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