Useful website links / resources
Here you will find some links to information and activities that may be of interest to you:
Adaptive Clothing
Anti-Bullying
Being a Parent Guide
Sandwell Being a Parent magazine can be found on this website.
Bug Chair Guide
If your child makes use of a Bug chair, please refer to the following User Guide to ensure maximum safety at all times:
Conditions & Health
Advice for parents of children with autism - BSPD
Advice on the UK Data Protection Legislation and vaccinations in Primary and Secondary schools
BSPD Advice for parents of children with autism
Dental treatment for people with special needs - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Disabled Children’s Partnership
Disabled Children's Partnership - #CountDisabledChildrenIn Campaign
Flu immunisation for pupils in school years Reception - Year 11
NHS - Norovirus (vomiting bug)
NHS - Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Route2Wellbeing - Health and wellbeing services within Sandwell
Sandwell Family Life - Supporting Young People and families to get the best from life
SIBS - For brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults
Supporting information for parents - Helplines (barnardos.org.uk)
YoungMinds - Mental Health Charity for Children and Young People
Cost of living
Renaissance Creative - Sandwell Cost of Living Booklet 2023
Financial Support
Fuel Rights Handbook 20th edition
Guide Dogs - Sensory equipment grants for children
PAGE Information
Parents Advocacy, Guidance and Empowerment (PAGE) Service Announcement
For the last two years, the PAGE project has supported over 100 Sandwell parents/guardians with learning disabilities and/or autism. Focusing on parents whose children were subject to interventions from Children's services, PAGE provided support by offering Independent Advocacy and Independent Living Skills support. PAGE are pleased to share that in 2025 they are expanding this service offer to support any parents/guardians with learning disabilities and/or autism in Sandwell (not just those subject to interventions from Children's services), through the provision of bespoke one-to-one holistic support, helping parents to overcome challenges and achieve their personal goals.
This support can help these parents to create healthier, happier and safer homes and increase their confidence, skills and support networks, all of which maximises the chances of keeping the family unit together. PAGE are continuing to support Sandwell parents/guardians with learning disabilities and/or autism who are subject to interventions from Children's Services through their Independent Advocate, who supports parents, ensuring their voices are heard and to help them navigate discussions, meetings and court hearings related to their case. The PAGE project is delivered by their partners Sandwell Advocacy and Ideal for All.
Parent well-being
Bright Sky - NHS
Facebook Q&A: Getting Social Care for your Child - Cerebra
Family Action - Support for families with a child with ASD or ADHD
Family Services, Support and Help - Sandwell Family Hubs
Getting help for domestic violence and abuse - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Keep warm and well during the cold weather - Healthy Sandwell
Legal, Social and Financial - Cerebra
Parental Supervision checklists for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Resources for parents and carers to help children get off to a good start using digital devices
Safer sleep advice for emergency situations
Sandwell Children’s Trust - Disabled Children
SENDIASS - Information, Advice and Support Service
SENTAS - Home to School Transport Information
Sleep Advice Service - Cerebra
Support for Fathers in Sandwell - Barnados
Safeguarding
Helping your child with cyberbullying in games
Online safety for families and children with SEND
Online Safety Guidance for Parents
Safeguarding Awareness for Parents & Carers (Football Association)
Sandwell - Child Online Safety: AGAINST EXTREMISM
Stop Abuse Together - GOV.UK
Young Minds – How to help your child create healthy boundaries around gaming
Support with Bereavement
Support for Respite & Short Breaks
Young Carers
Parents Cerebra are looking for families to take part in a research project
Understanding emotional well-being and distress in people with learning disabilities
What is the study about? We are currently developing a new assessment tool to measure emotional well-being and distress in people with learning disabilities and communication difficulties.
Who can take part? Parents & caregivers of individuals with a moderate to profound intellectual disability who are over 4 years old.
How long does it take? Completing the online survey takes approx. 1 hour. You’ll receive an individualised feedback report and a £5 Amazon voucher!
How can I take part? Simply email Jane Waite to take part: j.waite@aston.ac.uk
