Sense | For disabled people

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We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world.

We offer personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people with complex needs. Our tailored approach ensures that every person is empowered to live fully at every stage of life.  

Find out about the services we offer

If you’re looking to make a referral to Sense, please contact [email protected]

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2026 holiday club research

Our new research exposes the holiday gap for disabled children with complex needs.
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Sense Raffle

Win our top prize of £4,000!
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Summer Appeal

Will you unlock the world for a deafblind child like Áine?
On a big inflatable play area, a girl with braided hair, wearing an orange top and dungarees plays with a colourful toy.

A lot of social workers or teachers haven’t understood U’nite’s needs, because she’s multi-sensory impaired.

But Sense understand. They have been brilliant. They’re so passionate in what they do, and they’ve shown so much concern.

Althea, whose daughter U’nite is supported by Sense

Latest blog posts

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“It shouldn’t be this difficult”: Melissa’s summer holiday struggle

Melissa and Andrew are parents to six-year-old twins Frankie and Otis. As the twins have got older, planning days out has become more difficult, especially in the holidays.
The UK Parliament building in London

What does a new Prime Minister mean for disabled people with complex needs?

A new Prime Minister doesn’t mean change overnight. But it does matter.
A group of adults sat in wheelchairs, in a sports hall, playing sensory football. There are three big inflatable footballs on the floor between them.

The World Cup proved football breaks down barriers: David’s story

This World Cup has reminded us all how football can break down barriers, explore David’s story and find out how Sensory Football helped him feel included and thrive.