Other sources of information

At a glance

This page brings together other services and organisations that may be able to support you. If you’re not sure where to start, or if you need further help, please get in touch via our contact page.

Bristol Parent Carer Forum offers advice and information to families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), with or without a diagnosis.

For a calendar of SEND events in Bristol, visit our events page.

This directory brings together local and national SEND support so families can find help that feels right for them.

Support for Parent Carers

Practical, emotional and financial support for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND.

Benefits and financial support
Bristol Pink Card

Register of disabled children in Bristol, helping families access activities and recognition as carers.

More information

Carers Support Centre

Support with benefits, wellbeing, legal rights and practical help for carers.

Website

Siblings support
General SEND Support

Parent-led organisations, local activities and SEND-wide information.

Bristol Parent Carer Forum

Parent carer-led charity shaping SEND services and sharing information, events and training.

View events

Bristol EHCP Experiences

Facebook group supporting families through the EHCP process.

Facebook group

Extraordinary Links

Activities and peer support for children with SEND and their families.

Website

ADHD

Information and resources related to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

NHS resources (CCHP)

View ADHD resources

Autism

Local and national support for autistic children, young people and families.

Bristol Autism Support

Parent-led charity providing support, advice and training.

Website

Neon Daisy

Support for parents and carers of autistic girls and gender-diverse young people.

Website

NHS autism resources (CCHP)

View resources

Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Support for emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Off The Record (OTR)

Free mental health support for young people aged 11–25.

Website

Kooth

Free online counselling and emotional wellbeing support.

Website

Other SEND Resources

Directories, legal advice and wider SEND information.

EHCP and legal support
Help keep this list up to date

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