County Durham's Families Information Service

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 know that looking after children with a range of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can be exhausting for parents/carers and you may sometimes feel like you need a short break 'time out' from your caring role. Our vision is that all children and…

03000 260 270

Daisy Chain is the Regional Hub for North East and Yorkshire for Autism Central. This is a new programme designed and developed to deliver high-quality and accessible autism information, education and coaching for families, parents, carers, and personal assistants. Autism Central has been commissioned by NHS…

01642 531 248

Locate is a free online resource providing a wealth of information, services and activities to help you maintain a healthy, happy and independent lifestyle. You can access support and wellbeing services from thousands of organisations with just a few clicks of a button! Please see…

We provide information and support about this recessive genetic iron overload disorder and work to raise awareness and encourage research. We provide advice and support to those with the condition as well as their family and friends. Haemochromatosis if identified early can be readily treated…

0303 040 1102

We work across the UK to support people of all ages who find communication difficult because they have little or no clear speech. Our work is with the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) needs of people with complex communication needs. AAC includes systems such as eye pointing,…

0113 343 1533

Small Steps - Seize the Day is a small charity based in the north east of England that supports the families of children with Epilepsy or other similar neurological problems. In particular, those with complex health needs, cerebral palsy and pmld. We work with local…

07527 976 747

Dreams Come True is a national Children's Charity established for over 30 years which exists to deliver dreams to children who have it tough. We are passionate about delivering moments of magic and having a lasting impact on those who might not even consider having…

01428 726 330

Positive about Down syndrome is a DSUK (Down Syndrome UK) initiative Registered Charity. Positive about Down syndrome provides information and support to new and expectant parents of a little one with Down syndrome. They have an amazing range of online support for families, they know…

0330 111 2121

Speech and Language Link believes that every family should have access to clear and comprehensive information and easy-to-use home resources to help support their child’s speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). Our award-winning ‘Parent Portal’provides fun and accessible ideas, advice, and activities for developing your…

0333 577 0874

County Durham's Families Information Service

Victoria Convalescent Trust

SEND Empowering Inclusive Communities

Autism Central

Locate

Haemochromatosis UK

Communication Matters

Small Steps - Seize the Day

Dreams Come True

Positive About Down Syndrome

Speech Link Parent Portal

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