County Durham's Families Information Service

Learning for Life covers late primary, secondary, and beyond school, focusing on the Relationships and Sexual Education curriculum. The resources are created in line with what the Down’s syndrome community needs; teaching on personal health, emotions, relationships, and appropriate behaviour. Current resources explore Growing Up…

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

Chosen by the House of Lords as one of fifteen organisations nationally delivering best practice, Journey Enterprises is a small regional charity which supports people with a learning disability across the north east. We work with adults with conditions such as Down's Syndrome, cerebral palsy,…

01388 612 161 ext 261

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 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

For over 35 years we've led the way in providing specialist care, education and services for children, young people and adults with autism, across the North-east of England. Recognised for our innovation and excellence, everything we do stems from an unswerving belief in providing bespoke…

0191 410 9974

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

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

County Durham's Families Information Service

Learning for Life

Victoria Convalescent Trust

SEND Empowering Inclusive Communities

Journey Enterprises

Autism Central

Locate

Contact - For families with disabled children

North East Autism Society

Learning Disabilities Floating Support, Home Group – Care and Support

Autism Post Diagnostic Support Service

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