Parent carers seldom feel like “carers”. They are first and foremost parents, but being a parent of a child of any age who needs additional support means you are a carer – and there is help available for you too. 

Find out about help available for children and young people (from birth to 25) who have SEND. This is called the Local Offer.

The Xchange is dedicated to improving communication and information for families with children who are disabled across the Dorset Council area.

DPCC is run by parents & carers for parents & carers of children and young people age 0 – 25 with special educational needs or disability (SEND) who live in Dorset.

Service offering advice and support to families of children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND) in Dorset.

A one-stop shop for families to find all the information they need for activities, support and more. 

Empowers adults with learning disabilities to make friends, speak up and connect with their community. 

Support and empowers autistic children, adults and their families.

Supports the whole family, so all children and young people have equal access to play sessions and suitable activities to have fun together. 

UK charity that links children, young people and families with local volunteers who can offer them help and support. 

Offers free residential camps and online experinces for children and young people with health challenges and disabilities. 

Supports families through change, challenge and crisis. 

Supports young peoples mental health and wellbeing. 

Campaigns for the rights and inclusion of people with a learning disability. 

Provides information, advice and support and events for families with disabled children in the UK.