.uk/
https://www.homelands-fife.co.uk/
https://www.ineedaholidaytoo.com/
https://www.joeydunlopfoundation.com/
https://www.lewisreedgroup.co.uk/
http://www.limitlesstravel.org/
https://maisondeslandes.co.uk/
https://www.matchinghouses.com/
https://www.merseafestival.org.uk/
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/disabled_passengers.aspx
https://northchallacombefarmholidays.co.uk/about/
https://www.passionatepeople.invacare.eu.com/
https://qef.org.uk/our-services/qef-mobility-services
https://www.respitenow.org.uk/freedom-breaks.php
https://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/accessible/travel-guide
https://www.sagetraveling.com/
https://www.sbhscotland.org.uk/content/help-rebecca-cottage/
https://www.sensorytraveller.co.uk/
http://www.specialistvehiclerental.co.uk/
https://www.stmoritzhotel.co.uk/stay/accessible-stays/
https://www.tourismforall.org.uk/
https://www.tram.co.uk/access-guide
https://www.visitengland.com/plan-your-visit/access-all/national-accessible-scheme
https://www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information/getting-around-london/accessible-public-transport
https://www.wallopswoodcottages.co.uk/accessibility/
http://www.walkswithwheelchairs.com/
http://www.wheelchair-travel.co.uk/
https://www.woodcombelodges.co.uk/
https://www.yha.org.uk/stay/accessible-hostels
https://www.3hfund.org.uk/holidays/
Mental Health and wellbeing
https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/youth-wellbeing/
https://anxietycanada.com/about-us/
https://www.bullying.co.uk/advice-for-parents/
https://www.calmerparenting.co.uk/
http://thecoupleconnection.net/
https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/iapt/
http://www.familycarers.org.uk/
http://iaptsheffield.shsc.nhs.uk/silvercloud/
https://www.livesinthebalance.org/
https://www.marriagecare.org.uk/
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/your-mental-health/getting-help
https://www.meridenfamilyprogramme.com/mycare-app-helping-carers-take-care/news
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/
https://www.oneplusone.org.uk/
https://www.open.edu/openlearn/
https://www.sheffieldmind.co.uk/
https://shop.llttf.com/free-resources
https://www.sheffieldyoungcarers.org.uk/
https://www.turning-point.co.uk/
https://www.workingfamilies.org.uk/
https://www.youthaccess.org.uk/services/find-your-local-service
Communication and aids
https://www.aacmounts.com/mounting-systems/
https://www.abilitynet.org.uk/
https://www.ability-world.com/
http://www.assistivecontrol.com/
https://www.assistiveware.com/
https://btplc.com/inclusion/HelpAndSupport/UnderstandingImpairments/index.htm
https://www.cerebra.org.uk/help-and-information/
https://www.clarosoftware.com/
https://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/
https://dh2solutions.co.uk/index.php
https://www.easyreadtimeteacher.com/?currency=GBP
https://www.everyonecan.org.uk/
http://www.findavoice.org.uk/Home
http://gesture-interface.jp/en/
https://www.isaac-online.org/english/home/
https://www.icommunicatetherapy.com/
https://pecs-unitedkingdom.com/pecs/
https://www.rettuk.org/resources/resources-for-families/communication/
https://www.smilesmart-tech.com/
https://www.therapy-box.co.uk/
https://www.tobiidynavox.com/en-gb/
https://www.treloar.org.uk/other-services/outreach-services/assistive-technology/
Payroll Services and Employee Insurance
Services for those who have personal assistants and individual budgets
https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Employing-your-own-care-and-support/Information-hub.aspx
Tube feeding Resources
The hospital and specialist nurses will give full training and information on tube feeding and the NHS dietician will support nutritional status
Scope
https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/tube-feeding/
GOSH hospital guidance
Facebook groups including ‘tube feeding your child in the UK’ and ‘Blended Diet UK’
https://www.facebook.com/groups/177590912307248/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tubielove/
Webpage with information about Blended Diet as opposed to traditional formula feeds
https://renacahill.wixsite.com/blended-diet-online
https://www.brainstars.co.uk/blended-diet-overview
Children’s adapted clothing for tube fed children
https://tubiekids.co.uk/collections/adaptive-special-needs-clothing-tube-fed-children
M&S also do a range and it is pretty easy to adapt normal clothing
General help with feeding
https://www.childfeedingguide.co.uk/tips/tips-tools/
This list is not an exhausted list.
If you know a company/ charity or are a company/Charity that is not on the list please email vicki.donohoe@pacessheffield.org.uk
This list is not an exhaustive list.
If you know a company/charity or are a company/charity that is not on the list please email vicki.donohoe@pacessheffield.org.uk
