The MyLiferaft Resources
This section has been created to give you access to a large selection of external websites that we feel could offer relevant support, practical information and informed comment.
Whether you are looking for your local cinema to find out if they have wheelchair access, information on support groups on a wide range of topics or access to Government and NHS websites, the MyLiferaft Resources can help.
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Association of Directors of Childrens Services
Reception: 0161 826 9484
Benefits and Work
No telephone number available
Supporting sick and disabled claimants with independent and accurate information about how to claim and keep your benefits
Bringing Us Together
07908 624549 
Bringing Us Together is an independent and proactive community inspiring families to use our Recipe for Success
Carers Rights (Carers UK)
Advice Line: 0808 808 7777
The Carers UK Carers Rights Guide covers your rights as a carer and where to go for financial or practical help in England
Carers Trust
National Office: 0844 800 4361
A world where the role and contribution of unpaid carers is recognised and they have access to the quality support and services they need to live their own lives
Citizens Advice
Consumer Helpline: 03454 04 05 06
We provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.
Contact
Helpline: 0808 808 3555
Support for families with disabled children. We provide information advice and support. We bring families together so they can support each other. We campaign to improve their circumstances and for their right to be included and equal in society.
Department for Education – Special educational needs disability (pdf)
A pdf guide for parents and carers
Department of Education – SEND Code of Practice (pdf)
Statutory guidance for organisations that work with and support children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities
Department of Work & Pensions (carers & disability benefits index)
No telephone number available
Government website giving information about benefits available to those with a disability
Disability Rights UK
Membership: 020 7250 8180
We are disabled people leading change & working for equal participation for all
Disabled Living
0161 607 8200
Disabled Living is a charity which provides impartial information about equipment (assistive technology) and services for disabled adults, children, older people and the professionals who support them.
Family and Childcare Trust
Reception: 020 7940 7510 
Family and Childcare Trust aims to make the UK a better place for families, through research, campaigning and information provision, and working with government, employers and parents to reduce pressures on family life.
Family Fund
Helpline: 01904 621115
Helen Sanderson Associates
+44 (0)161 442 8271
We are a social enterprise, working to create person-centred change by transforming how we think, plan and meet together.
IPSEA – Independent Parental Special Education Advice
Advice Line: 0800 018 4016
IPSEA is a registered charity (number 327691). We cover the whole of England (the law is different in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). We are funded by income from our sales of training, grants and donations.
Mumsnet
A website created & run for parents, by parents.
Netmums
Parenting advice & information
Parents of Disabled Children
No telephone number available
Parents of disabled children bring families together for friendship, to share information, and to support one another. The forum was created by parents who have children with special needs and is run by parents so we are all in this together.
SPOKAN Supporting Parents of Kids with Additional Needs
This group has been formed to provide the opportunity for like-minded families to meet and share experiences, as well as provide support and understanding.
The Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Reforms in England
An introductory guide for families of children and young people with life-limiting and life threatening conditions.
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 (SEN)
No telephone number available
Government website giving information about the 2014 SEN Regulations
The Young Persons Guide to the Children and Families Act 2014
This Guide tells you what is in the Children and Families Act 2014, a new law that is very important for children. We think children should know about new laws that will make a difference to their lives.
MyLiferaft do not link to external sites in return for cash, services or any other consideration in kind. We are not responsible for the content of these external websites and their inclusion in this list is not an endorsement of the website or the site owner’s products or services. MyLiferaft is currently a UK-based product and therefore only features UK-based resources.
