https://accesscompass.uk/guides/ 2026-07-28T00:00:00Z Access Compass https://accesscompass.uk/guides/supporting-siblings-northants/ 2026-07-28T00:00:00Z

Spot the signs of young caring and where to get support in Northamptonshire.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/specialist-dentistry-for-autistic-disabled-children-north-west-northants/ 2026-07-23T00:00:00Z

How to use NHFT Special Care Dentistry, request adjustments, find the North Northamptonshire clinics and understand when a hospital pathway is different.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/short-breaks-access-north-and-west-northants/ 2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Short breaks are care, support or activities that benefit a disabled child and give unpaid carers a break. They can be daytime, evening, weekend, school-holiday, at home, community-based or overnight.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/disabled-facilities-grant-for-children-northants/ 2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

A detailed route through mandatory DFG funding, North and West Northamptonshire top-ups, relocation, equipment, charities, VAT and Council Tax help, including what to do when a child lives across homes or in care.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/accessible-family-holidays-days-out/ 2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

For trips where you travel or stay together as a family. This is different from a short break or respite service, where care or support is arranged so an unpaid carer can have a break.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/funding-planning-family-holidays/ 2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Funding and practical help for a family leisure trip. Holiday grants have their own eligibility and application rules; they are not the same as council-arranged short breaks or respite support.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/autistic-sensory-rooms-uk-sport/ 2026-07-19T00:00:00Z

Understand sensory viewing rooms, the Shippey Campaign’s pioneering work, where to check for current provision, and what to confirm before booking a match or event.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/relaxed-quiet-sensory-friendly-visits-uk/ 2026-07-19T00:00:00Z

Find and compare relaxed performances, quiet hours, autism-friendly screenings, sensory maps and calmer visitor routes without assuming that every venue uses the same adjustments.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/assistance-dogs-access-rights-gb/ 2026-07-19T00:00:00Z

Understand assistance-dog access in Great Britain, why an ID book or branded jacket is not a legal requirement, how to plan a visit and what to record if access is refused.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/deaf-hearing-access-live-events-uk/ 2026-07-19T00:00:00Z

Find captioned and BSL-interpreted events, understand loops and infrared systems, choose suitable seats and confirm what equipment or booking support is required.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/inclusive-playgrounds-uk/ 2026-07-19T00:00:00Z

Use Scope’s accessibility snapshot safely, assess whether a playground works for a particular child and find the right council route for practical improvements.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/accessible-countryside-routes-equipment-uk/ 2026-07-19T00:00:00Z

Find Miles without Stiles routes, detailed wheeling information and Tramper hire, then check surfaces, gradients, gates, facilities and equipment before travelling.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/audio-description-touch-tours-uk/ 2026-07-19T00:00:00Z

Find audio-described performances, museum tours and touch tours, understand how they differ, and confirm booking, equipment, companions and orientation before visiting.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/accessible-beaches-wheelchairs-uk/ 2026-07-19T00:00:00Z

Find beach wheelchairs and all-terrain equipment, check booking and transfer support, and plan tides, surfaces, toilets and the route from parking to the beach.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/shopmobility-town-centre-hire-uk/ 2026-07-19T00:00:00Z

Find a local ShopMobility scheme, reserve suitable equipment, understand training and costs, and check the permitted area, parking and collection arrangements.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/accessible-swimming-pool-access-england/ 2026-07-19T00:00:00Z

Use Swim England's accessibility filters, compare hoists, Poolpods and changing, and confirm inclusive sessions, support and equipment before visiting a pool.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/inclusive-adaptive-cycling-uk/ 2026-07-19T00:00:00Z

Find an inclusive cycling centre, try adapted cycles with support, and check booking, transfers, communication, route safety and progression before buying equipment.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/inclusive-sport-physical-activity-uk/ 2026-07-19T00:00:00Z

Find current inclusive opportunities, then check the session, coach, equipment, support, venue and safeguarding arrangements before deciding whether it works for you.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/adult-autism-adhd-assessment-northamptonshire/ 2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

If you are an adult (18 or over) in Northamptonshire and think you may be autistic or have ADHD, this guide explains how the NHS assessment works. You cannot refer yourself, so it explains how to ask a professional to refer you to the NHFT Adult ADHD, Autism and Tourette's Team (AAATT).

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/children-with-disabilities-cwd-referral-northamptonshire/ 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

A practical screening guide: what reasonable local options to check, when to ask for Children with Disabilities support, and where the official detailed guidance lives.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/mash-safeguarding-referral-northamptonshire/ 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

When to use MASH, numbers, out-of-hours, and the online form.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/youth-violence-intervention-unit-referral/ 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Police-led early intervention for under-18s at risk of exploitation or serious violence.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/early-help-cfss-how-to-access/ 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

How to start Family Help/Early Help with Northamptonshire Children's Trust, including for disabled children.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/crisis-and-out-of-hours-contacts-northants/ 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Key numbers if things escalate–social care, safeguarding, and urgent repairs.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/ehcp-assessment-and-plan-northants/ 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

How to ask for an EHC needs assessment, what happens next, local contacts, and the statutory 20-week timeline.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/home-to-school-transport-send-northants/ 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Choose the child's age, care status and exact journey, then check who leads, arranges, funds, hands over and acts if every outward or return leg fails.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/dla-and-pip-for-children-northants/ 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Who can claim DLA for a child, how to apply, and what happens at 16 when moving to PIP–including key phone lines and forms.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/social-care-needs-assessment-northants/ 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

How to ask Children's Social Care for a needs assessment for a disabled child (Section 17 Children Act 1989), what to include, and what happens next.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/hydrotherapy-northants/ 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Hydrotherapy/aquatic therapy is clinically led. Here's how to check eligibility and routes via local NHS children's physiotherapy and special schools.

https://accesscompass.uk/guides/spotting-cce-cse-send/ 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Early warning signs for criminal/sexual exploitation in disabled children and what to do.