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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Ages 18+
Where
Northumberland — 26 miles away — covers Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Durham, Northumberland, Darlington
Liberdade is an arts and social enterprise organisation that makes a positive difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities in the north east of England Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
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All ages
Where
Newcastle upon Tyne — 16 miles away — covers Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Durham, Northumberland
At MAIN we support people, not "cases" or "numbers".We provide a variety of services to adults and children on the Autism Spectrum along with Parents and carers, offering advice, guidance and information around a range of issues, such as benefits, diagnosis, techniques and… Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
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All ages
Where
Middlesbrough — 20 miles away — covers Durham, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-tees
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.
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Ages 0–25
Where
North Tyneside — 17 miles away — covers Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Durham, Northumberland, Cumbria
Supporting people with learning disabilities and/or learning difficulties (LDD) to live happy, independent lives and providing opportunities for them to have their voice heard. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
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All ages
Where
Islington — 232 miles away — covers Buckinghamshire, Durham, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Nottingham, London
True Colours Theatre provides performing arts classes for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities aged 4 to 21 in the North East. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
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All ages
Where
North Tyneside — 16 miles away — covers Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Sunderland, South Tyneside
Provision of dance workshops and lessons for children with special needs. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.
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Ages 0–25
Where
Darlington — 18 miles away — covers North Yorkshire, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-tees, Darlington, Durham
