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Information about education, health, social care, activities and preparation for adulthood for people aged 0–25 with SEND.

Searchable directory of support for children and young people aged 0–25 with special educational needs or disabilities.

Free, confidential and impartial advice for children and young people with SEND and their parents or carers.

Free information and support concerning SEND provision, education rights, Education Health and Care Plans and disagreements.

Free peer support, signposting and representation for families of children and young people with SEND.

Grants for eligible low-income families raising a disabled or seriously ill child, covering items such as appliances, clothing, computers and sensory equipment.

Free voluntary registration providing SEND information and newsletters while helping the council identify gaps in provision.

Free independent-living information and guidance about disability equipment and practical solutions.

Free legal advice for disabled people and carers concerning community care, discrimination, employment and other disability-rights issues.

Free searchable resource identifying charities and trusts that may fund disability-related equipment, adaptations and other needs.

Free forum enabling disabled residents to raise issues, contribute to council discussions and influence local services.

Bursaries of up to £500 for eligible disabled students in higher education who have first applied for Disabled Students’ Allowance.

Free basic non-assisted minibus travel for registered Northampton residents unable to use ordinary public transport, although fares or membership charges apply to enhanced options.

Free parent-carer support groups, individual signposting, ADHD information and family training opportunities.

Programmes and support for adults and children with learning disabilities or autism.

Free independent advocacy for people dealing with adult social care, disability, mental-health or care-related decisions.

Assessed residential respite for eligible children with autism, complex health needs or complex behaviour.

Specialist NHS support for children and young people with learning disabilities and their parents or carers.

Practical and emotional support for people of all ages living with sight loss in Nottinghamshire.

Advocacy, community groups, and communication support for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

Specialist assessment and rehabilitation support for adults with combined sight and hearing loss.

Grants for disabled Rutland residents to obtain medical equipment and disability aids.

Work-based study program for young people with SEND to develop employment skills.

Free national advice, information and support for families caring for disabled children or children with additional needs.