- Cumberland Council - Support and Information up to 25 Years
- Cumberland Family Hub – Local support groups and organisations
North Cumbria
Digital, sensory, practical resources
Parent Carer Forum – SEND Alliance Cumbria
Online information and resources
- Autistica, UK’s leading autism research and campaigning charity
- The Brain Charity supports anyone based in the UK who has a neurological condition, and their family, friends, and carers
Help to understand special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Help with emotional wellbeing and mental health support
Help with eating, diet and nutrition
- For younger children, Healthy Child Hub 0-19 can help with feeding, weaning, mealtimes and routines.
For older children, difficulties with eating can be linked to sensory needs, emotional wellbeing or physical health, and school or a GP can help explore what support might help.
If eating difficulties are causing concern, a GP may discuss referral for more specialist support.
- Beat, UK’s eating disorder charity
Help with speech, language and communication
Help with movement and getting active
- Cumberland Family Hub - developing skills physical activities
- Cumberland Family Hub - movement and our senses
- Cumberland Family Hub - energy levels
Help with education (schools and colleges)
- Cumberland Council - Schools and education
Help finding clubs and family activities
- Cumberland Family Hub - Activities, groups and support
Help with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) legal advice
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service
- IPSEA, leading charity in the field of SEND law in England, providing free and independent legal advice and support to families of children and young people with SEND
- First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability)
- Citizens Advice Carlisle & Eden