County Durham's Families Information Service

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

Speech and Language Link empower SENCos, teachers and TAs in their work with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)to ensure that every child is supported in realising their full potential.We do this through our range of online, speech and language packages which include assessments and…

0333 577 0784

We work across the UK to support people of all ages who find communication difficult because they have little or no clear speech. Our work is with the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) needs of people with complex communication needs. AAC includes systems such as eye pointing,…

0113 343 1533

Locate is a free online resource providing a wealth of information, services and activities to help you maintain a healthy, happy and independent lifestyle. You can access support and wellbeing services from thousands of organisations with just a few clicks of a button! Please see…

If you have concerns about any of the services either you or your relative are receiving from Tees, Esk and Wear Valley's NHS Foundation Trust, our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) staff will listen and discuss options with you. We aim to: advise and support…

Freephone: 0800 052 0219
Mobile: 07775 518 086

We know that looking after children with a range of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can be exhausting for parents/carers and you may sometimes feel like you need a short break 'time out' from your caring role. Our vision is that all children and…

03000 260 270

The National Deaf Children’s Society is the UK’s leading childhood deafness charity. We’re here for every deaf child who needs us, no matter what their level or type of deafness or how they communicate. We’re also here for their parents and carers, extended family members…

0808 800 8880
Text: 07860 022 888 (SMS) Live chat: ndcs.org.uk/livechat SignVideo: ndcs.signvideo.net

The community paediatric service is provided within four district localities and provides neuro-disability services to children up to school leaving age in accessible venues including clinics, schools, community hospital sites and health centres. Services include specialist multi disciplinary clinics including pre-school child development, feeding, cerebral…

Children’s or ‘Paediatric’ Physiotherapists assess children’s movement, mobility, posture, muscle strength and flexibility. We treat children mainly through exercise, movement and positioning through play. The Physiotherapists base treatment on an assessment of the child's individual needs and will discuss any goals with the young person…

0191 387 6346

SureSafe Alarms provides safety alarm services for children, teens and young adults. This can be those with epilepsy, nut allergies, acquired brain injuries, plus many more conditions. Our GPS alarms are also used for young adults with learning disabilities have more independence than they might…

0800 112 3201

County Durham's Families Information Service

Contact - For families with disabled children

Speech and Language Link

Communication Matters

Locate

Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust - Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)

SEND Empowering Inclusive Communities

National Deaf Children's Society

Community Paediatrics

Children's Physiotherapy

Safety Alarms for Teens, Young Adults & People With Learning Difficulties

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