Resources for: Disability and Age 12-17
Here you will find information for people living with a disability.

Benefits and Grants
Information from the Scottish Government on benefits, funds and grants including Child Benefit and tax credits.
Web: www.mygov.scot/browse/benefits

Childline
Childline Counselling service for children and young people in the UK. Phone, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.
Helpline number: 0800 11 11
Web: www.childline.org.uk

Clifftops Project
The Clifftop Project provides artistic and dance activities for all in West Dunbartonshire.
Web: www.clifftopprojects.co.uk/

Children and Young People's Comissioner Scotland
Get help, information and advice about your human rights, and find out the ways you can get involved in the work done by the Children and Young People's Commissioner and team.
Phone: 0800 019 1179
Web: www.cypcs.org.uk/

Children's Health Scotland
The only charity in Scotland dedicated to informing, promoting and campaigning on the healthcare needs and rights of all children and young people.
Phone: 0131 553 6553
Web: www.childrenshealthscotland.org/

Disability Sports Finder
Find fun and engaging activities in your local area to suit all ages and abilities. Some activities have a cost.
Web: www.disabilitysportfinder.org.uk/

Independent Living Fund
Provides funding and support to help people in Scotland with a disability live independently.
Phone: 0300 200 2022
Web: www.ilf.scot/

I Am Me
Changing attitudes and behaviours so that disabled and vulnerable people can feel safe within their communities. Keep Safe is a network of safe places for anyone who may feel lost, scared or vulnerable when out in the community.
Includes information on a new app 'Keep Safe Kids' which brings together a selection of organisations who provide information and support for issues which may affect young people.
Also includes the I Am Me Learning Platform - an exciting suite of online resources supporting the Health & Wellbeing Experiences and Outcomes for Early Years, Primary & Secondary schools. Developed with, and for, children & young people.
Web: https://iammescotland.co.uk/

Whizz Kids
The UK’s leading charity supporting young wheelchair users up to 25 years old provides them with the equipment and skills they need to live life as independently as possible. To enjoy all of the opportunities and activities that so many others take for granted ‐ at home, at school, at work and beyond.
Web: https://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/

Contact
The charity for families with disabled children. We support families, bring families together and help families take action for others.
Helpline number: 0808 808 3555
Web: https://contact.org.uk/

Sibs
Sibs exists to support people who grow up with or have grown up with a disabled brother or sister. We provide information, support and training on sibling issues for adult siblings, young siblings, parents and professionals.
Web: https://www.sibs.org.uk/

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/

Improving Lives West Dunbartonshire
They believe everyone should be able to access the support and information they need quickly and easily. They are also passionate about making sport accessible to everyone.
Phone: 0141 237 4560
Web: https://www.improvinglives.co.uk/?

Cerebral Palsy Scotland
Cerebral Palsy Scotland is a charity that improves the lives of children and adults with cerebral palsy through specialist therapy, support and information.
Therapy is the key treatment for people with cerebral palsy. We work with children and adults, supporting them to solve physical things they are finding challenging day-to-day, stay active, maintain mobility, live more independently and avoid or reduce pain.
They have a range of therapy programmes for children and adults available right now. Some are available at no cost to the people accessing them. Others are part-funded. They encourage anyone interested to get in touch as there are many different ways they can support children, families and individuals to access services, including through Self-Directed Support. Go to the 'How We Help' page to see more.
Phone: 01413525000
Web: https://cerebralpalsyscotland.org.uk/