ACE Centre: Supports children and young people with complex communication needs using AAC and assistive technology.www.acecentre.org.uk | Tel: 0800 080 3115(Note: As of August 2026, the ACE Centre Nursery School in Oxfordshire is closing, but the national charity remains active.)

RNID (formerly Action on Hearing Loss): National charity for the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.www.rnid.org.uk | Tel: 0808 808 0123

Speech and Language UK (formerly I CAN): The national charity for children and young people with speech and language challenges.www.speechandlanguage.org.uk | Helpline available

Afasic: Represents children and young people with speech, language, and communication interests.www.afasic.org.uk | Helpline: 0300 666 9410

Communication Matters: The UK chapter of ISAAC; focus on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).www.communicationmatters.org.uk

RNIB: Leading support for people with sight loss and visual impairment.www.rnib.org.uk | Helpline: 0303 123 9999

Deafblind UK: Specialist support for dual sensory loss (combined hearing and vision impairment).www.deafblind.org.uk | Tel: 0800 132320

National Autistic Society The UK’s largest autism charity; provides a 2026 directory for local branches.www.autism.org.uk

ADHD Foundation A leading neurodiversity charity focusing on ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and Dyspraxia.www.adhdfoundation.org.uk

ADDISS The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service.www.addiss.co.uk

Ambitious About Autism Focuses on education and employment for autistic young people.www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk

British Dyslexia Association (BDA) The voice for dyslexic people; organizes national Dyscalculia Day (3rd March).www.bdadyslexia.org.uk

Dyscalculia Network Specialist awareness and training for mathematical learning difficulties.www.dyscalculia.me.uk

Dyspraxia Foundation Support for Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD/Dyspraxia).www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk

YoungMinds Specialist mental health support for young people and a Parents' Helpline.www.youngminds.org.uk | Parent Helpline: 0808 802 5544

Anxiety UK Relief and support for those living with anxiety disorders.www.anxietyuk.org.uk | Helpline: 03444 775 774

Beacon House Specialist trauma-informed therapeutic service with extensive free resources.www.beaconhouse.org.uk

Papyrus Prevention of young suicide (under 35s).www.papyrus-uk.org | HOPELINE247: 0800 068 4141

Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN) Supports trauma-sensitive schools and families.www.attachmenttraumanetwork.org

IPSEA Independent Provider of Special Education Advice; leading experts in SEND law.www.ipsea.org.uk

Contact (for families with disabled children) Advice on legal rights, benefits, and transitioning to adulthood.www.contact.org.uk | Helpline: 0808 808 3555

Not Fine in School / Square Peg Advocacy for children experiencing school distress and attendance difficulties.www.notfineinschool.co.uk | www.squarepeg.community

Cerebral Palsy UK Information hub for the 160,000 people in the UK living with CP.www.cerebralpalsy.org.uk

Child Brain Injury Trust Supports families following an acquired brain injury (ABI).www.childbraininjurytrust.org.uk

Epilepsy Action Expert advice and training for living with epilepsy.www.epilepsy.org.uk | Helpline: 0808 800 5050

Mencap The primary charity for people with learning disabilities and their families.www.mencap.org.uk