County Durham's Families Information Service

We provide health, wellbeing and practical housing related support and accommodation for young vulnerable people with a view to enabling them to gain the necessary skills for them to get their own tenancy. We can help you: to understand tenancy responsibilities to develop independent living…

0800 073 1837

SOS!SEN is a small charity dedicated to offering independent, legally based advice on Special Educational Needs to parents and carers. We aim to support and empower people to navigate the legal maze and challenge decisions to get the right education for their child. We offer advice on: getting the right help…

0208 538 3731

Dyslexia North East is a North East based charity. We care passionately about improving educational opportunities and support for those affected by dyslexia and related conditions such as ADHD and Dyspraxia and Autism.We can arrange assessments, workplace assessments and tuition Our members are parents, carers,…

07868 263 696

We offer post diagnostic support following an Autism diagnosis. We support in 5 key areas Understanding self Health and Wellbeing Building social skills Promoting independence Support in Employment, Education and Volunteering We are here to give support and advice and offer support sessions. Our service…

0191 300 8556

Our Learning Disabilities Floating Support service provides tenancy support for people living in their own home who have an identified Learning Disability or difficulty. Up to 35 spaces available across County Durham Support for people aged 18 and over. Short term support for up to two years. Areas…

0191 332 4935
08000 731 837

West Cornforth is a fully furnished supported accommodation service for people with mental health needs, offering medium length support for up to seven years. Our aim is to support people to reach their full potential and take control over their own lives to enable them in…

0300 131 0401

Every week in the UK at least 12 young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions. Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is a UK charity supporting those affected by conditions that can cause young sudden cardiac death. We provide bereavement support and fund expert pathology investigations at…

01737 363 222

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 support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND). We promote research into the causes and treatments of the condition to ensure those affected by the disease can secure the care and support they need. We provide: Information on all aspects of the disease A helpline…

0808 802 6262

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

County Durham's Families Information Service

Dales Supported Accommodation, Home Group – Care and Support

SOS!SEN

Dyslexia North East

Autism Post Diagnostic Support Service

Learning Disabilities Floating Support, Home Group – Care and Support

Sedgefield Supported Accommodation, Home Group – Care and Support

Cardiac Risk in the Young - CRY

Contact - For families with disabled children

Motor Neurone Disease Association - Durham and Darlington Group

Positive About Down Syndrome

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