• Contact - Family workshops and events.  A range of workshops, information sessions and onlin events, where you can meet other SEND families. Web - https://contact.org.uk/help-for-families/workshops-and-events/

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• Bury Adult Learning Centre. Wide range of courses available including skills for work, learning for pleasure, well-being workshops and courses for adults with additional needs. Web - https://www.bury.gov.uk/adultlearning

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• ADHD foundation. training courses for parents/professionals on a range of topics including Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, attachment, Dyspraxia and OCD. Web - https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/

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• Together Trust - Sleep clinics, therapy sessions and workshops for families. Web - https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/

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• Yvonne Newbold - SEND parent who offfering training and support to other parent/carers specialising in violent challenging behaviour, anxiety and getting the right support for your family. Web - https://yvonnenewbold.com/

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• PDA Society - A variety of workshops for parents/carers who have a young personal with Pathological Demand Avoidance. Web - https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/

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• Seashell Trust - A variety of workshops for SEND families including non-verbal communication, supporting children with FASD, positive behaviour support. Web - https://www.seashelltrust.org.uk/

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• Beyond Psychology - A range of parent/carers workshops including understanding anxiety, attachment and trauma and child development. Web - https://www.beyond-psychology.co.uk/

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• SOS! SEN - A variety of workshops/training for parent/carers. Web - https://sossen.org.uk/#

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• The Enterprise Centre - Runs self-esteem workshops for young women aged 16-24. Web - https://theenterprisecentre.co.uk/

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• The Creative Living Centre - Offer 1-1 support, courses and groups focusing on wellbeing for adults. Courses include challenging negative thoughts, assertiveness, dealing with anxiety. Web - https://www.creativelivingcentre.org.uk/

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• Beacon House - Beacon House is a specialist, innovative and creative therapeutic service for young people, families and adults. They have developed freely available resources that you can use in your home or work setting. Web - https://beaconhouse.org.uk/resources/

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• Au Academy - Regular workshops for parents/carers of children diagnosed with autism. Web - https://aucademy.co.uk/

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• The Nurture Programme - Training and workshops for parent/carers of children with additional needs including Autism , PDA, ADHD. Web - https://thenurtureprogramme.co.uk/

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• Special Needs Jungle - Website with resources, articles and information for parent/carers of children and young people with additional needs. Web - https://www.specialneedsjungle.com/

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• Disability Law Service - Charity providing free legal advice and representation for disabled people. Web - http://dls.org.uk/about-us/

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• NSPCC Online Safety Training - E-safety training to help you keep children and young people safe online. Web - https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/training/online-safety

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• Council for Disabled Children - Have an online library of resources to find out more about disability policy and practice. Web - https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/

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•  National Autistic Society - Provide advice and guidance for families, run special schools and colleges and offer training and workshops. Web - https://www.autism.org.uk/

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•  British Dyslexia Association - Parent/carer information, resources and training available for children with dyslexia. Web - https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/advice/children

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•  Epilepsy Action - Information and advice regarding epilepsy. Web - https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/info

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•  The PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) Society - We provide information, support and training about PDA for individuals, families and professionals. We aim to increase acceptance and understanding of the PDA profile within the concept of ‘dimensionality’ in autism, and to improve outcomes for individuals and families by focusing everyone involved on ‘what helps’. Web - https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/