Services
Search services for SEND, filtered by need, age, local authority, and how to connect.
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Get a VIP Red Bag for hospital visits (age 14+)
Choice Support
A free bag holding key health and support paperwork and personal items for hospital appointments or admissions, for autistic people or people with a learning disability aged 14+ - helps hospital staff know what reasonable adjustments are needed.
Get a wheelchair, or a repair, through the NHS wheelchair service
Wakefield Council
Provides wheelchairs to people with mobility issues, plus repairs and maintenance checks - referral needed from a GP, therapist or nurse using the service's own referral form.
Get advice and connect with other parents of disabled children
Contact
A free helpline (Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm), online advice and parent-to-parent support for families of disabled children, whatever their condition or diagnosis.
Get advice and signposting for autism
Living Autism
Advice and signposting for autistic people of all ages and their families, navigating available support.
Get advice and support as a disabled person or family
Scope
A free helpline offering advice and support to disabled people, their families and carers on a wide range of issues.
Get advice and support with your child's bowel or bladder issue
ERIC
Advice and support with bowel and bladder issues, toilet training, related anxiety and products, for families and professionals.
Get advice if your child faces a school suspension or exclusion
Wakefield Council · Normanton · WF6 2DZ
Statutory guidance and support for parents, carers and schools navigating a suspension or exclusion, including working with schools on alternatives to exclusion where possible.
Get advocacy and interpretation support as a deaf person
Royal Association for Deaf People · St Peter's & Canalside · N1 8GJ
Advice, advocacy, interpretation, training and youth support for deaf people, accessed via referral or the website.
Get alternative education if your child can't attend mainstream school
Wakefield Council
The Alternative Provision Service supports children and young people unable to attend mainstream school, including after permanent exclusion - placing pupils in alternative education from Day 6, in line with legal requirements.
Get an ADHD or autism assessment through Clinical Partners
Clinical Partners
A neurodevelopmental assessment for ADHD and/or autism for children aged 5 and over, available privately or via an NHS Right to Choose referral, conducted over secure video link with appointments often available within days.
Get an autism assessment for your child
The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
The Children's Therapy Autism Assessment Service at Mid Yorkshire Hospital assesses children and young people up to 18, to help families and professionals understand whether a child's differences in communication, behaviour and development may be linked to autism.
Get an EHC Plan assessed or reviewed (SENART)
Wakefield Council · Normanton · WF6 2DZ
The SEN Assessment and Review Team handles statutory Education, Health and Care Plan processes, supports schools with SEND processes, and represents the council in mediation and SEND tribunal proceedings.
Get an initial mental health assessment for your child
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust - CAMHS Wakefield
The Primary Intervention Team offers consultation, training and short-term treatment for mild-to-moderate difficulties, and handles first contact through the Single Point of Access.
Get autism support as a parent carer
National Autistic Society · National
Resources, one-to-one support, and events for parent carers of autistic children, young people and adults.
Get befriending support after a stroke as a teen or young adult
Different Strokes
Different Strokes runs a teen and young adult befriending service alongside local peer support and exercise groups, an online community, and phone advice, for younger people who've had a stroke or brain injury.
Get bespoke equipment made for your child through Remap
Remap
Free, custom-made equipment designed and built by volunteer engineers for disabled people whose needs aren't met by standard off-the-shelf equipment.
Get complex home care including waking nights and weekend breaks
Beekay Healthcare Ltd
Waking nights, weekend breaks and day-time care including community-based social activities, for children aged 10+ with complex care needs or learning disabilities.
Get confidential contraception and sexual health support (WISH)
Spectrum Community Health CIC · Wakefield East
Free, confidential contraception, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and STI testing and treatment - the WISH clinic, a real practical need for young people preparing for adult life.
Get confidential crisis support at night (Night OWLS)
Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service
A confidential support line for children, young people, and their parents and carers, for anyone in crisis or struggling to cope - open every night, 8pm to 8am.
Get confidential sexual health advice from Ask Brook
Brook
Ask Brook offers free, confidential sexual health information, support and signposting for under-25s anywhere in the UK, by phone, text or webchat.
Get creative arts therapy for your child
Leeds Therapy Hub CIC
Specialist Play & Creative Arts Therapy for children and young people aged 5-16, using art, sand tray, role play and music to help express emotions.
Get disability rights advice from Disability Rights UK
Disability Rights UK
Information and advice on benefits, education, employment and independent living, from a national charity led by disabled people, campaigning for equal participation in society.
Get early help for your child through their school and a Family Hub
Wakefield Council
Best Start Family Hubs are a one-stop service for the whole family. Support during school years can also be requested through your child's school (Team Around the School). Nine hubs across the district - see wakefieldfamiliestogether.co.uk for your nearest.
Get early help for your under-5 through a Family Hub
Wakefield Council
Best Start Family Hubs are a one-stop service for the whole family, in person, by phone or by email. Support for the early years can also be requested through your child's nursery, childminder or health visitor (Team Around the Early Years). Nine hubs across the district - see wakefieldfamiliestogether.co.uk for your nearest.
Get early mental health support for your child through their school (Future in Mind MHST)
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust - CAMHS Wakefield
The Future in Mind Mental Health Support Team (MHST) focuses on early intervention and prevention, working closely with education settings and contributing to the Wakefield Families Together partnership - a genuinely distinct, school-embedded team from CAMHS's clinic-based services.
Get early support while your child waits for a neurodevelopmental assessment
Barnardo's
Non-clinical support for families of children and young people up to 18 who are waiting for an autism or ADHD assessment, or who've recently been diagnosed - structured triage and support to reduce family stress while waiting.
Get early years SEND support for your under-5
Wakefield Council · Normanton · WF6 2DZ
Education professionals experienced in supporting children with SEND from birth to the start of Upper Foundation Stage.
Get educational psychology support for your child
Wakefield Council · Normanton · WF6 2DZ
Advice and support for a wide range of needs affecting a child or young person's experience in education, working with schools to improve progress, wellbeing and inclusion.
Get employment support from Remploy
Remploy
Support to find and stay in work for disabled people and people with health conditions, including help through the Access to Work scheme.
Get employment support if you have Down syndrome (WorkFit)
Downs Syndrome Association
Person-centred employment support connecting job-seekers who have Down syndrome with employers building diverse teams - bespoke advice and training for both the candidate and the employer.
Get family support for your blind or partially sighted child
Royal Society for Blind Children · Billingsgate · EC3R 6EN
Family practitioner support and activities for blind or partially sighted children aged 0-25 and their families, no referral needed, Mon-Fri 9-5pm plus evening/weekend activities.
Get free advice and support for your child's mental health
YoungMinds
A parents' helpline and online advice for anyone worried about a child or young person's mental health, plus a free 24/7 crisis text service for young people themselves (text SHOUT to 85258).
Get free advocacy support from NYAS
National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
Free advocacy, information and legal support helping children and young people - including those with SEND or in care - have their voice heard in decisions that affect them, such as EHC plans or care reviews.
Get free audiobooks for your child with SEND
Calibre Audio
Free, unlimited access to over 17,500 audiobook titles for children and young people (0-25) who find reading print difficult - listen by download, streaming or free postal USB sticks.
Get free careers advice from the National Careers Service
National Careers Service
Free, impartial careers information, advice and guidance to help young people and adults make decisions about learning, training, apprenticeships and work.
Get free confidential support if you're under 25
The Mix
Free, confidential helpline (4pm-11pm daily), 24/7 crisis text line (text THEMIX to 85258) and one-to-one web chat for young people under 25, on anything from mental health to money.
Get free counselling or therapeutic play for your child (ESCAYP)
ESCAYP (Emotional Support for Children And Young People)
Free counselling and therapeutic play for children and young people aged 3-21 not currently receiving other psychological therapy, covering issues like bereavement, bullying, difficult behaviour, low self-esteem and self-harm.
Get free drug and alcohol support from Dear Albert
Dear Albert
A free national helpline for people and families affected by drug or alcohol misuse, staffed by specialist counsellors 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with resources designed for young people.
Get free early learning resources for your child with Down's Syndrome
Learn and Thrive
Free educational resources for early years and Key Stage One children with Down's Syndrome.
Get free emotional wellbeing support for your child (Compass RISE)
Compass
Free, confidential group and one-to-one support for children and young people aged 5-19 (up to 25 with SEND) with emerging emotional wellbeing difficulties - low mood, anxiety, managing emotions, bullying, friendship problems, loneliness - plus specialist bereavement support. Text 'Buzz' to 85258, self-refer via the Wakey Wellness app, or call.
Get free guides for your child's brain-related condition
Cerebra
Free guides for parents and carers covering education, emotional and mental health, legal, social, financial and physical wellbeing topics.
Get free learning resources for your teen with Down's Syndrome
Learn and Thrive
Free educational materials for late primary through secondary years and beyond, including a Relationships and Sexual Education curriculum, for children and young people with Down's Syndrome.
Get free legal advice for your child
Coram
Coram Children's Legal Centre - free legal advice for children, young people and families, with a dedicated education advice line.
Get free legal advice on SEND law (IPSEA)
IPSEA
A real range of free legal helplines: an advice line, a tribunal helpline, a call-in helpline, a tribunal support service, and an information service.
Get free life skills training for your child with a learning disability
Learning for Life
Free videos and learning materials teaching practical independent living skills - emotional regulation, understanding safe/appropriate touch, meal preparation and more - for young people aged 8-25 with Down's syndrome or a learning disability.
Get free mediation for an SEN or EHC Plan disagreement
Collis Mediation · Bingley Rural · BD16 1TA
A free, independent mediation service for Wakefield residents who disagree with a decision about school support or an Education, Health and Care Plan.
Get free mental health self-care advice from Every Mind Matters
NHS Every Mind Matters
Free, practical mental health advice and self-care tips from the NHS, including guidance specifically for young people's mental health.
Get free online safety advice for your child
Internet Matters
Free, practical advice and resources to help parents and carers keep children safe online, including guidance specific to children with SEND.
Get free support and information for your deaf child
National Deaf Children's Society
Free, independent support and information for parents, carers, deaf young people, extended family and professionals.
Get free training to make your activities inclusive for blind children
Royal Society for Blind Children
Free training for sports clubs, youth clubs, after school clubs, libraries, museums, Scout or Guide groups, or any organisation providing activities for children and young people - to help make them inclusive and welcoming to blind and partially sighted children and young people.