A nationwide confidential service that provides short-term or longer-term support to those affected by suicide and by this they mean not just ‘next of kin’ – absolutely anyone who has been affected by suicide.
Their services can be provided one-to-one, to family groups, groups of work colleagues – whatever you prefer and is most appropriate to your situation. Amparo is currently offered by telephone or video link, in person, ‘walk and talk’ or in community venues, wherever you are most comfortable. You can refer yourself or another at any stage of bereavement or (with your permission) other agencies can make a referral on your behalf (your GP, the coroner, a police officer or a funeral director, for example).
A world-wide fellowship of family members and friends affected by another’s abuse of mind-altering substances, or related behavioural problems, who now want to help others by providing mutual support and a forum where experiences and anxieties can be shared.
They hold regular meetings encouraging any affected person to attend so they can learn to adopt an honest and consistent approach towards the addict and bring him/her to realise that he/she needs help to live without drugs.
A nationwide advisory and referral service for people who suffer from alcohol, drug and behavioural addiction that works closely with rehabilitation centres and outpatient clinics throughout the United Kingdom and the admissions team to match your addiction with an appropriately placed rehabilitation centre.
They offer free advice on both private and free service options available and give a selection of treatment options for you to consider to help you make an informed choice and decision in choosing the best treatment for you or your loved one’s specific needs. They even walk you through the entire rehab process so you can fully understand how rehab works before you commit to a decision on it.
A Liverpool-based parent ran charitable organisation that offers support to substance misusers and their families, helping them to achieve a better quality of life. Started by four parents in 1999 who realised that there was no service like this available to affect families.
They offer a free Confidential Services including advice, support, counselling and training in a space where people can grow and flourish. You can phone them or see them in person.
A free, friendly stop smoking service based in Sefton that can massively boost your chances of quitting for good. If you’re ready to quit smoking, they’re here to help. Their team of experts can provide you with the tools, support, and guidance you need to kick the habit for good.
They offer you an individual quit programme for up to 12 weeks were you will be offered weekly tailored advice and support from a Specialist Practitioner to help plan and manage your quit attempt including the use of stop smoking medications including Champix and Nicotine Replacement Therapy. They also work alongside the NHS, local pharmacies, and a range of other organisations to support your journey to becoming smoke-free. You just need to be aged 12+ and live in Sefton.
A nationwide charity providing free, confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health through support in a way that’s right for them either face to face in their local service or online.
They will work with you to put together a plan to help you change how you think and feel about your alcohol or drug use. This plan provides opportunities to do 1 to 1 support for confidentiality, group support to share experiences, doing a detox or help with going to rehab.
A team of highly skilled clinicians based in Merseyside with a combined 25 years' worth of experience providing a multi-disciplinary autism assessment service for children, young people and adults.
They provide respectful, neurodiversity affirming autism assessments from the comfort of your own home drawing on autistic led research and publications to ensure that all the ways in which autistic experience can present is captured and considered such as masking. The assessments are done either through remote appointments nationwide or through face to face appointments for those within the Merseyside area.
A Warrington based team of highly skilled chartered child and educational psychologists, occupational therapists, chartered clinical psychologists, speech therapists and specialist teachers who deliver a range of private educational and clinical psychological assessments including autism assessment services.
They offer assessments done by a multidisciplinary team of professionals who bring a diverse range of expertise and perspectives that are grounded in evidence-based practice. They ensure that their assessments are scheduled promptly with minimal wait time ensuring that the outcome of the assessment is delivered clearly, accessibly and in a timely manner.
A Cheadle based specialist psychology service with particular expertise in supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people. With an emphasis on training and consultation to build knowledge and confidence in the system around the child, they are highly skilled and able to offer psychological assessment, formulation and therapy.
They provide access to autism assessments, diagnosis. bMindful Psychology and provide post-diagnostic support for the child along with their parents/guardians with a therapeutic approach to maximise their full potential. For children, they offer AutPlay Therapy, a specialist therapy for children with Autism, using on a play-based and neurodivergent affirming approach to support the mental health needs of autistic children. For adults, they offer specialised counselling for parents, carers, and families affected by autism with immediate access to a range of therapies tailored to support your needs and addresses the unique challenges associated with autism.
A Newcastle based charity group who work in the best interests of disabled and autistic children everywhere by constantly evolving to provide a wide range of practical and emotional support services for children and young people aged 0 – 24 and campaign to create a more inclusive world for everyone.
They can help autistic people and their family from getting an initial referral to attending an Autism Assessment. Autism Assessments are completed by their in-house multi-disciplinary Clinical Team at the Caudwell International Children’s Centre which was purpose-built with autism in mind. The centre is a calm and safe space for children, with a mixture of quiet zones, specialist facilities, sensory rooms and garden, which allows our team to develop a complete profile for each child during their assessment.
A private occupational therapy company based in Manchester offering services around the North West and North Wales and remote services across the UK The service can even be done in Welsh. They work with children and adults in all manner of different settings and with a wide range of different conditions aiming to provide an efficient and effective occupational therapy service, responding quickly to client needs to ensure they are provided with the opportunity to meet their potential.
They offer an autism assessment service which is available to children 3 years and over, young people and adults. As part of the assessment they will assess the person’s sensory needs and will call you within 2 days of the assessment to confirm a diagnosis. They will also be able to offer therapy sessions aimed at developing people’s motor skills, sensory needs, confidence and independence skills, social skills and self-esteem.
A nationwide community interest company that helps bridge the gap between Mental Health and Autism through supporting families with assessments, screening and therapy by qualified staff.
The M Word uses Emotional Problem Solving, a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and Counselling to empower people to regain control of their life without the use of medication. They also offer an initial screening for Autistic people to help them decide whether it is worth seeing a Clinical Psychologist or use the screening in a child’s EHCP for a future private Clinical Psychologist or the child’s school, to provide the best support possible.
A private paediatric occupational therapy service based in Manchester, offering services within the North West to provide Occupational Therapy services across schools, home and in their clinic space based in Stockport. They are a passionate and driven team with a broad range of experience who are committed to working with families, schools and other professionals to provide goal focused, holistic care for our clients.
They work closely with autistic people and the family to assess the person’s posture, stamina, transition to new activities, play skills, need for personal space, responses to stimuli, gross and fine motor skills, aggression and social interactions. They will use this information to develop a treatment plan to improve the person’s interactions within their environment.
A charity with centres all around England providing assessments and advice for people with medical conditions or disabilities to help them regain or maintain their independence when moving around and travelling. Their team strive to welcome clients into an informative, relaxed and respectful environment offering a helping hand to those who need them most.
All of their assessment team are qualified driving instructors and occupational therapists who have been specially trained for the work they do. They receive ongoing training and undertake professional qualifications to provide assessments in driving a vehicle (car or motorbike), being a passenger in a vehicle, paediatric support (car seats, Bugzi wheelchairs) and adult wheelchair/mobility scooter support.
A Government grant scheme that can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.
Through Access to Work, you can apply for a grant to help pay for practical support with your work (specialist equipment, support workers, travel needs) support with managing your mental health at work (tailored plan to help you stay in work with 1 to 1 professional support) and money to pay for communication support at job interviews (BSL/Lipspeaker, learning difficulty support).
A charity that runs award-winning employment programmes across the UK to ensure that these individuals can gain employment experience.
Through their employability programmes they act as a bridge to employment for autistic people by removing barriers, work with employers to enable them to access a pool of uniquely talented and innovative autistic employees, support organisations to increase their confidence in autism and neurodiversity in the workplace, promote paid experiences of work for autistic people through regional networks as well as provide training, resources, and ongoing mentorship to a wide network of partners across the UK.
A website & app service that can be considered the one-stop shop for skills and career options in the Liverpool City Region. It caters for both local employers and people looking for learning opportunities.
The website & App can help people search for an apprenticeship vacancy to learn whilst earning money. It can also help you find free internet access and digital equipment and support to help with training and employment; enrol on a Skills Bootcamp to build your CV and fast track to an interview as well as search local job vacancies in LCR’s growth sectors.
A Liverpool-based charity who champions neurodiversity and helps anyone affected by a neurological condition along with their carers to pick up the pieces so they can rebuild their lives and achieve their potential through practical help, emotional support, and social activities. Neurodiversity includes autism.
They support anyone based in the UK who has a neurological condition, and their family, friends, and carers too by offering confidence coaching, free counselling, help with finding employment, expert legal advice, social activities and helping carers plan for the future.
A Nationwide independent charity who believes in giving people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem so they don’t have to face these problems alone.
They offer quality, confidential advice from an independent and impartial service. This advice is free and can be given online, over the phone or in person at one of their many nationwide hubs. They can give you advice on benefits, work, money debt, housing, consumer rights, law, immigration and health/social care.
A St Helens social enterprise that provides free support for disabled people and people with long term health conditions, and support migrants to provide emotional and practical support with the focus being on employment.
They offer tailored 1-2-1 and peer support for disabled people and people with a long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act, their friends and family in a confidential, non-threatening environment. Their services include: help with college/job applications, volunteering, cv writing, counselling and finding work.
The independent champion for people who use health and social care services in Liverpool, here to make sure that those running services, put people at the heart of care.
They are here to listen to what you like about services and what you think could be improved. No matter how big or small the issue, they want to hear about it. Where possible, they will let you know when changes are planned to services in the community and help you have a say. They will also encourage those in charge of local care to involve you when changes are being planned to services.
Sefton Council’s business support and inward investment service, which leads on and supports business growth and inward investment in Sefton to make Sefton an attractive and easy place for businesses to start, operate and grow.
They offer FREE information and advice and access to a wide range of services such as a range of online resources are being made available to businesses to help them succeed, a directory of other support programmes that can support your business to start, grow and thrive along facilitated forums, networking groups and social events.
Legal and financial advisors with a difference, based in offices across the UK and with an international presence as members of First Law International who believe giving the best possible advice is about more than knowledge and expertise. It means understanding the people you work with by taking the time to listen to what matters most to them.
They’re a full-service law firm, which means whatever advice you need or problem you have, they can help. This could be help with appointing a Deputy (someone to legally represent a vulnerable person who can’t represent themselves) or even Estate Planning such as Inheritance and Setting up Trusts (ensuring your wealth and property are safe so they can be passed on safely and legally to a loved one, especially if they are vulnerable).
An integrated clinic, within John Moores University, providing a range of support options to SMEs, multi-nationals, start-ups and not for profit organisations in the Liverpool city region. This could be expanding, taking your business in a new direction, or perhaps just support with a skills gap.
The JMU staff will first discuss with you: your business needs, the project length and dates to ensure feasibility and expectations. The staff will then match you with a student consultancy team (made up of undergraduate and masters students) who will work with you to identify solutions to the specific challenges faced by your business. These students can provide research and genuine innovative and fresh approach solutions to all types of problems and challenges.
A registered charity that supports and promotes young entrepreneurs (usually 18-35) in Liverpool to set up their own businesses: getting their fledgling business off the ground and reaching the next level by providing affordable subsidised office space close to the City Centre.
The process begins with MYST conducting a full audit of a business idea, with help to develop the business plan as well as support in the procurement of possible start-up funding. For those that successfully complete this phase, MYST will offer a workshop/office space, for a low monthly fee, with the unique advantage that you will receive timely, relevant and on-site advice supported by the Centre Manager and other external agencies.
A charity based in North West England that provides a free, independent, and confidential point of contact for adults who may be having difficulties in having their voices heard and human rights ignored when accessing and or dealing with adult health and social care services.
They provide people with access to advocates. An advocate is a person trained and experienced in all forms of advocacy, who will help people take action to say what they want, uphold their rights, represent their needs and wishes and support them to access the services they need. These advocates work side by side with service users to empower them to get the support and skills they need to make positive changes in their lives.
A program ran by LJMU that aims to simplify access to enterprise (starting up a business) training and development, building Liverpool City Region as a central hub for enterprise.
The program offers high quality learning and development opportunities to build the enterprise skills and get the training along with the support needed to start up and develop an enterprise/business. As long as you are a resident in Liverpool and are 18+, you can take part in the program.
A disability equality charity in England and Wales who work every day to challenge attitudes and end disability inequality to achieve a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness.
They provide practical information and emotional support when it's most needed around issues such benefits, house bills, mental health, employment, being a parent with disabled children, relationships and assistive technology. Scope also campaigns relentlessly to create a fairer society for disabled people by providing a platform for disabled people’s voices and experiences and support young disabled people to campaign on the issues which matter to them.
The national union for the 21st century, meeting the greatest challenges facing working people today. It is a democratic and campaigning union, which fights back for employees in the workplace, protects workers' rights and takes trade unionism out to millions of unorganised workers. It is a union that stands up for equality and advances members' interests on a political and national level. Unite is also active on a global scale building ever stronger links with trade unions around the world to confront the challenges of our globalised economy.
As a primarily industry-based union, their structure means they can effectively represent your interests and welfare rights in the workplace. No matter where you work or what sector you're from, you’ll be welcomed into the family through Unite's Community membership. Members of Unite are entitled to a large range of legal and member services, such as help with personal injury claims, employment rights matters, wills, conveyancing and many other issues, both inside and outside the workplace.
A disabilities and vulnerable persons charity based in North Wales. who have traditionally supported people with a sensory loss to improve their quality of life, equality of access and improve their opportunities in all aspects of life.
They use Specialist Employment Advisers to support people with a sensory loss and disabled people across Wales, through a range of interventions tailored to the needs and circumstances of the individual such as: confidence building, gaining vocational skills, dealing transport challenges, looking for realistic options for work, getting work experience and supporting them into employment.
The biggest autism event in England, hosted in London, Birmingham and Manchester . It is ran partnership with the National Autistic Society where if you’re looking for information, in need of direction pre or post diagnosis, are facing daily challenges with autism, or approaching significant transition points (going from primary to secondary school, for example), then this is the place to go.
At the show, there are 100 hours of talks by actual autistic people and professionals. There are clinics and workshops along with hundreds of specialist products and services to meet who can help you. All content in the event is free to access and CPD certified for professionals.
A charity that uses their expertise and lived experience of autism to create powerful solutions and opportunities for the autistic community to be empowered and equipped to advocate for themselves, by improving access to support, education, employment and social opportunities so they can reach their full potential and build a more independent life for themselves.
They run autism conventions 2 times a year, one in Cardiff and the other in Llandudno. These conventions are packed with exhibitors showcasing their products and services, seminars on topics that matter, and give autistic people the opportunity to meet with other individuals, families and professionals to help you get the help you need.
The independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. They make sure health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care and encourage care services to improve.
They check services like GPs, hospitals and care homes to make sure they are giving good health and social care to people. They do this by checking the services which is done by listening to the public, talking to staff, talking to people who use the service, looking at what happens in the service looking at people’s records to see how they are cared for, making sure their information is kept safe. All of these services have to register with them with each one having a report written about them which are all made public on their website.
The independent champion for people who use health and social care services in Liverpool, here to make sure that those running services, put people at the heart of care.
They are here to listen to what you like about services and what you think could be improved. No matter how big or small the issue, they want to hear about it. Where possible, they will let you know when changes are planned to services in the community and help you have a say. They will also encourage those in charge of local care to involve you when changes are being planned to services.
A nationwide charity group that hosts exhibitions all over the UK for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs, and the people who support them. to bring people together to find the best solution for every situation, to help fulfil each person’s potential, and to help change lives.
They host free exhibitions in an inclusive, vibrant space where people are supported on their journey by bringing people together to find the best solution for every situation, to help fulfil each person’s potential, and to help change lives. At the exhibitions you can find exhibitors showcasing their products and services, seminars on topics that matter and opportunities to try out equipment, products and participate in the activities taking place throughout the day.
A Merseyside based group that is here to help you improve your mental and physical wellbeing. Whatever the issue; from housing and employment, to lifestyle or exercise. They’re here when you’re ready to take your next steps towards a healthier life. Their services are available to anyone aged 18+.
l and physical health, cultural and creative opportunities as well as practical one-to-one support in areas like employment, housing and debt. You will also be able to access a wide range of resources including meeting spaces for community groups, family friendly areas, computer suites and library facilities.
A Wales based group that is here to make sure your views and experiences are used by decision-makers to plan and deliver better health and social care services. And when things go wrong, their independent and trained complaints advocates can support you to make complaints.
If you want your views or experiences to be heard then you can get in touch with them through email, phone or their contact form, all of these are available on their website. They also hold events in local communities where they can talk to people about their views and experiences as well as working with community and interested groups in line with national initiatives to gather as many views as possible.
A Derbyshire based independent school for day and residential students aged 5 to 20 years with Autism and Developmental Language Disorder.
Alderwasley provides with a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum which takes into account each student’s needs as identified on their EHC plan. The timetables and study pathways are individually tailored to need, ability and aspirations whilst also giving them the opportunity to develop the skills they will need in adult life.
A lifestyle management service to young disabled university students who require 24/7 care and support, to become completely independent, allowing them to take control of their care.
Clients tell Ask Jules what they want and the service finds it. For example, you can recruit and employ your own PAs who are qualified to provide both student support and personal care while you study, they not only support you academically but personally as well.
One of the leading providers of specialist education and residential care services in the UK offering expert specialist education for children and young people aged 5 to 25 with a range of conditions and special education needs, including autism and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties.
Aspris Children's Services offer a broad curriculum, with the choice of both academic and vocational courses in a variety of subjects (up to A-Level standard) whilst also engaging students in independence programmes through therapeutic and supportive and residential environments which help students achieve their academic, independence and social goals, so that they can become successful adults.
A charity in Bournemouth who exists to support and empower autistic children, adults and their families. They partner with them to find solutions that provide educational and life skills training. From bespoke education for children, to independent living skills and career guidance for adults, this charity ensures that everyone who comes to them for support finds a route to their goals and to a rich and fulfilled life.
They provide specialist autism education for students aged 4-19 students to build the skills, understanding and information they need to enable them to develop independence and flourish, not just in childhood but into adulthood and for the rest of their lives. Their students look forward to being well-prepared for college, work placements, apprenticeships and independent / supported living.
A Lancaster based Specialist Post-16 Designated College offering pathways for special school leavers and other students as they Prepare for Adulthood.
Beaumont College offers different pathways depending on the needs of the their students. These include Access to Learning for people who want to go into further education, Skills for Life and Work for those who want to go into employment and even the Communication and Interaction pathway which focuses on cognitive abilities and communication skills.
A Liverpool and Bolton based social enterprise business that aims to improve the quality of life of all those they support, so that they may become confident and independent members of the community by provide a range of care, education and therapy services for children and young people with Special Needs such as Autism.
The Birtenshaw Group have a specialist school for people aged 3-19 in both Liverpool and Bolton. They also have a specialist college in Bolton for people aged 16-25. They run children’s homes that can also offer respite care and offer adult supported living that also offers an enrichment day service also in Bolton.
One of the nation’s largest providers of specialist education and behavioural health services for children in the UK. Although their work embraces many specialist disciplines, it is united by a common purpose: To actively enable each and every one of the people in their care to achieve their personal best, however it is defined by them or for them.
They offer comprehensive support through both day and residential placements, available for up to 52 weeks with education and transition pathways designed to empower young people (aged 7-19) facing learning and communication difficulties, providing them with a nurturing environment to thrive. Their expert team enhance the educational experience by employing evidence-based strategies and innovative approaches to facilitate learning and encourage independence, enabling their students to reach their full potential.
A residential, specialist college of further education and training in Wales, providing tailored learning programmes and residential care for young people with autism and complex additional learning needs.
They offer a hands-on, community-feel education that uses their vast 180 acre site to inspire people to live and learn more independently. Learners work daily in am education hub, craft workshops, smallholding, shop, gardens and gym. They move around the site from place to place, spending time in different environments, experimenting with greater independence, as they grow in confidence.
A national specialist college based in Doncaster providing education and learning opportunities for people with specialist communication needs, including deafness, autism and learning difficulties.
Communication College Doncaster offers a wide range of programmes for students who want to gain job and life related qualifications, gain independence and develop their social skills through various pathways. The work pathway provides a distinctive, industry-focused learning environment for students, whilst the life and living pathways are designed to maximise personal and social development.
A Cheshire based modern, forward-thinking charity providing a range of educational, residential and medical services to support adults and young people with complex needs, including learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism.
The ‘College Curriculum’ offers Pre Entry, Entry Level and Level 1 Pathways that are individually designed to prepare learners for their future adult lives. The college also provides a ‘Waking Day Curriculum’ that promotes building independence skills such as daily living and personal care. All leaners will have access to doctors, psychiatrists, psychology support, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and sensory therapists, who all work hard to support learners to engage in learning.
Derwen College is a specialist college based in Shropshire offering residential and day placements to students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), aged 16–25 to give them the opportunity to learn vocational and independence skills.
Students at Derwen College have a choice of pathway areas, with subjects including: Business Support, Horticulture, Hospitality, Retail&Enterprise, Performing Arts, Sales&Marketing and Sport&Fitness. The college has a restaurant, cafe, garden centre and charity shop which all offer vocational experience opportunities for students. Outside of this, residential students live the on-site student accommodation working with staff and other students to learn independence and social skills.
A Yorkshire based trust that provides education, residential care, plus a range of therapies and enrichment activities for children, young people and adults with profound and multiple disabilities. They focus on ability not disability choosing to celebrate the differences not shun them.
They work closely with families and health professionals to develop and deliver individual learning plans that help their children to shine with classrooms that have high teacher to pupil ratios and are always adapting their curriculum in a meaningful way to help children reach their potential. They have in-house therapy and nursing teams which enable them to provide extra support to children and families that goes above and beyond a typical school education.
A Surrey based school for girls aged 11-19 with communication and interaction needs, offering a curriculum that addresses the gaps in students’ prior learning from primary school to build success in their secondary education.
Limpsfield's curriculum allows for a slower pace of learning, more time for core subjects (English, Maths and Science), frequent opportunities for re-learning and learning skills outside the classroom such as managing anxiety and developing resilience.
A college in Doncaster whose aim is to enable young adults aged 18 to 25 with learning disabilities, often in association with autism and complex care needs, including behaviours of concern to develop independence through learning in educational and community environments that offer warmth, security and consistency.
They offer a person-centred curriculum that encompasses communication, health and emotional wellbeing, community engagement, recreational/vocational programmes, employment and citizenship. Students are encouraged to participate in learning activities, empowered to make their own decisions and are supported through a full range of therapeutic services based on site. Every student has a personalised study programme and progress plan to support their learning and enable them to achieve their aspirations and outcomes.
A Birmingham based national specialist residential FE College and charity that supports a diverse range of student abilities and needs aged 16-25 offering an innovative, holistic approach to learning and support - their curriculum aims to maximise adult life, independence and work opportunities for all students.
The college offers a broad range of study programmes that are tailored to ensure each student receives the educational, therapeutic and support services that they require, helping them achieve their aspirations for adult life. Class sizes are small and support levels are high - ultimately, they have a great mix of students and provision which adds to the inclusive atmosphere of QAC.
A nationwide educational charity offering exciting outdoor learning environments, utilising practical land and craft activities to support the development of work and life skills in young people with autism and other learning difficulties.
All students are taught and cared for through Ruskinmill’s research-based method, Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE). A curriculum based on PSTE will be designed to enhance a student’s gross and fine motor skills, balance coordination, social skills development and also improve their academic skills in literacy and numeracy. Practical Skills Therapeutic Education uses the simple but profound model of hand, head, heart and place, to explore the benefits to an individual’s development.
An Oxfordshire based school for boys aged 11-19 which offers a broad and balanced curriculum, at each Key Stage, which reflects the interests and aptitudes of students and supports pathway planning for a wide range courses whilst also offering therapeutic support such Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology and Massage.
Swalcliffe takes a Quality of Life approach to improving the lives of students meaning the school will be asked what they would like to do with their lives and will have all the support they need to work towards these goals. They are taught in small classes of 6 and will take exams throughout their 14-19 years rather than taking them all in Yr 11, to achieve the best outcomes possible as and when they are ready and without provoking excessive anxiety from completing all exams in one term.
An organisation based in Dorset, Sefton and Liverpool which can be likened to a small college with the aims of helping people between the ages of 16-30 with learning difficulties, low-level physical disabilities and/or low-level mental health concerns, to fulfil their potential within society.
SWRAC provides a range of educational activities to young adults to support individuals to thrive through real-life using a light-hearted and relaxed attitude toward learning that SWRAC have found helps their students feel at ease and confident when working with them this helps students progress.
One of the North West’s leading disability charities that provides opportunities to promote independence and teach life-changing skills; they engage, they support and they motivate to equip their unique young people to face life's challenges.
They break down barriers to learning for children with autism using a creative and personalised approach so that every student can learn at their level, in a way that suits their needs by considering things such as curriculum and classroom design to help their learners thrive. The Trust will get to know their students’ special interests and use those special interests to help students engage with their progress. Some of those interests include gardening, horticulture, falconry and owl therapy. But it’s not just about academic achievement, students will also learn communication, social and life skills.
A non-maintained (not controlled by Local Authority) special school, ran by charity West Kirby Residential School, catering to children and young people aged 5-19 who have complex special educational needs such as social/communication difficulties such as Autism. They aim to have young people to leave with academic qualifications and developed social, emotional and communication skills.
West Kirby School and College offers each pupil structured, supportive learning through an individualised, innovative curriculum developed with the aspirations and interests of the student at the centre of their education. They offer qualifications all the way up to A-Levels.
A nationwide highly qualified estate planning team focused on protecting client assets and wealth that they wish to pass to their loved ones using clear plain English to help you understand the legalities and technicalities associated with protecting your estate (estate is all the possessions/property you own and finances you have such as money in bank accounts and savings accounts).
They will help you make a Will and set up a Trust to ensure your estate can be passed on to those you want to inherit it and ensure that vulnerable beneficiaries (a person with a learning disability such as autism) are able to manage their finance properly and not be financially took advantage of by helping you appoint a Court of Protection Deputy or Lasting Power of Attorney.
The UK's largest grant-making charity for families raising a disabled or seriously ill child, on a low income who believe that families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people should have the same choices, quality of life, opportunities and aspirations as wider families.
They mainly help by giving grants to families on a low income for items they may not otherwise be able to afford but they also offer services to help parents and carers to achieve the outcomes they want for their child and family such as how to access support, information and practical workshops to get people online to use digital tools. Finally, they provide ways for families to share their experiences, so the families can influence lasting change on issues that matter to them.
If you’ve been feeling the pinch recently, you’re not the only one as things are costing more than they used to. Tom Phillips has created a guide giving you tips on how to survive the cost of living, to help get you through the coming months.
Although this guide is written with pensioners in mind, the majority of information in this guide is ideal to people of any age trying to keep the bills down. It talks about money saving techniques, free trips and getting rid of financial burdens so if you need help to keep the bills down then take look.
A registered children’s charity in Kent, arming families with disabled children with the tools and practical support to help drive successful fundraising campaigns.
Firstly, you will speak to a Family Support Officer who will tell you how they can support you which also allows you to tell them about your child and what your fundraising aims and objectives are. The Officer will then send you an electronic application form which outlines what was discussed such as aims and objectives. Finally, your fundraising campaign is put together along with full access to their Family Support service so you are never alone and can always have help with your fundraising missions.
The NHS’ official Merseyside Aspergers and Autism Support team.
The NHS Autistic Spectrum Condition Service offer you either 1 to 1 support or group sessions with Asperger&Autism specialist psychologists. The 1 to 1 sessions can be tailor made based on an initial screening they will invite you too. They also offer a Post-Diagnostic Course which is a 12 week course that gives people a chance to learn about how Aspergers&Autism work and what strategies can be learned to help cope with them.
A Liverpool and Midlands based innovative mental health charity all about giving people the tools they need to look after their mental health and support others. The Campaign’s focus is on young people from 11-25.
They deliver mental health programmes, workshops and wellbeing activities to schools, community organisations and communities as well as providing early intervention counselling to schools, where their team utilise cognitive behavioural techniques. This is all in the name of improving young people's mental health.
A local, independent mental health charity in Conwy supporting individuals and communities to have a better understanding of good mental health, enabling people to think, feel and react in the ways that they need and want to live their life.
Their team of Mental Health Practitioners can provide ongoing support to help you find ways of managing when times are hard, and also into the future. They will talk you through what’s available so you can decide on the best way forward and offer a range of strategies and techniques you can use. can support anyone 18+ and living in Conwy, who is experiencing low to moderate mental health issues, causing stress, anxiety, or low mood. If their services aren’t right for you, they can work with you to find help that is.
One of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across the region. They are the NHS’ commitment to ‘perfect care’ for those with physical and mental health issues – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient to lead the way in whole person, life long care that helps people live healthier lives.
They offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. They also frequently show up at the Autistic Spectrum Collective Drop In, where they give free advice to those autistic people about their health issues done in a professional and confidential manner.
A free, safe and anonymous place for young people to find online support and counselling.
There's a bunch of features and tools to support you that you can use when you sign up for free: A Chat and Messenger for when you want to talk to Kooth's friendly online team of medical health professionals about anything, a Forum to get advice, help others and share your story and An online Magazine full of opinions, creative pieces and personal experiences written by young people which you can contribute to. At Kooth there's always somebody who will listen and understand.
The biggest autism charity in the UK working to transform lives of the 700,000 autistic people in the UK and change neurotypical attitudes to help create a society that works for autistic people.
The National Autistic Society do a number of things to help autistic people in the UK and their families with their online community as well as their comprehensive directory services along with providing articles with in-depth advice and guidance about autism and the challenges autistic people and their families face. They also work around the UK running specialist schools, campaigning for improved rights and training companies on being more autism-friendly.
A Greater Manchester family-run, community-based, not-for-profit social enterprise whose mission is to utilise the benefits of the human-animal bond to improve mental health and wellbeing.
They offer a range of community-based and visiting services based around Animal-assisted interventions, a range of therapeutic experiences involving human-animal interaction. They can do 1-1’s, private room hires, school visits, outreach, animal employability courses and they even run a dog cafe.
An England based mental health charity working with individuals, communities, and families to overcome mental ill health and support people on their recovery journeys.
hey have developed a range of services hand-in-hand with the people they support to ensure they are built for those most in need. These include: Supported Housing and Residential Recovery Services, Crisis Services and Havens, Employment Services,Community Based Services, Social Enterprises and Domestic Abuse Services.
A free Liverpool-based NHS service offering psychological therapies to adults in Liverpool who are feeling depressed or anxious.
Talk Liverpool offer a range of treatment programmes designed to give you the right information and to help you develop the skills you need to overcome your problems such as short courses which run regularly in locations near you or online help which you can use from the convenience of your home.
A team from Belgium that thrives on helping people using ABR- Activity Based Rehabilitation. ABR gives you, the parent, the opportunity to (re)build the correct relationship between your child’s body and brain so that spontaneous development can take over.
Their team of ABR trainers have a vast experience in training parents, families and care givers of all ages and backgrounds. They will train you to become the best therapist for your child, providing you with all the learning materials you need, show you the exact positions, photograph and film the exact way you work through training so you can go home and start helping your child immediately and confidently.
Liverpool Football Club’s official charity who aim to provide accessible and inclusive football sessions to children and adults with any impairment, difficulties or abilities.
LFC Foundation have a scheme called ‘Kicks Inclusion’ which provides free sports activities for children, young people and adults with additional learning, behaviour, physical and sensory needs across Merseyside. There are sessions for kids of different age groups ranging from 5-16 and sessions for those who are 17+.
A nationwide Organisation specialising in training people to use Rebound Therapy to provide a huge number of potential benefits for children and adults across virtually the whole range of disabilities and additional needs. Rebound Therapy involves using of full sized trampoline to provide opportunities for movement, therapeutic exercise and recreation for people across virtually the whole spectrum of additional needs.
They provide in-house staff training courses throughout the UK at the request of schools, day centres, gymnastic clubs, NHS groups, leisure centres, charity agencies and trampoline parks. They also run regular open courses at various centres throughout the UK for for small groups or individuals and even provided as an online distance course for those who cannot hold the course in house or attend an open course. The course is CPD accredited meaning it is legitimately recognised nationally.
An online shopping website dedicated to excellence in oral management (dental care). Their increasing product range, knowledge of the healthcare market-place, strength and dedication to training are all done in making RIS Healthcare your ideal partner when supporting those with sensory needs take care of their teeth.
They have an online shop selling dental products for those with sensory needs such as not liking the taste of mint in toothpaste. Some products can only ship to professional establishments and not to home addresses, these are clearly marked on the product pages. Also, they can only ship products to addresses in the UK.
A nationwide community based cycling scheme that enables people to cycle, regardless of their age, ability or cycling experience. They embrace disabled people and people who would otherwise not be able to cycle, through providing fun and friendly activity.
Wheels for All have hubs and centres all over the country where you can either: Ride out in the community from start and finish from one of their cycle hubs, complete with bikes and helmets which you can borrow if needed OR go to one of their centres where you can cycle using specially adapted cycles for every participant, young or old, allowing anyone to enjoy the benefits of cycling.
A registered charity in Oldham providing Assistive Technology and Augmentative and Alternative Communication services for people all across England with complex needs to help them express themselves and meet their full potential.
They offer advice, assessments, training and information services with a focus on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT), delivered by their multi-disciplinary team of specialist teachers, occupational therapists, speech & language therapists with the support of technical and administrative staff.
An online service that wants to help change the greatest inequalities across the UK experienced by autistic people and other neurodivergent people to create a future that puts people in control of their own lives, accessing professional support when and how they need it.
They have an online service and app system which is simple technology combined with on-demand, human support that helps people achieve more, manage their day-to-day, and reduce anxiety to enable people to self-manage challenges and build positive habits for life. They make sure to work with users to design and deliver their system, ensuring the system is accessible and meet the needs of their users.
A Yorkshire based company who provides products, services and information to those requiring support and their carers. They aim to be considered the leading supplier of products and services for people with reduced mobility and their carers in the United Kingdom.
They offer an unrivalled choice of products with potential for customisation. They only supply products of a high quality and provide an exceptional level of after sales support. They offer comprehensive, professional assessments based on users needs. They also have a facility for demonstrations and trials to ensure the correct product is purchased.
An immersive multi-sensory space that reduces anxiety and encourages participation in less than 15 minutes. It has been installed in various schools, hospitals and public community spaces all around Ireland and the UK.
Cubbie helps regulate sensory stress through professional, tailor made programs in an easy-to-use, immersive safe, personal space of sound and vision. It is free of disruptions and driven by software that is regularly and automatically updated and has enough space for a wheelchair to turn 360º inside it.
A new, ground-breaking, industry-led programme, committed to bridging the digital divide by improving digital skills, enhancing lives, and stimulating economic growth in Liverpool.
Each person receives a free android tablet, with six months of Vodafone connectivity, alongside in-person digital skills training. To reach those most in need, they’re working in partnership with members of their Digital Inclusion Network to roll out this programme. This includes voluntary sector organisations, other local authorities and service providers. If you’re an organisation supporting digitally excluded residents, sign up to our network to find out how to get involved.
A Manchester based charity, offering free, impartial information about services for disabled individuals, older people, and those that support them to help disabled and older people make more informed choices which, as a result, enables easier, safer and more independent living.
They provide impartial information and advice about assistive technology (equipment and products), equipment and provide services that support those with bladder and bowel problems such as a free helpline, as well as providing sensory rooms, free exhibitions across the UK, equipment solutions and training.
An online non-profit shop that helps children and adults with additional needs by supplying products and equipment that help with everyday challenges. They provide an easy and trusted environment to find the right solutions and allow people to connect and share their experiences.
Their entire website is a non-profit shop which they work very hard to keep prices as low as they can, but this is not easy. They will go over and above to help parents and carers find products that will help. In addition, if they don't have what you need just ask them, think of them as your personal shopper. Whilst they cannot guarantee finding everything, they do their very best and are usually successful.
The UK’s first online fully adaptive footwear brand designed by an occupational therapist in the USA, to be easy to put on and take off, wide-fit, lightweight and accommodate AFOs (Ankle Foot Orthoses).
Friendly Shoes are easy on and off, wide fitting, fit AFOs and orthotics and are incredibly lightweight. They are available in a range of sizes and colours, there’s something for everyone, from trainers to wide-fit boots. Plus, they also sell bamboo, smooth socks for all ages (knee high for comfort under AFOs and ankle length), and sock aids if people struggle to get socks on. Shop on their website to see their full collection as well as getting 25% off certain styles.
A veritable Aladdin’s cave of an independent stationery, greetings cards and gift shop in Cheshire which is also online.
The shop delivers super quality, individual, sometimes quirky and always fabulous stationery, gifts, cards and all sorts of knick-knacks you didn’t even know you needed. One of their sections is their “Help with Handwriting” section where they offer colours, pens&pencils, reading&writing aids and school equipment for all those with motor issues or are left handed.
A family business, gone nationwide, born out of a desire to improve upon all other products in the marketplace that offer a possible solution to the night-time problems encountered such as sleep deprivation and the danger of seizures in unsafe beds.
They have invented a product called the UrZone. The UrZone is a 6 in 1 bed / safe enclosed space designed to protect children and adults from night-time wandering and entrapment during seizures or high night-time mobility. The UrZone is one of the strongest and most durable safety beds on the market for adults and children with disabilities, whilst being portable and fitting into a suitcase for travel, respite and hospital use.
A leading UK designer and manufacturer of innovative, interactive electronic and IT products for the Education, Retail, and Corporate sectors.
The mixture of engineering talents within Integrex fosters an environment where they have adapted new technologies such as the Well being Suite Interactive Projector and the VisiLift+ for dynamic presentations, interactive experiences and seamless mobility to embrace the power of socialisation, communication and stimulate cognitive abilities.
An innovative new development by Amazing Interactives ltd that converts a large 4m to 6m wall within a school hall turning it into an interactive classroom for catch up learning and exercise. It currently has over 80 modules covering both educational and physical activities to suit age ranges 4 to 11. The innovative system allows large/small groups of pupils to interact with the modules by throwing balls or touching the wall.
ISportsWall is easy to use and has both automatic and manual setup. The whole system is operated from a small wireless rechargeable keyboard, which is used to select and configure the games. The system also includes a 4 light RGBW bar that creates lighting effects during game play, or to music for other school events. An extra wall input plate is also installed that allows the projection and sound system to be used for normal presentations from a laptop, or sound from an Ipad/phone e.t.c.
A company that seeks to enable individuals with speech and language impairments to successfully communicate and interact in their environment by providing products and services that promote success for individuals who use AAC, their families and their support teams.
They offer communication aids to support a wide range of language solutions including Unity, easyChat, The Grid, WordPower and text-based systems, are highly flexible, easy to program and backed by unrivalled warranty and support packages. Their regionally based consultants have unrivalled AAC experience and their dedicated customer support team will provide you with all the help you need for product evaluation, assessment, trial and implementation to ensure communication success.
A company, from Luxembourg which has now set up in the UK, that makes socially assistive robots economical and user-friendly. Their first product, QTrobot, is an expressive social robot that helps children with autism and special educational needs to learn new social, emotional and communication skills.
The QTrobot is an expressive social robot designed to parents to practice daily life skills with their children at home by offering hundreds of professionally designed educational modules on cognitive, language, social, and emotional skills. It can also be used assistive tool for increasing children’s engagement in schools. It is also a powerful platform for Human-AI research and teaching used by top research institutes around the world for STEM education, elderly care, healthy ageing and much more.
The largest supplier of healthcare aids to daily living and mobility products in the UK. A family business in their fifth decade delivering solutions for independent living. One of these solutions is, The Sensory Pod, their award winning calming space for Schools, Healthcare facilities and Public spaces like libraries.
The Sensory Pod is an affordable, calming and relaxing space for both Children & Adults. This calming space is full of amazing features as standard and great add-on products such as wifi control, custom branding and more. The Sensory Pod has a mood light ceiling which is calming and relaxing. It can be changed instantly to the favoured colour. The space is fun, relaxing and appealing to any child, or adult, to spend any length of time. It is already being used successfully in Special Needs environments and Universities, seeking an Autism Friendly Environment.
A Nationwide project founded by a Mother and her Autistic Son who are driven by their passion to help improve lives with visual supports that work for you, not that make work for you.
Orkid Ideas invented the TomTag, a visual support aid of plastic tags where you place click-on buttons on them which have symbols representing the things that people need to remember such as check-lists or symbols representing visual cues such as emotions or needs that non-verbal people need.
A "calming safe space" where children can freely express themselves, have a space of their own, and transport themselves to another world. PODS are therapeutic spaces designed to serve a broad spectrum of age groups, ranging from youths seeking personal time-outs, to educational institutions providing safe spaces on campuses. Additionally, they are invaluable for the elderly, individuals with dementia, or older users with Autism, accommodating diverse sensory stimulation requirements. PODS is online and ships worldwide.
PODS facilitates easy transitions, allowing users to move effortlessly from bed to a lying or seated position in an armchair or wheelchair. This multifunctional space serves not only as a relaxation or reflection area but also accommodates exercise activities. It also has a roof access point for hoist lifting and lowering to allow a stress free experience. They inflate in 30 seconds, offering a range of removable themes, include themed sound effects and include a complete sensory package of a portable wireless speaker and remote-controlled sensory lighting, providing a fully immersive experience.
A large, modern and accessible venue based in Manchester that offers access to multi-sensory rooms that all children and adults with disabilities can benefit from using. Some evidence suggests that those with challenging behaviour can improve and may be reduced over a long term period.
These rooms have a range of equipment creating both a calming and interactive atmosphere, where colours flash through the fibre-optic strands along the floor; streams of blue and green simultaneously twinkle through the bubble tubes and the disco ball sparkles whilst room users can enjoy lying on the water beds dreaming away to the sounds of classical music or play in the mirrors creating their very own personal party space with pop music in the background.
A Derbyshire based company founded to improve the quality of life of people of all ages and all abilities. They provide the best sensory products and environments for people from all walks of life.
The website offers a range of sensory tools such as sensory rooms, specialised seating, soft play and specialist kits. These sensory tools are made to allow for the choice, empowerment, enjoyment, inclusion, meaningful occupation, and comfort for everyone.
A Nationwide company who works with families and healthcare professionals of individuals with complex needs including learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy and challenging behaviours who may be unsafe in an ordinary room or bed.
Safespaces work with people to design and supply safe rooms, and high-sided beds for the individuals. They will assess and recommend which safe space is right for them whether it be a safe room, a raised bed or a compact space fit for travel use.
An Irish company who created a voice recording app called “Empathetic” that helps everyone to understand how a non-verbal person is feeling.
The app uses AI to interpret short voice recordings of people who cannot use functional speech or most communication aids. Tests show that that using Empathic helps to decrease frustration, improve mood and enhance interactions with a reduction in challenging behaviours. The app also offers offers a multiuser dashboard, reports and real time updates that can be accessed on any smart device. The company are also working on hands free options for use in smart homes and sensory rooms.
A company in Yorkshire who created the Nook Pod, a brilliantly revolutionary way to make your school, public service, care home, event or business more inclusive to people & families who are neurodiverse, have learning difficulties and special needs.
The Nook Pod is an amazing mobile emotionally intelligent workspace for one to one & group working. It is designed to create a noise-reducing and calming environment, utilising controllable lighting to positively influence mood and support individuals with hidden disabilities such as autism. There is an entire range of Nook Pods on their website but if you need it, they can make a custom Nook Pod for you.
An artist-led charity in North Wales revolutionising how people experience creativity within cultural and care institutions through their Sensory Parcel Service.
The Parcel Sensory Service is a program that delivers engaging multisensory experiences directly through your door. Each time, a carefully curated parcel arrives, brimming with: Sensory objects, Activity ideas and Trip inspiration to places all around North Wales. The Service is suitable for Day Centres, Special Schools and Individuals along with their families.
An Ellesmere based communication aids charity that provides funding towards speech aids for disabled people that have communication disorders and severe learning difficulties.
When you become a member of The Sequal Trust, they will liaise with your assigned Speech and Language Therapist to ensure you can be provided with the most suitable assistive technology such as an eye gaze, Grid Pad or Lightwriter. They know that finding and funding the right electronic communication aid can be challenging and costly, so their dedicated team will help you every step of the way.
A Liverpool based Audio Visual Installation project that all about creating opportunities for people to be still as an antidote to our technology driven world and the need to experience the now, present in the moment, because being still gives a chance for us to rest, process our thoughts, gain a better perspective, be grateful and reconnect to our spiritual nature.
It is an audio visual installation that includes inspirational quotes that encourage you to pause and uses nature videos and an immersive sound installation to create a place for you to be still. The Installation is hosted free of charge and as it’s “pop up” in nature, it can be used in a variety of locations from a room to a gallery space. If you would like this installation to visit your community or business then contact Pete, the man behind the installation through the website.
A company based in Europe and the USA who creates software and devices to suit a wide range of complex needs, and are passionate about helping people succeed on their journey with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Their technology exists to give people a voice and independence, so they can build meaningful connections and can achieve their ambitions.
They offer a variety of products that work intuitively with all access options, for the most complex needs. From eye gaze and pointing devices to keyguard touch access and switches, Smartbox products have innovative features that make alternative access simple. The settings in are integrated and simple to adjust as your needs change. This technology comes in different forms from lightweight portable devices to powerful devices for eye gaze, switches, and pointers and are available with Grid AAC software on iOS and Windows.
A Chester based charity ran by a group of parents of children with additional needs that were frustrated by the lack of appropriate play resources and support locally. And so, we decided to do something about it by running play sessions in a large centre.
The facilities at their centre include a sensory room, accessible soft play and a range of activities including messy play, art and craft, and role play. These facilities can be accessed by booking a play session . Each play session has limited numbers to ensure that they are calm but still lots of fun.
A small family company in Yorkshire that has been creating Multi-Sensory Environments for over 30 years, constantly at the leading edge of their evolution from the 1970's concepts of relaxation rooms to the high-tech interactive rooms of the 21st century. For them, a project represents the beginning of a long term relationship with customers that addresses their unique individual needs.
Their website is an entire catologue of sensory items that can be purchased including sensory rooms. If you are not sure about what will suit you, then the company can help you through the many representatives that cover the whole of the country visiting customers to discuss their individual needs, give free quotes and can provide 3D drawings of what the perfect sensory room would look like.
A family business in Scotland who offer a selection of products that assist and improve the daily lives of the person in need and the lives of the care giver.
Their website is the ultimate destination for in-depth information on our premium equipment. They work closely in achieving a solution that suits the individual by showcasing carefully selected products to suit. Their diverse product collection features a wide array of Special Needs Beds for Children specifically crafted to accommodate different disabilities, including the Soft Safe Rooms and their groundbreaking, award-winning Cloud Cuddle.
A global team that works to help people with communication and mobility challenges live richer, more meaningful lives.
They ensure that their technology and solutions for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) are easy to use and can withstand daily stresses. whether it’s an assistive technology device, a communication app, eye gaze control of your computer, low tech materials or specialised training solutions. In the UK, they can also help people with AAC funding needs by offering assistance, a comprehensive list of funding sources, and the ability to borrow a device to prepare for an assessment.
A Nationwide family run business who work closely with care professionals to understand and cope with a wide spectrum of challenging physical behaviours around furniture such in order to provide furniture-based solutions.
Tough Furniture offers tailor made furniture solutions, such as a TV cabinet which locks the TV into place (so it won’t accidentally fall) or a sturdy wardrobe (for those who are heavy handed), based on what you require. They will manufacture, deliver and install the furniture as part of their design plan. They will also help you reach out to charities and partners to help with funding if you need it.
A Nationwide company who enjoys working together to achieve the aim of giving every child, every day, a reason to love learning by providing thousands of resources that people will need.
TTS Group offer a catalogue system through their website similar to the shop Argos but it is made entirely of resources to help people with disabilities learn ranging from printed books to programmable floor robots.
A Company in Chester dedicated to helping parents and carers balance their family’s time on and off screens by making unplugging from technology both easy and cool through their sustainable boxes that help you put down screens and focus on each other.
Working with local experts, craftspeople and artists, they design cutting-edge boxes and events that help you take a break from screens and indulge in fun creative time. They have a variety of boxes ranging from culture, countries, science and fantasy which can all be purchased either from events or online through their website.
A Nationwide family company that believe everybody should have fair and equal access to information and that it can be achieved through making this information more visual by use of symbols.
Widgit offer a number of different softwares that enable anyone to create documents or visual cards with Widgit Symbols, a bank of over 20,000 images specifically designed to support written text. These can be printed out for people to use as documents or with various low-tech communication aids such as boards. They can also be used digitally on computers, tablets or other high-tech communication aids.
An independent charity supporting older people in Liverpool and Sefton to live happy, healthy, fulfilled lives.
They run a Friendship Service for those feeling lonely or isolated. Age Concern will match you with someone who has similar interests to yours. They will visit you for a couple of hours each week to chat over a cup of tea, over the phone, or they will go along to a social activity or outing with you. The service is run by volunteers who give up their time to offer help and support others. They are all police checked.
An online space for autistic young people, between the ages of 13-25 to be themselves.
The Ambitious Youth Network is a safe space where you can meet others and be heard. Young people aged 13-15 can take part in voluntary opportunities. Young people aged 16-25 are able to attend online peer support sessions as well take part in voluntary opportunities and join groups. All young people can attend informative webinars and access the Youth Network live feed to stay up to date with news and events in the autism community.
A Liverpool-based ‘collective’ of service users, carers and professionals who offer a service to help and support adults (18+) who have Asperger Syndrome.
The Autistic Spectrum Collective runs a drop in service on the last Friday of every month where people can “drop in” to a warm and welcoming space for service users and carers to access services, participate in activities of interest and to find out more information about what’s available in the local community.
The Autistic Spectrum Collective’s Art Hub for those with interests in creative art activities.
The Art Hub can cater for up to around 10 people to take part in creative activities such as painting, digital art, printing, photography and jewellery making. The Art Hub takes place every Wednesday from 1-3pm and some of your work may also be exhibited in the gallery where it will also be for sale.
A registered charity based in Cumbria who provides residential activity breaks for people of any age or ability at their centre. You may never have dreamt of flying down a zip wire or exploring the depths of a cave, but Bendrigg can make this possible.
Bendrigg has different course options available throughout the year for Schools and organised groups (such as charities & colleges), Families with a disabled member and Adults with a disability. Their team will work with you to enable everyone to participate in the adventure activities using 40 years of experience, a highly qualified staff team and a range of adaptive equipment.
A Sefton based community team that supports people to link in with their local communities, helping to reduce levels of social isolation and loneliness.
Community Connectors will help individuals find out what activities or groups are available in their local area which might interest them and then accompany them to a social activity or group to ease any fears of going somewhere for the first time on their own, introduce them to rest of the group and help them to settle.
A community initiative based in Stockton-on-Tees that supports and empowers autistic and neurodivergent individuals through the provision of holistic person-centred services, whilst promoting training, wellbeing, inclusion and acceptance regionally and nationwide.
Daisy Chain offer a variety of specialist provisions to over 5,000 families with neurodiverse and autistic children&adults including of social clubs, respite care, wellbeing, independent living skills, employability skills, animal therapy and family support services.
A Nationwide charitable registered society who support people with learning disabilities and autism to have a louder voice, choice and control in their lives who often feel excluded and simply want the same opportunities as other people to enjoy the things in their communities such as cinema, gaming, libraries and museums.
They work with various cinemas, gaming places, libraries and museums to encourage them to provide adjustments including reduced sensory stimulation, increased signage and autism training for staff in order to create thriving environments where everyone is welcome especially those on the autism spectrum. They have compiled all of the autism friendly places they have worked with into a database map that will enable you to find your local autism friendly places.
Based in Manchester, they are the leading charity of experts in electronic assistive technology helping disabled people speak, live, independently, control their environment and have fun playing video games.
Everyone Can carefully research both existing and developing digital technologies in order to deliver services that can increase the level of independence for disabled people. They have a technology centre which offers an unparalleled gaming experience for disabled people and can offer assessments using digital technology to find practical solutions to problems disabled people have in everyday life such as shopping, communication and controlling appliances around the home.
An online community run Minecraft server for neurodivergents, including ASD, ADHD and any SEN or neurological condition. This community was set up through a joint effort between 11 staff members with previous experience whom are either parents of neurodivergent children or young adults with these conditions.
The server is free of charge, there are absolutely no extras and staff work voluntary, Famallama pays for the server out of their own pockets. Players are called Llama's and they will receive in game perks, such as /fly and full tools and armour when they join. There are rules in place to minimise bullying and griefing, both of which will not be tolerated on Famallama. All builds can be protected including those in the creative world.
The UK's leading trampoline & adventure park operator; providing the ultimate experience for all ages!
They offer sessions specifically aimed at customers with ASD. These are known as SEND sessions or ASD & Disability sessions which offer a relaxing atmosphere where the lights and music are turned down. These sessions, which are usually held on Tuesdays & Sunday, can be booked online. You will need to check whether your nearest Flip Out offers these sessions as not all Flip Out parks do.
A Liverpool-based social enterprise that supports adults with Autism&ADHD as well as the parents of Autism&ADHD children through a non-threatening, friendly but more importantly confidential service.
Ladders of Life runs group sessions every Thursday were people can talk about their lives with Autism&ADHD and hear from other people with the same conditions. Ladders also do 1 to 1 sessions for those people who feel their problems are too personal for the group or are not yet ready to be in front of that many people.
A North West England friendship and dating agency aiming to reduce social isolation and loneliness by offering opportunities for people with a learning disability and/or autism, to meet new people in a safe way. They are committed to helping people to form long lasting friendships and relationships.
The project provides an exclusive matching service for their members, whether you are looking for friends or that someone special. The project will provide support before, during and after a friendship match or date, and can advise and support you to continue dating or maintaining your new friendships. Their trained matchmakers and chaperones will support you every step of the way, from the initial contact, during your matches and we will follow up after your friendship match or date.
A Nationwide charity who wants to improve the lives of people with a learning disability and their families now, and fight alongside them for a better future.
They provide services ranging from round-the-clock care to helping someone join in with local leisure activities, providing advice and information on things like employment and education, helping someone to live independently for the first time, and providing various social clubs for those 18+.
A Liverpool-based parent led organisation providing support, advice and guidance for families of children with neurological conditions mainly Autism and ADHD aged between 5-15.
The Neurodiverse Family Support Network runs courses, advice sessions and coffee mornings for the parent/carers to attend as well as offering social activities including days out to allow opportunities for parents without confidence or support to attend as part of a group whilst building on the children’s social skills.
The ultimate guide to everything you need to know about London theatre whose team dedicated to making theatre as welcoming as possible for everyone.
They can help you find theatre shows which offer Relaxed performances. Relaxed performances are adapted in a number of ways to reduce anxiety and create a supportive atmosphere, including adjusting light and sound levels, providing ‘chill-out’ areas and demonstrating an embracing attitude towards audience noise and movement in the auditorium.
A nationwide charity providing safe and fun places where disabled and non-disabled people come together to socialise, have fun and build lifelong friendships allowing them to feel grow more independent and confident together.
Phab run a series of clubs and adventure trips around the UK. The clubs are a places shaped by the wants and needs of the club members but with a shared commitment to inclusion and accessibility held in accessible locations and supported by volunteers. The adventure trips build personal growth, a sense of accomplishment and fun through a range of outdoor activities held at inclusive outdoor centres with a large amount of adaptive equipment and accessible accommodation ensuring that everyone can participate.
A key gateway organisation in Manchester for deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent (DDN) people's access to the arts and screen industries.
Triple C runs a FREE, accessible youth theatre for DDN young people led by professional actors and directors who work in TV and theatre. It is designed for young deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent (DDN) people, between 8-16, with a passion for the performing arts to explore creativity through the use of drama-based games, improvisation, character-building, role play and storytelling.
A Liverpool-based charity devoted to the social and emotional well-being of young people, providing a safe and sound environment where they can gain self-understanding, confidence and inspiration for the future.
Yellow House runs creative workshops giving young people a chance to explore a broad range of artistic interests to enable them to constantly improve and develop new skills both inside and outside of the arts. Yellow House also run workshops all over the community, tailored to any age range, nationality, or ability level; aiming to help people explore a variety of issues and develop the confidence to discuss, explore and create in response to those issues.
A company in Bath dedicated to empowering individuals, enabling them to develop skills for life and healthy relationships, as well as supporting them to boost their confidence and self-esteem by providing the best specialist support to inspire a generation of people to live happy, healthy and meaningful lives.
Achieve Together run specialist homes that have been adapted to offer low arousal environments, specialist support and therapy input. They also offer a holistic Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Total Communication approach to allow for increased inclusion and engagement which includes access to high and low tech communication aids. All of their teams receive comprehensive internal specialist training on autism spectrum conditions. This training is delivered by specialist trainers and when available, a person we support.
A Manchester based charitable service that leads from the front by educating and engaging others. They take pride in creating a safe environment where people feel valued as individuals, meeting their needs through practical support and targeted investment.
The team provide advice to members of the public and healthcare professionals about equipment and services to support independence. They do this through their helpline which provides advice, information and practical solutions to individuals, their families and the professionals who support them. If you or a loved one is struggling with daily living tasks they offer impartial guidance to help people lead more independent lives.
A Liverpool based charity whose key focus is to help autistic people and their carers extend their social circle, which can be extremely limited for some, and reduce their isolation. This is all done around a monthly cycle of events and activities run by the trustees and other volunteers, who have a lived experience of autism either as carers of people with ASC or those with an ASC diagnosis themselves.
The ASC run specific sessions for carers and family members who are under considerable stress in trying to give their loved ones the best possible experiences in life, a chance to talk to others and compare experiences on dealing with challenging situations. This allows for carers and family members to “off load” and share their experiences with others in a similar role.
A charitable community benefit society that supports autistic people, people with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs, all around England, based on their choice and not defining people by their support needs.
Choice Support can help you in a number of ways: if you have mental health issues them they can help you work on a recovery journey, they have a supported loving service to help you find love and they can help you find the right place to live with the right support allowing people take more control over their own lives.
A registered, not for profit company in North West England and Wales offering a range of social care services to vulnerable people with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Issues, Dementia, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Acquired Brain Injuries, Personality Disorders and other Complex needs.
They offer support managing various aspects of living, including developing and maintaining friendships, budgeting, bill paying, shopping, cleaning, keeping safe and secure and accessing professional services. All support provided takes account of individuals ability and is delivered with a view to maximise personal independence and encouraging the service user to do as much for themselves as possible.
A life skills training centre in Leicestershire for working age adults with a diagnosis of autism, learning difficulties and behaviour that may challenge whose aim is to understand and cater for everyone's individual personal needs.
They will help each individual that uses their service to develop the important skills to tackle everyday challenges and get them ready for life, skills such as money, travel, domestic chores, community gardening, music, arts & crafts, beauty, keep fit, computer & IT, healthy eating and social skills.
A Lincolnshire-based family run group driven by wanting to make a difference to and offer high standards in the care and support of the living needs of those with disabilities.
Home from Home Care offer learning disability care homes with spacious, communal environments for social interaction, balanced with privacy and personal space. Each individual’s en-suite bedroom/personal living space is thoughtfully personalised to reflect their aesthetic, physical needs and to facilitate the delivery of their person focused care and support.
The national membership charity for organisations working directly with people who become homeless in England. They work to make services better and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness.
It has the most comprehensive database of Homelessness services listing of 1500 projects up and down the country with contact details and service descriptions. It is provided by Homeless Link to promote joint working across the sector and to help individuals find local services.
A Merseyside/Lancashire-based charity which enables and supports people to live full and independent lives by helping them to become more resilient and overcome the challenges presented by mental health issues and disabilities.
Their dedicated staff team deliver high quality care to residents who need support within their own homes including help with getting up and going to bed, assistance dressing and preparing meals. They also provide peer mentoring services to help people to develop motivation, confidence, life skills, access courses, get voluntary work and help people get to places even by giving travel training (if possible).
One of the largest adult social care providers in the UK who plan to continue growing to benefit even more lives. The difference lies in the professional expertise and passion of their team who genuinely care and love supporting people to set and achieve their goals. They believe in being proactive, not reactive as by planning ahead, they can create opportunities for the people they support to lead more active and fulfilling lives.
Many of their services are located in residential areas with a wealth of community facilities nearby; the people they support can develop strong links with local amenities and further develop such links on leaving our services. Each service provides spacious, calm environments that meet the environmental needs of service users with Autism. Their services have small bed numbers, outside space and many have sensory areas. They have worked hard to maintain a homely atmosphere in theirr locations in which the people we support can feel safe and supported.
The UK’s leading team of support professionals helping adults with diverse and complex needs to live independent, fulfilling and happy lives along with helping them to follow their dreams either from home or in supported living.
Lifeways offer a range of different support options for people living with autism that's designed to meet individual needs by spending time with the adult, their family members and care professionals close to the adult, to gain an understanding of the challenges the person may have already overcome and what they need help to overcome in the future.
A charity in Milton Keynes that provides learning, support and care for more than 1,400 children, young people and adults who have a learning disability and/or are autistic. People who draw on MacIntyre’s support have gloriously ordinary lives, living the life they choose, using their gifts, skills and passions to contribute and connect to the people in their local neighbourhood. MacIntyre invests in, and helps shape, neighbourhoods to be inclusive and welcoming spaces for everyone.
Their skilled staff start from building an understanding of each person’s specific strengths and needs, using Person Centred Approaches to help them achieve their wishes and goals. They work closely with people and their families to plan for the future and ensure each person we support is able to live a life that makes sense to them. Within our education services, autistic learners have access to a broad and balanced curriculum, led by highly-skilled educators who respect individual learners’ communication styles, interests, skills and needs whilst supporting them to achieve person-centred goals.
A charity in Cannock that offers a lifeline for families, providing life-changing and life-saving equipment when and where its needed. Alongside equipment, they campaign to improve the outlook for disabled children and change lives. They support parents, work with health professionals and strive for a future where all disabled children get the equipment they need and deserve.
Their FREE national Nurse Helpline offers emotional and practical support to families and professionals caring for disabled and terminally ill children, including specialist health information and support. Their team of professionally qualified, registered nurses have a wealth of experience and are committed to putting the needs of children and their families first. You can Call the Newlife Nurse Helpline Reception Team to connect to their Nurses and arrange a Nurse call back, or book an appointment to assist with your enquiry.
A long-established, forward-thinking provider of community home care that supports independent living across England and Scotland. They provide over 30,000 hours of care and support a week to over 2,000 clients and their families through our local teams of highly qualified and vetted registered nurses, healthcare workers, and Care Co-Ordinator’s.
Their home care services range from companionship visits to 24-hour live-in home nursing care across every age group, ability, and health condition. Some key aspects of their home care services include: person care, household support, medication management, mobility assistance and companionship. These services can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual, allowing them to maintain their independence and quality of life while receiving the care they require.
A charity in the North West that care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of care-experienced children and people with disabilities, autism and mental health differences.
The Trust offer residential sensory-friendly homes with gardens, outdoor spaces and communal areas to enjoy and see young people flourish were they support people with disabilities and complex needs to make decisions about their care and live happy, independent and fulfilling lives. They have schools which support children and young people from age 5 all the way to 25 with individual learning plans. They run foster care schemes and support young people in their homes and local communities so parents, carers and siblings can thrive together.
A nationwide company that provides specialist support for over 3,500 people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and complex needs. Whether it is support in their own home, supported living accommodation or a registered care home, they will enable people to live as independently as possible: where, how and with whom they choose.
They have a national group of autism experts, including two National Autistic Society (NAS) accredited assessors who will work with you to create your support plan and involve you in choosing your support workers, providing you with specialist staff who understand you and your autism. They are trained in autism awareness and receive extra training by the NAS, so you can rely on them for safe, flexible and personalised support.
An Autistic Girl, based in Liverpool, named Sarah who is Creative Wellbeing Practitioner and Master Fine Artist who works with people of all ages and Special Educational Needs. An Autistic Girl named Sarah who is Creative Wellbeing Practitioner and Master Fine Artist who works with people of all ages and Special Educational Needs.
Sarah has designed her own wellbeing courses and workshops using art wellbeing, art techniques and creative teaching based around what use she has used in her daily life as a master fine artist, teacher and creative wellbeing practitioner with first hand life experiences living with ADHD, ASD and OCD. If you are interested in a wellbeing course or workshop like this then you can hire her.
The UK’s leading neurodiversity charity, offering a strength-based approach where the focus is on what individuals can do whilst acknowledging the challenges associated with their conditions such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome and more.
They support parents, carers and professionals so they can understand and meet the needs of neurodiverse people through their range of webinars, courses and an entire Resource Hub page on their website. They also offer tailored support through a diagnostic screening clinic to help neurodiverse people know which interventions and adaptations are right for them through out their life from childhood into adulthood.
Wigan Council’s “Autism Friendly Wigan” campaign to ensure Wigan Borough is an autism-friendly and inclusive place where autistic children and adults can live independent, fulfilling lives, accessing support as and when it is needed.
Autism Friends run free Autism Friends training sessions which aim to help businesses and members of the public better understand how those living with autism will encounter situations and what they can do to break down barriers. They also offer a range of free training and support sessions aimed at parents and carers whose children have received an autism diagnosis.
A group from London who believes everyone should be able to feel OK at school but they know this isn’t the case for many autistic pupils. That’s why they have created the Autistic and OK programme to empower autistic pupils to take control of their mental health and wellbeing, understand themselves and feel OK.
The Autistic and OK programme is a free, downloadable resource is available for every single secondary school in the UK. Some resources within the toolkit have been adapted to meet the specific needs of specialist schools and youth groups, ensuring it is inclusive and effective across different educational settings. Their programme aims to build a whole-school community where autistic pupils feel understood and accepted. Download the toolkit today and start your school’s journey on the Autistic and OK programme.
A website launched by Chris Bonnello (an autistic advocate, author and former teacher of mainstream primary and specialist education) in April 2015 to share his insights from both a personal and professional perspective.
The website is full of articles containing information, advice and insights on how to better manage autism. Bonnello aspeaks openly in public about how to build up autistic people to become the best they can be. He also offers consulting services to followers and readers via Zoom, Skype, Messenger and other platforms to discuss autism-related issues affecting them and/or those they love, in a supportive and non-judgemental environment.
A National Representative Organisation led by autistic people for autistic people whose primary focus is to ensure that autistic people’s rights are upheld and that all autistic adults have equal access to everyday services.
They provide training that is presented from an autistic perspective both online and in person. They educate and inform through training sessions which are designed and delivered by autistic people that look at all the challenges and barriers autistic people face and also aim to help others recognise autistic strengths, talents and discuss useful tools and strategies. They provide training online, at community venues or even in-house(to a group or company at their site).
An Autism Practitioner whose vision is to empower professionals in schools and other settings to implement positive and evidence-based interventions that support children's communication, language, social skills, and emotional and behavioural responses.
Bea Inclusive can provide you with the tools you need to save time and feel supported. They do this through offering Lego®-based Therapy In-House and online training for schools, settings, and parents. a social development program designed for children with social communication difficulties, particularly those with autism. It involves using Lego® bricks for facilitated, collaborative, and structured play to help children learn and practice social skills.
A company who are passionate about helping people and organisations nationwide to connect with the very best clinical and non-clinical training opportunities.
They take the hassle away and match your training requirements to the specialism of their range of qualified trainers, help you plan your training to get the most from your budget, are flexible on training times to suit your needs, offer training Monday to Saturday to fit in around you and your team. They also operate nationally meaning they will come to your home or your place of work.
A nationwide one year transition to work programme committed to transforming the lives of young adults with a learning disability and autism or both.
They partner with organisations across the public, private, and voluntary sectors to create supported employment internships for young people in their last year of education, helping them to take positive first steps into the world of work. At the end of the programme, on average 60% of DFN Project SEARCH gradates move into full-time permanent roles and 70% of DFN Project SEARCH graduates gain jobs in total.
A York based digital support programme that offers parents or carers, and children, free digital skills and creative workshops and resources.
They have a range of workshops delivered by specialists online or in person in a safe space where you can learn new skills along with other families raising disabled children. During the workshops, the specialists share their digital screens and talk through what to do so can follow the trainer’s demonstration on your devices. These workshops are very friendly and informal and you can ask questions, at any point in the workshop. There will also be a chance, at the end, to ask any questions.
A charitable network of centres, all around the UK, which offer high quality information, assessments and advice about learning to driving disabled.
Their centres have teams of occupational therapists and driving instructors with specialist knowledge to help with physical or cognitive challenges with learning to drive. Assessments are tailored to individual need but typically includes visual screening and cognitive assessments before progressing to an in-car assessment. Some centres also offer assistance with the theory and hazard perception test.
A Liverpool based computer training centre providing support to local people and organisations, helping them to access employment, self-employment, training and education.
They offer the opportunity to learn various computer skills, earn ICT qualifications such as ICDL as well as gain Level 2 English and Maths. All students at EDT are able to study at their own pace choosing what days and times they wish to come in to study. They also have a Business and Enterprise advice service aimed at individuals or groups who have a viable business idea or wish to become self-employed.
The various Greater Manchester councils’ Autism Representatives who aim to be a point of contact for anyone in Greater Manchester needing information about autism and related issues. They are managed by the UK's leading charity for autistic people and their families The National Autistic Society.
Since 1993 they have been providing information and advice to autistic people and their families, delivering training and developing resources and in 2019 they have put together a Greater Manchester Autism Strategy. They have links to many groups in Manchester who can support those living in Greater Manchester who have autism.
A Liverpool based non-profit Community Interest Company that is focused on supporting the physical and mental well-being of those in their communities.
They have a range of multi-skilled practitioners that offer their bespoke workshops, courses and services at their 2 centres. These workshops, courses and services are all centred around addressing the issues of both men’s and women’s mental health taking them on journey to develop the skills they need to manage their mental health and live a better quality of life.
A modern, forward-thinking organisation in Knowsley, Liverpool specialising in delivering services to support local people who face challenges by reason of their disability to live independent lives in the community.
They offer various programmes in English, Maths, Money Management, Art, Gardening and even a specialist Autism Programme called “The BIG Pathway”. The BIG Pathway is a 15 week programme of learning and development for adults with a learning disability and/or autism that aims to help these improve their skills, boost their confidence, become more positive about themselves, figure out what they are good at, speak up about what they want and think about their future.
A Training Centre that offers aspirational programmes, creates opportunities and improves social mobility for those living in the most disadvantaged communities, whilst also meeting local, regional and national skills needs employers across the Liverpool City Region are looking for.
Their training and employment programmes are designed to help fast track your career. You will getting started in the sector you want to work in, as The Learning Foundry work with employers across the Liverpool City Region to get you real work experience.
A learning service provider whose aim is to deliver, secure and promote accessible, high quality, locally delivered adult learning opportunities for the people of Liverpool.
They offer a range of fantastic learning opportunities through the many functional, vocational, enrichment and ESOL courses they run. If you meet the right criteria, some of the courses are free and if you are a parent you may also qualify for free childcare.
The National Neurodivergence website for Wales, which is funded by Welsh Government and hosted by the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA), works in partnership with Public Health Wales (PHW). The team works closely with the Welsh Government, local authority Autism Leads and health boards, key stakeholders and advisory groups.
On their website you will find information about what neurodivergence is, and what services and training opportunities are available online and across Wales. The website is helping to deliver the Welsh Government ND vision and strategy and has a key place in ensuring that Wales is a neurodivergent friendly nation. There are also a wide range of free downloadable resources that have been developed with neurodivergent people, parents/carers and professionals from across Wales.
A consultancy service set up in North West England to support a variety of settings to meet the needs of children with Autism and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
They offer training and consultancy services that are concentrated towards schools, parents, residential settings and companies (which have employees with autism) at a highly specialised level, at an affordable price. They offer training in Sensory Needs, Pathological Demand Avoidance, Children’s Mental Health and Autism&Anxiety Awareness. Their consultants are specialist teachers that have real-life experience and expertise to assist schools in identifying and addressing their strengths and weaknesses in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
A Liverpool based learning service provider who aims to provide high quality adult learning programmes to help people make positive changes, support personal development, access learning opportunities and help communities to thrive. These opportunities are accessible to all Liverpool City Region residents aged 19+.
They offer a range of fantastic learning opportunities through the many different creative, digital, health, education training and functional skills courses they run 3 times a year in autumn, spring and summer. If you meet the right criteria, a lot of these courses are free and some of them can lead to gaining useful employable qualifications such as first aid.
An online Therapy Training Project ran by a Nurse Consultant/Behaviour Therapist Jude Seaward, who has 30+ yrs experience with the NHS specialising in learning disabilities and empowering parents to be their own therapist to be able to empower their own children to embrace who they are and develop new skills which will take them forward into adulthood.
Seaward combines holistic therapies with scientific behavioural approaches to make a family centred approach which she calls “The Assault Cycle”. “The Assault Cycle” is a self study course that costs £65 and also involves you joining a support group on facebook. For £159, you can do this course as well as receive 1 to 1 follow up consultations with Seaward herself which can help you look at other aspects you may have overlooked that can then assist you to see when to do with particular approaches.
A Liverpool based cooking school that is all about creating fun and exciting learning activities that are beneficial for adults with disabilities and learning difficulties who have a real passion for cooking and wish to further develop their skills.
The school will help their students with learning basic safety skills within the kitchen, gaining independent living skills through cooking, having knowledge of what is best to eat and how to cook healthily using a variety of methods. They also offer the opportunity to gain a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification.