A to Z Directory of family support groups and organisations - 0 to 5 years old

Beckly is a Routeways project where disabled children and young people can enjoy positive and inclusive fun social activities in a friendly, caring and supportive environment at our accessible premises located in beautiful Radford Park, Plymstock.

The Council's Children's Disability Team provide support for disabled children and young people, their families and carers. We work with families to understand their needs and plan how to provide support that will make a positive difference.

DIAC provides a specialist disability advocacy and casework service to support people with physical or sensory impairment, disability, long term health conditions and mental health issues.

Friends and Families of Special Children is a Plymouth based charity covering the city of Plymouth and the surrounding area. We support families who have children that experience all forms of disabilities, additional needs and difficulties.

Global Mediation offers cost-effective, efficient and confidential mediation and disagreement resolution services for a broad range of personal or professional disputes.

In Plymouth, expectant parents-to be can attend a free antenatal education programme called Great Expectations. This is a four week course consisting of a two-hour session per week, which aims to provide parents-to-be with useful information and practical skills, to help them feel more comfortable about making choices for their new arrival, whether it is their first baby or not.

For all parents of young children, aged 0-5, your health visitor is usually the main point of contact if you have any concerns or questions about your child's development.

The Council has an Early Help and SEND advice Line through which you can book a conversation with a Family Support Worker to talk about any worries or questions you may have.

Plymouth Information, Advice and Support for SEND (PIAS) provides information, advice and support relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) for parents, carers, children and young people within the Plymouth Local Authority area.

The Plymouth Parent Carer Voice (PPCV) brings together parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Plymouth and the surrounding area to give them the voice in the services that they use.

The Council's Portage Team provides an early intervention home learning service for pre-school aged children with additional needs and/or disabilities and their families.