Resources for: Disability and Age 5-11

Here you will find information for people living with a disability.

32. Childline No Text

Childline

Childline is a free, confidential service for children and young people under 19 in the UK. Whether you're feeling happy, sad, confused, or worried, you can talk to a trained counsellor anytime day or night by calling, chatting online, or sending an email. They can help with anything, from bullying and family problems to mental health and self-harm. You can also use tools like the Mood Journal, Calm Zone, and message boards to express yourself and find support.

 

Helpline number: 0800 11 11

Web: www.childline.org.uk

Helpline Online Telephone National Free
40. Clifftops

Clifftops Project

Clifftop Projects CIC is a community arts organisation in West Dunbartonshire offering free, inclusive creative activities for all ages. They run Art Youth Clubs (ages 5–18), an Intergenerational Dance Company, monthly youth creative nights (ages 13–25), and regular art challenges and workshops with local artists. Through projects like Creative Mental Health, they use art and dance to support emotional wellbeing and bring people together across generations.

Web: www.clifftopprojects.co.uk/

Services & somewhere to go Self referral Local Free
Cyp Comissioner

Children and Young People's Comissioner Scotland

An independent organisation that protects and promotes the rights of children and young people in Scotland. They raise awareness of children’s rights, challenge unfair policies, and help young people have their voices heard. The Commissioner works to ensure every child’s rights are respected across Scotland.

Phone: 0800 019 1179

Web: www.cypcs.org.uk/

Website Online Self referral Telephone National Free
Disability Sport Finder

Disability Sports Finder

A free online guide that helps people of all ages and abilities in Scotland discover accessible local sports and physical activities. Simply enter a postcode or region to find community clubs or leisure centres offering adapted sessions tailored to various needs. It’s a user-friendly platform run in partnership with local councils and disability sports organisations, aimed at making sport inclusive and empowering everyone to get active Some activities have a cost.

Web: www.disabilitysportfinder.org.uk/

Services & somewhere to go Professional referral School Referral Self referral Local Costs money
I Am Me Keep Safe

I Am Me

I Am Me Scotland is a charity supporting disabled and vulnerable people through accessible education, training, and resources. Their Learning Platform offers schools, parents, and organisations tools on disability awareness, mental health, and inclusion to promote positive change.

Web: https://iammescotland.co.uk/

Website Online National Free
Whizz Kids

Whizz Kids

 

The UK’s leading charity supporting young wheelchair users up to the age of 25. It provides life‑changing wheelchairs and mobility equipment, alongside skills training, youth activities and employability support, helping disabled children and young people build independence, confidence and opportunities to live life to the full.

 

Web: https://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/

Website Online National Free
Contact

Contact

A charity offering information, guidance, and emotional support to families raising disabled children from birth up to age 25, regardless of diagnosis. They provide a national helpline, Listening Ear telephone therapy, expert parent guides, and workshops on topics like benefits, education, sleep, and wellbeing . Regional offices run family events such as accessible outings and coffee mornings.

Helpline number: 0808 808 3555

Web: https://contact.org.uk/

Helpline Website Online Self referral National Free
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Sibs

 

The UK charity supporting children and adults who have a disabled brother or sister. They provide information, advice and peer support for young siblings aged 7–17 through YoungSibs, and offer resources, support groups and guidance for adult siblings. They also train parents and professionals to better understand and support sibling needs.

 

Web: https://www.sibs.org.uk/

Website Online National Free
Slco

The Speech Language Communication Company

 

A Scotland‑wide, parent‑led charity supporting children and young people with speech, language and communication needs, offering helpline support, family‑centred interventions, peer groups and inclusive activities to improve communication, wellbeing and social participation.

 

Helpline number: 01382 250060

Phone: 01382 202644

Web: https://www.speech-language-communication-company.uk/

Helpline Website Online Self referral Telephone National Free
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Clydebank Can

Clydebank Can is a community-based project that aims to bring to life the canal and bandstand area of Three Queen’s Square in Clydebank. It will bring more arts and leisure activities into the area for local people to enjoy, giving everyone in the community more opportunity to take part in events and activities which improve health and wellbeing, and increase social and economic activity in the area.

The website also contains a 'What's On' section with a wealth of information on local events, clubs, activities and more.

Web: https://www.clydebankcan.com/

Website Services & somewhere to go Online Local Free
Tapsos

TapSOS app

A free, non-verbal emergency app for the UK. It lets people who can’t or shouldn’t speak, such as those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or in unsafe situations quickly contact the four emergency services (police, ambulance, fire, coastguard). You tap icons to send your location and medical information directly to 999 call handlers via SMS.

Web: https://tapsos.com/

App Online National Free
106. NHSGGC Healthy Minds

Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy

 

Weekly Therapy Advice Lines in West Dunbartonshire

Speech & Language Therapy
For advice about your child’s speech, language or communication:

  • Tuesday, 11am–1pm: 01389 828265
  • Thursday, 11am–1pm: 0141 562 8862

Occupational Therapy
For questions or worries about a child’s self‑care, play or school skills:

  • Tuesday, 1:30pm–4pm: 0141 531 6536
  • Friday, 9:30am–12 noon: 0141 531 6536

Physiotherapy
For concerns about movement development or recovery from joint pain/injury:

  • Thursday, 2pm–4pm: 01389 817246

If the line is unavailable, please try again the following week.

 

 

Web: https://www.nhsggc.scot/hospitals-services/services-a-to-z/specialist-childrens-services/contact-us/

Helpline Services & somewhere to go Online Telephone Local Free