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Trusted organisations and useful services

FamilyFX can help you understand a subject and prepare your next step. Sometimes you also need a service that can advise on your circumstances, explain your nation's system or act when something is urgent. This directory helps you find the right place.

If somebody may be in immediate danger

Call 999 or go to A&E if somebody's life is at risk, a serious injury or overdose has happened, or you do not think you can keep everyone safe. Do not wait for an online service to reply.

Urgent help and safeguarding

Use these services when somebody needs help now, or when you are worried about a child's safety.

NHS urgent mental health helpEnglandHow to reach urgent mental health support. Call 999 or go to A&E if there is immediate danger to life.Visit website ↗ChildlineUKFree, confidential support for children and young people online or by telephone on 0800 1111.Visit website ↗YoungMinds Parents HelplineUKInformation and advice for parents and main carers who are worried about a child or young person's mental health.Visit website ↗NSPCCUKAdvice if you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child, including how to report a concern.Visit website ↗SamaritansUK and IrelandA listening service for anyone who is struggling. Call 116 123 free, day or night.Visit website ↗

Autism, ADHD and family support

National information, practical resources and routes into local or specialist support.

NHS autism informationEnglandNHS information about signs of autism, assessment, diagnosis and support for autistic people and their families.Visit website ↗NHS ADHD informationEnglandNHS information about ADHD, including assessment, support and treatment.Visit website ↗National Autistic SocietyUKAdvice and guidance for autistic people and families, plus a directory of autism services around the UK.Visit website ↗Ambitious about AutismUKInformation and practical resources for autistic children and young people, their parents and professionals.Visit website ↗Autism CentralEnglandPeer education and signposting for parents and carers of autistic children, young people and adults.Visit website ↗ContactUKAdvice for families with disabled children on benefits, education, social care, health and family life.Visit website ↗

Education rights and support

Education systems differ across the four UK nations. Start with the service for where your child is educated.

IPSEAEnglandIndependent information and advice about special educational needs and disability law, including EHC plans and appeals.Visit website ↗Information, Advice and Support Services NetworkEnglandA route to the local impartial SEND information, advice and support service for parents and young people.Visit website ↗GOV.UK SEND guidanceEnglandGovernment information about SEN support, EHC needs assessments and EHC plans.Visit website ↗EnquireScotlandIndependent advice about additional support for learning rights, school support and resolving disagreements.Visit website ↗SNAP CymruWalesFree and independent information and advice about additional learning needs and education support.Visit website ↗SENACNorthern IrelandIndependent advice and advocacy about the statutory special educational needs system and support in school.Visit website ↗

Benefits, caring and practical help

Places to check financial support, caring rights and practical help for your family.

GOV.UK disability benefitsGreat BritainOfficial starting point for disability-related benefits, including DLA for children, PIP and Carer's Allowance.Visit website ↗Citizens AdviceEngland and WalesIndependent guidance on benefits for disabled people and carers, with access to local advice.Visit website ↗Carers UKUKInformation about caring, work, money, services and carers' rights, with a telephone advice service.Visit website ↗Family FundUKInformation about grants for families raising a disabled or seriously ill child, subject to its current eligibility rules.Visit website ↗ScopeEngland and WalesPractical disability information covering benefits, work, housing, equipment and everyday life.Visit website ↗Disability Rights UKUKRights-based information for disabled people, including education, benefits, independent living and work.Visit website ↗

We select organisations because their published service may be useful to FamilyFX readers. Inclusion does not mean that FamilyFX controls the service or can guarantee its availability or outcome. Check the provider's own website for current opening times, eligibility and geographical coverage. Links last checked 10 August 2026.

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