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 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.

A community physiotherapy service for children and young people to improve independence and participation at home, school and within the wider community.

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.

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

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

A free service offering employability and advice to young people and adults, aged 16 and over.

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.

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

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

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 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.

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.

Independent supported living and residential care for people with disabilities.

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

The service provide a bespoke youth service.

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

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