County Durham's Families Information Service

We are a specialist, not for profit organisation. We offer therapeutic help if you, or someone your know, have been affected by a traumatic occurrence. Our therapists have been trained to help sufferers rebuild their lives and move on following a traumatic experience that has…

An acoustic neuroma is a type of brain tumour which affects hearing. We provide information and support to people who are affected by acoustic neuroma and their families. We: publish a newsletter four times a year supply patient information support the non-medical needs of individual…

01246 550 011

We provide grants to children and young people whose development, health and wellbeing are at risk and who have experienced a range of health, social and emotional difficulties. Our small grants programme provides essential household items such as cookers, fridge freezers, washing machines and children's…

0207 828 7311

We support women and children who experience all forms of violence and abuse, including domestic violence, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, so-called ‘honour’-based violence, and human trafficking and modern slavery. We offer safe, emergency accommodation across the country and run a 24 hour…

Freephone 24 hour helpline: 0808 2000 247
Enquiries: 0207 395 7700

Safeguarding Children is about protecting children and young people from abuse or neglect and ensuring that they grow up in a safe environment. The Children Act 2004 says that each area must have a Safeguarding Children Board. Durham DSCP is made up by representatives from…

03000 265 770

The MS Society is the UK's largest charity for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). We offer information and grants (financial assistance). Please visit our website to find out more.

0808 800 8000

Area Action Partnerships (AAPs) give people and organisations in County Durham the opportunity to work together and take action on local issues. Please see our website for details of your local AAP.

We are an independent membership organisation for professionals, foster carers and adopters, and anyone else working with or looking after children in or from care, or adults who have been affected by adoption. We provide information, training, consultancy, publications and other resources. Our advice and information…

Advice line: 0300 222 5775
Head office: 0207 520 0300

We offer a range of free services for children, young people and their families, including therapeutic services for those affected by sexual abuse. The NSPCC also provides a free adult helpline for anyone who has concerns about a child. Call free on 0808 800 5000,…

Help for adults concerned about a child: 0808 800 5000
Help for children and young people: 0800 1111

We provide free and independent support for both prosecution and defence witnesses in every criminal court in England and Wales. Our trained volunteers provide practical information about the process, as well as emotional support to help witnesses feel more confident when giving evidence. Get support…

County Durham's Families Information Service

ASSIST Trauma Care

British Acoustic Neuroma Association - BANA

Buttle UK

Refuge

Durham Safeguarding Children Partnership

MS Society

Your local Area Action Partnership (AAP)

CoramBAAF Adoption and Fostering Academy

NSPCC - support for children, young people and their families

Citizens Advice Witness Service - Durham

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