SEND (Special Educational Needs and or a Disability)
Here you can find information if you have, or support someone with a special educational need and or disability. This is a very wide umbrella term that includes many health needs. Please see below for signposting to other organisations or websites that may be useful or relevant.
The Southwest NHSE Learning Disability and Autism Programme have commissioned a New Parent Carer Virtual Support Programme for Parents and Carers of Autistic Children and Young People starting on 24 January 2023, one course per quarter until December 2024.
Dorset Council Area
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Dorset Parent Carer Council (DPCC)
An independent organisation supporting Parent Carers in Dorset
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Dorset's Local Offer
Dorset Council's statutory information offer to those with SEND
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Dorset SENDIASS
Dorset SEND Information, Advice and Support Service - a free, confidential, accurate and impartial advice service for those in Dorset
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Area
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Parent Carers Together (BCP Parent Carer Council)
An independent organisation supporting Parent Carers in BCP
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BCP's Local Offer
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council's statutory information offer to those with SEND
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SENDiass4BCP
SEND information, advice and support services for BCP - a free, confidential, accurate and impartial advice service for those in the Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch area
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Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP Council) Portage
Portage is a home-visiting service for children aged 1 to 3 years with significant developmental delay and complex SEND needs.
Useful links
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MENCAP
We are Mencap. We are passionate about changing the world for everyone with a learning disability nationally.
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Scope
The disability equality charity in England and Wales. We provide practical information and emotional support and campaign relentlessly to create a fairer society.
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CONTACT
We support families, bring families together and help families take action for others.
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National Autistic Society
The UK's leading charity for people on the autism spectrum and their families.
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Resources for Autism
Resources for Autism is a registered charity. We provide practical services for children and adults with a diagnosis of autism and for those who love and care for them.
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Sibs
For parents or professionals working with young siblings who have disabled bother or sister
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Cerebra
Cerebra is the national charity helping children with brain conditions and their families discover a better life together.
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NHS Jargon Buster
A glossary of NHS terms and their meaning
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Think Local Act Personal Jargon Buster
A glossary explaining many health and social care terms
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Spectrum Gaming
Spectrum Gaming is an online community for autistic young people and provide advice and guidance for parents
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National Youth Advocacy
A leading rights-based charity who provide advocacy and legal representation to children and vulnerable adults and support to families who are receiving intervention from the local authority statutory children’s social care.
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Healios
A place where children and young people can gain a better understanding of their mental health, autism and ADHD needs.
