Are you aged 18-25 and looking after someone who needs help and support? 

If you are caring for someone who cannot manage without your support and you're not employed to do this, then you are a young adult carer. Anyone can become a carer at any point in their life. We're here to listen and support you.

AFK helps disabled children and young people to live independent and fulfilling lives.

Supporting your Independence

We provide a range of information, advice and support services relating to all aspects of disability. Our quality advice and support is free*, confidential and impartial. We also work to support carers and those working within the health and social care system.

Click here to find out more: Independent Living – Disability North

*There is a charge for some of our Direct Payment/payroll Support Services

Rehab Jigsaw provides independent occupational therapy services throughout the UK. We have an experienced, professional team delivering bespoke yet cost effective solutions. We work with clients experiencing the effects of illness or injury upon their ability to complete day to day activities at home, work or in education. Rehab Jigsaw was established by Occupational Therapists and is managed by Occupational Therapists.

This service is provided externally to the NHS.

Disabled Children’s Register

By law we are required to keep a Disabled Children’s Register. We use it to help us improve services now and in the future.

By being on the register you will be kept informed of what services are available and how you can get involved if you want to.  Joining the register is voluntary but if you register your child we will:

Founded in 2005 through a partnership between The FA and UEFA Hat-Trick delivers around 70 sessions each week to people in Newcastle upon Tyne and now in Gateshead.

We support the young people to reach their full potential by providing opportunities to participate in positive activities that offer training, qualifications & leadership. We work across the city of Newcastle and borough of Gateshead in areas of high deprivation, the top 10 percent of most deprived neighbourhoods  across the country. 

Northern Stage is a theatre in Newcastle City Centre, very close to Haymarket. You can enjoy plays, dance, comedy and musicals on all of our three stages.

We have family shows throughout the year and at Christmas we have two magical shows one for under 5s and one for over 5s. 

Our Tuesday Club is for young people with disabilities. They can stay active, make friends, and have fun. It helps them feel less alone and happier.

The club runs for two hours. There are sports and games for everyone. There is also a quiet area for relaxing.

A healthy tea is given at the club. This helps everyone stay healthy and feel good.

If interested email Hannah@smileforlife.org.uk 

Youth Link Newcastle is for young people living with a disability or additional needs. It matches young people to a peer mentor.  They can help with working towards a goal and overcoming challenges. 

The service is available to young people living in a Newcastle Postcode, aged from 11 to 18.

Some examples of how a peer mentor could help you include:

Specialist Rehabilitation Services

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury and neurodisability. We deliver rehabilitation, education and community services through skilled teams who work with children and young people, and their families.

Designability is a national charity that enables disabled people to live with greater independence.

Introducing Wizzybug!

Wizzybug is a fun, innovative powered wheelchair provided FREE of charge to young children in the UK by Designability, a charity based in Bath.

Who is Wizzybug designed for?

Newcastle Trampoline Park and Gym is located in the west end of Newcastle, providing excellent sport and leisure facilities for the local community.   As well as a great gym which features a great range of Technogym equipment, we have a separate women only gym and the studios offer a great choice of fitness classes including Group Cycling. With new Technogym bikes recently added come along and give them a try. For children the centre boasts one of the newest Soft Play structures in Newcastle.

Join us at Seven Stories for our magical holiday HAF sessions! 

10:00am - 5:00pm on the below dates:

Tuesday 5th August - Friday 8th August

Tuesday 12th August - Friday 15th August

Tuesday 26th August - Friday 29th August.

Our FREE junior sessions are a safe space for children aged between 5-11 years to come and socialise, play freely, learn about the world around them and take part in activities like;

• arts and crafts
• cooking
• gardening
• group games
• sports

The sessions are led by the children, they choose what they would like to do in their youth clubs and plan their activities. Snacks and drinks are available in all sessions. 

All welcome, no need to book. 

Tuesday 5th August, Wednesday 6th August, Thursday 7th August 

Tuesday 12th August, Wednesday 13th August, Thursday 14th August 

Tuesday 19th August, Wednesday 20th August, Thursday 21st August 

Tuesday 26th August, Wednesday 27th August, Thursday 28th August

We offer a variety of multi-sports activities, live cooking, play and swim on offer during our camps. The camps are for children who receive free school meals and aged 8-15 years of age.

Friday 9th August.  Monday 11th - Wednesday 13th August.  Friday 15th August. 

11am - 3pm each day

Gala Girls (11-16 years): 3.30pm - 5.30pm 23rd July, 30th July, 6th August, 13th August, 20th August, 27th August 2025

Gala Juniors (5-11 years): 25th July, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th August - 11am - 1pm

Gala Inters (11-16 years): 25th July, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th August - 1.30pm - 3.30pm

24th July, 31st July, 7th August, 14th August, 21st August, 28th August 2025

CHARLTON GIRLS GROUP (13+ yrs): 5pm - 7pm

Monday 11th, Wednesday 13th, Monday 18th, Wednesday 20^th & Wednesday 27^th August

10am - 2pm each day

Multi-sport sessions for all children and young people aged 5-16. Please contact Hat-Trick on 0191 242 4894 to book

Monday to Thursday: 21st July - 15th August 

Kenton School Week 1-4 from 13.00-15.00pm

Kenton Park Sports Centre Week 1-4 16.00-18.00pm

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Outreach Project

Monday to Thursday - Weeks 1,2,4 & 6 from 16.00-18.00pm

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

• we offer small group work and activities
• we have a quiet or calm space for young people to chill out in
• parents/carers are welcome to have a pre-visit and to discuss individual needs prior to the activities

The Department of Education Holiday Activity Fund programme is to support young

Outreach Project

Monday to Thursday 

New Mills Estate weeks 1,2,4 & 6 from 16.00-18.00 Please contact Hat-Trick on 0191 242 4894 to book a place. 

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Family Play Sessions for all children with parental supervision

Dates:Tuesday 29th July and 5th, 12th and 19th August 2025

Time: 9:30am-1:30pm

For all children with parental supervision (siblings can come too!).  Priority places will be given to children in receipt of free school meals.

Activities to include indoor and outdoor play session, crafts, food exploration and sensory play.

Lunch will be provided for the children registered via Sportsfin, from 12.00—12:45pm