County Durham's Families Information Service

Our SENsational, drop in, Stay, Play, Relax sessions are aimed at children and young people with Autism and other additional needs (ADHD, Sensory processing issues, etc). Our sensory free play allows the children to feel comfortable to explore, enjoy and build friendships in an environment…

07530 361 626

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 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 are a group who aim to reduce the isolation of disabled lesbian and bisexual women of all ages. We have a national friendship network made up of disabled and non-disabled lesbian and bisexual women. We produce a quarterly newsletter in print, large print, tape…

We provide housing advice, support and related services to help young people make the difficult transition to living independently in the community. Our services include: Pre Tenancy Service - support for young people aged 18-25 years, who have issues around housing. Floating Support - offering young…

01207 238 241

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

Making Changes Together was set up in County Durham so parents and professionals can work together to improve services for children and young people with additional needs. We gather information from parents at the forum conferences, through focus groups, emails, telephone calls, local support groups and more.…

0191 587 3541

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. Caring for someone can involve…

County Durham's Families Information Service

SENsational - Stay, Play, Relax

Independent Living Alternatives

ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) North East

Services for Adult Carers

On My Mind

GEMMA

SHAID - Housing advice and support

Contact - For families with disabled children

Making Changes Together

Durham Carers InfoPoint

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