SEND Directory

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.

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

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.

The Haringey Health Visiting Service is an NHS-run service for children under 5. The Health Visiting Teams provide advice and support for children and families' emotional and physical well-being.

Haringey Health Visiting Service offers the following resources:

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.

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:

Mencap is a UK charity for people with learning disabilities. It supports people with learning disabilities, their families, carers, and professionals with help, advice, education, campaigns, activism, and more.

The Education Hub is a government-run site for parents, pupils, and education professionals that captures all you need to know about the education system.

Mental health resources for children, students, parents, carers and school/college staff:

The Education Hub has organised useful links and sources of mental health support so that children, young people, parents, carers, and school and college staff can get the advice and help they need.

Mind in Haringey is a charity that provides information, advice and support to people affected by mental health problems, primarily in Haringey.

They work to prevent mental health problems, promote mental well-being and ensure those with mental health problems are respected and included in our local community.