Self Help Groups

Home-Start
Home-Start is a charity with over 345 local schemes supporting families all over the UK. Their volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to any family with a child under five who are experiencing difficulties. Who can Home-Start help? If you are a mum, dad or carer with...
I CAN
I CAN is the children's communication charity. I CAN works to develop speech, language, and communication skills for all children, and its particular focus is children who find communication hard. I CAN provides a combination of specialist therapy and education for children with the most severe...
IPSEA - Independent Panel for Special Education Advice
IPSEA (the Independent Panel for Special Education Advice) is a registered charity providing the following: Free independent advice on local education authorities' (LEAs') duties to provide for children with special educational needs. Free, second, professional opinions for parents who...
James Stewardson Research and Welfare Trust for Children with TPI
The charity was formed in 1994 shortly after the founders' one year old son James was diagnosed with the rare, progressive and terminal condition - triose phosphate isomerase deficiency. Triose phosphate isomerase deficiency is an inborn metabolic disorder that is inherited causing an enzyme...
Kids
KIDS work in partnership with parent and carers to enable disabled children and young people to develop their skills and abilities and to fulfil their potential, hopes and aspirations. Their work falls into several areas: Direct work with disabled children - including home learning (portage)...
Kids Cancer Charity (formerly Christian Lewis Trust)
We pride ourselves in offering care on an individual level. Our primary focus is always on issues that relate to the quality of life for the children and their families. We care and we understand. We are here to support individuals and families when they need it. We can provide a listening ear at...
Kidsaware
Kidsaware believe it is vital to raise awareness of the fact that an allergy can be potentially fatal. Nut allergy, for example, now affects 1 in 50 people, the majority being young people and the numbers of people with allergies seems to be growing. Kidsaware have created a range of products to...
Kidscape
Kidscape is a charity which was established in 1984 to prevent child abuse and bullying. It offers help and support to parents of children, who are being bullied, and holds assertiveness courses for children. Kidscape works with a range of groups including care professionals, teachers, and...
Kith & Kids
Kith and Kids goal is to achieve empowerment and social inclusion for/with families who have one or more members with a disability. Kith and Kids aims to: Provide support for the whole family. Seek information about, or help with educational, medical, or social issues. Organise weekend...
Learning Assessment & Neurocare Centre
The Learning Assessment and Neurocare Centre was established in 1993 by Dr G D Kewley, an Australian paediatrician. Dr Kewley and his consultant colleagues at the Centre have experience in their individual specialities and also in the assessment and management of children, adolescents and adults...