Useful Links

Action for Children Action for Children supports and speaks for the UK's most vulnerable and neglected children and young people.

Bristol Bike Project We are a comprehensive Community Bike Project, repairing and relocating unwanted bicycles. We aim to help people from all walks of life get out on two wheels and for it to be an inclusive and empowering experience.

Bristol Black Carers Bristol Black Carers supports carers and those whom they care for to access mainstream care and health related public services. We provide regular support group meetings, organise trips and activities to give carers a break and can offer support, advice and information, either over the phone, at our offices or a home visit can be arranged.

Bristol Parent Carers We are a new group of parents and carers of children with disabilities and special needs who live in Bristol. For 20 years parent carers and parent support agencies in Bristol have worked in partnership with the local authorities to shape service provision for children and young people with disabilities and special needs. These initiatives have been successful in bringing about positive changes for parent carers and their children.

Carers Support Centre Carers Support Centre provides support, information and advice to carers of any age living in the Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas.

Cerebral Palsy Symptoms Learn all about Cerebral Palsy and other common birth injuries.

Contact We provide information, advice and support. We bring families together so they can support each other. We campaign to improve their circumstances, and for their right to be included and equal in society.

Council for Disabled Children The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) is the umbrella body for the disabled children's sector in England, with links to other UK nations.

ERIC ERIC provides information, support and resources to children, young people and their families and health professionals on bladder and bowel problems.

Every Disabled Child Matters Every Disabled Child Matters (EDCM) is a campaign to get rights and justice for every disabled child.

Fledglings Swift Fledglings is a national charity that finds and sells products that improve the lives of disabled children and their families. Finding Solutions, Changing Lives. We understand that life with a disabled child can be challenging, and we help by providing practical, affordable, good quality products that address everyday problems faced by children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy and autism. Whether you are a parent or carer of a disabled child, grandparent or family friend, teacher or health professional, Fledglings can help make life a little bit easier.

Kids KIDS is a leading disabled children’s charity that has been in existence for over 40 years working to enable disabled children and young people and their families to enjoy their lives.

(The) National Autistic Society The National Autistic Society is the leading UK charity for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome) and their families. We provide information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for people with autism.

Preparing for Adulthood The Preparing for Adulthood programme (PfA) is funded by the Department for Education as part of the delivery support for the SEN and disability reforms.

Shared Lives Project (Bristol) This link explains what Shared Lives means, how people can receive this type of support, and how you can become a Bristol Shared Lives carer.

Supportive Parents We are an independent organisation offering a free, confidential and impartial service to any parent, child or young person who has a concern about special educational needs. We provide you with all the information you need to understand the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) process and improve your, or your child’s, educational experience.

Transition Information Network The Transition Information Network (TIN) is an alliance of organisations and individuals who come together to improve the experience of disabled young people’s transition to adulthood.

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