Information and support available from Additional Support Needs services including contact details can be found in the drop-down boxes below.
While aiming to provide the best quality information possible, we do not recommend or endorse any particular service which is listed, offer advice about choice of service and take no responsibility for any support provided.
Contact details for respite, residential and home care and supported childcare can be found below:
| Type of service | Name and address | Contact details | Care Inspectorate Service number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respite residential and home care | Speyside Trust Badaguish Outdoor Centre Glenmore Aviemore PH22 1QU |
01479 861285 |
|
| Respite residential and home care |
Archway 71 Westburn Road |
01224 643327 |
|
| Respite residential and home care | C H A S - Children's Hospice Association Scotland 42 Canal Court Craiglockhart Avenue Edinburgh EH14 1LT |
0131 444 1900 |
|
| Respite residential and home care | Shared Care Scotland Unit 2 Dunfermline Business Centre Izatt Avenue Dunfermline KY11 3BZ |
01383 622462 |
|
| Respite residential and home care | Take a Break Unit 4 Alpha Court Monks Cross Drive Huntington York YO32 9WN |
01904 571093 |
|
| Supported childcare | Supported Childcare Autism & Neurodiversity North Scotland - Aberdeen Playscheme 39 - 41 Carnie Drive Aberdeen AB25 3AN |
01224 277900 pearl.begbie@grampianautisticsociety.co.uk |
CS2003001829 |
If you have been offered a place at a Special School not run by Aberdeen City Council and are seeking funding from the Council for this place, you should make a placing request. You should use the online placing request form as if you were applying for any other Aberdeen City Council school. When you are asked which school you wish to apply for, you should select “Special school (not run by Aberdeen City Council)”. You may then upload any information regarding additional support needs and the confirmation of the offer of a place in the evidence section.
Full list of Aberdeen City schools including special schools
More contacts on special schools can be found below:
| Type of service | Name and address | Contact details | Care Inspectorate Service number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent school | Camphill School Murtle House Bieldside Aberdeen AB15 9EP |
01224 867935 |
CS2009196657 |
| Independent school | Linn Moor School Peterculter Aberdeen AB14 0PJ |
01224 732246 linn.moor.school@vsa.org.uk |
CS2003000163 |
Full list of additional support for learning services contacts
More contacts on organisations providing advice, information and support can be found below:
| Type of service | Name and address | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Additional support for learners |
Curriculum Resources and Information Service (C R I S) Lochside Academy Campus |
01224 241760 |
| Additional support for learners |
Enquire Children in Scotland Rosebery House |
0345 123 2303 |
| Additional support for learners | Govan Law Centre - Education Law Unit 18 -20 Orkney Street Glasgow G51 2BZ |
0141 445 1955 |
| Additional support for learners |
Resolve: A S L Resolve Mediation Children in Scotland |
resolve@childreninscotland.org.uk |
| Additional support for learners |
The Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland Glasgow Tribunals Centre |
0141 302 5860 |
| Additional support for learners |
Independent Special Education Advice Service The Good School Guide |
0800 368 7694 |
| Additional support for learners |
Supporting and Developing Education in Scotland Education Scotland |
0131 244 4330 |
| Additional support for learners | My Rights My Say | My Rights My Say |
| Additional support for learners | Accord / Young Scot National Entitlement Card Aberdeen City Council Business Hub 16 Third Floor West Marischal College Aberdeen AB10 1AB |
03000 200 292 (option 5 then option 5) accordhelp@accordaberdeen.co.uk |
Contact details for groups and activities can be found below:
| Name and address | Contact details | What they offer |
|---|---|---|
|
We Too! Magazine Amicable House |
01224 539393 |
We too runs, sets up and collaborates to have sensory related activities across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. We offer support to parents who are either struggling with a diagnosis or are on the path of assessment. |
| Cinema Exhibitors' Association Card (CEA) |
01244 526 016 |
A national card that can be used to verify that the holder is entitled to one free ticket for a person accompanying them to the cinema. |
|
Create Aberdeen Inchgarth Community Centre |
01224 313323 |
Provides sport, gentle exercise, creative movement, art, craft, drama, DJ workshops, jewellery making, drumming, dance music, multi-sensory and social evenings. Activities are suitable for all levels of ability and support to participate is provided. |
|
H A N D S S Group Bridge of Don Community Centre |
01224 701160
|
Specialise in working with primary aged children who receive support for learning or have additional support needs e.g. Autism ADHD or who are finding it difficult to integrate into mainstream activities. The group also provides the parents with a support network. Runs on a weekly basis for a 1.5 hour session. Children have the opportunity to take part in various sports, arts and craft activities, games, outings and social skills. Parents stay at the group and have the opportunity to discuss their issues with other parents. |
|
North East Sensory Service
|
0345 271 2345 |
Clubs Groups Activities & Events For information on Clubs Groups Activities & Events in Aberdeen and surrounding areas please visit the North East Sensory Service website. |
|
SensationALL Old School Road |
01224 746699 |
Inclusive support for unique individuals. We run various social and sensory sessions, groups and activities for children and adults with disabilities and their families as well as providing information and support. |
| Scottish Disability Sport |
07828744848 Alison.shaw@scottishdisabilitysport.com |
Support for people of any age who have physical sensory or learning disabilities throughout their sporting journey from complete beginners to Paralympians. Support is tailored to the needs of the individual and may include finding suitable sports clubs for participants, arranging training workshops for sports clubs and coaches and sourcing funding for competitive athletes. |
|
Horizons inclusive performance group Citymoves
|
01224 984159 |
A free Aberdeen based inclusive youth dance company for dancers aged 12 to 19 with and without disabilities. |
|
Disability Sport |
information@sportaberdeen.co.uk |
Sport Aberdeen is committed to community sport and has a range of opportunities for children and adults with disabilities or additional support needs to participate in sports activities. |
|
Autism friendly cinema screenings at Cineworld First Level Mall 26 Guild Square |
0871 200 2000 |
Autism friendly cinema screenings |
| Groups and activities at your local library | Aberdeen City libraries |
Contact details for support services can be found below:
| Type of service | Name and address | Contact details | What they offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assistance | Cornerstone Direct Payment Support Service |
01467 530520 |
Information, advice and support needed to make an informed decision as to how support is delivered. Support in how to manage a direct payment, including help to fulfil all obligations as an employer if an individual wishes to employ Personal Assistants directly. Help to produce a personal care plan, complete forms and keep the necessary records. Assistance with settling up a bank account to manage a direct payment. Access to an Employment Law Service and a Payroll Service. |
| Financial assistance | Carers allowance Carer's allowance unit Palatine House Lancaster Road Preston PR1 1HB |
01253 856 123 |
|
| Financial assistance |
Family Fund Unit 4 Alpha Court |
01904 550055 |
Supports families through the provision of grants that relate to the need of their disabled child or young person, provided the family meets the fund's grant-making criteria. |
| Financial assistance |
Self-Directed Support
|
01224 523837 |
Self -direct payments are given to people to buy social care services to meet specific needs. These needs would be identified as part of an assessment by the Social Worker/Care Manager. |
| Financial assistance | Disability Service Centre | Get advice or information about a claim you have already made for Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance | |
| Financial assistance |
Free bus travel for people with disabilities Marischal College Customer Service Centre |
03000 200293 |
If you are aged 5 - 21, over 60 or have a disability you could be eligible for free bus travel to get around your local area and the rest of Scotland. The free bus travel scheme is open to holders of a National Entitlement Card (NEC). |
| Information, advice and support |
Autism and other conditions Aberdeen Rosemount Community Education Centre |
aaocagroup@gmail.com |
We are a parent peer support group for parents and carers who have children with additional needs. Diagnosed or undiagnosed. We offer a non judgemental environment to explore any issues and celebrate successes, big or small. Dates of our meetings are on our Facebook page. Please email for further information, and we will reply as soon as possible. Our meetings are free to attend. |
| Information, advice and support |
Aberdeen Action on Disability Ltd
|
01224 641355 |
Advice and support on all aspects of living with physical and / or sensory disabilities. Signposting to specialist organisations as appropriate. |
| Information, advice and support |
Down's Syndrome Scotland - Grampian Branch The Beacon Centre |
0131 442 8840 |
We support people and families with Down’s syndrome by providing social groups every month for all age groups. |
| Information, advice and support | P A M I S |
01382 385459 |
PAMIS provides support to families and professionals involved with people with profound, multiple or severe learning disabilities from birth onwards. We can provide one to one support for individual issues and information through our library and wider networks and training through workshop programmes for family and professional carers. |
| Information, advice and support |
Afasic Scotland The Vine |
0300 666 9410 |
Afasic Scotland is a charity in Scotland which offers support and provides information to parents and families with a child or young person with speech, language and communication difficulties (SLCN). |
| Information, advice and support |
Cerebra - for children with brain conditions Second Floor Offices |
01267 244200 |
Our guides, factsheets and other resources offer comprehensive and current information on physical, social and legal issues that parents and carers of children with brain conditions may be facing. |
| Information, advice and support |
Child Brain Injury Trust
|
0303 303 2248 /01313 572388 |
Emotional support and information for families. Information is available via the website, the phone helpline and email helpline. |
| Information, advice and support |
Children's Health Scotland 22 Laurie Street |
0131 553 6553 |
Impartial information on any aspect of children’s and young people’s healthcare. This sometimes involves signposting enquirers to other organisations as sources of help. |
| Information, advice and support | Contact a Family Scotland |
0808 808 3555 or 0131 659 2930 |
Information and support to families of children with any disability or additional needs. |
| Information, advice and support |
Epilepsy Scotland Head Office (National Service) |
0808 800 2200 (helpline) |
We run a freephone, confidential helpline Monday - Friday 10am-4.30pm. |
| Information, advice and support |
Right Click Scottish Autism |
01259 720 044 / 01259 222022 |
An online programme for parents and carers to provide information and support at times when you need it most. Our aim is to share our knowledge and experience which will enable you to further understand autism and develop effective skills and strategies to support your family. |
| Information, advice and support |
Scottish Spina Bifida Association (North Scotland) The Dan Young Building |
03455 211 300 |
Provides support, advocacy, information and advice to children and adults of all ages, affected by Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus in Scotland. |
| Information, advice and support |
The Fragile X Society C/O Sandra Thoms |
01371 875 100 |
Support families who are affected by a Fragile X diagnosis and promote greater understanding of Fragile X. |
| Information, advice and support |
The Maypole Project 51 High Street |
01689 851596 |
A National helpline for all those affected by the illness or disability of a child of any age. Our specially trained team of volunteers are there to help because when times are difficult, it's good to talk. |
| Information, advice and support |
Young Sibs
|
A range of information on disabilities such as autism. Advice on a range of issues such as tips for coping with difficult situations. There is also a safe online forum for young siblings to chat. |
|
| Mobility and Independence |
Disabled Persons Housing Service Aberdeen Top Floor |
01224 810222 info@dphsaberdeen.org |
We offer housing advice and information for people of all ages with disabilities, their families and carers. |
| Mobility and Independence |
Shopmobility Unit 2 |
01224 254338 |
We provide a range of services including volunteer companions, a wheelchair accessible car and a range of mobility scooters and wheelchairs to improve peoples’ independence, increase their confidence and broaden their choices. |
| Sensory support |
Retina UK
|
0300 111 4000 services@retinauk.org.uk |
A helpline for people with inherited sight loss, their relatives and anyone who wants to know more about these conditions. We will be able to answer your question or signpost you to a relevant organisation that can. |
| Sensory support | National Deaf Children's Society |
0808 800 8880 helpline@ndcs.org.uk |
NDCS Scotland provides support and advocacy for deaf children and their families on all issues including health, education, technology and social services. |
| Sensory support | Royal National Institute Of Blind People (RNIB) |
Helpline- 0303 123 9999 helpline@rnib.org.uk |
If you have a question about living with sight loss, no matter how big or small, we’re here to offer support. |