Information and advice

Information for disabled people with complex needs.

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Conditions, impairments and disabilities

In this section, you can learn more about deafblindness and CHARGE, Usher and congenital rubella syndromes.
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Life with complex needs

Access guidance and services for disabled people with complex needs of all ages. Discover the support available for children, young people, and adults, and how families and carers can get help.
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Ways of communicating

There are thousands of ways to communicate and connect – be it through speech, sign language, touch, movement, gesture, sound, pictures, objects and manual or electronic aids.
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Benefits and money

If you or someone in your family is disabled, financial support may be available. Find out about the benefits and funding options you could be entitled to.
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For parents

This information hub offers practical advice and guidance to help you navigate some of the common challenges you might face as a parent of a disabled child.
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For professionals

This information hub contains guides, curricula, research reports and tools aimed at professionals working in health, social care, education or policymaking and research.
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Safeguarding and keeping safe

Find out what safeguarding means and what to do if you have concerns.

Speak to our team

Our information and advice team are on hand to talk to you and answer your questions about support Sense offers.

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