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National Support Organisations
Below, you can find national support organisations that young people (16+) can access for information, advice and support.
We recommend making contact with individual services to find out what they offer.
The ADHD Foundation - ADHD Information Support Service
The ADHD Foundation work in partnership with individuals, families, and professionals to build a positive foundation for life.
The ADHD Foundation offer information, advice & support on:
- managing emotions
- sleep
- bullying
For more information please visit their website via the following link:
British Dyslexia Association (BDA) - Dyslexia Information Support Service
The BDA offer information, advice and support to young people (16+) with dyslexia.
They can offer support on the following topics:
- support in education
- looking for work
- learning to drive
- living with someone who is dyslexic
For further information please contact them via:
Bullying UK - Information Support Service
If you are being bullied at school/college, Bullying UK can offer advice and support.
They offer information, advice & support on the following:
- learning & school
- making Friends
- health & wellbeing
- online safety
For further information please contact them via:
Contact - Information Support Service
Contact supports families with guidance and information on a wide range of topics.
They offer support on the following topics:
- education
- social care
- benefits & money
- health & medical information
- preparing for adult life
- family life
For further information please contact them via:
Down’s Syndrome Association - Down's Syndrome Information Support Service
Children and adults with Down’s syndrome are all unique individuals with their own personalities, family backgrounds and preferences that make them who they are.Here you can find support with the following:
- bank accounts and money
- dealing with everyday situations
- making choices
- finding a job
For further information please contact them via:
Independent Provider Special Education Advice (IPSEA)
IPSEA offers free and independent legally based information, advice and support to help get the right education for children and young people with all kinds of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The Children and Families Act 2014 means that the same law applies to young people with SEN up to the age of 25 as for children, so you can use the IPSEA website for information, advice and support on:
- education, health & care plans (EHC plans)
- exclusions
- support at college
- transport
- preparing for adulthood
For further information please contact them via:
MENCAP - Information Support Service
The services they provide include:
- from round-the-clock care to helping someone join in with local leisure activities
- advice and information on things like employment and education
- Helping someone to live independently for the first time.
For further information please contact them via:
National Autistic Society (NAS) - Autism Information Support Service
The National Autistic Society is the leading UK charity for autistic people (including those with Asperger syndrome) and their families.
They provide information on a wide range of topics ranging from:
- getting older
- advocacy
- looking for work
- managing money
For further information please contact them via:
Website: www.autism.org.uk
Papyrus UK - Suicide Prevention Charity
Papyrus is the UK Charity for the prevention of young suicide (under 35). They provide Information Advice and Support through their website resources and dedicated HOPELINE. Children & young people can phone their dedicated HOPELINE for support.
For further information please contact them via:
Royal National Institute of Blind People - Information Support Service
The Royal National Institute of Blind People is a UK charity offering information, support and advice to people in the UK with sight loss.
They can offer support on topics such as:
- eye health
- sight loss & wellbeing
- money, benefits & finance
- technology and useful products
For further information please contact them via:
Royal Society for Blind Children - Information Support Service
The Royal Society for Blind Children is a UK charity offering information, support and advice to families of children and young people with sight loss.
They offer the following:
- a dedicated Youth Worker
- virtual Programmes and Activities
- information on health and social care
- welfare benefits advice
- form filling
For further information please contact them via:
Sense - Information Support Service
They provide early intervention for children, helping young people access education, and supporting the transition into adulthood and beyond.
Sense provide Information, advice & support on the following:
- health & Social Care
- benefits
- education
- legal Rights
- communication
- technology For further information, please contact them via:
Tourettes Action
Tourettes Action is a national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families. Their aim is to ensure people with Tourette syndrome are accepted, supported and embraced.
They provide a range of services including a dedicated helpdesk to provide pre and post Tourette's diagnosis, online and face to face support groups and an education service who can liaise with college to help get the right support in place.
For further information please contact them via:
YoungMinds - Information Support Service
Young Minds is a UK leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.
They provide information, advice & support on the following:
- feelings & symptoms
- crisis support
- conditions
- looking after yourself
For more information please contact them via: