The UK has a strong network of charities supporting CP families. Some specialise in CP; others cover all disabilities or particular needs like wheelchairs, equipment or legal rights.
| Organisation | What They Do | Best Use for Families | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope | Disability charity with cerebral palsy information and wider disability advice/support. | General CP information, disability advice, campaigns, CP Network. | https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/cerebral-palsy-introduction |
| Scope CP Network | Network for people 18+ with lived experience of CP or those supporting someone with CP in England and Wales. | Community and lived-experience connection. | https://www.scope.org.uk/cerebral-palsy-network |
| Contact | Charity for families with disabled children. Free helpline: 0808 808 3555 listed on their CP page. | Parent advice, benefits, education, local groups, online community. | https://contact.org.uk/conditions/cerebral-palsy/ |
| Action Cerebral Palsy | UK charity working to improve intervention, care, education and support for children/young people with CP. | Campaigning, information, improving services and awareness. | https://actioncp.org/ |
| CP Teens UK | Charity supporting youngsters and adults with CP and physical disabilities through friendship, activities, events and initiatives. | Good for teenagers, young adults, social confidence and belonging. | https://www.cpteensuk.org/about |
| Cerebra | National charity helping children with brain conditions and families. | Guides, research, sleep/advice resources, practical support for brain conditions including CP. | https://cerebra.org.uk/ |
| Whizz Kidz | UK charity supporting young wheelchair users up to 25 with equipment and skills for independence. | Wheelchairs, mobility equipment, life skills, youth support. | https://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/ |
| Family Fund | Grants and services for low-income families raising disabled or seriously ill children/young people. | Grant applications and support programmes. | https://www.familyfund.org.uk/ |
| Newlife | Specialist equipment charity for disabled and terminally ill children. | Equipment grants/loans/emergency support depending on current criteria. | https://newlifecharity.co.uk/ |
| Caudwell Children | Supports disabled, autistic and neurodivergent children and families. | Practical/emotional support, some equipment/treatment/therapy routes depending on criteria. | https://www.caudwellchildren.com/ |
| law charity in England. | , school duties, exclusions, appeals, legal rights. | https://www.ipsea.org.uk/ | |
| Council for Disabled Children | National organisation with resources and guides. | Professional/family guidance, policy, statutory guidance summaries. | https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/ |
| Turn2us | Anti-poverty charity with benefits calculator and grants search. | Check benefits and grant support. | https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support |
| Citizens Advice | Benefits, , , debt, housing and rights advice. | / guidance and local advice appointments. | https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ |
| Motability | Scheme for leasing vehicles using qualifying mobility allowance. | Transport independence where eligible. | https://www.motability.co.uk/ |
Sources: , NICE (NG62 & NG119), Scope, Contact, GOV.UK, , Citizens Advice. Always check linked organisations for the latest information.