Useful Links
Education Information
IPSEA are a charity who offer free and independent legally based information, advice and support to help get the right education for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
The IPSEA Advice Line provides next-step guidance for families and young people navigating a current SEND issue. IPSEA also have a tribunal helpline and bookable advice line appointments.
Contact are a national charity for families with disabled children, they support families and offer guidance and information. Contact Helpline: 0808 808 3555
The Council for Disabled Children work collaboratively, from policy into practice, to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
Local Organisations in North Lincolnshire
The SEND Local Offer Website provides information on the support and provision available locally for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
The Parent Forum are a voluntary group of parents and carers of children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The Forum aims to ensure the views of its members are heard to improve the lives of the families they represent.
The Carer’s Support Service offer a range of free and confidential, practical and emotional support to Carers in North Lincolnshire.
LiveWell North Lincolnshire is a one-stop place to help you find a wide range of organisations, support groups, community groups, events and activities to support you to live your best life.
National Organisations
Family Fund help families across the UK who are raising a disabled or seriously ill children.
The National Autistic Society offer advice and guidance about Autism.
You can use the Check if you can get Legal Aid Service to see if you are eligible for legal aid. Legal aid can help with the costs of legal advice for example, if you would like a solicitor to support you with an appeal to the SEND Tribunal.
Emotional Health and Wellbeing
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service helps children, young people, and families with emotional wellbeing and mental health issues.
The CAMHS Crisis Service is for children and young people aged 18 and under who are experiencing a mental health crisis.
With Me In Mind is a mental health support team that supports children and young people aged 5 to 19.
Young Minds are a charity who provide help and advice, they also run a Helpline for parents.