A charity based in Ipswich, Suffolk, has announced new free workshops starting in March 2026 to help people who look after children with special educational needs and disabilities. The Stronger Together service, run by the non-profit group Ormiston Families, is opening these sessions to both carers and professionals to provide them with better tools and guidance. The organisation has been operating since the 1980s and has its main headquarters at 333 Felixstowe Road.
The charity helps families navigate the complicated systems involved with childhood disabilities and additional needs. This includes giving free advice on how to fill out applications for financial support like Disability Living Allowance and Personal Independence Payments. The workshops aim to provide practical help for those who support children in their daily lives across the East of England.
According to information from Suffolk InfoLink, the programme is designed to provide early support to prevent families from feeling isolated. Along with the new workshops, the service offers community support groups and access to a sensory resource library. This library allows families to borrow specialized items and equipment to help their children learn and play in a way that suits their specific needs.
The expansion into professional workshops represents a continued effort to build a wider support network for families in the region. The goal of the project is to make sure that everyone involved in a child’s life, from parents to paid carers, has the information they need to support their learning and general wellbeing. By providing these resources for free, the charity hopes to make the system easier to manage for local families.
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