Right To Choose
We know many of you are hitting a wall with ADHD and Autism assessment referrals right now. As we approach the end of the financial year, several national providers have paused new ‘Right to Choose’ applications until the ‘April Reset.’
Current Work: SAY BNSSG listening event feedback report
Earlier this year, parent carers from Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire shared their experiences of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). Families joined listening events, filled in surveys, and shared their views during peer support sessions. In total, 170 parent carers shared their experiences to help improve the service for families.
We are hiring – Chief Operations Officer
Bristol Parent Carers is recruiting a Chief Operations Officer to strengthen systems, support our team & help translate strategy into delivery, ensuring meaningful impact for SEND families in Bristol.
March 2026 Newsletter
Many families of children and young people with SEND will find useful updates in our latest Bristol Parent Carers newsletter. We’ve brought together key events, plans and support in one place.
Global Majority & North Bristol Peer Support Coordinator
Do you enjoy reaching out to families and helping them get involved? Do you want to support parent carers of children with SEND to access the right support at the right time for their child?
2024/2025 Impact Report
Year 2 of the PINS project is underway, we are working with schools across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to improve inclusion and support for neurodivergent children.
February 2026 Newsletter
Many families of children and young people with SEND will find useful updates in our latest Bristol Parent Carers newsletter. We’ve brought together key events, plans and support in one place.
News: resource bases and specialist schools in Bristol
This page shares an easy-to-read list of Bristol resource bases and specialist schools for children with EHCPs. We will keep the list updated and available for families to access on our website.
Friends of the Forum – meeting update
Friends of the Forum brings SEND organisations together so we can hear from as many parent carers as possible. This week we met with Bristol City Council to discuss education and social care support.
Right to choose
Many families have received a message from Clinical Partners or Paloma Health about changes to autism and ADHD assessments through the NHS Right to Choose pathway.
We know this will feel worrying and frustrating, especially if you have already been waiting a long time.