The aim of Make it Happen (formerly Westminster Parent Participation Group) is to provide a support network for parents of disabled children in Westminster, helping them to gain and share information both locally and nationally. Make it Happen have a drop-in every Thursday during term…

Maternity Action champions maternity rights at work, in the benefits system and in access to maternity care.  We promote gender equality and the health and well-being of all pregnant women, new mothers and their families.  We offer online information sheets that cover a range of…

Mencap is a national charity supporting children and adults with a learning disability and their families.  The services they offer range from information and advice on a wide range of areas such as education, employment and living independently; support to help people with a learning…

Are you a parent or carer who is concerned about the mental health of your child or teenager? Do you just want some hints and tips on parenting? MindEd for Families has advice and information from trusted experts and will help you to understand what…

The National Autistic Society (NAS) is the UK's leading charity for autistic people and their families.  The NAS offers information and advice through their helplines, local volunteer-run branches, membership programme, training for family members, and parent to parent service.  The NAS Early Bird programme is a widely available…

St Quintin's Centre for Disabled Children and Young People will be running the National Autistic Society's Teen Life programme from Wednesday 18th September 2019 to Wednesday 30th October 2019. Teen Life is a training programme for parents and carers of young people aged 10-16 years…

The National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people. NDCS is an organisation of families, parents and carers, providing emotional and practical support through our Freephone Helpline, our network of trained…

The National Deaf Children’s Society, the leading charity for children with a hearing loss, have a new free service. Deafness can pose a significant risk to deaf children’s social, emotional and intellectual development. In some cases, a lack of parental support for the child’s hearing…

Every day, Newlife is changing the lives of disabled and terminally ill children across the UK. We provide thousands of items of equipment every year. Fast-tracking delivery, to prevent suffering and when time is very precious. Childhood cancers, birth defects, accidents, diseases and infections can…

The local authority's Autism and Early Years Intervention Team run regular Parents' Autism Awareness Courses (PAACs) to provide parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) information and practical strategies for their child.  Come along to speak to the specialist autism team, network with other…