Websites for Parents and Carers

EDCM is not able to offer advice, financial assistance or direct services to disabled children or their families. Search below for organisations that may be able to provide you with support.

This list is not definitive. If you work for an organisation that would like to be included on this list please email [email protected]. We will not include commercial organisations.

• 3H FundHelping disabled children and adults, as well as carers, to enjoy a much needed holiday Read more...
• Ableize Children's Disability ResourceABLEize is a UK disability resource directory offering the biggest collection of disability, mobility and health resources in the UK and Europe. Read more...
• ACE EducationIndependent advice and information for parents on education issues in England Read more...
• Action on Hearing LossA range of services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing including information and support on all aspects of deafness, hearing loss and tinnitus. Read more...
• Aidis TrustA charity that provides free, impartial technology advice and support to people with disabilities across the UK. Read more...
• Caudwell ChildrenFamily support services, equipment, treatment and therapies for disabled children and their families across the UK. Read more...
• Changing FacesPractical and emotional support for people and families who are living with conditions, marks or scars that affect their appearance. Read more...
• Children TodayCharity that raises funds to provide specialised equipment and services for children and young people with disabilities throughout the UK. Read more...
• Contact a FamilyContact a Family provides support, advice and information for families with disabled children. Read more...
• Coram Children's Legal CentreFree legal information, advice and representation to children, young people, their families, carers and professionals, as well as international consultancy on child law and children’s rights. Read more...
• Disability Rights UKDisabled people leading change, working to create a society where everyone with lived experience of disability or health conditions can participate equally as full citizens. Read more...
• Dream MakersGranting the wishes of hundreds of disabled and terminally-ill children. Read more...
• Dyslexia ActionA national charity that takes action to change the lives of people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties. Read more...
• Early Support ProgrammeGovernment programme for achieving better co-ordinated, family focused services for young disabled children and their families Read more...
• Education and Resources for Improving Childhood ContinenceThe national charity dedicated to supporting children and young people, families and health professionals with bedwetting, daytime wetting, soiling and constipation and potty training. Read more...
• Equality Advisory Support ServiceInformation, advice and support on discrimination and human rights issues for individuals in England, Scotland and Wales. Read more...
• Family FundThe Family Fund is a charity that provides grants to low-income families caring for a severely disabled child aged under 17. Read more...
• Family Holiday AssociationCharity that provides short breaks in the UK for children and their families. Read more...
• Family LivesA national charity providing help and support in all aspects of family life, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Read more...
• Family Rights GroupA charity in England and Wales that advises families whose children are involved with or need children’s services because of welfare needs or concerns. Read more...