Service directory

Mental Health Crisis

Drop-in evening support with an NHFT clinician and a Mind peer worker. Safe space, coping tools, onward signposting.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free

Official website · 0800 448 0828

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Child Counselling

Confidential counselling service for under-19s on any issue causing them distress–including mental health, abuse, bullying or loneliness.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0800 1111

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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crisis-cafe-drop-in

Free evening drop-in cafes across Northamptonshire where adults in distress can get face-to-face mental health support with no appointment. Run jointly by NHFT and Northamptonshire Mind.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0800 448 0828

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Confidential advice and support for Asian women and girls

Confidential Northampton advice and support for Asian women and girls experiencing domestic or wider social difficulties.

West Northamptonshire Ask confidentially about the relevant support

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Social Care Emergency

Out-of-hours emergency social care. Children and families: 0300 126 7000 (same number as MASH). Adults: 01604 626 938. Evenings, nights and weekends.

North Northamptonshire Free

0300 126 7000

Last checked 27 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Housing Emergency

If you have nowhere to stay tonight or are at risk of homelessness, contact Housing Options. Out-of-hours line available.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0300 126 3000

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Housing

Out-of-hours homelessness support and emergency accommodation assessment for West Northamptonshire residents.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0300 126 7000

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Emergency Services

UK emergency number for police, fire, and ambulance. Call 999 for immediate danger to life. Textphone 18000 available for d/Deaf users.

National / UK-wide · North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

999

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Domestic-abuse refuge, recovery and support

Northamptonshire refuge and specialist support for women and children affected by domestic abuse, open to people of any faith or none.

West Northamptonshire · Northamptonshire (countywide) Ask confidentially about the relevant support

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Safeguarding

Single point of contact for all child safeguarding concerns in Northamptonshire. Multi-agency hub for assessment and response to child protection referrals.

West Northamptonshire · North Northamptonshire Free

0300 126 7000

Last checked 27 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Medical Advice & Triage

Free 24/7 non-emergency medical advice and health triage. Call 111 when you need medical help fast but it's not a 999 emergency.

National / UK-wide · West Northamptonshire · North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 111

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Domestic Abuse Support

Confidential support for anyone affected by domestic abuse in Northamptonshire. NDAS provides a 24/7 helpline for advice, safe refuge accommodation for women, men and children fleeing abuse, and community-based support to help families recover from the trauma.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0300 0120 154 · advice@ndas-org.co.uk

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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mental-health-crisis-line

Free 24/7 phone line for anyone in Northamptonshire aged 17.5 and over who needs mental health support, advice or signposting. Staffed by NHS staff and Mind support workers.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0800 448 0828

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Commissioned daytime short breaks

School-holiday clubs in Daventry and Northampton for disabled children and young people, with games, crafts, sensory and outdoor activities.

West Northamptonshire The current West timetable lists £10 per person; confirm when booking. Other Action for Children Northants activity pages publish different £5-£10 prices for other session types.

Official website · 01604 752553 · northants.disability@actionforchildren.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Commissioned daytime and evening short breaks

Term-time youth clubs in Daventry and Ecton plus Saturday AFC clubs in Northampton and Daventry for disabled 8-17 year olds.

West Northamptonshire Youth clubs £5; Saturday clubs £10 on the checked timetable - confirm when booking

Official website · 01604 752553 · northants.disability@actionforchildren.org.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Care Act assessments and social care support for adults with learning disabilities requiring care and support.

North Northamptonshire Assessment is free. Care and support may be charged for following a financial assessment.

Official website · 0300 126 3000

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Carer Support

National membership charity offering advice, factsheets and campaigns for unpaid carers.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0808 808 7777 · advice@carersuk.org

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Specialist disabled children's social care

North Northamptonshire social-work and family-support team for children with profound, severe or complex disabilities and health needs.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01604 527386

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Specialist disabled children's social care

West Northamptonshire specialist statutory social-care team for children with substantial, long-term disabilities and complex health needs.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0300 126 7000

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Registers & News

Register your child (0–25) on the Disabled Children's Register (DCR) to receive the West SEND newsletter and updates.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Adult day care and support for physical conditions

Northampton day care and support for adults with physical conditions including MS, Parkinson's and stroke.

West Northamptonshire Ask the provider and responsible social-care team

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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adult-day-service

Small Brixworth day centre for adults with learning disabilities, sensory needs or complex needs, with BSL and Makaton support.

West Northamptonshire Contact the provider for pricing. Places may be funded through an adult social care assessment or personal budget.

Official website · 01604 965441 · fundaysdayservice@outlook.com

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Sensory Support (HI/VI/MSI)

Specialist team supporting children with permanent childhood hearing impairment (PCHI) or significant vision impairment. Supports West AND North settings depending on need.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Mental Health

Specialist NHS team providing urgent assessment and support for people aged 14+ with learning disabilities facing mental ill health or challenging behaviour. The multi-disciplinary IST aims to prevent hospital admissions, offering intensive interventions and a short-stay respite ward if needed.

West Northamptonshire · Northamptonshire (countywide) Free

Official website · 0300 027 0650 · ist@nhft.nhs.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Overnight short breaks

Countywide overnight short-break home in Northampton, mainly for autistic children and young people or those with learning disabilities.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 03000 271 382 · jgs@actionforchildren.org.uk

Last checked 1 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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adult-social-care-assessment

First contact for adults needing care and support in North Northamptonshire: request advice or a Care Act needs assessment by phone (0300 126 3000, option 1-2-1) or online self-referral.

North Northamptonshire Assessment is free. Care and support may be charged for following a financial assessment.

Official website · 0300 126 3000

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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shared-lives

A North Northamptonshire Council scheme where an approved Shared Lives carer shares their home and family life with a disabled adult. Offers short breaks, respite, day support or full-time live-in care as an alternative to home care or a care home.

North Northamptonshire The council will explain any assessed contribution. The official Shared Lives page does not publish a fixed price.

Official website · 01536 535685 · sharedlives@northnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Early Years & Family

Northamptonshire Family Hubs and Children's Centres offer family support, parenting groups, Family Help and SEND-inclusive activities.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Commissioned short-break service

Countywide disability short breaks: self-referred daytime and evening activities, plus assessed overnight breaks at JGS and The Squirrels.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Daytime and evening sessions usually cost £5-£10; overnight breaks are assessed separately

Official website · 01604 752553 · northants.disability@actionforchildren.org.uk

Last checked 1 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Residential and daytime support for adults

Adult residential and daytime opportunities at Easton Maudit and Yardley Hastings, subject to assessment, suitability and current regulatory status.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire · Nearby (just over the county border) Case-specific commissioned or privately arranged support; obtain written confirmation

Official website · 01933 664222 · info@OakfieldCommunity.org.uk

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Lived-experience personal health budget support

Independent lived-experience information and peer resources about personal health budgets and personalised care.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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adult-day-service

Adult day opportunities at two Northampton sites, offering education, work and life skills, wellbeing activities and social opportunities without a referral requirement.

West Northamptonshire Contact the provider. Places may be funded through an adult social care assessment or personal budget.

Official website · 01604 754120 · info@spectrumnorthants.co.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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adult-day-service

Kettering day service for adults with learning disabilities, autism and/or mild mental health issues, open on weekdays.

North Northamptonshire Various; ask Teamwork Trust for current charges and Adult Social Care about any assessed funding.

Official website · 01536 511993

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Overnight short breaks

Countywide overnight short-break home in Rushden, mainly for children and young people with complex medical needs or profound and multiple learning disabilities.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01933 410928 · squirrels@actionforchildren.org.uk

Last checked 1 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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SEND Local Offer

Official West Northamptonshire hub for SEND information (0–25): services directory, EHCP guidance, short breaks and support routes.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0300 126 7000 · localoffer@westnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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adult-social-care-assessment

First contact for adults needing care and support in West Northamptonshire: request help or a Care Act needs assessment ('3 conversations') by phone (0300 126 7000) or online self-referral.

West Northamptonshire Assessment is free. Care and support may be charged for following a financial assessment.

Official website · 0300 126 7000

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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shared-lives

West Northamptonshire Shared Lives offers long-term and respite support in an approved carer's family home for adults with eligible Care Act needs.

West Northamptonshire The council will explain any assessed contribution. The official Shared Lives pages do not publish a fixed price.

Official website · 01604 526129 · sharedlives@westnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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adult-day-service

The Towcester location of West Northamptonshire Council's long-term day service for adults with eligible needs who need supported social and leisure opportunities.

West Northamptonshire The official listing does not publish a price. Ask the social care professional about funding and any assessed contribution.

Official website · 0300 126 7000 · adultcare.ncc@westnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Alternative provision, post-16 training and supported internships

Farm-based alternative education and work-related learning near Buckingham, including post-16 training and supported internships for EHCP learners.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Not published; ask the provider and responsible education commissioner

Official website · 01296 670996 · office@animalantiks.co.uk

Last checked 1 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Nearby independent special school not Section 41 approved

Independent special school in Rugby for ages 6-16 with autism, ADHD or SEMH needs. It is listed by West's out-of-county directory but is not Section 41 approved.

Nearby (just over the county border) A placement requires commissioning and funding by the responsible local authority or another placing body. Travel support is a separate decision.

Official website · 01788 524448 · avon-park@witherslackgroup.co.uk

Last checked 11 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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State-funded all-through special school

Open mixed special academy for ages 4-19, with a main school and separate sixth-form centre. The school says it will not offer a Reception class in September 2026.

West Northamptonshire State-funded special-school placement arranged through an EHC plan and the local authority; families do not pay school fees. Travel assistance is assessed separately.

Official website · 01604 773910 · generalenquiries@bbrook.co.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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independent-special-school-autism

Open independent special day school in Bletchley for pupils aged 7 to 19 with autism, complex needs and an EHC plan; West Northamptonshire lists it among schools currently named in some WNC EHC plans.

Nearby (just over the county border) Independent specialist placement. Confirm commissioning, fees and transport arrangements with the home local authority before accepting a place.

Official website · 01908 048380

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Independent special school not Section 41 approved

Open independent special day school in Northampton for ages 11-16 with SEMH needs and disrupted or breaking-down placements. It is not Section 41 approved.

West Northamptonshire An independent special-school placement requires commissioning by the local authority or another placing body. Travel assistance is assessed separately.

Official website · 01604 719711

Last checked 11 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Special Education

Open independent special day school in Potterspury for mixed-gender pupils aged 8 to 18, all of whom had an EHC plan at the February 2026 Ofsted inspection.

West Northamptonshire Independent specialist placement. Confirm commissioning, fees and transport arrangements with the home local authority before accepting a place.

Official website · 01908 542912

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Special Education

Secondary special school for pupils with cognition and learning needs in Higham Ferrers, ages 11-18.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01933 834490 · office@chelvestonroadschool.org

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Specialist augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)

Countywide specialist high-tech AAC service delivered by Fairfields School. Referrals and assessments are temporarily paused; check the live service page before preparing a professional-supported referral.

Northamptonshire (countywide) The professional loan library is free for three months. The service page does not publish charges for assessment, devices or longer-term equipment.

Official website · 07467 957922 / 01604 777893 · countyaac@fairfields.northants.sch.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Specialist post-16 college

Section 41-approved employment-focused specialist college whose current campuses include Kettering, Wellingborough at Chester House, and Daventry.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire A specialist education place is commissioned through the EHC-plan and local-authority funding process. Travel and any social-care support are considered separately.

Official website · 01536 856832 · info@creatingtomorrowcollege.co.uk

Last checked 11 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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State-funded all-through special school

Open mixed special free school in Daventry for ages 4-18 where a moderate, severe, complex or profound learning difficulty is the primary need.

West Northamptonshire State-funded special-school placement arranged through an EHC plan and the local authority; families do not pay school fees. Travel assistance is assessed separately.

Official website · 01327 703135 · info@daventryhillschool.org.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Specialist Colleges

Residential/day specialist FE with independence, work skills and supported internships.

National / UK-wide · West Northamptonshire varies

Official website · 01691 661234 · enquiries@derwen.ac.uk

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Employment & Training

Intensive one-year supported internship model with host employers (often NHS/local authorities).

National / UK-wide · West Northamptonshire varies

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Independent special school not Section 41 approved

Independent special day school in Northampton for ages 7-16 with autism, moderate to severe learning disabilities and communication needs. It is not Section 41 approved.

West Northamptonshire An independent special-school place requires local-authority commissioning. Travel and any separately assessed residential or social-care support have their own funding decisions.

Official website · 01604 931497 · referrals@senadgroup.com

Last checked 11 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Educational psychology

Educational psychologists and assistant educational psychologists support learning, inclusion and emotional wellbeing from birth to 25.

North Northamptonshire

Official website · EducPsychology.NCC@northnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 1 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Educational psychology

Council educational-psychology support for learning, achievement and emotional wellbeing, including statutory EHC needs-assessment advice.

West Northamptonshire

Official website · 0300 126 7000 · EducPsychology.NCC@westnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Special Education

Primary special school supporting children with severe learning difficulties and complex needs, ages 3-11.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01604 714777 · officestaff@fairfields.northants.sch.uk

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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State-funded secondary special school

Open mixed special academy in Wellingborough for ages 11-18, including sixth-form provision, with every pupil admitted through an EHC plan.

North Northamptonshire State-funded special-school placement arranged through an EHC plan and the local authority; families do not pay school fees. Travel assistance has separate eligibility rules.

Official website · 01933 304950 · office@friars.northants.sch.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Alternative Provision (not Ofsted-registered)

Small CIC-run alternative provision in Staverton, Daventry, offering practical land-based learning (food production, cooking, carpentry) typically one or two days a week alongside a pupil's mainstream timetable.

West Northamptonshire Not published, confirm funding route with the referring school/LA.

Official website · 01327 703313 · info@greenacresfarm.org.uk

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Specialist secondary and post-16 education

Open mixed special academy for pupils aged 11-19 whose EHC plan identifies a need for specialist secondary or post-16 provision.

West Northamptonshire State-funded specialist-school placement arranged through an EHC plan and the local authority; families do not pay school fees.

Official website · 01604 741960 · office@gssc.org.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Special Education

Independent day special school in Northampton (Spaghetti Bridge Ltd) for pupils aged 6-19 with EHCPs, specialising in autism, ADHD, SEMH, SLCN and associated learning needs.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01604 215152 · admin@hamptonbridgeschool.co.uk

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Free Healthy Schools Award scheme for all education settings in North Northamptonshire, covering whole-school health and wellbeing (e.g. PSHE, physical activity, emotional wellbeing, healthy eating), with an area advisor, signposting and resource development for staff.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · healthyschools@northnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Sensory Support (HI/VI/MSI)

Specialist team (formerly SIS) providing assessment and support for children with hearing impairment, vision impairment or both. Direct support to pupils, families and schools with individualised plans.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Nearby specialist post-16 college

Section 41-approved specialist college for ages 16-25 with learning or communication disabilities, delivered from sites in Leicestershire and Warwickshire.

Nearby (just over the county border) An out-of-county specialist placement requires home-local-authority agreement and funding. Travel and any social-care support are considered separately.

Official website · 01509 815696 · contactus@homefieldcollege.ac.uk

Last checked 11 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Medical/hospital tuition

Council-commissioned Alternative Provision Academy delivering hospital-, home- and community-based teaching (including 1:1 and small-group) for pupils across North and West Northamptonshire who can't attend school due to medical or mental health needs. Free, LA-funded.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free (council-commissioned, no private fees or self-referral)

Official website · 01604 662250 · businessteam@nhoe.org.uk

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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West Northamptonshire's SEND support team for children aged 0 to 19. It used to be called the SEND Support Service. For ages 0 to 5 it offers Portage, a home-visiting service where a trained worker helps you play and learn with your pre-school child. It also supports nurseries. For ages 5 to 19, each school has a linked worker, and you can go to drop-in sessions at Family Hubs and SEND parent groups. No referral is needed for the drop-ins.

West Northamptonshire

Official website · 0300 126 7000 · iist@westnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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State-funded secondary special school

Open mixed secondary special academy in Kettering with a registered sixth form. Cognition and learning must be the primary need in the EHC plan.

North Northamptonshire State-funded special-school placement arranged through an EHC plan and the local authority; families do not pay school fees. Travel assistance is assessed separately.

Official website · 01536 500030 · ioffice@isebrookschool.co.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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State-funded primary SEMH special school

Open mixed primary special academy in Northampton for ages 5-11 where social, emotional and mental-health needs must be the first and core need in the EHC plan.

West Northamptonshire State-funded special-school placement arranged through an EHC plan and the local authority; families do not pay school fees. Travel assistance is assessed separately.

Official website · 01604 673730 · office@kingsmeadow.northants.sch.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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State-funded primary special school

Open mixed primary special academy in Kettering for ages 4-11. All pupils have an EHC plan and admission is directed by North Northamptonshire Council.

North Northamptonshire State-funded special-school placement arranged through an EHC plan and the local authority; families do not pay school fees. Travel assistance is assessed separately.

Official website · 01536 316880 · reception@kingsley.school

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Nearby specialist post-16 college

Section 41-approved specialist college for 16-25-year-olds with learning difficulties or disabilities, operating sites across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire.

Nearby (just over the county border) An out-of-county specialist placement requires local-authority commissioning. Travel and any care support are separate decisions.

Official website · 01246 433788 · recruitment@landmarks.ac.uk

Last checked 11 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Inclusive learning resources

Educational resources for children and young people with Down syndrome and other learning disabilities.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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school-reading-resources

Northamptonshire's school library service offers dyslexia-friendly, dual-language, EAL, wordless and other reading collections to schools, settings, tutors and home educators.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Subscription and ad-hoc charges apply. Check the current official pricing page before ordering.

Official website · 01604 526337 · lre@westnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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State-funded SEMH special school

Open mixed special academy in Corby for ages 5-19, including a sixth form, where social, emotional and mental-health needs are the primary need.

North Northamptonshire State-funded special-school placement arranged through an EHC plan and the local authority; families do not pay school fees. Travel assistance is assessed separately.

Official website · 01536 424090 · office@maplefields.northants.sch.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Post-16 Education

Courses specifically set up for learners with SEND; strong ALS.

West Northamptonshire varies

Official website · 01604 491131

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Specialist Colleges

Day/residential specialist FE with expertise in complex physical/medical needs and independence training.

National / UK-wide · West Northamptonshire varies

Official website · 01242 527631 · admissions@nationalstar.org

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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State-funded primary alternative provision

Primary alternative provision in Northampton for children aged 5-11 who have been permanently excluded and need significant behaviour support. Places are council-referred, not self-referred.

West Northamptonshire State-funded alternative-provision placement arranged through the council; families do not pay school fees. Travel support is considered separately.

Official website · 01604 801320 · adminoffice@newhorizonsacademy.org.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Alternative Provision

Music-technology-based Alternative Provision offering short-term intervention, reduced-timetable support, reintegration programmes and SEND/SEMH-specific provision alongside Functional Skills English/Maths, delivered from a Towcester site.

West Northamptonshire Not published, confirm funding route with the referring school/LA.

Official website · 07555 123758

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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SEND Local Offer

Official North Northamptonshire hub for SEND information (0–25): education, health and care plans (EHCP), services directory and signposting.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Early-years specialist home and setting support

The early-years home-support and setting-support route within North Northamptonshire's SEND Support Service for children aged 0-4 with evidenced developmental or SEND needs.

North Northamptonshire Council SEND Support Service; no charge is published for eligible support.

Official website

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Further education with SEND support

Mainstream further-education routes for learners with additional needs, including Inclusion Pathways and a supported internship for eligible 16-24-year-olds with an EHC plan.

West Northamptonshire Further-education funding, high-needs funding and bursary rules apply. Ask the college and home local authority about course funding, travel and other learner costs.

Official website · 0300 123 2344

Last checked 11 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Alternative 16-19 study programme

A 16-19 study programme offered by Northamptonshire Adult Learning as an alternative to other further-education routes.

Northamptonshire (countywide) The event leaflet describes the study programme as free; confirm current funding and eligibility with the provider

Official website · 0300 303 1058 · adultlearning@northnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 1 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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State-funded secondary and vocational post-16 special education

Northgate's 11-18 special school and The Bee Hive's 16-19 vocational sixth-form provision operate at separate Northampton sites for young people with learning disabilities and additional needs.

West Northamptonshire State-funded special-school or sixth-form placement arranged through the EHC and local-authority process; families do not pay school fees. Post-16 and school travel have separate eligibility rules.

Official website · 01604 714098 · NorthgateEmail@northgateacademy.org.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Digital communication and emotional-wellbeing tool

Digital communication tool designed for children and some adults with additional needs, their carers and educators.

West Northamptonshire · Northamptonshire (countywide) Check the current app and service terms

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Special Education

Independent special day school in Northampton (Ofsted Outstanding, Jun 2025) for young people aged 11-19 with SEMH, autism and/or ADHD, all with an EHCP.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01604 645934 · info@ontrackeducation.com

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Special Education

Open independent special day school in Silverstone for mixed-gender pupils aged 11 to 16 with EHC plans, commonly including social, emotional and mental health needs.

West Northamptonshire Independent specialist placement. Confirm commissioning, fees and transport arrangements with the home local authority before accepting a place.

Official website · 01327 366926 · silverstoneoffice@ontrackeducation.com

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Nearby independent special school not Section 41 approved

Therapeutic autism day school near Peterborough for ages 6-19. All pupils currently recorded by DfE have EHC plans, but the school is not Section 41 approved.

Nearby (just over the county border) An out-of-county independent placement requires local-authority commissioning. Travel assistance is assessed separately and is not guaranteed by an offer of a place.

Official website · 01733 271187 · admissions@parkhouseschool.co.uk

Last checked 11 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Nearby specialist post-16 college

Section 41-approved specialist college whose further-education route is for 16-25-year-olds with an EHC plan, with assessment and local-authority funding required.

Nearby (just over the county border) An out-of-county specialist education place requires local-authority commissioning. Travel, residential support and social-care funding are separate decisions.

Official website · 01623 499111 · college@portland.ac.uk

Last checked 11 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Independent alternative provision with an admissions restriction

Alternative-provision school for ages 13-16, but it is currently not admitting pupils under a Secretary of State restriction. Do not use this as a live referral option until that changes.

West Northamptonshire No new placements are currently available. Any future place would be commissioned by a school or local authority rather than purchased directly by a family.

Official website · 01604 970320 · info@progress-schools.co.uk

Last checked 11 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Independent alternative provision school

Independent alternative-provision school in Thrapston for ages 11-16, reached through a school or local-authority referral rather than an EHC-plan-only route.

North Northamptonshire Places are commissioned by a school or local authority rather than purchased directly by a family. Travel arrangements should be confirmed with the placing body.

Official website · 01832 777089 · thrapstonPS@progress-schools.co.uk

Last checked 11 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Special Education

All-through academy for pupils with autism and communication needs, offering therapy team and farm-based curriculum, ages 3-18.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01604 434471 · tmatty@purpleoaksacademy.org

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Specialist Colleges

Day/residential specialist FE – strong for vision impairment, autism and complex needs.

National / UK-wide · West Northamptonshire varies

Official website · 0121 428 5050 · info@qac.ac.uk

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Substance-misuse prevention education

Northamptonshire school and community education about solvent misuse, nitrous oxide and vaping risks.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Current sessions are grant-funded in Northamptonshire; confirm availability

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Special Education

All-through special academy for pupils with autism and complex learning needs in Corby, ages 4-18.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01536 216489 · reception@redkite.school

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Alternative Provision (Ofsted-registered)

Independent Alternative Provision day school in Wellingborough for 14-16 year olds, offering a short-term dual-registered 'Reset' placement for reintegration and a longer-term 'Refocus' placement working towards qualifications. Rated Good by Ofsted (July 2025).

North Northamptonshire Not published, confirm funding route with the referring school/LA.

Official website · 01933 391660 · enquiries@refocus.school

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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State-funded multi-site primary special school

Open community primary special school for ages 4-11, operating four sites in Wellingborough, Rushden and Wilby for pupils with complex communication, interaction or cognition and learning needs.

North Northamptonshire State-funded special-school placement arranged through an EHC plan and the local authority; families do not pay school fees. Travel assistance is assessed separately.

Official website · 01933 304970

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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West Northamptonshire Council's school attendance and behaviour support service for children aged 4-16. School Attendance Support Officers work with allocated schools on attendance data and barriers to attendance, and the service gives parents advice on attendance/behaviour, exclusions, children missing education and elective home education.

West Northamptonshire

Official website · 0300 126 7000 · sass@westnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Transport

North Northamptonshire school travel has separate Applications, Mainstream Planning, SEND Planning and Compliance routes. Use the correct team for the application, journey or provider problem.

North Northamptonshire Free when statutory eligibility is met. Paid spare-seat and post-16 schemes have separate availability, application and contribution rules; check the current academic-year page before relying on a price.

Official website · 0300 126 3000 (options 5, 4, 1) · tcu.nnc@northnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 1 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Transport

West Northamptonshire uses different routes for mainstream, EHC-plan, post-16, reduced-timetable, exceptional and some looked-after-child travel. Start with the route matching the child's circumstances.

West Northamptonshire Free when statutory eligibility is met. Paid and post-16 schemes have separate availability, deadlines and contribution rules; check the current academic-year page before relying on a price.

Official website

Last checked 16 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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North Northamptonshire advice, consultations and workshops for SEND ages 0-19, with different access arrangements for early years and ages 5-19.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 07730 130314

Last checked 1 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Specialist post-16 college

Sense College has a local Rothwell site for young people aged 16-25 with an EHC plan and complex learning, communication, physical or sensory needs.

North Northamptonshire A specialist education placement requires local-authority commissioning and funding through the EHC-plan process. Travel and any care support are separate decisions.

Official website · 01733 425053 · college.transitions@sense.org.uk

Last checked 11 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Special Education

Independent day special school for pupils aged 11-17 with an EHCP, based in Kettering with a second site in Thrapston. All ~77 pupils have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and/or an Autism Spectrum Condition. Ofsted-rated Good (June 2024).

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01536 904277 · office@stonelodgeschool.org

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Employment & Training

Local host site example in North Northants showing the programme in action.

North Northamptonshire varies

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Supported internships are work-based study programmes for young people aged 16–24 with an EHCP. They include an unpaid placement with an employer for at least six months, job coaching, and classroom learning in English, maths and employability skills. Local providers include Mencap Training Academy, Moulton College and Creating Tomorrow College.

West Northamptonshire · North Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Alternative Provision (Ofsted-registered)

The second of two Northampton campuses of The CE Academy (Tove Learning Trust): Key Stage 4, boys-only, for pupils permanently excluded, at risk of exclusion, or dual-registered. Rated Good by Ofsted (July 2025).

West Northamptonshire Not published, confirm funding route with the referring school/LA.

Official website · 01604 239733 · cromwell@ce-academy.org

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Alternative Provision (Ofsted-registered)

One of two Northampton campuses of The CE Academy (Tove Learning Trust), offering personalised learning plans for pupils permanently excluded, at risk of exclusion, or dual-registered. Rated Good by Ofsted (July 2025).

West Northamptonshire Not published, confirm funding route with the referring school/LA.

Official website · 01604 824000 · overleys@ce-academy.org

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Special Education

Special school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, ages 11-16.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01604 878977 · reception@thegatewayschool.co.uk

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Women's skills, wellbeing and employment support

Northamptonshire social-enterprise support helping vulnerable women build confidence, practical skills and employment prospects.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Ask whether the relevant course or support is funded

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Nearby Section 41 independent special school

Section 41-approved therapeutic day school near Oakham for ages 8-18 with an EHC plan, focused on SEMH needs or autism and explicitly accepting Northamptonshire consultations.

Nearby (just over the county border) An independent special-school place is commissioned by the local authority if agreed and named. Travel support is assessed separately under the home council's policy.

Official website · 01664 454264 · office@knossington.rutland.sch.uk

Last checked 11 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Alternative Provision (not Ofsted-registered)

Local Alternative Provision in Northampton for pupils at risk of exclusion or already permanently excluded. Important: this provider explicitly cannot accept pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan.

West Northamptonshire Not published, confirm funding route with the referring school/LA.

Official website · 01604 635586 · info@rushmereacademy.co.uk

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Alternative Provision (not Ofsted-registered)

Equine-facilitated alternative education and therapeutic support at a rural site near Walgrave, West Northamptonshire, for children and young people with SEMH, autism, ADHD and related needs, used as part of school/local-authority alternative-provision or EHCP arrangements.

West Northamptonshire Not published. AP placements here are usually arranged and funded through the referring school, council AP budget, or an EHCP, confirm directly with the provider/commissioner before assuming a cost.

Official website · 07772 345573 · enquiries@tsocequine.co.uk

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Special Education

All-through special free school in Tiffield, near Towcester, for pupils aged 4-18 with autism, speech/language and communication needs, and severe learning difficulties; every pupil has an EHCP.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01604 504900 · admin@tiffieldacademy.org

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Further education with SEND support

Tresham College's Pathways study programme develops independence, education, employability and community skills from Entry Level 1, with current delivery shown at North Northamptonshire campuses.

North Northamptonshire Further-education funding and bursary rules apply. High-needs support, travel assistance and other costs are assessed separately.

Official website · 0345 658 8990 · info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk

Last checked 11 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Early-years Portage home teaching

Home-based, play-led small-steps teaching for some under-5s with significant developmental needs, provided as one possible route within West Northamptonshire's wider Early Years IIST offer.

West Northamptonshire Free council service.

Official website · 0300 126 7000 · iist@westnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Special Education

Secondary special academy for pupils with severe and profound multiple learning disabilities in Kettering, ages 11-18.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01536 481939 · office@wrenspinney.co.uk

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Cerebral palsy information and family support

UK cerebral palsy information, resources and support for children, young people, families and professionals.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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epilepsy-neurology

Northampton General Hospital's adult neurology service runs epilepsy and first seizure clinics with epilepsy specialist nurses, and offers a patient epilepsy helpline (01604 544926, Mon-Fri 8.30am-4pm).

West Northamptonshire · North Northamptonshire Free (NHS)

Official website · 01604 544926 · ngh-tr.neurology@nhs.net

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Respiratory

Specialist respiratory nurses offering advice on asthma and lung conditions, including action plans, triggers, and school support.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Therapies and support for neurological conditions

Accessible Bedford centre offering specialist therapies, exercise and support for people living with MS, Parkinson's and related rare neurological conditions.

Northamptonshire (countywide) · Nearby (just over the county border) Current therapy and membership charges vary; ask the centre

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Continence

Specialist nurses offering information on childhood bladder and bowel problems with practical management tips and signposting.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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National charity/publisher producing word-free picture-story books, co-created with people with learning disabilities, to help people with learning disabilities (and those who support them) understand and cope with health conditions and life experiences.

National / UK-wide Most printed books/ebooks cost around £10 each; some free resources available

Official website

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Therapeutic Activities

A local charity for people with learning disabilities and their families. It runs creative therapies, day opportunities and family support. The Children's Aid Team is based at Cotton's Farmhouse. Its projects include animal-assisted therapy (support built around time with animals), 'Once Upon a Time' storytelling, 'Sounds of Happiness' communication work, and puppet therapy. 'New Beginnings' supports children through transitions, meaning big life changes. 'Meet My Friends' runs inclusive friendship projects in schools. There are music and art activities too.

West Northamptonshire varies

Official website · 01604 891487 · admin@cottonsfarmhouse.org

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Behaviour & PBS

Evidence-based parent guides (sleep, pain, sensory, legal rights) and 1:1 sleep advice service for children with brain conditions.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Housing & Adaptations

How to push back when council housing isn't suitable or your application hasn't been prioritised for disability/medical reasons.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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NHS Healthy Child Programme health visiting for children aged 0-5 across Northamptonshire, delivered by NHFT's 0-19 Service.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free (NHS service)

Official website · 0800 170 7055

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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NHS school nursing (Healthy Child Programme) for school-age children 5-19 across Northamptonshire, with a confidential ChatHealth text line for 11-19 year olds.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free (NHS service)

Official website · 0800 170 7055

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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AAC information, mentoring and community support

The UK AAC charity: information, mentoring, clubs and resources for people who use augmentative and alternative communication.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Dravet syndrome family support and resources

UK Dravet syndrome family support, practical information, professional education, grants and transition resources.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website · 01246 912421

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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tertiary-paediatric-cardiology

The East Midlands specialist children's congenital heart centre at Leicester Royal Infirmary, within a network whose published catchment includes Northamptonshire.

Nearby (just over the county border) Free (NHS)

Official website · 0300 303 1573

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

Regional swimming facility in Corby with comprehensive accessibility features and inclusive sessions.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01536 464643 · corbyswimmingpool@northnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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epilepsy-neurology

Free, confidential national helpline from the charity Epilepsy Action: call 0808 800 5050 (Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm) for information and advice about epilepsy, for people with epilepsy, families, carers and professionals.

National / UK-wide Free and confidential

Official website · 0808 800 5050 · helpline@epilepsy.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Children's continence information and helpline

Specialist information and a free helpline for childhood bowel, bladder and toileting difficulties, including additional-needs support.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0808 801 0343

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Rare, genetic and undiagnosed condition information

UK alliance and condition-finder route for rare, genetic and undiagnosed conditions.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website · 0300 124 0441

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Regional hospice supporting families in Oxfordshire and surrounding counties, including West Northamptonshire; accepts professional or self-referrals.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Mencap provides a free hospital passport template that helps people with learning disabilities or autism record important information about their healthcare, communication and support needs. Families are encouraged to download, print and update the passport regularly.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Hospital - Acute Care

Main acute hospital for Kettering with 24/7 Emergency Department, urgent care, inpatient wards, outpatients, and cardiac services.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01536 492000

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

Weekly inclusive swimming sessions on Sundays with accessible facilities and hoist equipment.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01536 234409 · reception@freedom-leisure.co.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Cardiology and midwifery outpatient venue

KGH cardiology outpatient and midwifery hub clinics at Woodsend Medical Centre in Corby.

North Northamptonshire free NHS care where eligible; parking is free

Official website · 01536 494120

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Satellite outpatient venue

KGH outpatient venue at the Nuffield Centre in Corby, separate from the newer Broadleaf Community Diagnostic Centre.

North Northamptonshire free NHS care where eligible

Official website · 01536 491145

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Dermatology outpatient service

KGH's consultant-led dermatology outpatient department at Prospect House in central Kettering.

North Northamptonshire free NHS care where eligible; normal NHS rules apply

Official website · 01536 492600 · KGH-tr.dermatology@nhs.net

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Hospital oral surgery and orthodontics

Referral-only Kettering General Hospital service for complex oral surgery, maxillofacial care and orthodontic assessment or treatment.

North Northamptonshire NHS referral service; ask the clinical team whether any dental charges apply

Official website · 01536 492360

Last checked 23 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Satellite outpatient venue

KGH outpatient venue in Irthlingborough with free parking, disabled bays and a drop-off point near the entrance.

North Northamptonshire free NHS care where eligible; parking is free

Official website · 01536 491907

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Satellite outpatient venue

KGH outpatient and diagnostic services hosted at NHFT-managed Isebrook Hospital in Wellingborough.

North Northamptonshire free NHS care where eligible; parking is free but can be limited

Official website · 0300 027 2700

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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hospital-liaison

Learning disability and autism liaison team at Kettering General Hospital that supports patients with a learning disability and/or autism and helps staff make reasonable adjustments during hospital care.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free (NHS)

Official website · 01536 491241

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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hospital-liaison

Learning disability liaison nurse at Northampton General Hospital who helps patients with a learning disability get reasonable adjustments, easy-read information and a hospital passport during hospital care.

West Northamptonshire · North Northamptonshire Free (NHS)

Official website · 01604 545431 · ngh-tr.learningdisabilityngh@nhs.net

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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clinical-genetics

Specialist genetic counselling, assessment and testing at Leicester Royal Infirmary; the service integrated genetics referrals from Northampton and Kettering in 2020.

Nearby (just over the county border) Free (NHS)

Official website · 0116 258 5736

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment Advice

Independent guidance on daily living equipment and adaptations, with AskSARA self-assessment to identify suitable products.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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acute-paediatrics

Nearby acute paediatric services at Milton Keynes University Hospital, including paediatric emergency care, children's wards, neonatal care and specialist teams.

Nearby (just over the county border) Free (NHS)

Official website · 01908 660033

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Swimming & Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy pool with accessible changing facilities, hoists, and warm water therapy options.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01604 492222 · moultoninfo@everyoneactive.com

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Vision

Local vision-impairment charity offering Eye Clinic Liaison, Eye Educate in schools, family days and VI-friendly taster sessions.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01604 719193 · helpline@nab.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Sensory & Communication

Newlife's sensory-toy loan service is being redesigned; applications are currently paused.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · info@newlifecharity.co.uk

Last checked 21 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Children's specialist-service referrals

Countywide single point of access for professional referrals into specialist community health services for children and young people.

Northamptonshire (countywide) · North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0800 170 7055 (option 3) · cyprmc@nhft.nhs.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Specialist learning-disability healthcare

Countywide specialist NHS psychology and learning-disability nursing support for children and young people up to 18.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free

Official website · 0800 170 7055 (option 3) · CTPLD.Admin@nhft.nhs.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Children's occupational therapy

Countywide NHS occupational therapy supporting children's independence in self-care, play, leisure and school participation.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free

Official website · 0300 027 1350 · ChildrensOT@nhft.nhs.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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NHS Children's Therapies

Physiotherapy for babies, children and young people with physical, motor and mobility needs across Northamptonshire.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01604 545841

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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NHS Children's Therapies

Assessment and therapy for speech, language, communication (and some eating/drinking/swallowing) needs for ages 0–19.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 03000 273 789 · childsalt@nhft.nhs.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Home and community nursing for children with long-term or acute conditions, including specialist children's continence support within the team.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01604 545841

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Adult learning-disability health

Specialist NHS health support for adults with a learning disability and an additional health need, delivered through North and South county teams.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free

Official website · 03000 274600 · CTPLD.Admin@nhft.nhs.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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NHS Adult Community Therapies

NHFT's Community Therapy Service provides individual occupational therapy and physiotherapy rehabilitation for adults with a long-term condition, including neurological conditions, in clinic or at home.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire free (NHS)

Official website · 03000 274 000

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Special care dentistry clinic

NHFT specialist dental clinic in Wellingborough for children and adults who meet the Special Care Dentistry or paediatric specialist criteria.

North Northamptonshire Standard NHS dental charges or exemptions may apply

Official website · 0300 027 2242 · Providerdental.northants@nhft.nhs.uk

Last checked 23 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Special care dentistry clinic

NHFT specialist dental clinic in Corby for children and adults who meet the Special Care Dentistry or paediatric specialist criteria.

North Northamptonshire Standard NHS dental charges or exemptions may apply

Official website · 0300 027 4822 · Providerdental.northants@nhft.nhs.uk

Last checked 23 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Special care dentistry

Countywide specialist dental care for adults unable to access ordinary dental treatment because of disability or complex health needs.

Northamptonshire (countywide) NHS dental charges or exemptions may apply

Official website · Providerdental.northants@nhft.nhs.uk

Last checked 23 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Special care dentistry

Countywide specialist dental care for children who cannot safely or successfully receive treatment in general dental practice.

Northamptonshire (countywide) NHS dental charges or exemptions may apply

Official website · 0300 027 4822 · Providerdental.northants@nhft.nhs.uk

Last checked 23 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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NHS-funded care assessment and referral

NHS Continuing Healthcare is a package of health and social care for adults with complex, long-term health needs, arranged and funded entirely by the NHS.

National / UK-wide free (fully NHS-funded when eligible)

Official website · 0345 548 0300

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

NHS provision and repair of wheelchairs including standard manual chairs with self-referral option, clinical assessments, and Personal Wheelchair Budget information.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Swimming & Hydrotherapy

Para-swimming squads and development pathway for swimmers with disabilities through established swimming club.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01604 622264 · coach.sharp@northamptonswimming.com

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Adult bladder and bowel assessment and management service with all referrals processed through the Single Point of Access (SPOA).

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free

Official website · 0300 027 1360 · ncas@nhft.nhs.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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The DSR identifies autistic people and people with a learning disability at risk of crisis or hospital admission and enables proactive support and CTRs.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Quick, plain-English one-page guides on safeguarding topics including Early Help, consent and information sharing for parents and professionals.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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tertiary-paediatrics

Regional paediatric neurology at Oxford Children's Hospital, explicitly serving Northamptonshire and providing outreach clinics in Kettering and Northampton.

Nearby (just over the county border) Free (NHS)

Official website · 0300 304 7777

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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acute-paediatrics

Nearby NHS acute paediatric care at Peterborough City Hospital, including a children's ward, assessment unit, outpatients and a separate children's emergency department.

Nearby (just over the county border) Free (NHS)

Official website · 01733 678000

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Palliative & Life-limiting Illness

Practical and emotional support at home, hospital and in the community for families with a child who has a life-threatening or terminal illness. Families with a seriously ill child aged 0–18.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Hospice & Palliative Care

Children's hospice for the East Midlands (including Northamptonshire), offering symptom management, short breaks, end-of-life care, and family & sibling support at the hospice, in hospital, or at home.

West Northamptonshire · National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 01509 638000 · admin@rainbows.co.uk

Last checked 13 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Sleep support for disabled children

Practical sleep guidance for families of disabled children, with information about Scope's sleep-service support.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0808 800 3333 · helpline@scope.org.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Monthly quiet, family-friendly SEND swim with both pools open. Official Local Offer listing confirms last Sunday monthly sessions.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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24/7 confidential support for anyone who has experienced sexual assault or rape. Offers self-referral, forensic medical examination, crisis support and onward referral.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free

Official website · 01604 601713 · serenity@nhft.nhs.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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NHFT's Healthy Child Programme delivered inside special school settings across Northamptonshire, from Reception age to 19.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free (NHS service)

03000 273737 · cypn.specialeducationalsettings@nhft.nhs.uk

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

School holiday inclusive swimming sessions with beach entry pool and calm environment.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01933 410505

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Free, confidential monthly drop-in clinic for 11-18 year-olds in Daventry offering GP access, mental health support, and sexual health/contraception advice, staffed by a multi-agency team.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · teenclinicdaventry@gmail.com

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Sleep

Parent guide for supporting teen sleep patterns and habits

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

The official NHS charity supporting Northamptonshire hospitals and community services, including equipment for patients.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01604 626927 · greenheart@nhcf.co.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Rehabilitation, exercise and wellbeing

Daventry rehabilitation and wellness centre offering adapted exercise, physiotherapy, classes and community support for people of varied abilities.

West Northamptonshire Charges vary by service; ask the centre

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Sleep advice helpline

Free practical sleep advice from trained advisors for children, young people and adults, including SEND-aware support.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 03303 530 541 · helpline@thesleepcharity.org.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Children's SEND sleep guidance

Free guidance on sleep difficulties affecting children with SEND, including autism, ADHD, sensory differences and delayed melatonin release.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Tourette syndrome support and information

UK-wide Tourette syndrome information, support groups, training, webinars and advice routes.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Sunday family disability swim session immediately following DISC sports activities.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01327 322480

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Family support, communication therapy, groups and activities for children and young people with Down's syndrome across Northamptonshire.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Education & EHCP

Resources for parents, education guidance and support around learning, behaviour and school.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Neurology

Information, guidance and support for children and young people with epilepsy, with resources for families and schools.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 01342 832243 · info@youngepilepsy.org.uk

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Cancer Support

Specialist social work, welfare advice and one-off grants for children/young people with cancer and their families. 0–25s with a cancer diagnosis and their families.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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hospital-mental-health-liaison

NHFT mental health assessment and intervention for adults in A&E or admitted to Northampton General Hospital or Kettering General Hospital.

West Northamptonshire · North Northamptonshire Free (NHS)

Official website · 03000 270 900

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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community-mental-health-team

Five NHFT locality teams supporting adults whose complex or severe mental health needs cannot be met by primary care, third-sector support or Talking Therapies alone.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free (NHS)

Official website

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Advice line for parents, carers, young people and professionals worried about a child or young person's emotional wellbeing or mental health.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free (NHS)

Official website · 0800 170 7055

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Community CAMHS team for children and young people up to 18 in Northamptonshire with emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties, offering individual and group therapies.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free (NHS)

Official website · 0800 170 7055 · cyprmc@nhft.nhs.uk

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Mental Health

Live online chat (Mon–Fri, typical 9am–7pm) for advice about children & young people's mental health and accessing services.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Bereavement

Information, helpline and therapeutic support to help children, young people, parents and families rebuild their lives after bereavement or when a family member is dying.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0800 02 888 40 · ask@childbereavementuk.org

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Assessment and treatment for young people aged 5-18 with a diagnosable eating disorder (anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, binge eating disorder).

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free (NHS)

Official website · 0300 027 1822 · cyp-ceds@nhft.nhs.uk

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Bereavement

National bereavement charity offering helpline, webchat, local services and peer groups for anyone affected by grief.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · info@cruse.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Bereavement

Specialist support for bereaved children and young people via helpline (0808 802 0111, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) and email, with in-person therapy centres in London and Bristol. No live webchat or grieftalk service is currently advertised on the official site.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0808 802 0111 · bereavementsupport@griefencounter.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Two-tier emotional wellbeing support for children aged 5-11: emotional support sessions and counselling (8+), play therapy (5+), and Year 6 transition support, delivered in schools and communities.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free

Official website · referrals@servicesix.co.uk

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Carer Wellbeing & Breaks

Charity founded by a parent, offering emotional and practical support to mums and dads who've recently learned their child has a severe illness or disability. Includes access to qualified counsellors/therapists and time-out short breaks.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Child and family trauma support

Therapeutic and emotional support for children and young people affected by trauma, with support for parents, carers and professionals.

West Northamptonshire · Northamptonshire (countywide) Ask about current charitable funding and any charges

Official website · 07471 762737 · info@kidsaid.org.uk

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Mental Health

Anonymous, moderated mental-health platform with live chat counselling, messaging and self-help content. Young people aged 11–25 who want a safe space to talk without waitlists.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Early, low-intensity mental-health support in participating schools, including individual and group work, parent approaches, workshops and staff support.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free (NHS)

Official website · CYP.MHST@nhft.nhs.uk

Last checked 1 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Bereavement Support

Countywide bereavement counselling for children and young people; support can be in school, at hospital outpatients or other settings.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01604 545131

Last checked 13 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Carer Support

NHFT support for family, friends and carers, including weekly Carers Corner peer sessions in person or online.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · carerscorner@nhft.nhs.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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bereavement-information

Official NHS guidance on grief and loss, practical self-help, bereavement support and when to seek routine, urgent or emergency help.

National / UK-wide Free guidance; linked support services set their own terms.

Official website

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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talking-therapies-iapt

Free NHS therapy for people aged 17.5 and over who are registered with a Northamptonshire GP and have mild to moderate depression or an anxiety disorder.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free (NHS)

Official website · 0300 999 1616

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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A designated CAMHS support hub, part of the Foundation's Engage programme, delivering structured, rugby-values-based support during term time and school holidays for children/young people waiting for CAMHS interventions.

Northamptonshire (countywide)

Official website · 01604 751543 · admin@northamptonsaintsfoundation.org

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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local-mind-charity

Local Mind charity providing crisis and wellbeing support for adults in Northamptonshire, working in partnership with the NHS. Mind support workers help staff the crisis cafes and the 24/7 mental health number.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0800 448 0828

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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local-mind-charity

Northamptonshire Mind's Corby base (formerly the Corby Association for Mental Health), offering crisis cafe, counselling, 1:1 emotional support, peer support groups, wellbeing courses and eco-therapy for adults in the Corby area.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01536 267280 · enquiries@northamptonshiremind.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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local-mind-charity

Northamptonshire Mind's Wellingborough base, offering crisis cafe, counselling, 1:1 emotional support, peer support groups and wellbeing courses for adults in the Wellingborough area.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01933 223591 · enquiries@northamptonshiremind.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Free, confidential mental health and wellbeing drop-in sessions for young people aged 8-25, run weekly across eight sites in Northamptonshire (formerly the 'Wellbeing Cafe').

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free

Official website · 01536 518339

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Free, weekly, all-abilities peer-support running (and walking) group prioritising mental health conversation over pace or competition, with sessions in both Northampton and Raunds.

West Northamptonshire · North Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Suicide Bereavement

Support for adults and older teens bereaved by suicide, including national helpline and local peer groups.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Bereavement

Peer support run by bereaved parents for bereaved parents and their families, including local groups and helpline.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Wellbeing programmes and structured non-contact boxing (the 'Round By Round' 8-week programme) plus wrap-around support, for people 10+ experiencing mental ill health, run from the Foundation's Northampton centre.

West Northamptonshire · Northamptonshire (countywide)

Official website · info@thefrankbrunofoundation.co.uk

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Mental-health transition and navigation support

Countywide support for 16-25 year olds who need help navigating mental-health services and life transitions.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire No charge is described on the current service page; confirm during referral

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Volunteer-run bereavement support for children in Northamptonshire, founded by a bereaved parent in late 2024: a monthly 'Starlight Group' peer support group plus a school-based one-to-one bereavement befriending scheme. All support is free.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free (volunteer-run)

Official website · 07984685223 · theseddonlegacyproject@gmail.com

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Mentoring, resettlement and family support

Northampton mentoring and practical support around mental health, crime prevention, resettlement and prison-family needs.

West Northamptonshire Ask about the current funded programme

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Bereavement

Winston's Wish has merged with Child Bereavement UK. Support for children and young people after a death, plus guidance for parents and professionals, is now provided as one unified charity: Child Bereavement UK.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · ask@childbereavementuk.org

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Free, confidential evidence-based counselling for young people aged 11-18 (up to 25 for those with SEND), delivered by five partner agencies across six geographic zones in Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free

Official website · 01536 518339

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Parent Support

Free North Northamptonshire peer support for parents and carers of autistic or ADHD children and adults, with or without diagnosis.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 07368 934476 · support@audhdce.co.uk

Last checked 1 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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ADHD and neurodiversity information and training

UK ADHD and neurodiversity information, webinars, training and practical resources for families, adults, schools and employers.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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ADHD information, support and signposting

UK charity providing ADHD information, peer support, practical guidance and signposting.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Adult ADHD peer support and resources

Adult-focused UK ADHD peer support, practical resources and community information.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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adult-autism-diagnosis

NHS team for adults (18+) in Northamptonshire being assessed for, or diagnosed with, autism (without a learning disability), ADHD and/or Tourette's. Referral is by a professional, not self-referral.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free (NHS)

Official website · 03000 273666

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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National charity with programmes for autistic children and young people (e.g., Employ Autism, Youth Network).

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Parent Support

Volunteer-run parent support group in Kettering offering friendship, information and mutual support for families with autistic children (including those awaiting diagnosis). ACE hosts monthly daytime and evening meet-ups, often with guest speakers from local SEND services.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 07756 523728 · [email protected]

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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NHS Long Term Plan 'Transforming Care' keyworking service for children/young people (0-25) with a learning disability and/or autism who are at risk of admission to a mental health ward.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free (NHS-commissioned)

Official website · Northamptonshire.Keyworker.Service@barnardos.org.uk

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Dyslexia and dyscalculia information

National dyslexia and dyscalculia information, factsheets, guidance and learning resources.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Autistic-led information and education

National autistic-led articles, videos and education resources from former teacher, writer and autism speaker Chris Bonnello.

National / UK-wide Many public articles and videos are free; books, consultations, talks and training may be paid

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Autism research and practical education

Rights-focused autism learning, research and practical writing from Sheffield Hallam University's Autism Centre.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Autism Support

Free autism support before, during or after diagnosis, including a 4-6 session tailored programme and optional longer mentoring or befriending.

West Northamptonshire · Northamptonshire (countywide) Free

Official website · 07845 905766 · info@enfold.org.uk

Last checked 1 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Adult Social Group

Free monthly EnFold social groups for autistic adults (18+), with or without a formal diagnosis, held across Northamptonshire including Kettering, Rushden and Wellingborough (North Northants) and Northampton and Towcester (West Northants).

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · info@enfold.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Volunteer-run support network for parents/carers of children with Autism or ADHD in Northampton.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · factnorthampton@gmail.com

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Parent Support

Free monthly EnFold support group for parents and carers of autistic children of all ages (including those with high-functioning autism or awaiting diagnosis), with subsidised whole-family days out during school holidays. Meets in Kettering and Northampton.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · info@enfold.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Dyslexic-led learning and strengths resources

Dyslexic-led free guides, training, podcasts and strengths-based learning resources.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Find UK-wide or local autism services and support listings; useful starting point for families.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Home-based programme that teaches games and strategies to build attention, reduce impulsivity and improve self-regulation for children with ADHD.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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diagnostic-assessment

The local NHS route for adults in Northamptonshire seeking an autism, ADHD or Tourette's assessment. Referral is via your GP (or another professional). Free on the NHS; phone line open Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free (NHS)

Official website · 03000 273666

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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diagnostic-assessment

NHS diagnostic assessment and post-diagnosis support for autism and ADHD in children and young people. Referral is via a professional through the Referral Management Centre; average wait for a first appointment was reported as around 114 weeks (June 2026).

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free (NHS)

Official website · 03000 273737

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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A relaxed monthly drop-in for families with autistic children aged 11 and under, with or without a diagnosis.

West Northamptonshire · Nearby (just over the county border) Free

Official website · 01604 312452 · lesley.lock@aem.org.uk

Last checked 5 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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diagnostic-assessment

The NHS route for autism and ADHD assessment of primary school aged children in West Northamptonshire. Referral is made by a professional. Confirm the exact current route with your GP, as pathways are being reorganised.

West Northamptonshire Free (NHS)

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

A coaching approach that helps parents tune into their child's communication, using video feedback to build social engagement at home.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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PDA-aware sleep guidance

PDA-aware sleep guidance centred on safety, flexibility, choice, sensory needs and reducing demand-related anxiety.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Autistic-led practical learning

Free autistic-led resources about reasonable adjustments, education, language and everyday autistic experience.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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right-to-choose-provider

An NHS-funded alternative provider for autism assessment (from age 7) and adult ADHD and autism assessment through Right to Choose. Referral must come from your GP. A useful option because it covers some children for autism, unlike adult-only providers.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free (NHS-funded via Right to Choose)

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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right-to-choose-provider

An NHS-funded alternative provider for adult (18+) autism and ADHD assessment through Right to Choose. Referral must come from your GP. Availability can be paused by some areas when funding is limited, so check the provider's current status.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free (NHS-funded via Right to Choose)

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

A Kettering-based support and networking group for SEND families, with meetings, a youth club and community activities published through its official website.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · s.o.s.kettering@gmail.com

Last checked 18 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Autistic young people's sleep

A free sleep guide co-produced with autistic young people for whom standard sleep-hygiene advice may not work.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Criminal-justice resettlement and change support

Northamptonshire one-to-one and group support for people at different stages of the criminal-justice system.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Ask about the current funded programme

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Legal Support

National charity service providing free legal advice and support to families of disabled children who are struggling to access health, social care or other support services. Through its LEaP project (developed with University of Leeds), Cerebra helps parents resolve common legal problems and ensure their child receives the services they are entitled to.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 01267 244200 · legal@cerebra.org.uk

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Housing & Adaptations

Advice on allocations/banding reviews, unsuitable offers, repairs/disrepair and homelessness processes, with referral to Legal Aid providers.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Legal, benefits, debt and housing advice

Free, confidential and independent advice across Northamptonshire on welfare benefits, debt, housing, energy and immigration.

Northamptonshire (countywide) free for core advice; some immigration work may be chargeable

Official website · 01604 621038 · enquiries@communitylawservice.org.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Housing law and representation

Specialist countywide housing advice and court representation for homelessness, eviction, repossession, arrears, disrepair and related problems.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free

Official website · 01604 621038 · enquiries@communitylawservice.org.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

National free helpline for any disability or need (no diagnosis required) plus 'Listening Ear' emotional support.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Child, Education & Family Law

National charity offering legal information and advice on child/family law and education law. Helplines for Family Law and Education Law; limited Legal Practice Unit capacity.

National / UK-wide · West Northamptonshire varies

Official website · 0300 330 5480

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Housing & Adaptations

Free legal advice for disabled people on homelessness duties, eviction, disrepair and Equality Act reasonable adjustments.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Community Care, Housing & Equality

Free legal advice on community care, housing, discrimination, employment and welfare rights for disabled people and carers.

National / UK-wide means-tested

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Disabled-led rights and independent-living resources

Disabled-led national information about rights, benefits, education, work and independent living.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Easy Read news and current affairs

Free Easy Read news created with people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Discrimination and human-rights information

Government-commissioned information and advice about discrimination and human-rights issues, including disability discrimination.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0808 800 0082

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Complaints & Redress

Independent scheme to investigate complaints about social housing providers after the landlord's complaints process is complete.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Education law and SEND Tribunal

Independent SEND-law charity offering free guides, template letters and next-step helpline advice for families and young people in England.

National / UK-wide Advice is free. The 0300 call is charged at a local rate and mobile charges may vary.

Official website · 0300 222 5899

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Learning-disabled-led rights and life resources

Plain-language chapters, videos and lived-experience resources about good lives, rights and inclusion.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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ombudsman-complaints

Free, independent final-stage service for complaints about councils and adult social care providers in England, once the organisation's own complaints process is finished.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0300 061 0614

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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NHS complaints and feedback

The NHS Northamptonshire ICB Patient Experience Team receives complaints, concerns, comments and compliments, including feedback about local primary-care services.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free.

Official website · 01604 476777 · northantsicb.patientexperience@nhs.net

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Children's social-care advocacy

The county's children's advocacy route for young people with a Northamptonshire social worker and care leavers who need their views heard in a complaint, meeting or decision.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free statutory children's advocacy service.

Official website · 0300 126 7000 · childrenstrust@nctrust.co.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Discrimination and hate-incident support

Local charity offering free appointments for people who live or work in Northamptonshire and face discrimination or need support reporting a hate incident.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free appointments and advice.

Official website · 01933 594030 / 07393 181482 · info@northamptonshirerec.org.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Independent SEND support and advocacy

Free, independent, parent-led support for North Northamptonshire families who need help understanding SEND rights, paperwork, benefits, meetings or tribunals.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 07359 775557 · supporthub@npcv.co.uk

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Care-related rights and advocacy signposting

Confidential national helpline for people living in care, on the edge of care, leaving care, or supporting someone who is, with rights information, referrals and signposting.

National / UK-wide Freephone, email and online support are free.

Official website · 0808 808 1001 · help@nyas.net

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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nhs-pals

Free, confidential first point of contact to raise concerns, get information or start a complaint about Northamptonshire community and mental health (NHFT) services.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0800 917 8504 · PALS@nhft.nhs.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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ombudsman-complaints

Free, independent final-stage service for unresolved NHS complaints in England and UK government complaints; government-department cases require referral by an MP.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0345 015 4033

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Statutory independent advocacy

Free, independent and confidential statutory advocacy across North and West Northamptonshire, with locality-specific referral forms.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0300 456 2370 · pohwer@pohwer.net

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Purchase the official RADAR key to open 9,000+ locked accessible toilets UK-wide. Local councils signpost to Disability Rights UK as the official source.

Northamptonshire (countywide) · National / UK-wide paid

Official website · 0330 995 0400 · enquiries@disabilityrightsuk.org

Last checked 18 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Independent SEND information and advice

Free, confidential and impartial SEND information, advice and support for North Northamptonshire families and young people.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0300 373 2532 · SENDIASS@northnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 16 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Independent SEND information and advice

Free, confidential and impartial SEND information, advice and support for West Northamptonshire families and young people.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0300 126 1039 · sendiass@westnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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SEND mediation and appeals

The official step before most SEND Tribunal appeals: speak to the mediation adviser named in the council decision letter and obtain a mediation certificate whether or not mediation goes ahead.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Housing Advice

Expert housing advice (homelessness, disrepair, suitability, priority need). Webchat and phone support for England.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0808 800 4444

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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SEND education advice

National SEND charity with a free term-time helpline and email support for questions about education, EHC plans and Tribunal processes.

National / UK-wide The helpline, email support and advice centres are free. 1:1, document and some other services can charge.

Official website · 020 8538 3731 · hello@sossen.org.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Parent-led SEND information and resources

Parent-led UK SEND explanations, flowcharts, articles and practical resources for families and professionals.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Legal & Advocacy

Professional body offering guidance on wills, trusts and estate planning.

National / UK-wide varies

Official website · 020 3752 3700 · step@step.org

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Litigants in Person

Practical, non-legal support before, during and after court for people without a lawyer (form filling, procedures, how to speak in court).

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Utilities

Low-income social tariffs with up to ~50% bill discount; Anglian region covers Northamptonshire.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Utilities Support

Free extra help if you have medical, accessibility or communication needs–priority during outages, accessible bills, and nominee contacts. Households with disabled children/medical needs; carers managing accounts.

National / UK-wide · West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Carer benefit

Weekly benefit for eligible people who provide at least 35 hours of care to someone receiving a qualifying disability benefit.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0800 731 0297

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Cinema exhibitors' association card providing one free companion ticket when the disabled cardholder buys a ticket for the same cinema showing.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

A registered charity dedicated to supporting individuals of all ages with cerebral palsy who live in Northamptonshire.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 07443562739 · cerebralpalsynorthamptonshire@hotmail.co.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General, benefits and debt advice

Free, independent and confidential general advice for North Northamptonshire, with specialist help on benefits, debt, energy and housing.

North Northamptonshire Free, independent and confidential.

Official website · 0808 812 7140

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General, benefits and debt advice

Free, impartial and confidential advice for West Northamptonshire, available by phone and through drop-in Community Help and Information Points.

West Northamptonshire Free, impartial and confidential.

Official website · 0808 812 6901

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Specialist welfare benefits casework

Free specialist welfare-benefits casework and support with benefit challenges and appeals across Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free, independent and confidential.

Official website · 01604 621038 (West) / 01933 313020 (North) · enquiries@communitylawservice.org.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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council-tax

How to apply in West Northamptonshire (Northampton, Daventry, South Northants, Towcester) for the disabled band reduction that moves your council tax down one band.

West Northamptonshire If approved, your bill is calculated as if your home were in the band immediately below its current band.

Official website

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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council-tax

How to apply in North Northamptonshire (Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, East Northants) for the disabled band reduction and the severe mental impairment council tax discount.

North Northamptonshire Disability reduction: bill calculated as one band lower. Severe mental impairment: a qualifying resident is not counted for council tax, reducing the bill.

Official website

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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council-tax

Plain-English government guidance on two council tax savings for disabled households: the disabled band reduction (bill dropped to the band below) and the severe mental impairment disregard (up to a 100% discount).

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire · National / UK-wide Free guidance. A disabled band reduction lowers your bill to the band below (or a 17% discount if already Band A). A severe mental impairment disregard can give a 25%, 50% or 100% discount.

Official website

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Crisis payments and financial resilience

The 2026-29 replacement for the Household Support Fund, providing crisis payments and longer-term financial-resilience support.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0300 126 3000

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Crisis support and financial resilience

The 2026-29 replacement for the Household Support Fund, offering crisis help, housing payments and financial-resilience support.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0300 126 7000

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Non-means-tested benefit to meet extra costs of disability for under-16s.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Discounts & Benefits

Free local bus travel anywhere in England during off-peak hours (09:30–23:00 weekdays) and all day weekends/bank holidays.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Free local bus travel anywhere in England during off-peak hours (09:30–23:00 weekdays) and all day weekends/bank holidays with library support available.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0300 126 7000 · busandrail@westnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Discounts & Benefits

National railcard providing 1/3 off rail fares for cardholder and one adult companion across England, Scotland and Wales.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Free entry for one essential companion/carer with disabled visitors at English Heritage sites across England.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Charitable funding

Small professionally referred grants for essential household needs. New applications are temporarily closed until 9am on 1 August 2026.

National / UK-wide Free to apply. Essential-needs grants are normally around £200 and no more than £300. The programme can close at short notice when funds are allocated.

Official website · grants.enquiry@family-action.org.uk

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Grants for family breaks

Family-break grants for eligible low-income families raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person.

National / UK-wide free to apply

Official website · 01904 550055

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Grants & Funding

Funds simple UK breaks for families on low incomes who haven't had a holiday in the last four years. Applications are made by a referrer who knows the family.

National / UK-wide means-tested

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Day Trips & Family Breaks

Arranges funded day trips and holiday breaks for children with special needs, life-limiting conditions and those who have experienced abuse.

National / UK-wide means-tested

Official website · 01462 530 710 · enquiries@happydayscharity.org

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

NHS scheme providing refunds of reasonable travel costs to hospital appointments for eligible low-income households and benefit recipients.

West Northamptonshire means-tested

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Honeypot Children's Charity provides free respite breaks and on-going outreach support for young carers aged 5–12. Breaks take place at Honeypot house...

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 020 7602 2631 · info@honeypot.org.uk

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Employment support for disabled people

Ask your Jobcentre Plus work coach about an employment assessment, referral to a specialist work psychologist, and programmes such as Access to Work or the Work and Health Programme.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Community grants and town-level support

Official information on Kettering Town Council's community grants, ward funds, civic services and local events.

North Northamptonshire free information; grant availability and awards vary

Official website · 01536 697490 · clerk@ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Charitable funding

Professionally referred grants up to £300 for essential household items or specialist equipment where illness or disability is causing hardship.

National / UK-wide Free to apply. One-off grants are currently up to £300 and remain discretionary.

Official website · secretary@lhh.org.uk

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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North Northamptonshire's Lifeline service provides a personal alarm, falls detector and optional sensors. Packages start at £6.50 per week, with installation by trained staff and financial help for those on low incomes.

North Northamptonshire paid

Official website · 01536 805888 · atenquiries@northnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Grants & Funding

A national charity that creates life-changing wishes for children aged 3–17 who are living with a critical or life-threatening illness. Each wish is unique – whether it's meeting a hero, enjoying a dream trip or receiving a special gift – and is designed to bring joy and lasting memories to the child and their family during a difficult time.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 01276 405060

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Discounts & Benefits

Discounted entry at hundreds of UK attractions for fostered/looked-after and some SEND families, distributed via local partners including ADHD Smart in Northamptonshire.

West Northamptonshire · Northamptonshire (countywide) Free

Official website · info@mymaxcard.co.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Discount card for families of children with SEND/fostered children, accepted at 3,000+ attractions. Spectrum is an authorised UK distributor.

Northamptonshire (countywide) · National / UK-wide paid

Official website · 01223 955404 · maxcard@spectrum.org.uk

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Supported employment (learning disability, autism, ADHD)

Mencap's employment team gives UK-wide advice by email on work and work-related benefits for people with a learning disability, learning difficulty, autism or ADHD, and runs postcode-specific 1:1 supported-employment programmes in some council areas.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · employment.support@mencap.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Queueing reasonable adjustments and free carer tickets at Merlin parks including Alton Towers, Legoland Windsor, Thorpe Park, and Chessington.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Discounts & Benefits

Annual coachcard providing 1/3 off Standard and Fully Flexible fares on National Express coach network across the UK.

West Northamptonshire £30 for the Coachcard itself (plus £3 postage and packaging if bought online/by phone and posted; no postage fee if collected in person at a National Express travel shop or station). The 1/3 fare discount is then free to use for the year the card is valid.

Official website · 03717 818 181

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Free entry for one or two companions/carers with disabled visitors at National Trust sites across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Photo ID card with access icons used by venues to grant adjustments and sometimes free carer entry, recognized across UK venues network.

West Northamptonshire The Access Card costs £15 for 3 years. A free Digital Access Pass option is also available.

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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charging-financial-assessment

The means test that decides what adults pay towards their care in North Northamptonshire, including the GBP 23,250 capital limit and a benefits check.

North Northamptonshire The assessment is free. It decides how much, if anything, you contribute towards your care.

Official website · 0300 126 3000

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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direct-payments

How adults in North Northamptonshire get and manage a personal budget or direct payment after a needs assessment, including pre-paid cards and free payroll support for employing a personal assistant.

North Northamptonshire The personal budget itself is funding towards eligible needs. You may still have to contribute towards your care following a financial assessment.

Official website · 0300 126 3000

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

Statutory service providing support and advice for families with disabled children in Northamptonshire.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0300 126 7000 · mash@northamptonshire.gov.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

Independent grant-giving organization for Northamptonshire residents supporting disability projects and community initiatives.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01604 230033 · enquiries@ncf.uk.com

Last checked 16 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Disability benefits (PIP)

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) helps with the extra costs of a long-term health condition or disability. This entry covers how to start a claim and how to challenge a decision you disagree with.

National / UK-wide free to claim or appeal

Official website · 0800 917 2222

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Free registration for disabled/clinically vulnerable households for extra help with utilities (inc. emergencies).

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Free, independent advice for disabled people and families (benefits, energy, access to services, work).

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0808 800 3333 · helpline@scope.org.uk

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Money & grants

Government tops up 20% of childcare costs up to £4,000 per year for disabled children.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Accommodation Grants & Short Breaks

Provides targeted grants for holiday accommodation and short breaks for disabled people, carers and families; runs TeensPLUS and occasional regional programmes.

National / UK-wide varies

Official website · 01892 860 207 · info@the3hfoundation.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Legal Support

UK's leading charity for children with life-limiting conditions, providing support and resources.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0808 8088 100 · helpline@togetherforshortlives.org.uk

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Free search across more than 1,400 charitable funds, including condition, occupation, location and household-linked grants.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Extra monthly amount on UC for disabled children (rates vary by severity).

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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universal-credit

Current GOV.UK rules for Universal Credit health and carer additions, including the two LCWRA rates introduced on 6 April 2026 and the 35-hour carer rule.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free to claim. Rates shown by GOV.UK when checked on 10 July 2026 were GBP 429.80 a month for higher-rate LCWRA, GBP 217.26 for lower-rate LCWRA and GBP 209.34 for the carer element. Check GOV.UK because rates and transitional rules can change.

Official website · 0800 328 5644 (Universal Credit helpline)

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Money & grants

Annual £150 electricity bill rebate for eligible low-income/benefit households; rules updated each winter.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Money & grants

Caps metered bills for households on benefits with high water use due to medical needs or large families.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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direct-payments

Direct Payment choices in West Northamptonshire and council support with employer duties, payroll, managed accounts, record keeping and recruiting personal assistants.

West Northamptonshire The personal budget is funding towards eligible needs. You may still have to contribute following a financial assessment.

Official website · 0300 126 3200

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

Educational equipment, computers, software and tuition support intended to reduce disability-related barriers to learning.

National / UK-wide Free to apply; support is discretionary and currently limited by available funds.

Official website · 0300 365 4102 · Info@ablekidz.org

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Access to Work provides grants for practical support in paid employment. It can fund equipment, job coaching, travel costs, support workers and mental health support. Applicants must be 16+ with a disability or health condition that makes it hard to work.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0800 121 7479

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

Specialist mobility equipment support for disabled young people up to their 25th birthday; applications are temporarily closed while AFK clears its backlog.

National / UK-wide Free to apply when applications reopen; awards are discretionary.

Official website · mobility.services@afkcharity.org

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

Blue Badge parking concessions including automatic criteria and specific provisions for children under 3 needing bulky medical equipment or proximity for treatment.

North Northamptonshire £10

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

Offers grants to assist children and young people under 18 with disabilities or long-term illnesses by funding equipment and therapies.

National / UK-wide means-tested

Official website · 0121 661 9860 · applications@boparan.com

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Adaptations

Short-term wheelchair and mobility aid hire from the British Red Cross. You pay a weekly fee and a deposit. Staff give fitting advice and can point you to long-term options.

National / UK-wide · West Northamptonshire varies

Official website · 0300 456 1914

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

National charity supporting children and young people in crisis with grants for essential household items and equipment.

National / UK-wide means-tested

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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The Call Care Lifeline is a 24/7 emergency alarm service provided by West Northamptonshire Council. Users wear a pendant or falls detector linked to a base unit; the service can install key safes, door sensors and medication dispensers. Installation is free and the service costs about £4.60 per week, with an extra charge for digital equipment.

West Northamptonshire From £6.50 per week, standard subscription (installation free)

Official website · 01604 526001

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

A UK charity improving the lives of disabled children by providing practical and emotional support.

National / UK-wide means-tested

Official website · 0345 300 1348 · charity@caudwellchildren.com

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Part-funding (often up to 80%) for specialist equipment and services; autism and therapy support programmes.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Swimming & Hydrotherapy

Grants towards equipment, therapy and communication aids for children and young adults with cerebral palsy.

National / UK-wide Free to apply; grants are discretionary.

Official website · 01444 450901

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

Grants up to £125 for families already supported by the Child Brain Injury Trust, helping a child with acquired brain injury and siblings access activities or useful items.

National / UK-wide Free to apply; grants are currently up to £125 and remain discretionary.

Official website · 01869 341075 · referrals@childbraininjurytrust.org.uk

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Money & grants

Specialist equipment grants for disabled children and young people, with professional evidence and a supplier quote required.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 01244 335622

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

The Charity of the Casino and Gaming Industry providing custom-made powered wheelchairs for disabled children.

National / UK-wide means-tested

Official website · 020 8441 1455 · chipscharity@aol.com

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

Grants for specialist equipment, sensory items or a respite break for disabled children.

National / UK-wide Free to apply; awards depend on trustee approval and available funds.

Official website · 0300 124 0122 · grants@crackerjacks.org.uk

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

Funders supporting children with disabilities to access vital equipment and home adaptations

National / UK-wide · West Northamptonshire means-tested

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Grants & Funding

A UK children's charity that fulfils dreams for those aged 2–18 who have a serious illness, disability or life-limiting condition, with a focus on reaching children in the most disadvantaged circumstances. Dreams Come True provides a wide variety of dreams – from UK family holidays and outings to sensory equipment or bedroom makeovers – tailored to each child's needs and wishes.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 01428 726330

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

Supporting disabled children and young adults up to 28 years with grants for specialized equipment.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 020 7318 5873 · enquiries@elifarfoundation.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Grants for eligible low-income families raising a disabled or seriously ill child, mainly for household and family items rather than structural adaptation work.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Charitable funding

Professionally referred grants for medical, mobility, sensory, communication and selected household equipment for disabled or unwell people of any age.

National / UK-wide Free to apply. Urgent applications of £500 or less may be considered between trustee meetings; other amounts are discretionary.

Official website · lisa.hungerford@fnaist.org.uk

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

UK-wide charity providing small grants for essential household items to individuals facing financial hardship.

National / UK-wide means-tested

Official website · grants@glasspool.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Charitable funding

Professionally referred grants up to £2,000 for eligible mobility, medical and therapeutic equipment, treatment and specific accessibility adaptations.

National / UK-wide Free to apply. Maximum request £2,000; awards may be partial, are discretionary and are paid to the supplier or supporting organisation, never the individual.

Official website · charity@hsf.eu.com

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

Modest charitable grants for disabled or chronically ill adults and children in financial need, including approved home adaptations and equipment.

National / UK-wide No application fee. Awards are modest and discretionary; the charity does not pay applicants directly.

Official website · 0208 427 7929 · iah@independenceathome.org.uk

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Charitable funding

Equipment-only support for disabled and special-needs children from birth to 18; the charity buys approved items and never awards cash.

National / UK-wide Free to apply. No cash grants are made; approved equipment is purchased by the charity.

Official website · appeals@lifeline4kids.org

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Charitable funding

Assessment and, where approved, direct purchase of recommended powered mobility equipment for people unable to obtain suitable provision elsewhere.

National / UK-wide Free to apply. The trust purchases approved equipment directly and does not pay a cash grant to the applicant.

Official website

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Specialist equipment for disabled children

Specialist equipment grants up to £10,000 for eligible disabled or terminally ill UK children under 19, plus time-limited emergency equipment loans.

National / UK-wide No application fee. Equipment grants are up to £10,000; Newlife may consider part-funding and can take up to six months when demand is high.

Official website · 0800 902 0095 · nurse@newlifecharity.co.uk

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

NHS personal wheelchair budget allowing families to apply the cost of an NHS wheelchair toward a higher-spec model.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Communication Support

Specialist hearing support for eligible children and young people in North Northamptonshire, their families and education settings.

North Northamptonshire Free council specialist education support for eligible children and young people.

Official website · HVST@northnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

Advice and demonstrations on assistive technology solutions for independent living, provided by the council's dedicated Assistive Technology team.

North Northamptonshire Not stated; ask the Assistive Technology team whether charges apply.

Official website · 01536 805888 · atenquiries@northnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Charitable funding

Fast-response help with essential equipment, homecare items, travel, respite and end-of-life costs for children with life-threatening or life-shortening illness.

National / UK-wide Free to apply. React says it responds to complete applications within 48 hours, but an award is not guaranteed.

Official website · 020 8940 2575 · react@reactcharity.org

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

Equipment, hardship and respite support for eligible 3-to-20-year-olds with a bone condition plus complex needs, wheelchair dependence or palliative care.

National / UK-wide Free to apply; all awards are discretionary and purchased directly from the supplier.

Official website · 01708 750599 · mylessketchley@strongbones.org.uk

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

The equipment fund of Muscular Dystrophy UK, providing grants towards the cost of specialized equipment for people affected by muscular dystrophy and related conditions.

National / UK-wide means-tested

Official website · 020 7803 4811 · jptgrants@musculardystrophyuk.org

Last checked 18 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

Specialist equipment grants for eligible disabled or seriously ill UK children and young people aged 18 or under.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0207 428 8100 · grants@variety.org.uk

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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0% VAT on qualifying disability equipment and some building/adaptation works for personal use.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment, adaptations and financial help

Free short-term equipment loans after assessment for children and adults who need help to live safely and independently at home.

West Northamptonshire Equipment loans are free.

Official website · 0300 126 7000

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

UK's leading charity for young wheelchair users, providing equipment and skills training.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 020 7233 6600 · info@whizz-kidz.org.uk

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Small UK specialist supplier offering free on-site (home-visit) assessment and, where needed, same-visit fitting of car seats, harnesses and vacuum-forming seats for children (birth to 49kg) and some adults with additional needs/disabilities.

National / UK-wide Free assessment visit; contact for product/fitting pricing

01457 820684 · mick@windmillspecialneeds.co.uk

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Home improvement and adaptations

Not-for-profit home-improvement service helping older, disabled and vulnerable people remain safe, warm and secure at home.

Northamptonshire (countywide) varies

Official website · 01604 782250

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Home-adaptation grant

Up to £30,000 mandatory DFG funding for approved adaptations, plus a published discretionary top-up of up to £20,000 for eligible cases. An independent panel can consider exceptional hardship above the normal combined limit.

North Northamptonshire Application is free. Mandatory DFG up to £30,000; current policy publishes up to £20,000 discretionary top-up, subject to eligibility and funds. Exceptional panel support is not guaranteed.

Official website

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Home-adaptation grant

Up to £30,000 mandatory DFG funding for approved adaptations. West Northamptonshire's April 2026 policy adds a discretionary top-up of up to £25,000 for qualifying owner applicants and a relocation grant of up to £10,000.

West Northamptonshire Application is free. Mandatory DFG up to £30,000. The April 2026 policy publishes a discretionary top-up up to £25,000 and relocation grant up to £10,000, subject to criteria, conditions and available funding.

Official website · 0300 126 7000

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Repairs

OT assessment for eligible home equipment, plus repair or replacement routes for council-issued items.

North Northamptonshire Assessment is free. Eligible loan equipment is supplied through the relevant statutory route.

Official website · 0300 126 3000

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment and home adaptations

Assessment for equipment, minor or major home adaptations and other practical support, including adaptation assessments for disabled children.

North Northamptonshire Assessment is free; funding or charges for recommendations depend on the item, adaptation and grant rules

Official website · 0300 126 3000

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Free home safety checks offering advice and, where eligible, fitting smoke alarms and other risk-reduction measures. Extra support available for vulnerable residents.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Charitable funding

Financial grants and a fee-free fundraising platform for disabled-child home adaptations where DFG and other funding do not meet the full approved cost.

National / UK-wide Free to apply. No fixed maximum is published; grants and fundraising depend on the evidenced project shortfall and available funds.

Official website · hello@sullivansheroes.org

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment and home adaptations

Free assessment, advice, equipment and home-adaptation recommendations, including major-adaptation assessments for disabled children.

West Northamptonshire Assessment, support and advice are free; funding or charges for recommendations depend on the item, adaptation and grant rules

Official website · 0300 126 7000

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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supported-living

West Northamptonshire supported living combines a person's own home with assessed support to build independence and participate in the community.

West Northamptonshire Contact providers or the social worker about costs. Any council-funded support and personal contribution depend on assessment and financial circumstances.

Official website · 0300 126 7000 · WNCCommissioning@westnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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360 Play hosts exclusive SEN evenings at its Rushden Lakes soft play centre on the first Friday of every month (6:30–8:30pm). Sessions offer full use...

North Northamptonshire £10.95 per child and all adults and babies under 1 are free of charge

Official website · 01933 522360 · rushdenlakes@360play.co.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Community wellbeing learning and connection

Volunteer-led Northamptonshire wellbeing hub sharing evidence-based happiness skills, connection and community learning.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Check the current activity

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Carer Wellbeing & Breaks

Provides free, short cottage breaks to carers looking after a loved one with a life-limiting or terminal condition–time to rest and recharge.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Albinism information and peer support

Volunteer-led UK and Ireland albinism information, peer support, events and family resources.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website · info@albinism.org.uk

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Angelman syndrome support and resources

UK Angelman syndrome support, regional connections, videos, family resources and specialist-clinic information.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website · 0300 999 0102 · support@angelmanuk.org

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Support for children with cancer and their families

Northamptonshire-based support for children and young people affected by cancer, including education, family and community support.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire · Nearby (just over the county border) Ask the charity about current funded support

Official website · 07872 909512 · contact@bemorefab.co.uk

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Parent-led drop-in support group for parents/carers of children and adults with SEND, meeting twice monthly for coffee/tea and chat in Brackley (West Northamptonshire), plus an online/Facebook community.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 07824 444679

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Carer Wellbeing & Breaks

Matches full-time unpaid carers with donated hotel stays for a short reset (typically 1–2 nights). You go with a companion (not the cared-for person) to get genuine time off.

National / UK-wide paid

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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carers-assessment

Free assessment of your needs as an unpaid adult carer in North Northamptonshire, delivered by Northamptonshire Carers (01933 677907). You can request one even if the person you care for gets no council help.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01933 677907

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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carers-assessment

Your legal right under the Care Act 2014 to a free assessment of your needs as an unpaid adult carer in West Northamptonshire. Assessments are delivered by Northamptonshire Carers (01933 677907).

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01933 677907

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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national-carer-advice

National charity Carers UK provides expert advice on carers' rights, the carer's assessment and carer benefits, backing up local Northamptonshire support.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free (standard call charges may apply)

Official website · 0808 808 7777 · advice@carersuk.org

Last checked 18 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Safety & Protection

Organisations offering advice and reporting facilities for online safety concerns.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0808 800 5000 · help@nspcc.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Early-help coordination service within Northamptonshire Children's Trust. Partnership Support Coordinators advise professionals who have completed an Early Help Assessment and help arrange a Team Around the Family, connecting families needing early intervention support with the right services.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free

Official website · CFSS@nctrust.co.uk

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Specialist support for families of children with severe learning disability who display behaviours that challenge.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0300 666 0126 · support@thecbf.org.uk

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Short Breaks & Respite

Disabled children are Children in Need under section 17 Children Act 1989. You can request an assessment without waiting for crisis to access support.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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National Charities

National charity providing info, emotional support, campaigns, and peer groups for families of disabled children (any condition, UK-wide).

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0808 808 3555 · helpline@cafamily.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Authoritative practice guidance and toolkits on SEND, participation and transitions.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Down syndrome family and education resources

UK-wide Down syndrome information and practical resources organised by life stage, health and family questions.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Down syndrome advice, information and rights

National information and adviser support about health, education, benefits, work and living with Down syndrome.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Family information and childcare

Free, impartial information and a searchable directory covering childcare and services for children, young people and families in West Northamptonshire.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0300 126 1000 · fis.ncc@westnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Family Support

England-wide charity offering practical, emotional and financial help to families facing poverty, disadvantage or social isolation.

National / UK-wide varies

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Family Hubs, FIS and Start for Life

North Northamptonshire's digital gateway to Family Hubs, the Family Information Service, Start for Life, events and the SEND Local Offer.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · FamilyHubs@northnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Family Hubs and Start for Life

West Northamptonshire's Family Hubs provide face-to-face and online early support, parenting help, activities and signposting for families.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · familyhubs@westnorthants.gov.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Fragile X family and professional support

UK information, family advisers and professional support for Fragile X syndrome and associated conditions.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website · 01371 875100 · info@fragilex.org.uk

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Mobility/orientation & independent-living skills training for children and young people with VI.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0800 781 1444

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Practical and emotional family support

Local Home-Start practical and emotional support for families in the Corby area.

North Northamptonshire Free charitable support, subject to capacity

Official website · 01536 409612

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Practical and emotional family support

Local Home-Start practical and emotional support for families in Wellingborough and its district.

North Northamptonshire Free charitable support, subject to capacity

Official website · 01933 272749

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Practical and emotional family support

Volunteer-led practical and emotional support for West Northamptonshire families with at least one child under five.

West Northamptonshire Charitable family support; confirm current arrangements

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Parenting courses across Northamptonshire, run by a Christian charity that welcomes all faiths and none. 'Time Out for Parents' has strands for early years, primary age, teenagers, and dads. There is also a 'Handling Anger in the Family' course. Dedicated ADHD and Autism extension courses support parents of children with additional needs.

Northamptonshire (countywide)

Official website

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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National charity providing services and participation offers for children and young people with SEND.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Free, self-referral peer support groups for LGBTQIA+ young people aged 11-25 to explore identity, build friendships and gain confidence, run at multiple sites across Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free

Official website · 01536 518339 · enquiries@youthworksnorthamptonshire.org.uk

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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SEND family activities and parent support

Inclusive activities for children with SEND or additional needs, alongside regular parent and carer support and signposting.

North Northamptonshire Check the current event or session details

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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family-support-activities-respite

Award-winning charity for families of children (birth to 25) with additional needs, disabilities or life-limiting conditions. Runs mostly-free activities, family support, therapy and safe spaces, and welcomes any family, including before diagnosis. Multiple branches, including Peterborough and Milton Keynes, that border Northamptonshire.

Nearby (just over the county border) The vast majority of sessions are free; families join by completing a membership form.

Official website · 01733 262226 · peterborough@littlemiraclescharity.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Post-16 Education

Searchable directory of specialist colleges and affiliates across England for post-16 learners with SEND. Young people (16–25) with SEND exploring specialist FE options, including out-of-area placements.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Free independent information, advice and guidance on childhood deafness; BSL video relay and SMS available.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0808 800 8880

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Parent carer forum and co-production

North Northamptonshire's parent carer forum: a parent-led route for sharing families' experiences and helping shape SEND services.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 07359 775557 · enquiries@npcv.co.uk

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Parent carer support

Countywide parent-carer support with a confidential support line, registration, peer groups, online wellbeing sessions and information workshops.

Northamptonshire (countywide) No charge is published for the support line, registration, groups or workshops; check individual activity details.

Official website · 01933 677907 (option 2) · parentcarersupport@northamptonshire-carers.org

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Evidence-based, parent-mediated programmes for disabled children and those with SEN. These programmes coach parents to use strategies in everyday routines so progress happens at home.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Live coaching through earpiece or in-room guidance that builds warm interactions and consistent boundaries to reduce challenging behaviour.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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North Northamptonshire Council advises people using direct payments to employ personal assistants. It provides guidance on employment, payroll and pensions through its Personal Budget Support Service.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0300 126 3000

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Community activities, digital access and social connection

Northampton welcoming space offering arts and crafts, basic IT, coffee and knitting sessions, computer access and social connection.

West Northamptonshire Free Wi-Fi and computer use are listed; check individual activities

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Prader-Willi syndrome lifelong support

UK lifelong support and information for people affected by Prader-Willi syndrome, families and professionals.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Four short 1-to-1 sessions focused on one or two priority issues (bedtime battles, mealtime routines, specific behaviour) for children with disabilities.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Charitable funding

Equipment or a special dream for eligible UK children aged 0 to 18 with a terminal, serious life-limiting or qualifying profound condition.

National / UK-wide Free to apply. Funding limits apply and the charity may offer part-funding rather than the full cost.

Official website

Last checked 20 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Volunteer-run safe space and peer support groups for LGBTQ+ young people and adults in Northamptonshire, offering a weekly-led youth group, an 18+ social group ('Life in Colour'), and wider 1:1/group support, training and events.

West Northamptonshire Free to attend (some trips/activities may have a subsidised cost)

Official website · 07504 508325 · qspacenorthampton@gmail.com

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Welcoming space and social connection

West Northamptonshire welcoming space offering a warm, trusted setting, social connection and support with isolation or cost-of-living pressures.

West Northamptonshire Check the current welcoming-space offer

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Rett syndrome professional family support

UK professional support, information and community connections for people living with Rett syndrome and their families.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events or other services may have separate terms

Official website · 01582 798911

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Large indoor play centre with sensory rooms, role-play village, go-karts and climbing. Monthly special needs sessions (usually Fridays 6:30–9pm) have...

West Northamptonshire varies

Official website · 01604 403003 · admin@riversidehub.com

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Specialist advice and transitions guidance for children/YP with vision impairment and their families.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0303 123 9999

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Baby loss & Neonatal

Support for anyone affected by the death of a baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · helpline@sands.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Parent-led CIC championing the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing of adults raising children with SEND (with or without a formal diagnosis) across Northamptonshire, via indoor Wellbeing Workshops, outdoor 'Wild Wellbeing' sessions and online 'Worldwide Workshops'.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Free or donation-based for most workshops

Official website · 01604 372808 · info@sendsationalfamilies.co.uk

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Helplines

Find which Sense services are available in your area.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0300 330 9256 · info@sense.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Sensory Support

Free specialist support for children/young people with combined vision and hearing impairments.

West Northamptonshire · National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0300 330 9256 · info@sense.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Befriending

Weekly remote befriending for disabled children/young people and adults.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Family Support

UK charity for brothers and sisters of disabled children.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 01535 645453 · info@sibs.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Siblings

UK charity dedicated to siblings of disabled children and adults. YoungSibs provides age-appropriate information, coping tips and a moderated ask-the-team service.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Brief, home-based coaching that helps parents follow their child's lead, increase shared attention and boost early communication (1-3 years).

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Community transport, food and social-action support

South Northamptonshire volunteering and social-action organisation running community transport, food larders and isolation-reduction projects.

West Northamptonshire Varies by project; confirm transport and food-larder arrangements

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Intensive Family Support

Intensive, holistic family support for families of children with complex disabilities across Northamptonshire. Coordinates education, health, social care and transitions.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 0300 126 7000 · CFSS@nctrust.co.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Undiagnosed genetic-condition family support

Free UK community for families of children and young adults with an undiagnosed genetic condition.

National / UK-wide Free membership and public information

Official website

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Northamptonshire's leading bereavement charity, offering one-to-one support, group activities and therapy-based education for bereaved children, young people, adults and families.

Northamptonshire (countywide)

Official website · 01933 588 009 · hello@tnap.co.uk

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Family Breaks & Wellbeing

Supports families living with rare genetic conditions to reduce isolation and build positive memories via short breaks, days out and connection services.

National / UK-wide varies

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Early-years family, money and practical support

Support for vulnerable families with children aged 0-5 in specified central Northampton neighbourhoods.

West Northamptonshire Ask about the current funded support

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Veteran and Armed Forces family support

Welcoming Corby support space for veterans, serving personnel and their families, with peer contact, activities and practical guidance.

North Northamptonshire Free at the point of need for veterans and family members

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Rare chromosome and gene disorder support

UK-based helpline, information and family networking for rare chromosome and gene disorders.

National / UK-wide Free public information; membership, events, training or other services may have separate terms

Official website · 01883 723356 · help@rarechromo.org

Last checked 2 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Warm space, community connection and refugee support

Weekday Northampton welcoming space with refreshments, computer access, crafts, games, friendship and community support.

West Northamptonshire Free refreshments and computer use are described; check other activities

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

National UK children's charity making it possible for children and young people with complex medical needs to thrive at home instead of hospital.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01242 530007 · info@wellchild.org.uk

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Parent carer forum

West Northamptonshire's parent carer forum, gathering family views and working with councils, health services and other partners to improve SEND services.

West Northamptonshire Free to contact and take part in forum participation; check individual event listings for their terms.

Official website · 07933 801392 · admin@wnvp.co.uk

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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youth-group

Inclusive SEND Scout group in Brackley for young people and young adults (ages 4-25) with autism, ADHD, PDA, SPD and disabilities, offering outdoor and adventurous activities plus a parent/carer support hub during meetings. Fills the inclusive Scouts/uniformed-group gap.

West Northamptonshire £20 per month (to be confirmed)

Official website · 07980 460355

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Sports & Recreation

Charity supporting community sports clubs to include disabled and disadvantaged young people.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 020 7993 9883 · info@accesssport.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Sports & Recreation

National charity supporting inclusive sport and recreation for disabled people.

National / UK-wide Free

Official website · 0808 175 6991 · info@activityalliance.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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animal-assisted-nature

Animal-assisted intervention (play therapy and animal-assisted education) plus forest school activities for children and young people with learning difficulties, SEND or social/emotional/mental-health needs, on-site at Scaldwell near Northampton or as outreach. Fills the animal-assisted / farm / forest-school gap.

West Northamptonshire

Official website · 07985 555754

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Adapted art and wellbeing in care settings

Adapted painting and drawing sessions supporting wellbeing and self-expression in care, autism and learning-disability settings across Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire (countywide) Ask the provider or participating setting

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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social-group

A Corby social and wellbeing group for young people (and adults) with autism or related conditions, offering a safe, secure space to play games, do art and chat. No diagnosis needed to attend.

North Northamptonshire

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Free autism-friendly Saturday club

Free Saturday autism club at Mill Road Baptist Church. Current public sources disagree whether it ends at 11am or midday, so confirm before travelling.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 07467 930968 · support@autismkidsclub.uk

Last checked 1 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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disability-sport

Autism-specific learn-to-swim course in Northampton for children under 13, run by the Peak Empower charity to an STA-approved autism swim programme. Ten-week Phase 1 and Phase 2 courses at Billing Aquadrome.

West Northamptonshire

Official website · info@peak-empower.co.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Berzerk Active Play Northampton welcomes families of children with special needs and disabilities and runs a quieter SEND session every Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm. The session is for children aged 0-15, with lower-volume music; parents and carers enter free.

Northamptonshire (countywide) SEND session: £7.75 per child; siblings welcome; parents and carers free. Booking and availability should be confirmed with Berzerk.

Official website · 03330 439 900

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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performing-arts

Inclusive and accessible performing arts school for children, young people and adults with SEN and disabilities, running Saturday dance, drama and singing classes at the Bee Hive, Kingsthorpe, Northampton. Fills the inclusive drama and performing-arts gap.

West Northamptonshire

Official website · 01604 372629

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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National touring circus charity providing free 'relaxed performance' tickets to disabled, disadvantaged and vulnerable children and their families across the UK, including tour stops near Northampton.

National / UK-wide Free (donated tickets)

Official website · 01260 288690 · info@circus-starr.org.uk

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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inclusive-sport

Dedicated SEND climbing sessions at Clip 'n' Climb Northampton (Weston Favell), run during the centre's quietest times with reduced capacity, low or no music, and patient qualified instructors. Fills a real gap for accessible/adaptive climbing.

West Northamptonshire Standard sessions (ages 4+): £16.50 per entry; Soft Play (under-5s): £2 per entry

Official website · 01604 800469

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Inclusive youth, learning and community hub

Inclusive Northampton youth and community hub offering open-access clubs, tailored learning, wellbeing, life skills and youth leadership.

West Northamptonshire Check the current club or programme

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Activities & Clubs

Local youth charity running inclusive open-access and targeted projects, including holiday activities and nature/farm days.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 07760 891181 · office@cypn.org

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Family multi-sport club with varied activities each session. Child/young person must be accompanied by family member.

West Northamptonshire · North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01933 677907

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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autism-youth-groups

Northamptonshire autism charity running Wondrously Wired children and youth groups, a High Five parent support group, and subsidised whole-family days out (zoo, farm, bowling and more) in the school holidays. Covers West and North Northamptonshire, so open to rural families.

West Northamptonshire Family days out are subsidised to keep them affordable; check individual groups for any charges.

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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autism-youth-club

Autism youth clubs run by the Northampton charity Enfold: YAAP for autistic young people aged 11-25 (fortnightly at Semilong Community Centre) and Mini-YAAP for ages 8-11 (monthly at Kingsthorpe). Social sessions where young people also help shape autism services.

West Northamptonshire Contact provider (some Enfold youth sessions are free, others a small charge such as £2)

Official website · 07845 905766 · info@enfold.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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early-years-additional-needs-group

Friendly weekly stay-and-play group for parents and carers of a pre-school child with additional needs or developmental delay, at Gloucester Nursery School, Northampton. Fridays 10am-11.30am.

West Northamptonshire

Official website · 01604 762251

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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parent-carer-support-group

County-wide support group for families of children and young adults with an autism spectrum disorder, Asperger's or ADHD. Also maintains a directory of local SEND/autism support groups and activities across Northampton and Northamptonshire.

West Northamptonshire

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Weekly SEND swim sessions at Waendel Leisure Centre with dedicated support and sensory-friendly environment.

West Northamptonshire £2 per person

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Youth work, mentoring and creative activities

Northamptonshire youth work including mentoring, groups, creative workshops, music, gaming and sport.

West Northamptonshire · Northamptonshire (countywide) Check the current activity or support route

Official website · enquiries@free2talkcic.org

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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youth-club

Weekly SEN youth club at the Rush 2 The Den charity in Rushden for children and young people (5-17) with additional needs, with a sensory section each week plus construction toys and an art/craft project. Carers, parents and siblings welcome.

North Northamptonshire

Official website · 01933 770450

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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youth-group

Youth club for children and young people aged 5-17 with additional needs in Rushden, with a sensory room and a range of activities. Listed by Northamptonshire Learning Disability (Northampton Mencap). Adds evening youth-club provision for the 5-17 age band.

North Northamptonshire

Official website · lynzijones100@hotmail.com

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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accessible-residential-activity-centre

Fully accessible residential outdoor activity centre near Huntingdon (Cambridgeshire) offering adapted land and water activities for all abilities. Open to schools, youth groups, individuals and organisations with no stated geographic restriction, so Northamptonshire groups and families are welcome.

Nearby (just over the county border) Paid activity/residential centre; contact for pricing (fully inclusive package rates for accommodation, meals and activities).

Official website · 01480 379500 · grafham.water@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Youth, green-space and creative community programmes

Free North Northamptonshire youth, green-space, food-growing and creative community initiatives.

North Northamptonshire Free according to the current council directory

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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theme-park

Family theme park just over the Buckinghamshire border in Milton Keynes, a popular Northants day out, offering a Ride Access Pass for those unable to queue, discounted carer/disabled tickets and level access throughout.

Nearby (just over the county border) Paid admission; discounted disabled guest tickets (from around GBP 12.50) and carer tickets; wheelchair hire GBP 20 with refundable deposit.

Official website

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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holiday-scheme

North Northamptonshire's HAF holiday clubs for children who get benefits-related free school meals (reception to year 11), promoted through the North Northants Family Hubs and delivered by Northamptonshire Sport. Free activities plus a healthy meal; SEND-inclusive camps available.

North Northamptonshire Free for eligible (free-school-meals) children

Official website · HAF@Northamptonshiresport.org

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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holiday-scheme

Government-funded free holiday clubs across Northamptonshire for children in reception to year 11 (age 4-16) who get benefits-related free school meals. Delivered by Northamptonshire Sport; includes SEND-inclusive camps and a growing number of SEND-specific camps, plus a free healthy meal each session.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire Free for eligible (free-school-meals) children

Official website · HAF@Northamptonshiresport.org

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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holiday-scheme

West Northamptonshire's route into the HAF holiday programme for SEND and disabled children: free holiday-club places for free-school-meals pupils, SEND-inclusive camps at all sites plus dedicated SEND-specific camps, with SEND-trained staff. Parents discuss provision with their child's school first.

West Northamptonshire Free for eligible (free-school-meals) children

Official website · HAF@Northamptonshiresport.org

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Social club for adults with learning disabilities

Social and leisure club for adults with learning disabilities in the Higham Ferrers and Rushden area.

North Northamptonshire Ask the club about any current session charge

Official website · 01933 356274

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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disability-sport

Weekly inclusive football sessions at Brackley Town FC for young people and adults aged 16+ with special educational needs, disabilities or other support needs. Non-competitive, all abilities welcome, supported by Northamptonshire FA.

West Northamptonshire First session free; then £5 per session

Official website · Nick.Zammit@brackleytownfc.co.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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This football club provides a friendly environment for boys and girls over the age of six with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, or sensory difficulties. They train weekly at Tresham College in Kettering and participate in monthly tournaments.

Northamptonshire (countywide)

Official website · ketteringtown1@hotmail.co.uk / enquiries@ktfccommunitytrust.com (no phone number is published on the official page)

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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early-years-additional-needs-group

Friendly weekly stay-and-play group for parents and carers of a pre-school child with a special need or developmental delay, at Thorplands Children's Centre, Northampton. Wednesdays 11.45am-1pm in term time.

West Northamptonshire

Official website · 01604 741131

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Days Out & Attractions

Free day tickets for eligible children and families to Merlin attractions (e.g., LEGOLAND, SEA LIFE, Warwick Castle). Children facing illness/disability or adversity, and their families (eligibility assessed by the charity).

National / UK-wide Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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day-opportunities-life-skills

Milton Keynes charity offering education, life skills, work preparation and supported work opportunities for adults with learning and physical disabilities. Confirmed to take learners from the bordering counties of Bucks, Beds and Northamptonshire.

Nearby (just over the county border) Placements are typically funded through the individual's local authority; contact MK SNAP to discuss funding.

Official website · 01908 690330 · info@mksnap.org

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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inclusive-music

Free music groups for children and young people with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities). The Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust runs them. Groups include Broadmead Music Club in Northampton and a club in Wellingborough. 'Musicians Assemble!' is an inclusive ensemble for children with complex needs or who do not use words. Relaxed family singalongs use Makaton, a sign and symbol system that supports speech. These groups fill the local gap in inclusive music groups.

West Northamptonshire · North Northamptonshire Free (limited places on some clubs)

Official website · 01604 637117 · ssteptoe@nmpat.co.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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watersports-sailing

RYA Sailability inclusive sailing at Pitsford Reservoir for people with a wide range of impairments, from joy-rides to RYA dinghy and keelboat training. Runs April to October, ages 10 and up, no referral needed.

West Northamptonshire Contact provider for cost details

Official website · 07396 659511 · sec@northamptonsailability.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Sports & Recreation

Wheelchair rugby sessions for children aged 8-17 and adults 18+ with a physical disability. Chairs and equipment are provided for players who join the club.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 07483987651 · JamieHiggins@northamptonsaints.co.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Comprehensive disability football programmes including CP, Down's Syndrome, Powerchair, Visually Impaired and Pan-disability teams; plus holiday courses.

West Northamptonshire · Northamptonshire (countywide) Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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NAB arranges activities and social events for visually impaired children and young people and their families, providing opportunities to make friends,...

Northamptonshire (countywide) means-tested

Official website · 01604 719193 · helpline@nab.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Youth Clubs & Activities

NAYC is the county body that supports youth clubs across Northamptonshire. It also runs activities and support for young people. It is free, and you can refer yourself.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01604 499699 · nayc@nayc.org

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Carer Support

Provides support, assessments and breaks for unpaid carers in North & West Northamptonshire.

North Northamptonshire · West Northamptonshire · Northamptonshire (countywide) Free

Official website · 01933 677907 · carers@northamptonshire-carers.org

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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This section of ABLEize lists Northamptonshire disabled clubs, groups, sports and related products and services for disabled people, their family members and carers. It includes social groups, carers resources, and support for various disabilities.

Northamptonshire (countywide)

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Inclusive sport information

Countywide information hub for disability-inclusive sport, activity opportunities, organisations, training and the NFDS what's-on guide.

Northamptonshire (countywide) free information; individual activities may charge

Official website · 01604 389976 · info@northamptonshiresport.org

Last checked 10 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Equipment & Grants

Wheelchair basketball for all ages and abilities. Equipment provided and 'have-a-go' sessions welcome.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website

Last checked 7 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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disability-sport

Adaptive trampoline and gymnastics sessions for children and young people with additional needs at Northamptonshire Trampoline Gymnastics Academy in Northampton. Sunken Olympic trampolines and a fully matted area; group classes and quieter one-to-one options.

West Northamptonshire

Official website · 01604 645120

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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General Support

Specialist residential holidays for children and young people with learning disabilities.

West Northamptonshire Free

Official website · Contact via West Northants Local Offer

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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specialist-activity-holiday-camp

Free residential activity camps for children with serious health challenges and their siblings, run by a UK-wide charity. The Midlands camp is at Whitemoor Lakes, Lichfield (Staffordshire), and applications are open nationally, so Northamptonshire children are eligible.

Nearby (just over the county border) Completely free - camps are 100% funded by donors and fundraisers.

Official website · 02392 477110 · campers@otw.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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A parent with parental responsibility who cares for a disabled child under 18 can ask the council for a Parent Carer Needs Assessment under sections 17ZD to 17ZF of the Children Act 1989, inserted by the Children and Families Act 2014. Adult-carer and transition assessments use separate Care Act 2014 routes.

West Northamptonshire · North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01933 677907

Last checked 26 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Inclusive music and creative activity

Northampton music and creative activities adapted for children, young people and adults with SEND, autism or learning disabilities.

West Northamptonshire Ask about the current session or funded place

Official website

Last checked 4 Aug 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Kettering-based creative and performing arts CIC for young people and adults (16+) with additional needs, anxiety, low confidence or mental health difficulties, co-producing performances and community projects.

North Northamptonshire

Official website · 07947 575190 · admin@picthediff.com

Last checked 8 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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Activities & Clubs

RE:Start is a mental health transition support service for 16-25 year olds in Northamptonshire, helping young people move from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) to Adult Mental Health Services, via self-referral or professional referral.

North Northamptonshire Free

Official website · 01536 518339 · info@youthworksnorthamptonshire.org.uk

Last checked 17 Jul 2026. Confirm with the service before you rely on this.

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