Further information on legal support
For further advice and guidance on specific legal support issues, the following organisations host a range of information.
Here, you can find advice on all types of legal support, you can find local information, advice and support services.
Challenging health and education decisions
If you want to challenge a decision made by your local authority in relation to an Education, Health and Care plan, you might be able to get free and confidential advice form the government service, Civil Legal Advice (CLA). To check eligibility and to be referred for legal advice check out the CLA web page.
The Disability Law Service can also offer you advice about how to challenge decisions made around the health and education.
Social care support
The below organisations offer legal advice on social services for children and young people with autism and special educational needs:
IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Educational Advice)
Contact (formerly Contact a Family)
Children and family support
If you’re looking for support on children and family issues such as, divorce, parental responsibility, adoption and guardianship the below organisations can offer legal advice:
Immigration support
If you or a member of your family needs help with immigration status’, Brexit questions, or VISA applications, the following organisations can support:
Find your nearest Citizens Advice
Employment support
If you are looking for legal information regarding disability and employment these organisations can support:
Find your nearest Citizens Advice
Housing support
If you and your family are at risk of being evicted or losing your accommodation, the following organisations can offer information and advice:
Find your nearest Citizens Advice
Benefits support
If you and your family need support or advice on benefits, the following organisation could help:
Find your nearest Citizens Advice
Equality and human rights
If you believe you or your families human rights have been violated, the below organisations can offer information and guidance on what to do: