Little Hiccups

Little Hiccups is an award-winning, Leeds-based, parent-led support charity dedicated to helping families with children who have disabilities or additional needs. Founded by parents who understand the unique challenges of raising a child with complex needs, we provide a safe, inclusive, and welcoming community where families can connect, share experiences, and access vital support.

Our mission is to ensure that no family feels isolated. We offer a wide range of services including accessible family events, sensory-friendly activities, and inclusive play sessions that are tailored to meet the needs of children with disabilities. These events are designed not only for fun but also to foster social inclusion and build confidence in both children and their families.

In addition to our events, we provide practical support such as equipment lending, signposting to relevant services, and emotional support through peer networks. We also work closely with local authorities and healthcare providers to advocate for better services and accessibility.

Little Hiccups is committed to creating a world where all children, regardless of ability, are celebrated and supported. Our work is made possible through the dedication of our volunteers, the generosity of our donors, and the resilience of the families we serve.

What we do

• Twice weekly Stay n’ Play for under 5’s for children with additional needs and disabilities. We aim to provide a place where parents/carers can go with their children where they can relax in a safe environment and meet other families in similar circumstances.
• A weekend Family Fun Day out and about on a monthly basis for all the family (and our special children that have started school!) that cannot make the weekly session and because we recognise that the whole family is involved. Our goal is also to show that there are no limits to having fun!
• Hydrotherapy with trained physiotherapists at a reduced cost so that it is accessible to all families.
• Physiotherapy Assessment and Advice with private physiotherapists to give you guidance and support for your child’s specific needs.
• Accessible Yoga for children which includes the classical yoga practices of movement, breathing, deep relaxation combined with sound, rhythm, massage and sensory integration techniques.
• To hire out all terrain buggies  to families to enable children in wheelchairs to access the beach and other tricky areas.
• To hire out accessible and secure travel beds to families to enable children who need a safer bed to visit family or to go on holiday.
• To hire out the Stabilo Bath Bagel which provides excellent head control and stabilisation thus ensuring safe bathing and swimming.
• Counselling support for parents and carers who might need a listening ear, support and a safe place, or just let of steam about anything which troubles you.
• Little Hiccups produce two different types of Compassion Packs – an Emergency Hospital Pack and a Bereavement Pack aimed at letting the family know that they are not alone.
• Educational/Informative Courses for parents to support them with knowledge about how to support their child, their family and themselves.
• Finding out that your child has an additional need or disability can be overwhelming. Little Hiccups is here to support and guide you through all the information and to signpost you to other services. This includes links to Third Party Charities and Companies including-
  • Max Cards – providing discounts for fostered and disabled children
  • The Principle Trust Holidays – Based in Skipton, North Yorkshire The Principle Trust Children’s Charity aim is to help improve the quality of life of children from across Yorkshire who are underprivileged, disadvantaged, or disabled through the provision of free holidays and respite breaks.
  • Ison Harrison Solicitors – making sure your loved ones are looked after in the event of the worst happening.
  • Other Information – This page will hopefully provide further information about different areas, Charities, services or funding that could support you in your journey.