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.

A specialist, long-term home offering 24-hour support and care for young adults with complex disabilities.

Barnardo's Employment Training and Skills North (ETSN) is a private training provider for young people aged over 14.

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

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

A confidential, friendly service for children and young people, including those with disabilities, who have problems with their bladder and bowel.

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

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

Uncommon offer free online sessions for ADHD and autistic young people who experience school phobia or emotionally based school avoidance.

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.

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

A team of staff who specialise in hearing impairment, providing support and advice to families and schools.

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

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.

Waythrough (formerly Humankind) supports young LGBT+ people aged 11 to 25 and their families.

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. 

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

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

The Nystagmus Network is a registered charity in England and Wales offering support and information to people affected by infantile or acquired nystagmus.

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 Portage and Pre-School Service offers a portage home visiting service and a monitoring and advice service to settings and families with children who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

A Charity supporting seriously ill children and their families.

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

SeeAbility have produced guides for children with a learning disability or who are autistic. The guides include information on eye, hearing, and dental checks.

South Tyneside Adult Carers Service (STACS) is a registered charity who provide support to local carers.

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

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

South Tyneside Youth Service work with young people aged 8-17 (up to 25 with additional needs) across South Tyneside.

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 charity supporting people with spina bifida, hydrocephalus and related conditions.

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

The Tree Tops Team help make a difference to children's lives by working with families, schools and health professionals.

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.

TEN North East supports young carers and young adult carers (up to the age of 18) and their families, to reduce the impact of their caring responsibilities.