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)
From our purposely designed centre, we offer a range of support to families with disabled children or any additional needs. Activities include play clubs, dance classes, mother & toddler group, soft play, IT suite, sensory suite, sibling support, educational support,… Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
Ages
Ages 0–25
Where
North Tyneside — 17 miles away — covers Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Durham, Northumberland, Cumbria
At St. Stephens we provide a very wide range of activities including groups for people with special needs, various levels of fitness programmes from seated exercise to aerobics, craft groups, war gaming plus many more. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
The Kimel Community Cafe was set up to relieve unemployment, economic disadvantage and social exclusion among neurodivergent young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) by providing training, mentoring, employability support, job coaching and assistance… Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
We work to relieve the needs of young people with anxiety, adhd and/or autism, their families and the local community, particularly but not exclusively, by: -the provision of education which aims to raise awareness, change perceptions and break down barriers for those affected… Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
Relaxed screenings at several venues for people with additional needs including autism, with altered lighting, lower sound, usually no trailers, and freedom to move around or make noise. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
We support disabled and disadvantaged youngsters to live a happy and easier life. We provide specialist equipment, wonderful experiences and short breaks for families often in desperate need. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
Ages
Ages 0–25
Where
Newcastle upon Tyne — 16 miles away — covers England
An urban care farm and community garden situated in Marple, Stockport, our aim is to increase the life chances of vulnerable young people and adults with neurodiversity and/or mental or physical health issues through wellbeing, volunteering and employment opportunities, and to… Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
The Scout Holiday Homes Trust was founded in 1969 by former Scouts to provide suitable self-catering holiday accommodation, in a welcoming family environment, for any family, or group, who has a member with special needs with their carers, single parent families and low income… Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
Ages
All ages
Where
Epping Forest — 226 miles away — covers England, Wales
We are creating an inclusive community hub in Pontefract for children and families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We provide peer support, wellbeing sessions, inclusive activities and safe social spaces. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
We provide an alternative environment where people with SEND or social disadvantage can learn new skills knowledge, and experience for sustainable employment and independent living. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
Monthly autism-friendly screenings of selected films, usually on a Sunday morning: lower sound, dimmed lights, no adverts or trailers, and freedom to move around or make noise. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
