Some useful groups you can contact for help
Lincolnshire Parent Carer Forum (LPCF) work alongside the local authority and health to help ensure that the services they plan, commission, deliver and monitor meet the needs of children with disabilities and special educational needs. They are a group of parents and carers of children and young people aged 0 – 25 with SEND.
Local Offer SEND Local Offer – Lincolnshire County Council -the Local Offer brings together information for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families.
Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA) are the leading 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. They also provide training on the SEND legal framework, and they influence policy at both a local and national level.
Carer’s First -online, phone & in person support for unpaid carers - Lincolnshire. Find relevant information, guidance, financial assistance, emotional and wellbeing support.
National Autistic Society helping the 700,000 autistic people in the UK and their families. Be it running specialist schools, campaigning for improved rights or training companies on being more autism-friendly, NAS are dedicated to transforming lives and changing attitudes.
Parents and Autistic Children Together (PAACT) support and activities for autistic children and their families. Friendly and informal group that is based in Lincoln and Gainsborough
Virtual Autism Hub - funded by the NHS to help support autistic people, their families and carers across Lincolnshire. This service is for non-clinical autism enquiries, to empower autistic people and their parents and carers.
Connect to Support Lincolnshire an online information and advice library, community directory and marketplace for citizens of Lincolnshire.
The Bromhead Medical Charity help individuals of all ages across Lincolnshire access healthcare services and medical treatment.
Family Fund deliver grants for families raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young people on a low income across the UK
ADHD Lincs is a registered charity which provides support and information to families and individuals who are living with attention deficit hyperactivity
Lincolnshire Children’s Therapy Services specialist therapy services for children and young people, between the ages of 0 -19, to support them to achieve their potential. They work all across the county of Lincolnshire in a variety of locations.
Kooth a free, safe and anonymous place for young people to find support and counselling.
How Are You Lincolnshire (HAY) helping people to find local resources to boost their mental health and wellbeing.
The Working Together team (WTT) is a National Autistic Society beacon status accredited service. They advocate best practice and provide specialist support to empower mainstream settings to ensure autistic children and young people thrive through collaborative working with families and professionals.
Emotional Based School Avoidance Emotional based school avoidance (EBSA)
Sensory education support team, Lincolnshire offer support, advice and specialist teaching for children and young people with a visual impairment, hearing impairment or multi-sensory impairment (children with needs relating to both their hearing and vision).
