County Durham's Families Information Service

Beat is the UK's leading charity supporting anyone affected by eating disorders and difficulties with food, weight and shape. Our services and support include: Helplines which you can text, call or email UK wide network of self help and support groups Online support including information, message boards and…

0300 123 3355
Help for young people: 0345 634 7650

The Thalassaemia Society is a National Registered Charity formed by parents of affected children. The group covers Thalassaemia major and Thalassaemia trait. There are several other forms of Thalassaemia. The Society offers: Advice, information and support for affected families. Counselling groups for carriers, affected individuals…

0208 882 0011
Fax - 0208 882 8618

Williams Syndrome is a complex, rare and sporadic gene-deletion disorder affecting development, learning, heart and blood vessels and causing a range of mental and physical conditions.We support research and provides help and support for families with affected children. Regional contacts around the country (all parents…

An enhanced local service for children with musculoskeletal conditions is based within the Rheumatology department at University Hospital of North Durham. We have has dedicated clinical nurse specialists, additional specialist nursing support and therapies all of which provide comprehensive care.

0191 333 2333

We provide personal development services, vocational rehabilitation, access to work support and community integration services to anyone within the North East of England with an acquired brain injury or neurological condition. We are also able to provide assessment services though our in-house consultant clinical neuropsychologist.

0191 232 0234
Fax: 0191 230 4307

We can support you if you are affected by Guillain-Barré syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) and other inflammatory neuropathies. We also fund research into these devastating illnesses. We offer: Emotional support, including visits, emails or phone calls from people who themselves have personal experience of the conditions.…

01529 469 910
Fax: 01529 469 915

We provide specialist medical and nursing care for people with life limiting conditions from across North Durham. The Hospice is based in the historic Park House in Merryoaks, close to the centre of Durham. Patients and relatives are welcome to enjoy the five acres of…

0191 386 1170

We are a mental health youth board for the North East with over 100 members. We aim to provide support, guidance and representation to young people living in the North East between the ages of 11-25 years who have, or know someone who has, mental health…

0191 477 9966

We are a national charity supporting individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a painful genetic skin blistering condition which, in the worst cases, can be fatal. We can provide you with emotional and practical support, financial advice and help, respite breaks, and information about…

01344 771 961
Fax: 01344 762 661

Diamond Blackfan Anaemia (DBA) is a rare bone marrow failure disorder, usually diagnosed before 12 months of age. DBA patients fail to produce red blood cells properly and may need treatment ranging from monthly blood transfusions to regular steroid treatment, and in some cases bone…

0845 094 1548

County Durham's Families Information Service

Beat

Thalassaemia Society UK

Williams Syndrome Foundation Ltd

Musculoskeletal System Department

Momentum Skills North East

Guillain-Barre & Associated Inflammatory Neuropathies (GAIN)

Durham - St. Cuthbert's Hospice

Change UR Mind

DEBRA

Diamond Blackfan Anaemia

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