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Official agencies, established specialist organisations and community-submitted resources for neurodivergent and disabled people and families. Country filtering follows your Awareverse region, but you can switch it here.

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Official & specialist resources

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UKEducationOfficial

GOV.UK SEND

Government overview of special educational needs and support in England.

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UKEducationSpecialist charity

IPSEA

Independent SEND legal information and advice for England.

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UKFamiliesCharity

Contact

Support and information for families with disabled children.

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UKEducationSector body

Council for Disabled Children

SEND policy, resources and the Information, Advice and Support Services Network.

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UKHealthOfficial

NHS Autism

NHS information on autism and support.

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UKBenefitsOfficial

DLA for children

Official DLA child eligibility and claim information.

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UKBenefitsOfficial

Personal Independence Payment

Official PIP information.

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UKBenefitsOfficial

Universal Credit health conditions

Official UC health and disability process.

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UKBenefitsOfficial

Carer’s Allowance

Official Carer’s Allowance information.

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UKWorkOfficial

Access to Work

Workplace support grants and practical support.

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UKRightsCharity

Disability Rights UK

Rights, benefits and independent living information.

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UKAdviceCharity

Citizens Advice

Benefits, housing, work, debt and consumer advice.

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UKCarersCharity

Carers UK

Information and campaigning for unpaid carers.

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UKDisabilityCharity

Scope

Disability information, support and campaigning.

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UKFamiliesCharity

Family Fund

Grants and support for families raising disabled or seriously ill children.

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UKRightsOfficial

Equality and Human Rights Commission

Equality Act and human-rights guidance.

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UKComplaintsOfficial

Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman

Complaints about councils and adult social care after local processes.

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UKEducationOfficial

SEND Tribunal

Official SEND Tribunal information.

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Community-submitted resources

All categories SEND Charities & Organisations Legal & Rights Resources Mental Health & Wellbeing Educational Tools & Home Ed Community Groups & Forums Podcasts, Blogs & Creators Benefits & Healthcare Employment, Housing & Adult Life US Disability & Special Education
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ZenEmu

ZenEmu is a free, independent UK autism information website offering clear, practical and evidence-informed guidance for autistic adults, people exploring autism, and those supporting them.

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