Additional Support

Citizen's Advice - Provides free, confidential and independent advice to help people overcome their problems, including work, housing, financial, legal and family issues.

Family Counselling Trust - The vision of the Family Counselling Trust (FCT) is to offer appropriate psychological support at an early stage to every family with a child or adolescent who is experiencing challenging mental health issues. Our services cover BANES (Bath & North East Somerset), Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset and Wiltshire.

Hampshire Parent & Carer Network (HPCN) - Parent carer representatives work alongside the professionals who provide health, education and social services to children and young people in Hampshire. HPCN runs local groups on Facebook which provide up to date, local information about local disability news and consultations for parents, as well as activities and events for children with additional needs.

Sibs - The UK charity for children and adults who are growing up with or have grown up with a disabled brother or sister. They provide information, support and training on sibling issues for adult siblings, young siblings, parents and professionals.

Young Sibs - A website for children who have a brother or sister who is disabled, has special education needs or a long term medical condition.

Challengers - Provide truly inclusive, fun and safe places where all disabled children and young people can spend time with their friends, to offer a positive impact for families and the wider community. They offer a range of groups and activities for children and young people up to the age of 25.

24-hour National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline (0808 2000 247)