SEND Directory

Independent Parental Special Education Advice (ISPEA) is the leading national charity in the field of SEND law in England.

They provide:

• Free and independent legal advice and support to families of children and young people with SEND. 
• Training on the SEND legal framework.
• Help children and young people with SEND get the education they are entitled to by law.

Newlife is the UK’s largest charitable provider of specialist equipment for disabled children.

Newlife 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.

Deafblind UK is a national charity that supports people with sight and hearing loss in living the lives they want. They provide practical help, emotional support, help with technology, information, advice, and even holidays to anyone who needs it, including resources and support for professionals.

Support for parents and carers who are experiencing difficulty in finding suitable childcare.

Family Fund is the UK's largest grant-making charity for families raising a disabled or seriously ill child, on a low income. Find out about the various grants they deliver, eligibility criteria and how to make an application on their website

The British Deaf Association (BDA) is the UK’s national Deaf-led membership organisation representing Deaf people who use British Sign Language (BSL) in the UK and Irish Sign Language (ISL) in Northern Ireland.

They exist to ensure a world in which the language, culture, community, diversity and heritage of Deaf people in the UK is respected and fully protected.

Empowering Deaf Society (EDS) is a Deaf-led charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for deaf people by ensuring that all Deaf people have equal access and equality of opportunity without discrimination.

They deliver services aimed at providing support through information and advice, signposting, workshops and events, and signature-accredited BSL Courses across Greater London.

The National Deaf Children’s Society provides support for families, deaf children, young people and professionals.

POhWER is a charity that offers free advocacy, information, and advice services to help people who find it difficult to express their views or access support due to disability, illness, social exclusion, or other challenges. 

In Haringey, POhWER provides services such as Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA), and Care Act Advocacy. These services empower individuals by ensuring their voices are heard and their rights upheld.