LOCAL
Blackburn with Darwen Local Offer:
https://www.bwd-localoffer.org.uk/kb5/blackburn/directory/localoffer.page
(Blackburn with Darwen Council – just call 01254 585585 and ask for the service you need)
Blackburn Carers: https://www.bwdcarers.org.uk/
SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice & Support Service)
Autism Unlocked
NATIONAL
Contact – for families with disabled children (up to age 25)
Contact have a freephone helpline
(opening hours Monday – Friday 9.30am-5pm, except Tuesdays 10.15am-5pm)
Tel: 0808 808 3555
IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education advice)
Council for Disabled Children
https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/
MOVING ON (PREAPRING FOR ADULTHOOD 14+)
New Directions (careers service, up to 25 for SEND)
https://www.bwd-localoffer.org.uk/kb5/blackburn/directory/service.page?id=lePvgBx1N6c
BwD Adult Learning (includes short courses for adults with learning needs)
GLOSSARY/JARGON BUSTER
https://www.bwd-localoffer.org.uk/kb5/blackburn/directory/advice.page?id=fTegNc-9Am8