County Durham's Families Information Service

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 Charity for helping people affected by Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (also known as Peroneal Muscular Atrophy and Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy) and their families in the UK. We offer advice, support and information including: FREEPHONE Helpline for Advice and Support Information Leaflets Website…

0300 323 6316
01202 474 203

We have been providing DNA tests to the general public and professionals (such as Local Authorities, Social Services and Solicitors) alike since April 2000. These include paternity DNA tests, sibling DNA tests and grandparent DNA tests. Our facility and accredited laboratories are located in County…

0191 543 6405

Working Families is the UK’s national charity for working parents and carers. Our mission is to remove the barriers that people with caring responsibilities face in the workplace. We provide advice and information on parents' rights at work, including maternity and paternity, parental leave, flexible working, in-work benefits and…

03000 120 312

ACLT is a 40+ time award-winning charity committed to providing hope to patients living with blood cancer and illnesses where a matched donor (stem cell, blood, or organ) is required to save a life. Our work is driven by a belief that no one should…

0203 757 7700

At any given time up to 40% of adults and 50% of children (this rises to 80% with a SEND diagnosis) have difficulties with their sleep. Yet in a recent survey, almost 60% of adults felt there was a lack of support for sleep issues.…

03303 530 541

We are Contact, the charity for families with disabled children. We support families with the best possible guidance and information. We bring families together to support each other. And we help families to campaign, volunteer and fundraise to improve life for themselves and others.

Helpline: 0808 808 3555

I offer bespoke counselling services for children, young people and families. Key features include: No lengthy delays - appointments usually available within two weeks. Early intervention; addressing issues and concerns without delay. Private and confidential location without school or clinical environment. Out of school hours. A choice…

07582 017 585

Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Continence (ERIC) is a national charity providing information and support to children, young people, parents and carers on all aspects of childhood continence including bedwetting, daytime wetting, soiling and constipation. ERIC has lots of useful information, including a series of…

Helpline: 0808 801 0343

In County Durham there are lots of services and activities available in our communities that families can access, these can include parent and toddler groups, support drop ins, sporting activities, benefits advice, adult learning courses and many more. The Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Alliance…

County Durham's Families Information Service

Dyspraxia Foundation

CMT United Kingdom

dadcheck.com - DNA Testing Services

Working Families

ACLT Charity - Give Hope, Gift Life

National Sleep Helpline

Contact - For families with disabled children

Teesdale Counselling Services

ERIC (Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Continence)

VCS Alliance

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