Dorset Parent-Carer Council

Brief description / over view

Cerebra is a unique charity set up to help improve the lives of children with brain related conditions through researching, educating and directly supporting children and their carers.
We recognise the child with a disability as a child first and foremost and try to work for them as children rather than for their disability. We want to improve their lives and help them be comfortable with their world, giving them the chances for experiences and enjoyment that all children should have.

We are dedicated to providing personalised portfolios and passports for children and adults with special needs and /or learning difficulties. We are a non profit support service for parents, friends and families of children/adults with special needs and/or learning challenges.

The Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT) is a UK-wide charity offering support, information and training on childhood acquired brain injury.
The impact of childhood acquired brain injury on a family is enormous and lifelong. Families are often unprepared to deal with the issues and often unaware of the services they will need to access.

The Brainwave Programme rests on the theory of neuroplasticity and our qualified and experienced staff are drawn from the mainstream fields of physiotherapy, psychology and education. All Brainwave therapists receive additional training in cognitive and communication techniques

Office for Advice, Assistance, Support and Information on Special needs
A resource for parents & professionals caring for children with Autism / Asperger Syndrome and other learning disabilities.

We are the only UK-wide charity providing advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children.

IPSEA is a national charity providing free legally based advice to families who have children with special educational needs. All our advice is given by trained volunteers.

The Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) is a national charity that provides advice and information to parents and carers on a wide range of school based issues including exclusion, admissions, special education needs, bullying and attendance.

The Challenging Behaviour Foundation wants to see children and adults with severe learning disabilities, who are described as having challenging behaviour, having the same life opportunities as everyone else, including home life, education, employment and leisure.

We are the leading UK charity for people with (including Asperger syndrome) and their families. We provide information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for people with autism.

Every day, we support thousands of parents, carers and people with a learning disability to lead a full and valued life.

This is a website for parents, carers and people who work with and for disabled young people in transition to adulthood

This website is for people with learning disabilities, family carers, learning disability partnership boards, regional programme boards, self-advocacy groups, front line professionals, managers and anyone who works with, or comes into contact with, people with learning disabilities.

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers was created on the initiative of HRH The Princess Royal in 1991. At that time people caring at home for family members or friends with disabilities and chronic illnesses were scarcely recognised as requiring support.

ACT, the Ann Craft Trust, and BILD are collaborating on a two year project, funded by the Department of Health. The aim of this project is to produce a training pack that will be available and accessible to all people supporting people with learning disabilities with their financial management.

Network 81 is a national network of parents working towards properly resourced inclusive education for children with special educational needs.

bibic is a national charity offering practical help to families caring for children with conditions such asautism, cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, developmental delay, traumatic and acquired brain injury and specific learning difficulties such as attention deficits hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia.

Sibs is the UK charity for people who grow up with a disabled brother or sister. We support siblings who are growing up with or who have grown up with a brother or sister with any disability, long term chronic illness, or life limiting condition.

Hft is a national charity that supports people with learning disabilities. You tell us how you want to live your life, we'll listen and then act on your decisions and choices.

The Dorset Max Card
The Max Card entitles the holder plus one other person to free or discounted access to a range of leisure activities across Dorset. The Dorset Max Card Scheme is created and administered by the partnership of Dorset County Council and Action for Children.

The card is available to all Dorset based young carers, children in care, some care leavers and to children and young people who are disabled and registered on the Xchange.

Did you know that 30-40% of children with special needs do not have a specific diagnosis?
SWAN DORSET
(Syndromes without a name)

Face to Face Support Group
for Parents of Children with Undiagnosed Conditions