Search for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 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.