Sense | For disabled people

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We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world.

We offer personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people with complex needs. Our tailored approach ensures that every person is empowered to live fully at every stage of life.  

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Our plan 2026 – 2029

We’re breaking down barriers. Will you join us?
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A critical moment for SEND

The Government is inviting feedback on its SEND proposals. We’ve created a simple tool to help you understand the proposals and respond.
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Will you support a child like Leo at a Sense Family Day?

Give a gift to help fund a whole day of sensory activities tailored to disabled children with complex needs and their families.
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A lot of social workers or teachers haven’t understood U’nite’s needs, because she’s multi-sensory impaired.

But Sense understand. They have been brilliant. They’re so passionate in what they do, and they’ve shown so much concern.

Althea, whose daughter U’nite is supported by Sense

Latest blog posts

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Introducing our three-year plan: Transforming Sense, together

James, our chief executive, is incredibly proud to share the launch of our new three-year plan, Transforming Sense, together.
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“When your child has MSI, it’s like a postcode lottery”

Caroline fears her 10-year-old son, Thomas, is “not really learning anything meaningful” at his SEN school because she believes it lacks the specialist teaching staff he requires.
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“Megan is finally getting the right MSI support at school – but I feel she’s missed out on ten years of education”

Emma fears that her teenager, Megan, “missed out on ten years of education” because she didn’t have the expert support she requires.