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 highly specialised recreational, sensory and social resource for disabled people of all ages.

Cerebra is a charity set up to help families with children aged 16 and under with brain conditions.

An independent service specialising in special educational needs and disability issues.

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.

District nurses are responsible for managing care within the community.

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

Durham Cricket Club is offering free SEN cricket coaching to individuals between the ages of 7 - 17 years in the South Tyneside area.

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

The Family Holiday Association provides breaks for UK families struggling with disability, severe and sudden illness, bereavement, mental health issues and domestic violence.

The service is for newborns, children and young people aged 0 to 16 years.

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 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. 

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

The service has specialist support through the North East Autism Society to work with those who have neurological diversities and SEND needs.

The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) provides advocacy for children and young people.

NHS Quality Checkers work with health professionals to look at the quality of health services and provide advice on how services can be made better.

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

The Northern Rights training team offer short courses and qualifications.

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.

The Seahorses group is a group for families with children who are referred to South Tyneside Portage and Pre-School Services.

The Children's Community Nursing Team work with children who have specific nursing or medical needs.

The service works with children / young people and their families, to understand their needs and what support can be provided.

South Tyneside Family Hubs provide a range of services to children and families.

South Tyneside's sexual health service offers advice and support about sexual health, contraception and pregnancy.

An advocacy service open to adults who have learning disabilities and live in South Tyneside.

Paediatric dietitians help babies, children and young people to eat and drink well.

A team of volunteer parent carers who care for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years in South Tyneside.

The Primary Health Hub supports people aged 14 and over who have, learning disabilities, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), severe mental illness and special educational needs and disabilities.

South Tyneside's 0-19 team aims to make sure every child has a healthy start to life, any health conditions are identified early, so that appropriate healthcare can be put in place.

A pan-disability football programme for disabled children between the ages of 5-11.

SWAN UK provides support and information to families of children and young people with undiagnosed genetic conditions.

The Autism Hub service is provided by The Toby Henderson Trust and Autism in Mind.

A service for children and young people who are visually impaired.

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

The Wise Steps Employability Programme helps adults with learning disabilities find employment.