Useful organisations

UK disability support organisations

At Snap Care, we understand the importance of connecting families and individuals with trusted sources of information and support.

Across the UK, there are many outstanding charities and organisations dedicated to helping children and adults with disabilities, their families, and carers.

Learning Disability Support

Brainkind

(formerly The Disabilities Trust) – Supports people living with brain injuries, autism, learning disabilities, and other neurological conditions.

brainkind.org

Learning Disability England

A membership organisation uniting people, families, and professionals to drive change in learning disability support.

learningdisabilityengland.org.uk

Learning Disability Matters

Offers guidance, resources, and signposting for families and carers supporting children and young people with learning disabilities.

learningdisabilitymatters.co.uk

Mencap

Supports people with learning disabilities and their families, offering advice, community projects, and campaigning for inclusion.

mencap.org.uk

SeeAbility

Supports people with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss to achieve greater independence and wellbeing.

seeability.org

Autism Support

National Autistic Society

Provides specialist services, advocacy, and resources to help autistic people and their families lead fulfilling lives.

autism.org.uk

Dogs for Good

Trains and provides assistance dogs to support children and adults with disabilities or autism.

dogsforgood.org

Down’s Syndrome Support

Down’s Syndrome Association

Provides information, training, and practical support for people with Down’s syndrome and their families.

downs-syndrome.org.uk

Brain Injury & Neurological Support

Child Brain Injury Trust

Offers emotional and practical support for children, young people, and families affected by brain injury.

childbraininjurytrust.org.uk

The Children’s Trust

The UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury, offering rehabilitation, education, and community support.

thechildrenstrust.org.uk

Headway

The brain injury association, offering support, rehabilitation, and information to survivors, families, and carers.

headway.org.uk

Neuromuscular Support

Muscular Dystrophy UK

Offers information, practical and financial support, peer support and specialist guidance for people living with muscle-wasting conditions and their families.

musculardystrophyuk.org

Communication Support

Communication Matters

Supports people who rely on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), providing information, advocacy, and training.

communicationmatters.org.uk

Sensory Impairment & Complex Needs

Sense

Supports disabled children and adults with complex needs through personalised services, early support, activities, short breaks, residential care and supported living.

sense.org.uk

RNIB

Provides information, practical guidance, accessible resources and emotional support for blind and partially sighted people.

rnib.org.uk

Equipment, Therapy & Specialist Services

Caudwell Children

Delivers practical and emotional support, therapies, and equipment for disabled children and their families.

caudwellchildren.com

Cerebra

A national charity dedicated to helping children with brain conditions through research, advice, and innovative support.

cerebra.org.uk

Children Today

Funds specialist equipment to improve the lives and independence of disabled children and young people.

childrentoday.org.uk

Whizz-Kidz

Provides mobility equipment, support, and opportunities to help disabled children and young people live active and independent lives.

whizz-kidz.org.uk

Family & Carer Support

Contact

(formerly Contact a Family) – Provides trusted advice and support for families caring for disabled children, including education, benefits, and rights guidance.

contact.org.uk

Sibs

The only UK charity dedicated to supporting siblings of children and adults with disabilities.

sibs.org.uk

The Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Provides practical help and campaigns for better support for people with severe learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.

challengingbehaviour.org.uk

Family Fund

Provides grants and practical support for families on a low income raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person.

familyfund.org.uk

Independent Living & Community Support

Creative Support

Provides care and supported housing services for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism.

creativesupport.co.uk

KeyRing

Promotes independent living by supporting vulnerable adults to build skills and connect with their communities.

keyring.org

Leonard Cheshire

Provides person-centred support for disabled adults, including supported living, residential care, nursing care and help to build independence.

leonardcheshire.org

Equality & Rights

Disability Rights UK

Run by and for disabled people, promoting equal participation through advice, campaigning, and policy influence.

disabilityrightsuk.org

Scope

A disability equality charity offering support, advice, and services, while campaigning for social change.

scope.org.uk

Spinal Injury Support

Spinal Injuries Association (SIA)

Provides support, advice, and advocacy for people living with spinal cord injuries and their families.

spinal.co.uk

Back Up

A charity helping people with spinal cord injuries to rebuild their lives through practical support, rehabilitation, and community connection.

backuptrust.org.uk

Disability Support Organisations UK