BCP Council Children, young people and families

BCP Family Information Directory Details on childcare, local activities and a range of services

SENDiass BCP SENDiass4BCP is an impartial, confidential, "arm's-length" service for children and young people (up to the age of 25) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their parents/carers.

Dorset Council Children and families

Dorset Family Information Service Free, impartial information service for parents and carers of children and young people

SENDiass Dorset We offer free, confidential, accurate and impartial advice and support to families living in Dorset: children and young people aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs and disability (SEND) parents and carers of children and young people with SEND.

The Xchange News and information network for families with children and young people who are disabled in the Dorset area

Contact Charity supporting families with a wealth of information and advice

Parent Carers Together Parent Carer forum set up to represent the voices of parent and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities in BCP

Dorset Parent Carer Council Independent voluntary organisation run by parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs or disability in Dorset

The Leonardo Trust An independent charity to help people in Dorset who are voluntary carers for sick or disabled relatives or friends.

Council for Disabled Children Helping young children and young people and those with special educational needs to have full and happy childhoods, to fulfil their potential, and be active within the community.

Mencap Support and advice

Special Needs Jungle Helping families get the help and support that they need

NDTi National Development Team for Inclusion Preparing for Adulthood tools and resources

NHS Caring for children and young people Services, support and tips

Dorset Local Resilience Forum Creating a Home Emergency Action Plan