We recognise the importance of contact with professionals
Here’s a list of invaluable service providers, comprising of a variety of nationwide and South East organisations.

Amaze Brighton
Amaze gives information, advice and support to parents of children with special needs and disabilities in Brighton & Hove.
www.amazebrighton.org.uk
Helpline: 01273 772289
East Sussex Parent and Carers’ Council
East Sussex Parent and Carers’ Council. Parents and Carers working in partnership with local services. Focusing on children and young people, aged 0 -25.
www.eastsussexpacc.org
Tel: 07432 0627242
Down’s Syndrome Association
Down’s Syndrome Association – Helping people with Down’s syndrome to live full and rewarding lives.
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
Tel: 0845 230 0372
Down Syndrome Educational Trust
The Down Syndrome Educational Trust is a charity, based in the United Kingdom , that works to advance the development and education of individuals with DS.
Down’s Syndrome Heart Group
Down’s Heart Group is a charity offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down’s Syndrome.
www.dhg.org.uk
Tel: 0300 102 1644
Contact a Family
Information about this organization as well as the CaF directory of specific conditions and rare disorders. Also details about the Rare Disorders Alliance – UK.
www.cafamily.org.uk
Free Helpline: 0808 808 3555
Grants and Benefits
Disability Living Allowance and Carers Allowance Info.
Benefits & credits Carer’s Allowance, apply for Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance.
www.direct.gov.uk
Motability Cars
Over the past 30 years, Motability has helped more than three million disabled people get mobile by exchanging their mobility allowance for a new car, scooter www.motability.co.uk
The Family Fund
Provides grants for children with special needs based on the families needs, things like toys, driving lessons, holidays, washing machines etc,
www.familyfund.org.uk
Tel: 0845 1304542
Cerebra
Grants to offer assistants to improve the quality of life for kids with special needs.
www.cerebra.org.uk
Tel: 01267 244216
Care for the Carers
Care for the Carers supports people in East Sussex who look after sick or disabled relatives, friends, neighbours, partners or children in their own homes.
www.cftc.org.uk
Tel: 01323 738390