Services
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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.
Talk to someone free, any time, if you're struggling to cope
Bradford Samaritans
Free, confidential emotional support available 24 hours a day, every day, for anyone who's struggling to cope - no age restriction.
Text a school nurse in confidence if you're 11-19
Bradford Chat Health
A confidential NHS text messaging service (ChatHealth) letting young people aged 11-19 contact a school nurse about health, emotional wellbeing, or any other concern.
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 water sports at Doe Park Water Activities Centre
Doe Park Water Activities Centre
Sailing, canoeing, kayaking, dragon boating and raft building at Bradford's specialist outdoor activities centre, with instructors experienced supporting wheelchair users and disabled visitors, accessible changing rooms and free parking.
Try an inclusive sports session with Get Out Get Active
Get Out Get Active Bradford (BDSL)
Low-cost, inclusive activity sessions - cycling, swimming, archery, kickboxing and more - for disabled and non-disabled people together, for all ages and abilities, in Manningham, Keighley and Holmewood. First try is free.
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 Big Swing adventure playground
Eccleshill Adventure Playground (The Big Swing)
A free, staffed adventure playground open Tuesday-Friday 3.30-6.30pm, Saturday 12-4pm and through school holidays, for children up to 16: a giant A-frame swing, sunken trampoline, zip-wire, climbing fort, mud kitchen and sand pit.
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.
Visit the museum at a relaxed, sensory-friendly session
National Science and Media Museum
Monthly Relaxed Sessions (adapted lighting and sound) for autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors, plus a weekly autism-friendly Sunday Kid's Club cinema screening at 11am.
Visit the Oak Wellbeing Sensory Room at Karmand Centre
Karmand Centre
A dedicated sensory room at the Karmand Centre community association in Bradford. Contact the centre for details of access and availability.
Visit the Sensory World Play Centre
Sensory World Play Centre
A multi-sensory play facility in Dewsbury with equipment designed for children with additional needs, particularly autism and Asperger's syndrome - sensory rooms, ball pools and climbing towers, with disability-aware staff and full disabled toilet and changing facilities. Private sessions available.
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.