The Children's DisabilityDisabilityA physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on an individual’s ability to do normal daily activities. Register is for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) aged 0 to 25 living in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole. Special educational needs and disabilities may include:

• developmental and learning delays
• speech, language and communication delays
• physical disability (including hearing and vision)
• emotional and mental health needs
• medical needs

Joining the register is voluntary and helps the local authority plan facilities and services to support local needs.

To join the register:

• complete the Children's Disability Register form in the publications section;
• apply online by clicking the 'register here' button.

Once you have joined the register you can update your details at any time by clicking the 'sign in here' button.

Register here

Sign in here

The Learning DisabilityDisabilityA physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on an individual’s ability to do normal daily activities. Register is run by the NHS, as a list kept by your GP surgery for people with learning disabilities. For more information about the Learning DisabilityDisabilityA physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on an individual’s ability to do normal daily activities. Register click here for the link.