County Durham's Families Information Service

We provide a countywide service for children and young people with disabilities and their families. Regardless of where you live in County Durham, we aim to enable families living with disability to participate in, visit and enjoy a wide range of sport, leisure and social activities…

07592 366 454

We serve people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses within Darlington and the surrounding districts. We offer: Support for patients and respite for carers through Community Hospice services. Help to monitor pain and symptom control in conjunction with members of the Primary Health Care teams. Help to…

01325 254 321

Durham Shared Lives provides long term, short term, respite and emergency arrangements for adults and young people in the homes of approved Shared Lives Providers. Durham Shared Lives is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and is currently rated as 'good'. The aim of Durham…

03000 265 222

We work with over 90 disabled children and young people, at any one time, aged 5-25 years, largely in the Durham City and Chester-le-Street area. Our services include: Supporting disabled children to develop the social skills and confidence to be able to take part in leisure…

07914 376 228

Are you a parent and carer of someone under 25 years old in County Durham with a special educational need or disability? You can join the Children and Young People's Network for free! What is the Children and Young People's Network? The Council keep a register…

03000 265 792

For more information on the services that are available for adults over the age of 18 years please visit the Locate website. 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…

We provide short break/respite opportunities for adults with learning disabilities, including those with complex needs, which means that families and carers may also get a much needed break from their caring responsibilities. We offer service users the choice of a wide range of activities that…

0191 383 9609

The Carers' Emergency Support Service is a free service, available to all carers who care for adults. If you have an emergency situation the service makes sure that the person you help care for is safe, and their care needs are met. How do I…

0330 088 2367

We offer a day service for adults with a learning disability, including: support to access and develop leisure opportunities develop educational and academic needs gain and develop employability skills We offer support for people with mental health needs to develop their self esteem and confidence…

01388 777 600

We are a UK charity for people on the autism spectrum (including Asperger Syndrome) and their families. We provide information, support and pioneering services and campaign for a better world for people with autism. Our care is tailored to you and your needs, preferences and…

Helpline: 0808 800 4104

County Durham's Families Information Service

Durham Area Disability Leisure Group (DADLG)

St Teresa's Hospice

Durham Shared Lives Scheme

Integrating Children and Young People

Children and Young People's Network - CYPN

Locate

Hawthorn House - County Durham Care and Support

The Carers Emergency Support Service

Innovations - Thompson and Howe Ltd

National Autistic Society

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