County Durham's Families Information Service

We are part of the council’s UnlinkSEND Support and Inclusion provision. Our services are made up of four teams: Behaviour Intervention Team (BIT)/Early Intervention Programme Our Early Intervention programme provides an individually tailored package to schools to support the needs of pupils who are at…

03000 263 333

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

The Fostering Network is a UK fostering charity. We are the essential network for fostering, bringing together everyone who is involved in the lives of fostered children. We support foster carers to transform children’s lives and we work with fostering services and the wider sector…

0207 620 6400

We offer specialised breaks for children and adults with a range of disabilities, from overnight to longer stays. Our dedicated staff are trained in caring for people with profound and multiple disabilities, Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. Skilled and experienced support is offered for those with additional health or…

0191 267 8128

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

The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) is a charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for every deaf child. We provide free impartial and unbiased information to families, empowering them to make informed choices for their child. We provide information on all aspects of…

0808 800 8880

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 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

We help people with a wide variety of disabilities and conditions, from assistance dogs helping children and adults with physical disabilities and families affected by autism, to pet dog autism workshops and innovative projects in schools and residential care settings. To find out more about…

01295 252 600

County Durham's Families Information Service

Social, Emotional and Mental Health Services (SEND Support and Inclusion Teams)

Durham Area Disability Leisure Group (DADLG)

The Fostering Network

The Alan Shearer Short Break Centre

Alan Shearer Activity Centre

National Deaf Children's Society

Contact - For families with disabled children

Integrating Children and Young People

Children and Young People's Network - CYPN

Dogs For Good

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