County Durham's Families Information Service

We are an all age special school catering for pupils aged between 2-19 years of age. The three previous sites of the school moved to brand new premises in November 2014. We welcome enquiries - please telephone the school and our clerical staff will ensure you are passed to…

0191 386 4612

I offer ‘30 hours childcare for working parents’. I am an Ofsted registered Childminder with years of experience, with four older children of my own and a grandchild there isn't much I haven't seen before. I can promise your child fun, laughter, cuddles, to learn…

0191 682 0141
07999 545 642

I offer ‘30 hours childcare for working parents’. Child care services, providing home from home care for young children. To find out more about help with childcare costs please visit www.durham.gov.uk/childcarecosts

07788 412 406

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

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 offer instruction in the use of radio communication equipment leading to a variety of qualifications, which are required by all amateur radio operators. We are a registered test centre. Training can be given to foundation, intermediate and advanced levels. We can also put on demonstration events…

01388 812 104

If you are wanting to purchase or hire equipment to support your independence at home, the Equipment Advice Service can offer free impartial advice and guidance. We can provide you with advice and information on a range of equipment such as; bath lifts, stairlifts, dressing…

03000 265 667

Pathways 4 All is a parent-led charity, providing leisure services for children and young people with disabilities/ additional needs (0-25 years old). Our primary service is a specialist play and activity provision in the Tim Lamb Centre, which is in the grounds of the Rising…

0191 266 5233

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 national charity for people with lupus. We provide advice and information on all aspects of the disease, and publish national and regional newsletters. Fundraising for lupus research and lupus nurses is an essential part of our work. Meetings are held at the convenience…

01708 731 251

County Durham's Families Information Service

Durham Trinity School and Sports College

Julia Owston

Margaret Hogg

Cochlear Implanted Children's Support Group

Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity (Alex TLC)

Radio Amateurs Club - Bishop Auckland

Equipment Advice Service

Pathways 4 All at the Tim Lamb Centre

LOOK UK - Supporting Visually Impaired Young People to Thrive

Lupus UK

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