Parent & Carer Resource Hub
Welcome to the Phab Nottingham Resource Hub!
We know that caring for a child or young person with additional needs can sometimes feel overwhelming, and finding the right support services should not make it more complicated. This hub is here to help- we have gathered useful links to local and national services, parent-carer forums, SEND support networks and advice groups.
Whether you are looking for information, community, respite, or a friendly ear, we hope you find something that is helpful here.
Services in Your Council Area
This is a compilation of publicly available information to help guide families to the resources they need.
We do our best to keep this page updated, with two board trustees checking all links biannually. However, we are not responsible for the content of the websites listed below.
Derbyshire
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Derbyshire Parent Carer Voice — Parent-carer forum for families of children and young people with SEND; works to influence and shape local services.
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Umbrella Derby & Derbyshire — Provides support, play/leisure activities, volunteer services and more for families of children/young people with additional needs.
Derby City
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Derby SEND Voice — Parent-carer forum for children and young people (0–25) with SEND living in Derby; offers support via signposting, workshops, social events and a community of families.
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Umbrella Derby & Derbyshire — (see above) also serves families across Derby/Derbyshire including Derby City.
Nottinghamshire Council
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Nottinghamshire Parent Carer Forum (NPCF) — Parent/carer-led charity representing families of children/young people (0–25) with SEND; shares information, peer support, and works to influence local services.
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Ask Us Nottinghamshire — Free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support on SEND matters for parents, carers, children and young people.
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A Place To Call Our Own (APTCOO) — Charity supporting families with disabled children/SEND, helping with independence, wellbeing, and support services in Nottinghamshire.
Nottingham City
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Rainbow Parents Carers Forum (RPCF) — Parent-carer support group for families in Nottingham City and surrounding areas; offers inclusive play sessions, peer support, events and regular information bulletins.
National Resources
There are useful websites you can visit for advice, relevant for families across the UK.
Local Offer
Search for your county's Local Offer, to see what is available in your area for children and young people with disabilities
Contact
National charity supporting families with disabled children; offers a national helpline, information, resources and guidance.
SENDIASS
A free, impartial, and confidential service offering information to young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and to their parents and carers. There is a SENDIAS Service in every local authority in England.
Carers UK
Provides advice, support and information for unpaid carers across the UK.
IPSEA
Navigate SEND system and get education your child is entitled to
Family Fund
UK charity providing grants and financial support to families raising disabled or seriously ill children/young people.
Did we miss something?
Whether you'd like your organisation to be included, or you know of a great one we should add, please get in touch so our Resource Hub can be as useful as possible to our community and service users.