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 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

Combining both traditional and complementary therapies, our highly trained therapists believe in a 'whole-person' approach to healing. We see lots of people just like you with injuries caused by work, sports or even simple things like gardening. The most common problems are: Back Pain Sciatica…

0191 398 0000

We offer contact and support to sufferers of Fanconi's Anaemia and their families. Our telephone helpline is available to anyone involved in this rare, genetic condition.

0300 330 1410

At Back Up we know a spinal cord injury can be devastating, but we believe that it shouldn't prevent anyone from getting the most out of life. Back Up is for everyone affected by spinal cord injury regardless of age, level of injury, or background.…

0208 875 1805

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

This group was set up to support families of children who have had or presently have Kawasaki Disease and to raise awareness of the condition among the general public and health professionals. Occasional family days are held and we assist research into the disease in…

0247 661 2178

As part of the National CJD Surveillance Unit, the National CJD Care Team was set up in 2001 to monitor cases of Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease throughout the United Kingdom. When a patient is referred to us, once a diagnosis of probable or possible CJD is made, our…

0131 537 2128
Fax: 0131 343 1404

County Durham's Families Information Service

Contact - For families with disabled children

Communication Matters

Northern Integrative Health Practice - Physical Therapy & Wellbeing

Fanconi Hope

Back Up

Locate

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

SEND Empowering Inclusive Communities

Kawasaki Disease Support Group

National CJD Care Team

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