PLEASE NOTE: Organisations listed are not endorsed or recommended by the NAS Sutton Branch or the NAS. You should always ensure that any service, activity or therapy that you are considering for yourself or your child / young person is appropriate to their needs and that the provider is a fit and proper person to deliver such services.
If you would like to add information to this list please email us at sutton@nas.org.uk
Benefit Enquiry Line
https://www.gov.uk/benefit-enquiry-line
Tel: 0800882200
Carers Allowance Information
https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance/overview Tel: 0800882200
Information on government benefits available to carers
Contact a Family
Tel: 0808 8083555
CAF is a national charity for families with disabled children, which provides information, advice and support. CaF brings families together so they can support each other and campaigns to improve their circumstances.
Disability Living Allowance Information
https://www.gov.uk/dla-disability-living-allowance-benefit/overview
Tel: 0845 7123456
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a tax-free benefit for disabled people who need help with mobility or care costs.
Family Fund
Tel: 01904 621115
Email: Info@familyfund.org.uk
Family Fund provides grants for families on lower incomes who are raising disabled or seriously ill children up to the age of 17 for a wide range of items, such as washing machines, sensory toys, family breaks, bedding, tablets, furniture, outdoor play equipment, clothing and computers.
Sutton Citizens Advice Bureau
http://www.suttonadvice.org.uk Tel: 0208 4053552
Sutton Borough CAB Service is a registered charity that provides information and advice on issues such as housing, welfare benefits, employment, debt and relationship breakdown. Free, confidential, independent and impartial service.
Sutton Carers Centre
http://www.carers.org/local-service/sutton Tel: 0208 296 5611
Sutton Carers Centre offers support and advice for carers, including information, counselling, support groups, social activities and complementary therapies. Weekly ASD support group.