Families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can benefit from additional support, guidance, and opportunities to connect with others in similar situations. Below are key services and groups available in Dudley to help families navigate the SEND journey.
Dudley SENDIASS offers free, impartial, and confidential advice to parents, carers, children, and young people aged 0–25. The service helps families understand their rights, navigate the SEND system, and make informed decisions.
What they offer:
- Understanding SEN law and related health/social care rights
- Help with EHCP applications and reviews
- Advice on school exclusions and complaints
- Support with mediation and SEND Tribunal appeals
- Workshops and events for families
- Resources in multiple formats and languages
Email: dudley.sendiass@dudley.gov.uk
Phone: 07900 161363
Visit Dudley SENDIASS page
Dudley PCF is a parent-led organisation that represents the voices of families with children and young people (0–25) who have SEND. The forum works in partnership with local services to improve outcomes and ensure families are heard.
What they offer:
- Opportunities to shape local SEND services
- Peer support and networking
- Events and consultations
- Signposting to resources and services
Email: info@dudleyparentcarerforum.co.uk
Facebook: @dudleyparentcarerforum
Dudley Family Hubs are welcoming community spaces that support families with children from birth onwards. They offer a range of services focused on early years development, parenting, wellbeing, and practical support.
What they offer:
- Parenting workshops and support programmes
Helping families build confidence, strengthen relationships, and access guidance tailored to different stages of child development. - Peer support and networking
Informal sessions and group activities that help families connect and share experiences. - Events and consultations
Workshops and support sessions that provide practical guidance and opportunities for feedback. - Signposting to resources and services
Access to advice, referrals, and facilities that support family wellbeing and development.
Email: parenting@dudley.gov.uk
Website: Dudley Family Hubs
Dudley CVS connects people with meaningful volunteering opportunities across the borough. It supports individuals and organisations to make a difference in their communities through active participation and collaboration.
What they offer:
- Volunteering opportunities across diverse sectors
Roles available in education, health, social care, fundraising, administration, and community support. - Peer support and networking
Volunteers become part of a wider community, building relationships and sharing experiences. - Events and consultations
Opportunities to engage in sector-wide discussions and shape local voluntary services. - Signposting to resources and services
Guidance, training, and supervision provided to support volunteers in their roles.
Email: grace@dudleycvs.org.uk
Website: Dudley CVS Volunteering
WeLoveCarers offers all round support to parents/carers with SEND children aged from 0-25 years.
What they offer:
- Support with form filling (including DLA/PIP, Carers Allowance and others)
- Information, advice, and signposting to necessary services
- Support with EHCPs
- Help with intervention and advocacy
- Peer to Peer support
- Social Activities
- CHAOS! Playschemes/Groups for SEND children/young people of all ages
- Consultations and opportunities to voice your opinions that will be heard at steering groups and strategic panels
Email: hello@welovecarers.org
Phone: 01384 396626 (between 9am and 2pm Mon-Fri)
Facebook: @welovecarers
KIDS Orchard Centre – Provides creative and practical support for disabled children and their families.
Email: enquiries.orchard@kids.org.uk
Phone: 01384 897489
Facebook: @kidsorchard
Spurgeons Dudley Young Carers - Supports young carers aged 8–18 with emotional wellbeing, advocacy, and peer support.
Email: dudley.youngcarers@actionforchildren.org.uk
Phone: 01902 877550
Website: Support for Parents and Carers
Helping Hands Black Country – A Family Action service supporting families with children who have autism, ADHD, or are on the diagnostic pathway.
Email: helpinghandsbc@family-action.org.uk
Phone: 07881 265 320
Facebook: @HelpingHandsBlackCountry
Last updated: 04/12/2025