Resources for Families

We have included links to a number of different organisations and websites which may be of help. Please let us know if you’re aware of others which would help our families, we can then add them to our list.

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General Support

• Check Benefits and Financial Support

• Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for Children

• EHCP and SEN Support - 

  • Gov.UK - Children with Special Educational Needs

  • Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA)

  • Nottinghamshrie Send Local Offer - Education

• Ask Lion Financial Information Hub

• Get Help From Your Supplier - Priority Services Register | Ofgem

• Help for Households - Get Government Cost of Living Support

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Supporting Charities and Organisations 

• Contact for Families with Disabled Children

• The Community Coaching Company | Helping Families and Carers

• Council For Disabled Children

• Disability Information and Equipment

• Family Fund

• Holistic Thinking Holidays

• Little Miracles

• KIDS

• Nottinghamshire Clubs For Young People

• Nottinghamshire Carers

• Nottinghamshire Downs Syndrome Support Group

• Peeps HIE Charity

• Parents and Carers | Ask Us Nottinghamshire

• Rainbow Parent Carer Forum

• The Richard Whitehead Foundation

• Sunshine Support

• SIBS - For Siblings 

• Special Kids in the UK 

• YMCA Newark & Sherwood

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Grants 

• Caudwell Children (to pay for Footprints sessions and other items)

• DTD Charity - Grants for Disability Equipment

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Education Resources

•  Makaton

• Twinkl Education Resources