County Durham's Families Information Service

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

We are a charity that supports physically and sensory disabled people to access vocational and academic courses in the UK by offering grants. Grants can be used for equipment and essential study needs. We only give grants where funding cannot be met in other ways. Everyone…

01403 732 899

Advocates take action to help people say 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 assessed…

01325 360 524

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 254 848

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

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

There are thousands of unpaid carers in County Durham providing care or support to a relative, neighbour or friend. Most people who are carers don't see themselves as carers, but as husbands, wives, partners, parents, sons, daughters, siblings or friends. If you are an adult…

On My Mind is a new website which aims empower young people to make informed choices about the mental health support they want, the treatments they receive and the outcomes they desire. Co-produced with young people for other young people up to 25, the site…

0207 794 2313

We provide: A range of drop-ins across the Sedgefield area, contact the manager below for the details of drop-ins, venues and times. You can access the drop-ins on more than one occasion. If you have complex needs the worker will then refer you to either floating support…

0191 332 4935
0800 0731 837

We provide information, emotional support and advice to the families of and young visually impaired people. We link parents, offer a nationwide mentoring service to young VIP's enabling the sharing of experiences and providing support for each other as individuals or as members of local…

01432 376 314

County Durham's Families Information Service

Independent Living Alternatives

Snowdon Trust

Darlington Association on Disability - Advocacy Service

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

Darlington Association on Disability - Direct Payments Support Service

ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) North East

Services for Adult Carers

On My Mind

Sedgefield Homestay (Floating Support)

LOOK - National Federation of Families of Visually Impaired Children

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