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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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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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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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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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.
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WellChildhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33086/WellChild
Have a list of organisations that provide grants for children with disabilities. Including some tips to help you get funding for equipment or therapies that you...
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Teams Life Centrehttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32705/Teams-Life-Centre
Provide social activities and practical support to local people to promote positive wellbeing, and mental and physical health.
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The Chronicle Sunshine Fundhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32765/The-Chronicle-Sunshine-Fund
A local charity providing specialist and adapted equipment to children aged 0-19 living with disabilities, additional needs, chronic and terminal illness.
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The Toby Henderson Trusthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32698/The-Toby-Henderson-Trust
An independently funded charity supporting autistic children, young people and adults, their families and carers in the North East of England.
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Young Mindshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32763/Young-Minds
A national charity which works to promote the mental health of children and young people.
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Young Women's Outreach Projecthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32702/Young-Women-s-Outreach-Project
Provide support, education, advice and guidance for young women and young mothers aged 11 - 19 years.