County Durham's Families Information Service

We are a UK-wide charity who support children, young people, their families and professionals to come to terms with a brain injury, and how to deal with the uncertainty that the future holds. An acquired brain injury will affect each person differently however there are many common issues that people can face. …

0303 303 2248 (Helpline)
01869 341 075 (Admin)

We are a charity for people (adults and children) who grow up with a brother or sister with a disability or chronic illness. At Sibs we provide a telephone helpline and online support to parents, professionals and siblings. We also develop sibling groups by running…

01535 645 453

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

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

For children, for families, for schools. Special educational needs can often feel like a jigsaw of missing pieces. SENse Support Services was born from a passion to ensure children, young people, and their families, receive a 'full package' of assessment, support and intervention in special…

07440 669 250

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

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

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

We support all individuals with autism, irrespective of age, gender, or background. Include ‘In’ Autism consists of an experienced, knowledgeable, dedicated, and passionate team that provides support to families and individuals who live with autism and associated conditions which include learning disabilities, ADHD, challenging behaviour,…

Fragile X Syndrome is the most common inherited cause of learning disability. In addition, Fragile X is a family of conditions and multiple members of families may be affected by it in different ways. We provide information and practical guidance to support and empower people…

01371 875 100

County Durham's Families Information Service

Child Brain Injury Trust

Sibs - For brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults

Dyspraxia Foundation

Challenging Behaviour Foundation

SENse Support Services

Positive About Down Syndrome

Contact - For families with disabled children

SOS!SEN

Include ‘In’ Autism

Fragile X Society

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