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Lease a car, scooter or wheelchair through the Motability Scheme
Motability Operations
If your young person gets the higher/enhanced rate mobility component of PIP or DLA, you can use it to lease a car, scooter or powered wheelchair through the Motability Scheme, including Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles.
Play a therapeutic app for anxiety, ages 7 to 12 (Lumi Nova)
BFB Labs
A free, NHS-partnered app-based game using CBT techniques to help 7-12 year olds with mild-to-moderate worries and anxiety learn to self-manage them, with parent or guardian support. Not for severe anxiety, crisis, or risk of self-harm.
Raise funds for your child's healthcare
Tree of Hope
Fundraising support, Gift Aid claiming and 1-2-1 guidance to help families raise money for medical treatments and equipment not freely available through the NHS or social care.
Read Contact's guide on relationships and caring for a disabled child
Contact
A guide from the charity Contact on how caring for a disabled child can affect relationships with partners, family and friends, with practical advice and support.
Read the No-Nonsense Guide to SEN Law
No-Nonsense Guide to SEN Law
A free, plain-English guide explaining SEN law, including EHC needs assessments, plans and your rights if you disagree with a decision.
Read the parent guide to school complaints
Parentkind
A guide jointly produced by Parentkind, the Department for Education and Ofsted, giving parents clear steps for raising and resolving concerns with a school.
Request a Care, Education and Treatment Review (CETR)
West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
A person-centred review for children and young people at risk of hospital admission (or already in hospital) for a mental health condition - looks at care, education and treatment together, with recommendations to reduce risk and support independence.
Self-refer for talking therapies (16+, Wakefield)
Turning Point
Free, confidential talking therapies for common mental health difficulties like low mood, anxiety and worry - for anyone 16+ registered with a GP in the Wakefield district. Not for crisis situations.
Talk to someone free and confidentially as a child or young person
Childline
Free, confidential support and advice by phone or online for anyone aged 0-18, covering bullying, safety, feelings, relationships, family and school.
Text for free 24/7 crisis support (Anna Freud Crisis Messenger)
Anna Freud
A free, confidential, 24/7 text message support service for anyone feeling overwhelmed or struggling to cope - anxiety, worry, panic attacks, bullying, depression. Staffed by trained volunteers.
Try accessible theatre, dance and music workshops
Stride Theatre
Weekly accessible theatre workshops using drama, dance, singing and games, for children and adults with learning difficulties and social, physical or mental health needs - also part of Wakefield Council's Summer Play Scheme (ages 5-17).
Use the Routes and Routines resource for a neurodivergent child
West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership
A West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership resource to help neurodivergent children, young people and their families manage changes to routine and transitions.
Visit the Kidz to Adultz North exhibition
Kidz to Adultz North (Disabled Living)
An annual exhibition for children and young adults with disabilities and additional needs, their parents, carers and professionals, with equipment, services and support from a wide range of exhibitors under one roof.
Watch British Sign Language TV programmes for children
LumoTV
Original British Sign Language (BSL) television, including a dedicated children's category, streamed online for the deaf and sign language community.