Support organisations directory
The SEND support organisations directory has been developed to provide links to organisations who can support those with SEND and their families.
Gateshead Council are not responsible for quality of the information provided by these organisations nor endorse any of their services. Anyone seeking to use/access such services does so at their own risk and may make all appropriate enquiries about fitness for purpose and suitability to meet their needs.
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Goalball UKhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/34047/Goalball-UK
Providing and promoting sporting opportunities from grassroots to GB squads for blind and partially sighted people across the UK.
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Groundwork Route2Workhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32766/Groundwork-Route2Work
Offer a wide selection of learning and skills programs for young people in South Tyneside
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Guide Dogshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/34042/Guide-Dogs
Support for people with sight loss and advice on looking after a guide dog, keeping a child with sight loss active and engaged and helping vision impaired child...
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Handicapped Childrens Action Grouphttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35056/Handicapped-Childrens-Action-Group
Equipment grants for children under 16 years old.
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Health and safety in schoolshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/34059/Health-and-safety-in-schools
The Department for Education's advice and information on health and safety in schools.
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Healthier togetherhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33133/Healthier-together
An app with advice to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
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HOPELINE247https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35749/HOPELINE247
Advisors want to work with you to understand why thoughts of suicide might be present. They also want to provide you with a safe space to talk through anything...
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If U Care Sharehttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/37749/If-U-Care-Share
If U Care Share aims to prevent anyone feeling the pain we felt as a family. They encourage people to share their problems instead of hiding them within.
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Include Me TOOhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33323/Include-Me-TOO
Include Me TOO (IM2) is national charity supporting disabled children, young people and their families from diverse range of backgrounds. Include Me TOO support...
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Inclusive Teachhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/34029/Inclusive-Teach
Resources, ideas and lessons for special education and sensory learning.
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Independence at Homehttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33297/Independence-at-Home
Independence at Home is a charity that provides grants to people of all ages who have a physical or learning disability or long-term illness and who are in fina...
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Insight Timerhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35338/Insight-Timer
The world's largest library of free guided meditations with 300,000 tracks from psychologists, spiritual leaders and mindfulness teachers.
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Interpreter Nowhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/34024/Interpreter-Now
24/7 BSL interpreter 111 service - for those who can't access the 111 service.
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Just 4 Childrenhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35058/Just-4-Children
Assistance with crowdfunding for young people up to their 25th birthday. Will cover all fundraising platform fees.
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KIDS Young People's Hubhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35314/KIDS-Young-People-s-Hub
It's a safe, friendly space made just for young people with SEND. Discover tips for healthy living, reducing anxiety, and taking care of your mental and physica...
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Kooth mental health supporthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33128/Kooth-mental-health-support
Kooth is an online platform providing anonymous mental health advice and support for young people. Kooth provides access to an online community of peers.
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Kooth mental health supporthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35335/Kooth-mental-health-support
Kooth offers young people the opportunity to have a text-based conversation with a qualified counsellor. Counsellors are available from 12noon to 10pm on weekda...
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Learning Disabilities Matters for Familieshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32747/Learning-Disabilities-Matters-for-Families
The Learning Disabilities Matters for Families website provides practical advice, guidance, tools and resources.
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Lifeline 4 Kidshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33298/Lifeline-4-Kids
Lifeline 4 Kids charity supports children up to the age of 18 who have a disability. They only consider funding for equipment such as wheelchairs, communication...
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Little Treasures Autism Charity North Easthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32850/Little-Treasures-Autism-Charity-North-East
A volunteer run charity who support autistic adults and children across the North East.
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Localahttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32679/Locala
Publish a list of charities that provide funding for children and young people and their families.
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MACS - Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia and Coloboma Supporthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/34041/MACS-Microphthalmia-Anophthalmia-and-Coloboma-Support
National charity for children born without eyes or with underdeveloped eyes by providing peer support, practical help and opportunities to take part in life-cha...
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Make a Wishhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35069/Make-a-Wish
Make a Wish UK grants life-changing wishes that have the power to turn tears into cheers, rescuing the magic of childhood even in their toughest times and provi...
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Mencaphttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35317/Mencap
Information about mental health, contains Easy Read resources in understanding mental health and how to help someone who is struggling.
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Mental Health Foundationhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35744/Mental-Health-Foundation
Mental Health Foundation is a UK charity solely focused on preventing poor mental health and building and protecting good mental health.
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MIND Crisis Centreshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35331/MIND-Crisis-Centres
MIND have a network of around 100 local Minds across England and Wales. Use this tool to find your nearest local Mind.
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Moodpathhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35346/Moodpath
Moodpath: Depression and Anxiety is a written mood journal that uses progress reports and health assessments for reflection and guidance on how to improve wellb...
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Moodswingshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35752/Moodswings
At Moodswings they want to inspire people to like the way they think, again. When this happens, you become aware of your strengths and resilience.
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My AFKhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/37852/My-AFK
AFK helps children and young people who are disabled or neurodiverse to live more independent, fulfilling lives.
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Nasenhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32694/Nasen
The National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) is a not-for-profit charity providing advice, training, and support to education professionals.
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National Autistic Societyhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32696/National-Autistic-Society
The UK's leading charity for autistic people and their families, providing support, guidance, and campaigning for improved rights and services.
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National Deaf Children's Society (NCDS)https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/34026/National-Deaf-Children-s-Society-NCDS
Information and resources for deaf children and their families.
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National Suicide Prevention Helplinehttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35748/National-Suicide-Prevention-Helpline
The National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK is a compassionate and understanding lifeline for those grappling with their mental well-being or thoughts of suicid...
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Newlife Foundationhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33300/Newlife-Foundation
Newlife charity provides grants and loans for essential equipment, including beds, buggies, wheelchairs, and seating systems. Applications are open for children...
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NHShttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35315/NHS
Advice and resources for children and young people including around anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
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NHS hearing testshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/34031/NHS-hearing-tests
Information about hearing tests for children and adults.
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NHS mental health self help guideshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32757/NHS-mental-health-self-help-guides
A series of self help guides covering a wide range of topics such as depression, anxiety and stress
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NHS North East and North Cumbriahttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35311/NHS-North-East-and-North-Cumbria
Advice and information for young people about how to take care of your mind, manage stress, and find support when you need it.
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NHS Urgent Carehttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35332/NHS-Urgent-Care
If you're worried about a mental health symptom, answer some questions and we will tell you what to do next.
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NHS: children's serviceshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32036/NHS-children-s-services
Children's Services within the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
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NHS: Community Children and Young People's Servicehttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32087/NHS-Community-Children-and-Young-People-s-Service
Welcome guide for NHS Community Children and Young People's Services
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No Panichttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/37748/No-Panic
Every day people turn to No Panic for support when anxiety and panic attacks feel overwhelming. Their helpline is a lifeline to many.
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North East Autism Societyhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32697/North-East-Autism-Society
Empowering and supporting autistic and neurodivergent children, young people, adults, and their families.
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North East Counselling Serviceshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32767/North-East-Counselling-Services
Resources for parents and children when they need help with their mental health.
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North East Sight Mattershttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/34040/North-East-Sight-Matters
Social enterprise improving the lives of vision impaired children and young people in the North East by creating opportunities for them to thrive.
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North East Young Dads and Lads Projecthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32704/North-East-Young-Dads-and-Lads-Project
Supporting young fathers and dads to be living in the North East.
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NSPCChttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/37746/NSPCC
The UK's leading children's charity who have been working to stop child abuse and neglect for over 140 years.
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Nystagmus Networkhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32764/Nystagmus-Network
A charity providing advice, support and information to everyone living with nystagmus and their families,
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OnePlusOne parent guidehttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32901/OnePlusOne-parent-guide
An organisation which aims to empower parents by giving them the knowledge and skills to form, maintain, and strengthen relationships with the people in their l...
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Papyrushttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35739/Papyrus
Papyrus UK is a charity for the prevention of young suicide (under 35) in the UK.