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

We are a group who aim to reduce the isolation of disabled lesbian and bisexual women of all ages. We have a national friendship network made up of disabled and non-disabled lesbian and bisexual women. We produce a quarterly newsletter in print, large print, tape…

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

We provide grants to fund or part-fund short breaks for those, including carers, of any age, living in England and Wales. There is a smaller fund that will provide a grant for a piece of essential equipment if the recipient has a severe and enduring…

07768 742 940

We act as a forum to provide support, particularly in training, education, employment and self employment, for all disabled people and people with long term conditions. Our volunteers are drawn from many professions and employment or lived experience. We also operate the Disabled Entrepreneurs Network (DEN) for…

Tourettes Action works in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is the leading support and research charity for people with Tourette Syndrome and their families. TS is a neurological condition; the main symptoms are physical and vocal tics. Up to 85% of people with TS experience…

0300 777 8427

The Mulberry Bush School is an acclaimed therapeutic residential special school for children with severe social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. These are children who have suffered early trauma, neglect and abuse and their behaviours are often very high risk, chaotic, aggressive and/or sexualised. The School…

01865 300 202

The aim of the Nancy Oldfield Trust is to provide the opportunity for people who are disabled or disadvantaged to enjoy a day out on the water, try new activities, improve their self confidence and increase their environmental awareness. Anyone who is disadvantaged, or has…

01692 630 572

OnePlusOne is a UK charity that creates resources that strengthen relationships. Based on the latest research evidence, our work promotes early action in relationship support. The service aims to equip people with the skills and knowledge to work on relationship issues before they become entrenched.…

We are a residential activity centre located in beautiful countryside between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. We are one of few centres in the UK running holidays and residential courses specifically for people with special needs. Set in 15 acres of grounds, Bendrigg Lodge…

01539 723 766

County Durham's Families Information Service

Contact - For families with disabled children

GEMMA

National Deaf Children's Society

Victoria Convalescent Trust

Association of Disabled Professionals

Tourettes Action

The Mulberry Bush School

Nancy Oldfield Trust Ltd

One Plus One (online services)

Bendrigg Trust

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