County Durham's Families Information Service

We offer free recreational, sensory and social facilities for disabled children and adults, families, schools and groups. To use the free facilities, you first need to become a member of the centre, which is also free. You can join by downloading an application form from our website.…

0191 267 8118

We are an independent charity with over 25 years experience in providing accessible self catering holiday accommodation. Our setting in the Yorkshire Dales provides a perfect setting for a little break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Our main centre is perfect for…

01756 710 255

We are a UK-wide charity who support children, young people, their families and professionals to come to terms with a brain injury, and how to deal with the uncertainty that the future holds. An acquired brain injury will affect each person differently however there are many common issues that people can face. …

0303 303 2248 (Helpline)
01869 341 075 (Admin)

If you are the parent or carer of a child with a disability, work with a child who needs support, or an organisation or school, you can apply for equipment through The Chronicle Sunshine Fund. We support babies, children and young adults up until their…

07593 298 541

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

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

Enjoy a fantastic family day out at Diggerland, where you can ride, drive and operate real full-sized construction machinery - no licence required! Fasten your seatbelts for an adrenaline rush on Spindizzy, hold on tight whilst you're elevated over 50 feet on the Skyshuttle or…

01634 711 711

We provide skiing activities for people with a wide range of disabilities at indoor snowcentres across the UK. We also work on Cairngorm Mountain in the Scottish Highlands during the winter months. We run activity weeks to North America and Europe during the winter months offering the…

01479 788 770

We are a campaigning charity for disabled drivers and passengers. We give a clear lead in the fight to improve mobility and access, and to put an end to discrimination and segregation. We campaign at national and local government level and work closely with other…

01508 489 449

We provide sports, leisure and social activities for children and young people with disabilties, their siblings and parents/carers across County Durham. We offer a wide range of activities during school holiday periods as well as a number of term time weekly clubs. We try to…

07592 366 454

County Durham's Families Information Service

Alan Shearer Activity Centre

Beamsley Project Charitable Trust fully accessible self catering holiday accommodation

Child Brain Injury Trust

The Chronicle Sunshine Fund

Contact - For families with disabled children

dadcheck.com - DNA Testing Services

Diggerland

Disability Snowsport UK

Disabled Motoring UK

Durham Area Disability Leisure Group (DADLG)

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