SEND Services in Bromley

Potty training information and where to seek advice when potty training with a disabled child.

The bladder and bowel service is for anyone who is suffering with or has concerns about a continence problem. You can contact this free, confidential service for advice, assessment, and treatment.Anyone can use this service, but you must be registered with a Bromley GP. You can self-refer to a clinic by telephone, or you might like to have a conversation with your doctor (GP), nurse or social carer, who can contact the service on your behalf for a referral.

The service will ensure that children and young people over the age of 5 who have not toilet trained or have urinary or faecal incontinence, including those with additional needs, will receive regular bladder and bowel health assessments and support for toilet training skill development and have access to an equitable service.The Bromley Children and Young People’s Bladder and Bowel service is led by Clinical Nurse Specialists. Our Nurse specialists provide inclusive assessments, advice and educ

The Children’s Community Nursing Team (CCNT) provides care, support, and education for children aged 0 to 18 years (up to 19 years for people with a learning disability). They can provide care at home or in the clinic at the Phoenix Centre, depending on the child’s needs.

Bromley Healthcare specialist community paediatric team works alongside other community health services (such as speech and language therapists, health visitors, school nurses, psychologists), hospitals, schools, social services and voluntary agencies to deliver holistic care for children.They provide medical care for children with disabilities and special needs e.g. developmental difficulties, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and genetic disorders.

If your child may have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the Bromley Healthcare Complex Communication Diagnostics service could be the first step. The specialist team, from various clinical backgrounds, works closely with you and your child to understand their needs and, where appropriate, provide a diagnosis.They collaborate with families and local services to ensure that, once the assessment is complete, you are connected with the right support and resources for ongoing help.

This service offers child-focused assessment and practical advice and therapy to children and young people who experience difficulties with their daily occupations due to a physical and/or learning disability.

The Bromley Healthcare Physiotherapy (children) service offers assessment, advice and therapy for children and young people with physical difficulties or disabilities. This can include support, instructions and consultations for parents and carers and others that may be involved with you or your child (such as teachers and other health professionals).

The speech and language service works with children, families, carers and staff in pre-schools and schools, to help children’s communication skills. They give practical advice and support through training for families, teachers and staff.They also provide support for children with swallowing difficulties.

Bromley Healthcare’s wheelchair and special seating service is a specialist NHS service providing wheelchairs and wheelchair seating for long-term mobility needs, including manual and powered wheelchairs; this includes assessment, provision of a wheelchair or cushion and on-going equipment maintenance. The service will help you to ensure that you get the right kind of wheelchair for your needs, support you on an ongoing basis and be there to help when you need advice or repairs.The service suppo

Bromley Mencap Family Services offer support, services and information for people with disabilities, their families and carers including welfare benefits advice, supported employment agency, a child-minding network, a telephone helpline, keep fit classes, social and leisure activities.

Bromley Parent Carer Forum (BPCF) are a group of passionate parent carers dedicated to giving a voice to local SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) families. They gather views and experiences through surveys, coffee mornings, polls, working groups, webinars, information sessions and conferences. They take this information to local boards and meetings.

Bromley Relief in Need (BRIN) is a charity that provides essential items to people in need in Bromley. BRIN helps people in difficult financial circumstances, regardless of their age, race, religion, or sexuality.They provide essential items like furniture, appliances, beds, mattresses, ovens, microwaves, and refrigerators.They can also offer small grants of up to £300.

Bromley Safeguarding Children Partnership (BSCP) is a multi-agency working in partnership with different agencies and organisations to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people in the borough. BSCP includes early years and education establishments, health commissioners and providers, Local Authority, Metropolitan Police, probation and justice services, CAFCASS, voluntary and community sector as well as lay members.

Bromley Well provides help for you to stay emotionally and physically well and to remain independent. Our services are free for Bromley borough residents.

Bromley Y provide the highest quality, non-discriminatory service for young people and their families. As an accredited Children and Young People’s Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies (CYP-IAPT) service they use evidence-based interventions to work collaboratively with children and young people.

BYMT Music Centres cater for all ages and experience, including adults. They provide a range of ensembles and groups which include bands, choirs, chamber music, keyboard classes, orchestras, musical theatre, and sessions for infants. They also provide holiday courses, workshops, and masterclasses as well as annual concert tours in Europe for our most advanced musicians.Visit the special needs page for more information.

Other independent special school. Ages 11-18. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Buddies for All is a social and leisure buddying scheme dedicated to reducing social isolation among disabled individuals aged 18-65. The organisation provides online, telephone, and face-to-face support, helping participants engage in activities they enjoy, such as going for walks, attending cultural events, or simply having a coffee with a friend.

Buttle UK is a charity dedicated to helping children and young people in crisis in the UK: those living in financial hardship and dealing with multiple challenging social issues.Their ethos is expressed in their mission and values; together they underpin their current work and their goals for the future.

Calibre Audio is a national charity which provides free audiobooks to children and young people under 25 years with SEND. The service makes books and stories accessible to children who find reading print difficult. This can include those with a learning disability, dyslexia, brain injury or cognitive impairment, visual impairment or blindness.

CareTrade is a London-based charity that supports autistic young people and adults in their transition to employment and independent living. Their flagship programme, The Autism Project (TAP), offers a structured two-to-three-year employability pathway for 18 to 25 year olds with an Education, Health and Care Plan, combining classroom learning, life skills, and work experience placements in NHS hospitals. CareTrade also runs Jobseekers Plus for neurodivergent adults seeking employment, a trainin

CASPA is a local charity that has been operating in the London Borough of Bromley since 2002, providing social clubs in age divisions, activity days, enriching experiences, workshops and peer support to autistic/neurodivergent children, young people and their families. In recent years, it has expanded its provision to autistic adults, for whom it runs a friendly, moderated online forum for autistic/neurodivergent adults as part of its CASPA Connects provision. Please see website for opening time

Award-winning charity supporting around 300 autistic children weekly. Age-grouped clubs: Tots (under 5), Juniors (4-9), Inters (9-14), Seniors (11-16), Futures (16+). Activities include sport, drama, cooking, music, specialist football, trampolining, and annual residential trips.