County Durham's Families Information Service

Killhope is now closed for the winter. We re-open on Tuesday 2 April 2019. Killhope is a multi-awarding winning Victorian Mining Museum, offering a grand day out for all. One of our guides will take you on an unforgettable tour of the mine. Find your own…

01388 537 505

Hurworth House School provides specialist education for boys and girls with SEMH difficulties and autism. Our staff are highly trained, skilled and experienced in supporting and educating our children, many of whom have a co-morbid diagnosis. The school is registered to provide education to up…

01325 729 080

Independent Living Alternatives (ILA) promote the rights of disabled people to live independently by: offering information and advice on issues relating to personal assistance providing a comprehensive range of personal assistance services ILA telephone information line: 0208 906 9265 with a 24 hour answerphone service…

0208 369 6032

At St Bede’s, we strive for excellence and aim to help all of our students achieve their full potential. Our school is a happy, vibrant community where students work hard in their academic studies and are involved in a wide range of sporting, creative, practical and…

0191 587 6220

We offer specialised breaks for children and adults with a range of disabilities, from overnight to longer stays. Our dedicated staff are trained in caring for people with profound and multiple disabilities, autism and Asperger's Syndrome. Skilled and experienced support is offered for those with additional health or…

0191 267 8128

Girls Friendly Society (GFS) offers weekly group sessions for girls and young women to have fun, meet new friends and learn new skills. We’ve provided opportunities for girls and young women to develop their self-esteem, confidence, emotional wellbeing and resilience since 1875. GFS activities are…

07540 413 993
0207 837 9669

We are a mainstream Secondary school for students aged 11-16 years (mixed).

0191 554 6000

We are an independent local charity based in Durham. We are able to support and/or accommodate up to 63 residents at any one time who are aged between 16 - 65 years and are homeless or are threatened with homelessness. We provide supported and unsupported…

0191 384 5073
0191 384 5155

We are an ME charity covering the Northern Region. We are based in Chester-le-Street and open to callers to offer advocacy and support. We currently run two projects: Services for young people Advocacy and support for adults severely affected with ME We offer home visits as…

0191 389 2222
0191 388 4228

'GeTINvolved' Project is a County Durham cultural volunteering project for people aged 19+ with learning difficulties and disabilities and those with mental health issues. Participants will be trained in the skills and knowledge to become a volunteer within TIN Arts led events and also within events and venues…

0300 124 0448

County Durham's Families Information Service

Killhope - The North of England Lead Mining Museum

Hurworth House School

Independent Living Alternatives

St. Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron Sixth Form College, Peterlee

The Alan Shearer Short Break Centre

Girls Friendly Society

Dene Community School

Durham Action on Single Housing - DASH Supported and Unsupported Accommodation

ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) North East

TIN Arts - 'GeTINvolved' Project

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