County Durham's Families Information Service

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 for people affected by crime. Our highly-trained staff and volunteers give free and confidential help to victims of crime, their family, friends and other people affected. Support includes information, emotional support and practical help. Victims do not have to report…

0808 168 9111

We help and support people with Down’s Syndrome and their families and friends across County Durham, Northumberland, Tyneside, Wearside and Teesside. Please see our website for further details.

0870 765 2121
Text: 07740 511 814

We are a charity who support families, raise awareness and facilitate research into the neurodegenerative diseases known as Batten Disease. We offer guidance and support to families and the professionals who work with them. We increase awareness of the disease and fund research to identify potential…

0800 046 9832

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

For children, for families, for schools. Special educational needs can often feel like a jigsaw of missing pieces. SENse Support Services was born from a passion to ensure children, young people, and their families, receive a 'full package' of assessment, support and intervention in special…

07440 669 250

Small Steps - Seize the Day is a small charity based in the north east of England that supports the families of children with Epilepsy or other similar neurological problems. In particular, those with complex health needs, cerebral palsy and pmld. We work with local…

07527 976 747

Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity (Alex TLC) provides invaluable support and information to people affected by leukodystrophy. Leukodystrophies are genetic disorders that mainly affect the white matter of the central nervous system (i.e. the brain or spinal cord). There are more than 100 different known types…

0207 701 4388

We provide information, emotional support and advice to the families of and young visually impaired people. We offer a nationwide mentoring service to young VIP's enabling the sharing of experiences and providing support for each other. We also offer a friendly Parent Support Group. We run…

07464 351 958

We are an independent, voluntary group run by parents whose deaf children have cochlear implants, offering contact, information and events for families whose children already have implants and for those who are considering cochlear implantation for their child. We offer lived experience of the difference that…

07854 543 846

County Durham's Families Information Service

Youth Focus North East

Victim Support

Down's Syndrome North East

Batten Disease Family Association (BFDA)

Fragile X Society

SENse Support Services

Small Steps - Seize the Day

Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity (Alex TLC)

LOOK UK - Supporting Visually Impaired Young People to Thrive

Cochlear Implanted Children's Support Group

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