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.

• HELP HolidaysCharity arranging low cost holidays for lone parent families, single access parents, prisoners' wives and forces wives whose husbands are abroad. Read more...
• IPSEANational charity providing free legally based advice to families who have children with special educational needs. Read more...
• Living made easy for childrenWebsite providing impartial, expert advice on the equipment available for children with disabilities in the UK. Read more...
• Making ContactMakingContact.org gives parents the chance to safely and easily get in touch with others whose lives are affected by the same or similar disabilities or medical conditions Read more...
• MindAdvice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Read more...
• MumsnetA website for all parents, based on the philosophy that parents' lives can be made easier by pooling knowledge, experience and support. Read more...
• National Network of Parent Carer ForumsNNPCF aim to ensure that good practice, knowledge and shared expertise about parent participation continues to grow and strengthen. Read more...
• National Parent Partnership NetworkGovernment funded organisation which promotes local and regional Parent Partnership Services Read more...
• NetbuddyAn interactive website where people with first-hand experience of learning disability can share practical information and ideas. Read more...
• Network 81A national network of parents working towards properly resourced inclusive education for all children with special needs. Read more...
• NewlifeCharity for disabled and terminally ill children in the UK. Read more...
• NYASInformation, advice, advocacy and legal representation to children, young people and vulnerable adults through a network of dedicated paid workers and volunteers throughout England and Wales. Read more...
• Open Family ServicesNational online directory where you can search for and find information on a wide range of family-related services - both nationally and in your own locality. Read more...
• OuchBBC website dedicated to the wide subject of disability and parenting Read more...
• StarlightGranting wishes to seriously and terminally ill children and entertaining over half a million children every year in UK hospitals and hospices. Read more...
• Stop Hate UKCharity providing independent and confidential support to people affected by Hate Crime. Read more...
• Talk About AutismAn online community where parents and carers of children with autism can share their experiences and find vital information on autism education. Read more...
• Together for Short LivesA national charity for all children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions and all those who support, love and care for them. Read more...
• Transition Information NetworkAn alliance of organisations and individuals who come together with a common aim: to improve the experience of disabled young people’s transition to adulthood. Read more...
• Transport for AllSpecialised advice, information, advocacy and training to both service users and providers of accessible transport in the capital. Read more...