Disability Support Organisations UK

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.

Below you’ll find a directory of leading UK disability support organisations. These charities provide advice, advocacy, specialist equipment, rehabilitation, and community services. 
 

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

Communication Support

• Communication Matters – Supports people who rely on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), providing information, advocacy, and training.
  communicationmatters.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

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

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

We hope this directory helps you find the right support for your family or organisation.
If you know of other helpful organisations you would us to add, please let us know!