County Durham's Families Information Service

We are a parent/carer-led organisation set up in response to the growing number of children and young people who experience school attendance difficulties. This is sometimes referred to as ‘school refusal’, or emotionally based school avoidance and may be due to unmet Special Educational Needs…

07850 673 331

We aim to: support people affected by dyspraxia and their families promote better diagnosis and treatment for people who have dyspraxia help health and education professionals to help people with dyspraxia raise awareness and improve people's understanding of dyspraxia We do this by: publishing leaflets, booklets,…

Helpline: 01462 454 986
Head Office: 01462 455 016

akt works with 16-25 year olds in the uk who identify as LGBTQ+ and are experiencing homelessness or struggling with their housing situation. akt helps young people: support you to find a safe home peer support groups navigate services e.g. benefits, social care etc provide live…

07739 798 594

ParentShield is a Great Child-Safe and Parent Friendly Mobile Network. Only Children or people needing special facilities are allowed to use it. Every feature of the Network is designed specifically for these users and features include advanced monitoring and safeguarding tools and spending and usage…

0330 122 1180

Whether you are an organisation or an individual, our services and our experience in learning disabilities can help support your development. We want people with learning disabilities to be valued equally, participate fully in their communities and be treated with dignity and respect. We use…

0121 415 6960

We provide information and support to parents and carers of individuals with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges. We have information sheets, DVDs, a newsletter and a website. Information sheets can be ordered from our office or downloaded from our website. Support is provided through email…

General Enquiries: 01634 838 739
Family Support Line 0300 666 0126

OnePlusOne is a UK charity that creates resources that strengthen relationships. Based on the latest research evidence, our work promotes early action in relationship support. The service aims to equip people with the skills and knowledge to work on relationship issues before they become entrenched.…

We provide grants to fund or part-fund short breaks for those, including carers, of any age, living in England and Wales. There is a smaller fund that will provide a grant for a piece of essential equipment if the recipient has a severe and enduring…

07768 742 940

We are Contact, the charity for families with disabled children. We support families with the best possible guidance and information. We bring families together to support each other. And we help families to campaign, volunteer and fundraise to improve life for themselves and others.

Helpline: 0808 808 3555

We are a group who aim to reduce the isolation of disabled lesbian and bisexual women of all ages. We have a national friendship network made up of disabled and non-disabled lesbian and bisexual women. We produce a quarterly newsletter in print, large print, tape…

County Durham's Families Information Service

Define Fine - Parent Peer Support for children with School Attendance Difficulties

Dyspraxia Foundation

akt - LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness and Housing Charity

ParentShield

British Institute of Learning Disabilities

Challenging Behaviour Foundation

One Plus One (online services)

Victoria Convalescent Trust

Contact - For families with disabled children

GEMMA

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