Services
Search services for SEND, filtered by need, age, local authority, and how to connect.
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Get early years and family support at your local Family Hub
Calderdale Family Hubs
Antenatal clinics, baby and toddler groups, a day-care nursery, family learning activities and school holiday events - run from several real venues across Calderdale, not one single site.
Get Early Years Inclusion Funding for your child's nursery or school
Bradford Early Years Inclusion Funding
If your 2, 3 or 4 year old has emerging SEND (needs SEND Support but doesn't have an EHCP yet) and is taking their funded early education hours, their school or PVI setting can apply to the EYIF Panel for funding to support them.
Get early years SEND support for your under-5
Wakefield Council · Normanton · WF6 2DZ
Education professionals experienced in supporting children with SEND from birth to the start of Upper Foundation Stage.
Get early years SEND support for your under-5
Specialist Inclusion Team (SIT)
Advice and support for families and early years providers about children under 5 with SEND - early identification, person-centred key working, and support towards an Education, Health and Care plan if needed. Accredited by the National Portage Association.
Get education for your child while they're too ill for school
Bradford Medical Needs and Hospital Education Service (MNHES)
MNHES teaches children of compulsory school age who can't attend school due to illness or health needs, in small groups with specialist SEND teachers, on hospital wards, at home, in other venues or online, where a health professional confirms ongoing support is needed.
Get educational psychology advice for your child
Bradford Educational Psychology Service
Educational psychologists give guidance on child development and learning for children and young people aged 0-25, for underachievement, behavioural difficulties or home-based difficulties affecting school, and contribute assessments to EHC needs assessments and annual reviews. Speak to your child's school SENCo, or contact the team directly.
Get educational psychology support for your child
Wakefield Council · Normanton · WF6 2DZ
Advice and support for a wide range of needs affecting a child or young person's experience in education, working with schools to improve progress, wellbeing and inclusion.
Get emergency or planned respite care for your child with a life-limiting condition
Martin House Children's Hospice
Nine fully-adapted bedrooms for emergency and planned care - your child gets their own room, suitable for complex needs. Parents are welcome to stay too.
Get employment support from Remploy
Remploy
Support to find and stay in work for disabled people and people with health conditions, including help through the Access to Work scheme.
Get employment support from Scope's support to work service
Scope · LS10 1JF
Support to find and stay in work for disabled people, from Scope's regional support to work service.
Get employment support if you have Down syndrome (WorkFit)
Downs Syndrome Association
Person-centred employment support connecting job-seekers who have Down syndrome with employers building diverse teams - bespoke advice and training for both the candidate and the employer.
Get epilepsy care for your child
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Children's Services
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's Children's Epilepsy Service, including a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist, based at St Luke's Hospital.
Get family or relationship counselling from Relate
Relate Bradford and Leeds · BD4 7BH
Counselling for couples, families and individuals - support for relationship strain, including the pressures that can come with caring for a child with additional needs.
Get family support for your blind or partially sighted child
Royal Society for Blind Children · Billingsgate · EC3R 6EN
Family practitioner support and activities for blind or partially sighted children aged 0-25 and their families, no referral needed, Mon-Fri 9-5pm plus evening/weekend activities.
Get foot health care for your child
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust - Community Health Services
Podiatry (foot health) support for children and adults, delivered by Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven.
Get free advice and support for your child's mental health
YoungMinds
A parents' helpline and online advice for anyone worried about a child or young person's mental health, plus a free 24/7 crisis text service for young people themselves (text SHOUT to 85258).
Get free advice on benefits, debt or housing from Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice Bradford & Airedale and Law Centre
Free, confidential advice on benefits and welfare rights (including disability benefits), debt, housing, employment and legal issues, by phone, webchat, or at walk-in and appointment sessions across Bradford district.
Get free advocacy support from NYAS
National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
Free advocacy, information and legal support helping children and young people - including those with SEND or in care - have their voice heard in decisions that affect them, such as EHC plans or care reviews.
Get free audiobooks for your child with SEND
Calibre Audio
Free, unlimited access to over 17,500 audiobook titles for children and young people (0-25) who find reading print difficult - listen by download, streaming or free postal USB sticks.
Get free autism parenting support through the Cygnet programme
Barnardo's Bradford Parenting Cygnet Service
A free 6-session course for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-18 with an autism spectrum condition, covering diagnosis, communication, sensory issues, and understanding and managing behaviour, with extra workshops on sibling support and puberty.
Get free careers advice from the National Careers Service
National Careers Service
Free, impartial careers information, advice and guidance to help young people and adults make decisions about learning, training, apprenticeships and work.
Get free confidential sexual health support (Locala)
Locala Sexual Health Services
Free STI testing and care, contraception, PrEP, pregnancy support and condom distribution, with dedicated support for under-18s - in person at Howard House, Bradford, via online testing, text chat, or a mobile 'Clinic in a Van'.
Get free confidential support if you're under 25
The Mix
Free, confidential helpline (4pm-11pm daily), 24/7 crisis text line (text THEMIX to 85258) and one-to-one web chat for young people under 25, on anything from mental health to money.
Get free counselling or therapeutic play for your child (ESCAYP)
ESCAYP (Emotional Support for Children And Young People)
Free counselling and therapeutic play for children and young people aged 3-21 not currently receiving other psychological therapy, covering issues like bereavement, bullying, difficult behaviour, low self-esteem and self-harm.
Get free data and digital support for your SEND family
Bradford Best Start in Life / Family Hubs
Bradford's Family Hubs offer free SIM cards loaded with data, texts and minutes for SEND families, plus daily digital drop-ins with free wifi, computers and hands-on help getting online, at local Family Hubs, libraries, GP practices and VCSE organisations.
Get free drug and alcohol support from Dear Albert
Dear Albert
A free national helpline for people and families affected by drug or alcohol misuse, staffed by specialist counsellors 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with resources designed for young people.
Get free early learning resources for your child with Down's Syndrome
Learn and Thrive
Free educational resources for early years and Key Stage One children with Down's Syndrome.
Get free emotional wellbeing support for your child (Compass RISE)
Compass
Free, confidential group and one-to-one support for children and young people aged 5-19 (up to 25 with SEND) with emerging emotional wellbeing difficulties - low mood, anxiety, managing emotions, bullying, friendship problems, loneliness - plus specialist bereavement support. Text 'Buzz' to 85258, self-refer via the Wakey Wellness app, or call.
Get free employment support as an autistic adult (Inspiring Employment)
Specialist Autism Services
Free, person-centred employment support for autistic adults (18+, with or seeking a diagnosis): one-to-one coaching, CV and cover letter help, interview preparation, job search skills, work orientation visits with local employers, travel and IT training, in-work support and benefits guidance, plus the weekly Autism Works employment workshop.
Get free epilepsy advice from Epilepsy Action's helpline
Epilepsy Action
A free helpline offering information and advice for people with epilepsy and their families, plus local support groups and online resources.
Get free guides for your child's brain-related condition
Cerebra
Free guides for parents and carers covering education, emotional and mental health, legal, social, financial and physical wellbeing topics.
Get free impartial advice about your child's SEND support
Bradford SENDIASS (Barnardo's)
Free, impartial, confidential advice and support for parents, carers, children and young people on SEND matters - including EHC needs assessments, EHC plans, and understanding your rights in the SEND system.
Get free learning resources for your teen with Down's Syndrome
Learn and Thrive
Free educational materials for late primary through secondary years and beyond, including a Relationships and Sexual Education curriculum, for children and young people with Down's Syndrome.
Get free legal advice for your child
Coram
Coram Children's Legal Centre - free legal advice for children, young people and families, with a dedicated education advice line.
Get free legal advice on SEND law (IPSEA)
IPSEA
A real range of free legal helplines: an advice line, a tribunal helpline, a call-in helpline, a tribunal support service, and an information service.
Get free life skills training for your child with a learning disability
Learning for Life
Free videos and learning materials teaching practical independent living skills - emotional regulation, understanding safe/appropriate touch, meal preparation and more - for young people aged 8-25 with Down's syndrome or a learning disability.
Get free mediation for an SEN or EHC Plan disagreement
Collis Mediation · Bingley Rural · BD16 1TA
A free, independent mediation service for Wakefield residents who disagree with a decision about school support or an Education, Health and Care Plan.
Get free mental health self-care advice from Every Mind Matters
NHS Every Mind Matters
Free, practical mental health advice and self-care tips from the NHS, including guidance specifically for young people's mental health.
Get free mental health support for your child through Youth in Mind
Bradford District and Craven Mind
A range of free mental health and wellbeing services for children, young people and families aged 5-19 (up to 25 with additional needs) who live, go to school, or are registered with a GP in Bradford or Craven - including Kooth (free anonymous online counselling for 11-18s), Hospital Buddies (support on children's wards), and out-of-hours crisis support (Safe Spaces 24/7 crisis line, Guide-Line 8am-midnight, Night OWLS 8pm-8am).
Get free online safety advice for your child
Internet Matters
Free, practical advice and resources to help parents and carers keep children safe online, including guidance specific to children with SEND.
Get free support and information for your deaf child
National Deaf Children's Society
Free, independent support and information for parents, carers, deaf young people, extended family and professionals.
Get free training to make your activities inclusive for blind children
Royal Society for Blind Children
Free training for sports clubs, youth clubs, after school clubs, libraries, museums, Scout or Guide groups, or any organisation providing activities for children and young people - to help make them inclusive and welcoming to blind and partially sighted children and young people.
Get free, anonymous online mental health support
Kooth
A free, safe, anonymous online mental health service for young people aged 10-25 - a judgement-free forum to get advice, help others, and share your own story.
Get free, impartial advice on SEND processes (SENDIASS)
Family Action
Free, confidential information, advice and support for children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND and their families - understanding EHC plans, assessments, exclusions and more. Self-refer, predominantly a virtual service.
Get further education with SEND support at Craven College
Craven College
Full-time courses for 16-18 year olds, apprenticeships, and specific pathway classes for SEND students within the Foundation Provision, supported by a SpLD coordinator, an Irlen Screener, mentors and a counselling service.
Get guidance and support for your child's epilepsy
Epilepsy Society
Guidance for parents on supporting a child with epilepsy, for educational professionals on classroom management, and for young adults on employment and mental health.
Get habilitation training for your child with a vision impairment
Bradford Council Children's Sensory and Physical Needs Service
The Habilitation Team teaches independent living, mobility and orientation skills to children and young people with a vision impairment, as part of Bradford's Sensory and Physical Needs Service.
Get health information written for teenagers
Health for Teens
Information on feelings, growing up, sexual health, health issues, lifestyle and relationships, written for 11-19 year olds by school nurses, health experts and young people, plus signposting to local support.
Get health visiting or school nursing support
Growing Healthy 0-19 Service
Support for child development and family health from Health Visitors (0-5) and School Nurses (5-19, up to 25 for SEND) - improving health outcomes and preventing illness.
Get health visiting support for your under-5
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust - Community Health Services
Health visiting support for families with children aged 0-5, delivered by Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust - covering growth, development, feeding and general child health.