As volunteers we work with professionals to influence and improve services to children and young people (0-25 years) with special educational needs and disabilities in County Durham. We host bi-annual conferences, SEND information events, parent/carer training and more. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
Ages
Ages 0–25
Where
County Durham — Less than a mile away — covers Durham
Candle for India supports children with special needs including cerebral palsy in India. We provide funding for the treatment and schooling of children at the Deepti Centre in Adoor Kerala. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
Residential care location in Durham, registered with the Care Quality Commission under Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited. Check its current autism provision, eligibility and availability with the provider. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
Residential care location in Durham, registered with the Care Quality Commission under North East Autism Society. Check its current autism provision, eligibility and availability with the provider. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
The Learning Library's main function is to loan out specialist resources and equipment to people of all ages who have additional needs. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
The relief of adults with a learning disability by the provision of a befriender service to enable them to take part in community and social activities which may otherwise not be possible so that they may realise their full potential and lead more fulfilling lives. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
Residential care location in Hetton-le-Hole, registered with the Care Quality Commission under Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited. Check its current autism provision, eligibility and availability with the provider. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
Residential care location in Houghton Le Spring, registered with the Care Quality Commission under Education and Services for People with Autism Limited. Check its current autism provision, eligibility and availability with the provider. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
Support at home location in Chester Le Street, registered with the Care Quality Commission under North East Autism Society. Check its current autism provision, eligibility and availability with the provider. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust — NHS service
Referral-only NHS community special care dental service at Bishop Auckland Hospital using social story cards, visual symbols and PECS for autistic patients, with sedation and sensory packs. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
Ages
All ages
Where
covers County Durham, Darlington
How
In person
Cost
Funded (NHS, council or charity)
Funding
NHS funded
Referral
Professional referral (health, social care or education)
Support & Advice for families with an Additional, & or neurological needs. Promote & advocate for inclusion in external activities and confidence to for growth and co production with all services.Reduce poverty in a multibank format for all & increase wellness… Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
Ages
All ages
Where
Newcastle upon Tyne — 19 miles away — covers Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Sunderland, Durham, Northumberland
Journey supports adults with learning disability to develop life and work skills, and to maintain good health and well-being. Our services are delivered on our sites, through our community enterprises and in the wider community. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
Ages
Ages 18+
Where
Northumberland — 26 miles away — covers Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Durham, Northumberland, Darlington
