SENDirect lists local access health, education and social care services and was developed by nine disability charities including Scope.
Its launch follows families saying comparing services offered by different providers was confusing and over complicated.
Providers will, it is hoped, opt to list their services on the site, which people can search, buy and review. Every search is recorded to help build a picture of the service needed. SENDirect will pass this information on to service commissioners.
The site includes a list of day care services and those who can take children on an emergency childcare basis. It will be up to nurseries themselves to input their information. Listings are free until April 2015, after which various forms of membership will be available.
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