Helplines M - P

National helplines/services beginning with the letters M-P

Mencap

Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. Why Mencap exists - Right now, people with a learning disability face inequalities in every area of life. We need to tackle the issues head on through tireless campaigning and the delivery of high quality support and services to the people who need us.

MENCAP Liverpool & Sefton

A local, independent charity that promotes equality and independence for people with a learning disability.

National Deaf Children's Society

The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.

National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF)

The NNPCF membership is made up of Parent Carer Forums of which there is one in almost every local authority area in England.

National Portage Association

is a home-visiting educational service for pre-school children with additional support needs and their families.

Newlife - foundation for disabled children

Newlife is the UK's largest charity funder of children's specialist disability equipment.

No Panic Youth Helpline

This helpline is for those aged between 13 and 20 years old and can help with anxiety, panic, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder and the specific anxieties that young people of this age can experience.

Outreach Education Support (OSSME)

OSSME provides a unique service delivery system which acts as a support framework for children and young people with , their families, carers and the staff within the educational, work and other settings.

Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA)

People with Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) will avoid demands made by others, due to their high anxiety levels when they feel that they are not in control. PDA is increasingly recognised as part of the autism spectrum.

Preparing for Adulthood

The Preparing for Adulthood programme (PfA) is funded by the Department for Education as part of the delivery support for the and disability reforms.

What is pathological demand avoidance (PDA)?

PDA (pathological demand avoidance) is a behaviour profile within the autism spectrum. We explain what PDA is, the characteristics of PDA and how to begin the assessment process. We also look at guidelines for parents and education staff.