Local Resources

Local Resources, West Sussex

West Sussex Local Offer A comprehensive online directory providing information about services, support groups, events, and activities for children and young people with SEND (ages 0–25). It includes details on education, health, social care, and leisure opportunities.

SEND Information, Advice and Support (SENDIAS) Offers free, impartial advice and support to parents, carers, and young people with SEND. Services include assistance with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), school placements, and more.

West Sussex Parent Carer Forum A parent-led charity that supports families of children and young people with SEND. They provide information, training, and opportunities for parents to influence local services.

Reaching Families A parent-carer led charity offering information, training, and peer support to families of children with SEND. They provide resources on topics like challenging behaviour, sensory issues, and building resilience.

West Sussex Mind – Parenting Support Provides emotional wellbeing and mental health support for parents and carers of children aged 5–18. Services include peer support groups, expert talks, and one-to-one telephone support.

Carers Support West Sussex Offers information, advice, and support groups for parents and carers of children with disabilities. They also provide a Max Card, which offers discounts on attractions and activities across England.

Amaze A charity providing information, advice, and support to families of children with SEND. They offer services like the Compass Card, which provides discounts on leisure activities.

Local Resources, Brighton and Hove

SENDIASS – Amaze Amaze provides the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) for Brighton & Hove. They offer free, impartial advice on education, health, and social care for children and young people aged 0–25.

Parent Carers’ Council (PaCC) PaCC is a parent-led forum representing parents and carers of children with additional needs in Brighton & Hove. They work to improve services and support for SEND families.

Brighton & Hove Local Offer The Local Offer provides information about services, support groups, events, and activities for children and young people aged 0–25 with SEND, and their families.

Amaze – Parent Support Groups and Befriending Amaze runs regular, informal support groups across Brighton & Hove for parents of children and young people with SEND. They also offer one-to-one befriending for those parents who need more individual support.

Brighton & Hove Family Help Family Help offers a range of support services for families, including those with SEND. They aim to provide the right support at the right time for families in Brighton & Hove.

Aspens Aspens provides care and support to people with autism and learning disabilities in Brighton & Hove. They offer community outreach, day services, young people’s groups, family support, and a helpline service.

Assert Assert is a charity located in Brighton & Hove supporting people with autism and their parents and carers. They provide advice, information, resources, volunteering opportunities, and support to improve well-being and reduce isolation.