County Durham's Families Information Service

We provide support, assistance and information to families having a child affected with Patau’s syndrome (Trisomy 13) or Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18) and their related disorders of partial Trisomy, Mosaicism and Deletions. We support families to make choices that are right for them and at all…

We help and support people with Down’s Syndrome and their families and friends across Northumberland, Tyneside, Wearside, County Durham and Teesside. Our regular newsletter is sent to members along with regular 'What’s on Where' information sheets. We organise opportunities for families to meet up together, subsidised trips…

0870 765 2121
07740511814 text

We are a freephone service for anyone affected by the death of a child of any age, including still birth, under any circumstance, no matter how recently or long ago. Our service is staffed by trained and professionally supported volunteers who are all bereaved parents. The…

0800 282 986
0808 800 6019
0207 813 8516

We're the charity dedicated to helping families with children with brain conditions discover a better life together. Families where a child has a brain condition face challenges every day. Just to learn, play, make friends, enjoy and experience the world can feel difficult, even impossible.…

0800 328 1159

Stockton Information Directory is a free and impartial service which provides up to date and accurate information on childcare and early years education across the Borough. Stockton Families Information Service also provides information on financial support that is available to pay for childcare including 30 hours free…

01642 527 225

A lifestyle website for parents and carers of children with additional needs and the professionals that support them. We are the place to go for information about caring for a child or young person with additional needs. We cover topics parents, carers and practictioners are…

01223 207 770

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 238 412

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…

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 a charity for people (adults and children) who grow up with a brother or sister with a disability or chronic illness. At Sibs we provide a telephone helpline and online support to parents, professionals and siblings. We also develop sibling groups by running…

01535 645 453

County Durham's Families Information Service

SOFT UK

Down's Syndrome North East

Child Death Helpline

Cerebra

Stockton Information Directory and Local Offer

My Family Our Needs

SHAID - Housing advice and support

Durham Carers InfoPoint

GEMMA

Sibs - For brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults

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