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

Little Treasures support groups are for families of children with a diagnosis of autism or children who are getting tested. Siblings are also welcome. We are now a registered charity, supporting north east families. Stay and play sessions These sessions are all £3 per family.…

07749 681 130

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 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

The Sensory and Physical team is a large multi professional team that has a wealth of experience and skills in meeting the educational needs of children with Hearing Impairment (HI), Visual Impairment (VI) and Multiple Sensory Impairments (MSI). The team also work with schools to ensure that they are able…

03000 263 333

We are an organisation that promotes the human rights of children and young people. One of the things that gets in the way of this is that, in general children aren’t taken as seriously as adults - many people still believe that ‘children should be…

0191 307 7030

If you’re raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person aged 17 years or under, you might be eligible for a grant from Family Fund. We look at any grant application relating to the needs of the disabled or seriously ill child, young person…

01904 550 055

We are a free informal friendly support group based in Seaham, aimed at parents and carers of children with special needs, not specific to any particular disorder or need, but covering all needs and additional needs. We offer help and advice, providing valuable signposting information,…

07787 517 873

The Employment Futures programme exists to help remove barriers to meaningful employment for adults with autism and other disabilities. This service has been designed to support both the individual and the employer. The programme can include weekly workshops to help develop employability skills, work experience…

0191 410 9974

County Durham's Families Information Service

SENsational - Stay, Play, Relax

Little Treasures Autism Charity North East

GEMMA

Contact - For families with disabled children

Making Changes Together

Sensory and Physical Team (SEND Support and Inclusion Teams)

Investing in Children

Family Fund

East Durham Support

Employment Futures

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