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At any given time up to 40% of adults and 50% of children (this rises to 80% with a SEND diagnosis) have difficulties with their sleep.
Yet in a recent survey, almost 60% of adults felt there was a lack of support for sleep issues.
Sleep problems can leave people feeling isolated and lonely.
Our free helpline is run by trained sleep advisors, many of whom are specialists in working with SEND. We can talk to young people directly, or parents (we can also talk to adults, including older people, about their sleep issues).
This campaign from Public Health England focuses on helping families make healthy food swaps by using the Food Scanner app.
Our main focus is to work with children and young people most in need, including those with mild to moderate disabilities or additional needs. Our SEN offer focuses on activities and events based at our sites across Tyneside.
We have SEN Community hubs which offer young people (14-25) the chance to meet in a safe environment where they can socialise outside school, form new friendships, and become more confident and independent. (They are currently on hold while we look for a new venue).
The Newcastle Community Team for Learning Disabilities is based at Benton House in Newcastle.
The Adult team provides specialist assessment and treatment to people aged 18 years and over with a learning disability and additional health needs, where the person’s needs are complex and require an integrated approach to care and treatment that cannot be met through mainstream services.
Outreach clinic to provide people with a learning disability who have offended or show offending type behaviour(s), and those involved in caring for them the opportunity to seek advice and support on managing day to day forensic issues.
Areas covered: Cumbria, Sunderland and Newcastle
How to get referred:
Referrals must be made through local community nursing teams for each locality.
Lennox is a seven bed unit providing comprehensive assessment and treatment for young people aged 12-18 with complex mild to moderate learning disability and a requirement of a high level of supervision in a medium secure environment.
Referrals are accepted from specialist mental health teams regionally, nationally and internationally. Informal enquiries are welcomed and advice can be given by telephone prior to referrals.
The children's speech and language therapy service provides expert guidance and support around children’s speech, language and communication.
Our commitment is to help children communicate to the best of their ability.
We aim to minimise any negative impact of speech, language or communication difficulties for the child and their family, as well as on their education and social lives.
Our geographical boundary is Newcastle and we also treat children through regional services.
We can provide specialist support for:
Our vital service is available at no cost to families. Rainbow Trust is a charity, relying almost entirely on voluntary donations and the generosity of the public to deliver support.
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity supports families who have a child aged 0-18 years with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
Cambian Dilston College is an independent specialist provider of further education in North East England, offering day and up to 52-week residential placements for young people with a learning disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder and complex needs.
Liberdade provide performing arts and health and well-being courses for adults with learning disabilities and autism. We currently have 2 new courses starting in September 2022.
We are Liberdade. Our organisation started in 2003 as an apprenticeship scheme with the aim of enabling a group of people with learning disabilities to set up and run their own physical theatre company.
As a company we made some decisions about what we wanted our organisation to achieve. They were:
What is Makaton?
Makaton is a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate.
It supports the development of essential communication skills such as:
Unfortunately the bowling alley is currently closed for refurbishment.
Come and join us at Gorilla bowl in Eldon Square for a free game of bowling! All participants will receive a free soft drink or hot drink and a snack.
Available to redeem any day Monday to Friday within the school holidays!
Monday 22nd July - Friday 26th July
Monday 29th July - Friday 2nd August
Monday 5th August - Friday 9th August
Session times - From 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Our FREE junior sessions are a safe space for children aged between 5-16 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.
ARE YOU AGED 8-15? IF SO, WE HAVE A PROGRAMME JUST FOR YOU!
Come and join us at Elswick Community Leisure Centre for Newcastle’s Best Summer Ever 2024 camps this Summer holidays (multi games and swimming
with lunch provided) this is all FREE to you aged 8-15 years.
GALA JUNIORS (5-11 YEARS) 11am-1pm
Friday 26th July
Friday 2nd August
Friday 9th August
Friday 16th August
Friday 23rd August
Friday 30th August
GALA INTERS (11 - 16 YEARS) 1.30-3:30pm
Friday 26th July
Friday 2nd August
Friday 9th August
Friday 16th August
Friday 23rd August
Friday 30th August
GALA GIRLS (11-16 YEARS) 4:30pm - 6pm
Wednesday 24th July
Wednesday 31st July
Monday 19th August - Thursday 22nd August
11am-3pm
A wide range of sports and activities including - basketball, football, dodgeball, gymnastics, fencing, archery as well as a wide range of enrichment activities and arts & crafts
Children will be provided with a hot meal. This will differ each day e.g. pasta, sandwiches and jacket potatoes with toppings.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
July 22nd to August 29th 10am - 3pm.
The Turf @ St John's is based within St John's Primary School.
Daily activities include sport, games and crafts. You can attend all day or drop in as you want.
A hot meal and snacks will be available daily. Any left over food will be available to take home.
The vast majority of staff working at The Turf also have a role within school. All of the staff who work in the facility have the same training as those based in school.
Football session at West Denton GLL. 4-6pm – Arrive around 3.50 onwards.
Tuesday 23rd July, 30th July, 6th August and 13th August 2024
Ages 12-16 years
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
The Owl Tree Childrens Café CIC is a parent support group offering a safe, affordable and accessible space for parents and children up to the age of 7 years. We offer a range of activities and classes in our building, including a sensory room. At the heart of our building is our themed play café, offering weekly themed activities, songs, crafts and sensory play.
Themed and sensory play sessions
Funded spaces are available
for more information go to www.theowltreechildrenscafe.com
or call 07536 060607
HEY, I'M AISHA, the founder and dreamer behind Cup Of Parenting, on a mission to help mums navigate the challenges of parenting.
My story really began after the difficulties we all faced during the lockdown.
With a new baby at home and eldest going through the challenging teen years, parenting was tough! This was when I decided to train in Positive Discipline parenting and The Incredible Years parent training. This made a huge impact on our family life, thus I decided to help other parents through coaching.
Vinspired.com provides inspiring high quality volunteering opportunities to gain new experiences and skills for life for 14 - 30 year olds.
The Vinspired.com platform offers you the chance to:
Summer HAF @ NUCASTLE 10 – 2pm for 8 to 11 years
Week 1: Monday 22nd July - Thursday 25th July
Week 3: Monday 5th August – Thursday 8th August
Week 5: Monday 19th August – Thursday 22nd August
Summer HAF @ NUCASTLE 3 - 5pm for 12 – 14 Football & Gaming
Week 6: Tuesday 26th August – Friday 29th August
Free activities for all through the holidays, book on 0191 261 6027. Free child and adult meals provided at every activity.
Bouncy Castle fun day with entertainer (2pm onwards on the following dates)
Wednesday's: 24th July, 31st July, 7th August, 14th August, 21st August
Fancy dress and games day. Monday 29th July (1pm - 5pm)