SEND Directory

This is an NHS-run service. The Community Paediatric service is for children aged 0-18 (or up to 19 if still attending school) with developmental problems or disabilities and associated health problems.

Easy Health is an online library of accessible health information. It uses simple words, clear pictures, and films to provide information on health conditions, easy-to-read resources, and more.

Information includes information and discounts for:

• Transport accessibility
• Disabled persons freedom pass
• Taxicard
• Dial-a-Ride
• Blue Badge Parking Scheme
• Disabled Coachcard
• National Rail

Family Fund is the UK's largest grant-making charity for families raising a disabled or seriously ill child, on a low income. Find out about the various grants they deliver, eligibility criteria and how to make an application on their website

Use our benefits calculator to find out what benefits you can claim.

The Children's Occupational Therapy Service in Haringey is an NHS-run service that helps children develop independence and participate as much as possible in daily activities like school, play, and self-care, such as dressing, using the toilet, and eating.

The service offers assessments, advice, and interventions for children aged 0-19 with neuro-developmental difficulties or complex special needs. They provide care at the Tynemouth Road Health Centre, in homes and schools, and through online sessions and phone consultations.

Haringey Shed is an inclusive theatre and performing arts company for children and young people. They provide a range of term-time after-school activities and holiday programmes, as well as outreach work in the community, working in local schools, nurseries, and community centres.

They believe every young person should have access to a safe, respectful and creative environment regardless of their ability and background.

Haringey borough has a wide range of health services for children and young people aged 0-25, including GPs, pharmacists, dental services, optometrists, and hospital services—available to everyone based on the individual’s health needs.

How to get support if you're a parent or carer:

Children with special educational needs and disabilities can access these services directly without needing a referral.

These services are known as ‘universal’ because they are available to everyone.

Haringey Works, Haringey Learns, help with the costs of starting work, and help if you have a disability or health condition.

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is one of the world's top five children's hospitals and one of the most technologically advanced.

The hospital has been dedicated to children's healthcare and finding new and better ways to treat childhood illnesses.

GOSH provides more than 67 specialised services, the widest range at any one site in the UK. Specialised services support children with a range of rare and complex conditions, including patients with: