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We are facing an overwhelming demand for our services and need your help this Christmas to help more families and save more lives. Your donation can help us to continue our vital work transforming the lives of children and adults affected by autism, epilepsy, and disability. Read more
Support dog Elvis is Eli’s “Good Luck Charm"

The strong bond between Eli and his autism assistance dog has been life changing. Recently, Elvis has even saved Eli's life by stopping him from running into traffic - all thanks to the training he received by Support Dogs. Read more
Support dog Cobble has never missed a seizure alert

After years of undetected seizures and severe depression, Nicola has had her life changed by seizure alert dog, Cobble, who gives her a 100% reliable warning of an oncoming seizure. Read more
Autism assistance dog Raife is little boy Noah's lifeline

Autism assistance dog Raife is a fox red labrador providing a vital lifeline for the Dolman family and their autistic son, Noah. Read more

For Autism, Epilepsy and Disability.
Our Amazing Dogs Save Lives.

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Support Dogs is a small charity and we rely heavily on the support of our volunteers to make our life changing work possible.

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Autism assistance

Our autism assistance dog programme works to increase safety and the ability to have more socially inclusive life for autistic children aged between 3 and 10 years of age and their families.

Our seizure alert dogs are trained to provide a 100% reliable warning up to 50 minutes prior to an oncoming epileptic seizure, enabling clients to get to a place of safety, and enabling them to live more independently.

Disability assistance

Our disability assistance dogs are trained to support their owners by carrying out tasks tailored to their needs such as dressing and undressing, loading and unloading the washing machine, and raising the alarm. They also enable clients to lead more sociable, independent lives.

Our Impact

Cohen now has the confidence to try most things, to speak, to sing, to walk bare foot on the sand!

Read Cohen’s story

600,000	over	hours of life saving support over the last 12 months
300,000	over	hours of volunteer work over the past year
£19	Societal saving of	for every £1 we spend on our work

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Our charity relies entirely on wonderful donations from people like you.

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£20

could pay for a puppy to attend their first puppy class on its journey to become a support dog

£35

would purchase equipment needed for a support dog to keep a child with autism safe while on a busy street.

£50

could pay towards sessions for a support dog to be trained to bring life-saving medication for a client in an emergency.

£70

could pay towards a month of welfare costs for a dog from a rescue centre that is training to become a support dog

£100

would provide a two hour training session for an epilepsy seizure alert dog to begin to recognise the signals that lead to their clients seizures

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Digby

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Thor

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Ford RideLondon-Essex 100 2024

Ride London is back for 2024! Saddle up and join us for 100 traffic free miles through London and Essex. Read more
Start: 26^th May, 2024 at 9:00am

End: 26^th May, 2024 at 5:00pm

Published: 11^th August, 2023

Updated: 11^th November, 2023

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Location: Victoria Embankment
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Santa Paws Walk 2023

What better way to spread Christmas cheer than taking part in our Santa Paws walk! With a new children's activity trail, it’s the perfect way for all the family to get the festive feeling! Read more
Start: 10^th December, 2023 at 11:00am

End: 10^th December, 2023 at 4:00pm

Published: 27^th September, 2023

Updated: 3^rd November, 2023

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Location: Endcliffe Park, Sheffield
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Millers Dale Bridge Abseil 2024

Looking for an adrenaline filled challenge in 2024? Take part in our abseil at the iconic Millers Dale Bridge on the Monsal Trail. Abseil down the 90 ft drop over the beautiful narrow gorge of the River Wye – gorgeous views guaranteed! You will be guided by fully qualified abseil instructors, with all safety equipment provided. Read more
Start: 18^th May, 2024 at 9:00am

End: 18^th May, 2024 at 5:00pm

Published: 27^th October, 2023

Updated: 8^th November, 2023

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Location: Millers Dale Bridge, Nr Buxton, SK17 8SN
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How seizure alert dogs transformed Lynn’s life with epilepsy

Lynn Ratcliffe was diagnosed with epilepsy in 1998 following a head injury. Epilepsy seizure alert dogs have provided her with life saving support for almost 5 years. Read more
Top dog Teddy gives Diana a new lease of life

Disability assistance dog Teddy is helping Diana continue working in the job she loves. Read more
Making Jacob happy

Jai Jayy the fox-red Labrador is bringing calm and happiness to an anxious little boy with autism. Read more

For Autism, Epilepsy and Disability.Our Amazing Dogs Save Lives.

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Sponsor a support dog and help transform a life.

Our Impact

Cohen now has the confidence to try most things, to speak, to sing, to walk bare foot on the sand!

Make a donation

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For Autism, Epilepsy and Disability.
Our Amazing Dogs Save Lives.