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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If you would like to see a support organisation adding to this directory please email sendactivities@gateshead.gov.uk
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Down's Syndrome Associationhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33320/Down-s-Syndrome-Association
Children and adults with Down's syndrome are all unique individuals with their own personalities, family backgrounds and preferences that make them who they are...
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Epilepsy Actionhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33321/Epilepsy-Action
Epilepsy Action is the UK's leading epilepsy organisation and exists to improve the lives of everyone affected by the condition. As a member-led association, we...
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Foundation for People with Learning Disabilitieshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33322/Foundation-for-People-with-Learning-Disabilities
The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities is part of the Mental Health Foundation, which is a charity. We help to make things better for people with...
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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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The Children's Sleep Charityhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33319/The-Children-s-Sleep-Charity
The Children's Sleep Charity are a national, award-winning charity supporting children with sleep issues. They provide support for families and accredited train...
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Able Kidzhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33303/Able-Kidz
Able Kidz is an educational trust that supports disabled children and young people aged 17 or under with their education and learning. They provide specialist e...
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Anna Freudhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32759/Anna-Freud
A children's charity dedicated to providing training & support for child mental health services.
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Barnardoshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32692/Barnardos
Offer a range of services to support SEND children and their families.
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Beat Eating Disorderhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33315/Beat-Eating-Disorder
Beat is the UK's eating disorder charity. They are a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected by eating disorders, giving individuals experiencing an eatin...
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Boparan Trusthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33304/Boparan-Trust
Boparan Trust funds equipment for children with a disability aged 18 or under. They fund various equipment, including wheelchairs, specialist buggies, walkers,...
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British Dyslexia Associationhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33316/British-Dyslexia-Association
The BDA is the voice of dyslexic people. We aim to influence government and other institutions to promote a dyslexia friendly society, that enables dyslexic peo...
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Carers UK - The Voice of Carershttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33317/Carers-UK-The-Voice-of-Carers
Caring will affect us all at some point in our lives. We'll be here for you when that happens. With your help, we can be there for the 6,000 people who start lo...
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Cash for Kidshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33305/Cash-for-Kids
Cash for Kids provides grants for specialist equipment, therapies, and activities for children aged 18 or under who are vulnerable, come from a disadvantaged ba...
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Caudwell Childrenhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33306/Caudwell-Children
Caudwell Children provides family support services, equipment, treatment and therapies for disabled children aged 18 or under. Some of the things they currently...
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Cerebrahttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33318/Cerebra
Families where a child has a brain condition face challenges every day. Just to learn, play, make friends, enjoy and experience the world can feel difficult, ev...
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Chapel Mediation and Consultancy Serviceshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32900/Chapel-Mediation-and-Consultancy-Services
An Independent mediation and dispute resolution service which specialises in resolving issues in relation to Special Educational Needs and Disability.
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Charlie Wallerhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32762/Charlie-Waller
Provide mental health training and resources with a focus on children and young people.
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Cheyne Charityhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33307/Cheyne-Charity
The Cheyne Charity supports children with cerebral palsy and their families. They consider applications for funding for specialist equipment or respite breaks t...
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Children Todayhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33293/Children-Today
Children Today is currently funding specialist equipment, including electric wheelchairs, walking aids, car seats, lifting aids, sleep equipment, and sensory eq...
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CHIPS charityhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33294/CHIPS-charity
The CHIPS charity provides grants for wheelchairs that the NHS will not provide funding for, or that parents cannot afford to buy themselves. If successful, whe...
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Citizens Advice Gatesheadhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32707/Citizens-Advice-Gateshead
Provide up to date, free and impartial advice, information and guidance.
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Contacthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32603/Contact
General help available for families with children who have additional needs.
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Coram Voicehttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32478/Coram-Voice
If you are in care, leaving care, have a social worker or need one, Coram Voice can offer you support.
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Council for Disabled Childrenhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32755/Council-for-Disabled-Children
The Council for Disabled Children is part of the National Children's Bureau family.
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CrackerJackhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33310/CrackerJack
CrackerJacks Children's Trust helps children with disabilities up to and including the age of 16. They provide grants for specialist equipment, sensory toys, an...
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Daisy Chainhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32037/Daisy-Chain
Gateshead Autism Hubs offer parents and carers of autistic children and young people (0-25 years) information, advice and support on a range of challenges that...
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Disability Grantshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33312/Disability-Grants
Disability Grants is another useful website for finding grants and funding. The website has guidance on how to find the right charity grant for your family and...
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Disability Northhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32760/Disability-North
A registered charity promoting inclusion, independence and choice for disabled people and their families by providing information, advice and support on any asp...
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Edberts Househttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32700/Edberts-House
Connecting people to one another, to good support, and to decision makers.
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Elifar Foundationhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33295/Elifar-Foundation
The Elifar Foundation offer grants for a wide range of specialised equipment for children and young people up to the age of 28 who have a physical or learning d...
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Family Fundhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32754/Family-Fund
The UK's largest charity providing grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people.
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Family Fundhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33308/Family-Fund
Family Fund help families across the UK who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child aged 17 or under. Families can currently apply for grants for equipmen...
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Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trusthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33296/Florence-Nightingale-Aid-in-Sickness-Trust
The Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust considers requests for funding from people of all ages who are sick, in poor health or disabled, and require medi...
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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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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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Kooth mental health supporthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33128/Kooth-mental-health-support
Kooth offers young people the opportunity to have a text-based conversation with a qualified counsellor.
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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Reacthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33309/React
React helps families caring for a child with a life-threatening illness. They provide grants in situations where none are available elsewhere. They fund special...
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Rise Mental Health Supporthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32749/Rise-Mental-Health-Support
Work in schools and colleges across Newcastle and Gateshead to support children and young people (aged 5-18) with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.
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Royal Society for Blind Childrenhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32769/Royal-Society-for-Blind-Children
Support for you and your family if you have a blind or partially sighted child aged 0-25.
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Sandcastle Trusthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32664/Sandcastle-Trust
A grant charity that helps pay for equipment and leisure activities for low-income families caring for a disabled child.
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Social media cyber safetyhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32851/Social-media-cyber-safety
A guide which includes tips for people with learning disabilities on how to stay safe in social media and online.