County Durham's Families Information Service

Looking for autism friendly things to do? Dimensions UK work with cinemas, libraries, museums and Belong by GAME Arenas. Each venue’s autism friendly training is tailored to their environment and guests. Adjustments include reduced sensory stimulation, increased signage and autism training for staff. Our training…

0300 303 9001

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

The Nystagmus Network is a registered charity in England and Wales supporting people living with nystagmus. Nystagmus is a complex eye condition, characterised by involuntary movements of the eye. The eyes appear to wobble or flicker from side to side, up and down or round and…

01427 718 093

We aim to: support people affected by dyspraxia and their families promote better diagnosis and treatment for people who have dyspraxia help health and education professionals to help people with dyspraxia raise awareness and improve people's understanding of dyspraxia We do this by: publishing leaflets, booklets,…

Helpline: 01462 454 986
Head Office: 01462 455 016

We are a UK charity providing an online audiobook lending service for anyone in the UK who finds that an illness, disability, learning or mental condition impacts on their ability to read or hold books. We have a huge range of titles for children and adults, and cover the…

0207 407 9417
Fax: 0207 403 1377

We were established in 1981 to support and improve the lives of families affected by Neurofibromatosis. We fund a team of specialist advisors who help patients and their families. We give vital support in homes, schools and hospital clinics, with help over the phone and by offering practical and emotional support. We link…

0208 439 1234
Helpline: 07939 046 030

We are a postal lending library of children's picture books with the braille text interleaved on clear plastic sheets. Over 14,000 books are available, fiction and non-fiction, and the books are ideal for sharing with sighted friends and family. We cover the whole of the…

0208 789 9575

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 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

County Durham's Families Information Service

Dimensions – Autism friendly environments nationwide

Sibs - For brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults

Nystagmus Network

Dyspraxia Foundation

Listening Books - The UK Audiobook Lending Charity

Nerve Tumours UK

ClearVision Project

Cochlear Implanted Children's Support Group

Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity (Alex TLC)

LOOK UK - Supporting Visually Impaired Young People to Thrive

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