County Durham's Families Information Service

Advocates take action to help people say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain the services they need. Darlington Association on Disability (DAD)’s Advocacy Project is free and independent. We can support people who are: living in Darlington and have been…

01325 360 524

Direct Payments are a way of getting more choice and control over the support you are assessed as needing from Adult Social Services, Children’s Services, a Personal Health Budget or a Direct Payment as part of an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan. Our Direct Payments…

01325 360524

Our Children and Young People's Service (ChYPS) aims to promote inclusion and participation by providing accessible and inclusive play and leisure opportunities. Young Leaders - Inclusion, Participation, Leadership: Opportunities for young people aged 12-25 years for training, personal development and to have their say about…

01325 489999

We are a provider of independent advocacy for children, young people and vulnerable adults. The service is freely available to: • All Looked After Children and young people (including trafficked children and unaccompanied asylum seekers) • Children and young people in foster care or residential homes • Children…

07931 507 553

We help and support people with Down’s Syndrome and their families and friends across County Durham, Northumberland, Tyneside, Wearside and Teesside. Our regular newsletter is sent to members along with regular 'What’s on Where' information sheets. We organise opportunities for families to meet up together, subsidised trips…

0870 765 2121
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Stockton Information Directory is a free and impartial service which provides up to date and accurate information on childcare and early years education across the Borough. Stockton Families Information Service also provides information on financial support that is available to pay for childcare including 30 hours free…

01642 527 225

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

We improve the health and wellbeing of people living with HIV. We empower young people to make safe and healthy relationship choices. We also challenge stigma and raise awareness of HIV. We provide HIV support groups and HIV one-to one-support in the home or community.…

07989 155175

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity supports seriously ill children and their families in the family home and local community. Families who have a child or young person up to the age of 18 with a life threatening or terminal condition (for example cancer, some neurological conditions,…

0191 300 1601

Sunderland Families Information Service offer information on all aspects of family life including: Registered childcare including childminders, day nurseries, nursery schools and classes. Free early learning places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. Information about services and support for children, young people and their families…

0191 520 5553

County Durham's Families Information Service

Darlington Association on Disability - Advocacy Service

Darlington Association on Disability - Direct Payments Support Service

Darlington Association on Disability - Children and Young People's Service

National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)

Down's Syndrome North East

Stockton Information Directory and Local Offer

Fragile X Society

Blue Sky Trust

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

Sunderland Families Information Service and Local Offer

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