Search for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services

A local support group for families of children and young people who have ADHD, or are currently being assessed for it.

A service for children and young people that need a specialist assessment and / or treatment for mental health difficulties.

The Children's Development and Disability Service is for children and young people with disabilities, whether diagnosed from birth or for long-term conditions.

The service supports children and young people with a wide range of needs, who are experiencing difficulties with daily life activities.

A service for children with speech language, communication, eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.

The service provides specialist dental advice and care for patients with special needs.

A charity supporting people with Down's Syndrome and their families across the North East.

Support for children and young people who struggle with an eating disorder.

Support when a child's learning or behaviour is a concern for their teacher or family.

The Enabler and Involvement Service work with adults with learning disabilities and / or autism.

Hedley's Horizons is a programme offering practical and sensory activities.

Connexions South Tyneside provides careers information, advice and guidance to young people aged between 16 and 18, and up to 25 if they have a special educational need or disability.

KAYAKS is a support group for families affected by disability and special educational needs.

The Learning Disability Service is made up of several teams, providing a range of care and support services for people with a learning disability.

The Lifecycle Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service works with people aged 16 and over.

South Tyneside Lifecycle Mental Health Service aims to help people experiencing mild to moderately severe mental health problems. 

Offering a wide range of disability programmes to ensure children, young people and adults across the Northeast can enjoy sport, an active lifestyle and build friendships.

Media Savvy CIC's main aim is to promote education, employability skills, creativity, recovery and rehabilitation.

The North East Autism Society (NEAS) help children and adults with autism to take part in society.

Northern Rights Social Enterprise supports people living in South Tyneside, who are disadvantaged in the job market.

The Occupational Therapy Service supports children, adults and families to live their lives as independently and easily as possible.

Support for children aged 4 to 19 years old with neuropsychiatric conditions.

SENDIASS provides information, advice and support to parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Independent supported living and residential care for people with disabilities.

A free helpline run by trained sleep advisors to talk to people about their sleep issues.

WAVES is a support group and informal friendly base, provided by parents and carers of children with disabilities and / or additional needs.