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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Act Foundationhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/37858/Act-Foundation
The ACT Foundation is a UK charitable trust that provides grants for specialist equipment to help disabled people live more independent and fulfilling lives.
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Barchester's Charitable Foundationhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/37854/Barchester-s-Charitable-Foundation
Barchester's Charitable Foundation is a registered charity that helps older people and adults with a disability across England, Scotland, Wales and Jersey.
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Joseph Patrick Trusthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/37857/Joseph-Patrick-Trust
Through funding from the Joseph Patrick Trust (JPT), Muscular Dystrophy UK offer grants to help cover the cost of powered mobility equipment for people living w...
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The Hospital Saturday Fundhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/37856/The-Hospital-Saturday-Fund
The Hospital Saturday Fund can provide help with the purchase of specialised equipment or forms of treatment.
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The Paul Bush Foundation Trusthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/37855/The-Paul-Bush-Foundation-Trust
Paul Bush Foundation Trust support children, young people and adults following catastrophic injury from personal injury or clinical negligence.
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7 Cupshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35345/7-Cups
Need someone to talk to? 7 Cups connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support.
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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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Anxious Mindshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35745/Anxious-Minds
Anxious Minds is a multi-award-winning mental health charity based in the North East.
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APD Support UKhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/34030/APD-Support-UK
Information about Auditory Processing Disorder/APD.
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Aura Healthhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35340/Aura-Health
Aura Health is the world's most personalised app for mental wellness and sleep.
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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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Beat Eating Disordershttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35322/Beat-Eating-Disorders
Talk one-to-one with one of Beat's highly trained advisors using their secure instant messaging service.
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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 Blind Supporthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/34046/British-Blind-Support
Helping blind and partially sighted people to get active and play sport. Encouraging adults and children to participate in activities at all levels, from grassr...
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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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British Sign Language 999https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32224/British-Sign-Language-999
A service to allow people to make 999 calls using British Sign Language (BSL)
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Buttercup Children's Trusthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35065/Buttercup-Children-s-Trust
Buttercup Children's Trust is here to help seriously ill children and their families to overcome the pressures of dealing with disabilities and life hindering i...
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Buttle UKhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35068/Buttle-UK
Buttle offer grants of up to £2,400 for children and young people who have experienced a crisis that has recently had a significant and enduring impact on their...
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Calmhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35343/Calm
Mental health is hard. Getting support doesn't need to be. Calm app puts the tools to feel better in your back pocket, with personalised content to manage stres...
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Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35740/Campaign-Against-Living-Miserably-CALM
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is a suicide prevention charity on a mission to help people end their misery, not their lives.
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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 a wide range of specialist mobility equipment and sensory equipment for disabled and autistic children/young people.
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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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Childlinehttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35321/Childline
Childline offer 1-2-1 counsellor chats. Chat with a counsellor online about whatever's worrying you.
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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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Daisy Chain Projecthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35312/Daisy-Chain-Project
Daisy Chain provides empowering wellbeing support that is personalised to your own unique experiences, wishes, feelings and goals.
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Deafblindhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/34049/Deafblind
Supporting people with deafblindness in the UK.
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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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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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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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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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Evergreen Lifehttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35344/Evergreen-Life
Bring all your health information and GP records together in one place. Book GP appointments, order NHS prescriptions and get insights on how to be as happy and...
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Everyturn Mental Healthhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35747/Everyturn-Mental-Health
A national non-profit organisation providing mental health services on behalf of the NHS. We're here so no one struggles alone.
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Ewing Foundationhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/34033/Ewing-Foundation
Helpful guide for teachers who are supporting children with glue ear.
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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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Finchhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35754/Finch
Finch is a self-care pet app that helps you feel prepared and positive, one day at a time. Take care of your pet by taking care of yourself!
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First aid in schoolshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/34058/First-aid-in-schools
Guidance for employers in early years, schools and colleges on first aid provision.
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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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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...