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For parents/carers of children who are on the diagnostic pathway or post diagnosis of Autism.
Children must be living in Newcastle.
Supporting your autistic child workshop
These sessions will cover:
- worries and action planning
- common misconceptions
- differences in autistic children
- practical strategies to use in everyday life
These sessions will run 10-12 and must be pre-booked.
We have the following dates available:
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For parents/carers of children who are on the diagnostic pathway or post diagnosis of Autism.
Children must be living in Newcastle.
Supporting your autistic child workshop
These sessions will cover:
- worries and action planning
- common misconceptions
- differences in autistic children
- practical strategies to use in everyday life
These sessions will run 10-12 and must be pre-booked.
We have the following dates available:
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Run by the NSPCC, Childline is a free, private and confidential service where children and young people under the age of 19 can talk to a counsellor about any issue they’re facing.
Online, on the phone, anytime.
We're here for you, whatever's on your mind. We will support you. Guide you. Help you make decisions that are right for you. Our tips and techniques, ideas and inspiration, can help you feel more in control. You can access them in your own time, at your own pace. See the website for more details.
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The National Deaf Children’s Society is the UK’s leading childhood deafness charity.
We’re here for every deaf child who needs us, no matter what their level or type of deafness or how they communicate.
We provide free, independent support and information to parents, carers, deaf young people, extended family members and professionals.
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Information booklets for carers who play a critical role in this journey through the care and support they offer to loved ones who also might need support at times.
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Disability North is a registered charity (no. 514733) promoting inclusion, independence and choice for disabled people and their families by providing information, advice and support on any aspect of disability. Services are also provided for students or professionals working in the statutory, voluntary and the public sector.
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For parents/carers of children and young people with additional needs
Get advice, support and information about what is available in Newcastle.
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Newcastle Parent Carer Forum (PCF) are a group of volunteer parents and carers who work in partnership with Newcastle Local Authority, Health, Education and Social Care providers to make sure that the services they deliver meet the needs of children, young people and their families.
We aim to act as “the voice” of Newcastle’s parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
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Newcastle City Loan Equipment Service (NCLES) provides equipment to support adults and children with their daily living and nursing needs in their own homes.
We are the main provider of this service in Newcastle
What does the service do?
We install, maintain, repair, decontaminate and recycle a wide range of equipment.
We also provide a technical advice service and carry out risk-assessments with medical and care professionals, both in-store and in people’s homes.
The type of equipment we supply includes:
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Serving hot breakfasts, lunchtime favourites and top-quality coffee. Cafe Hope Cowgate is a place for families and people from the local community to enjoy affordable meals in a friendly space. Based at our Cowgate Centre site, its profits help keep our life-changing services accessible to babies, children, young people and their families.
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New Autistic and ADHD Adult (18+) service, wholly led and facilitated by neurodiverse experts-by-experience. The service is open to anyone living in Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Northumberland who is either diagnosed or self-identifying as neurodiverse and wanting to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
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Safe Families are a charity that are currently supporting families who are open to CSC but it has been agreed they can offer the following support to up to 20 families within the Early Help arena. Support is delivered via a network of volunteers and could include;
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EarlyBird is a course for parents who have a child under 5 with a diagnosis of autism. It is a 10-week course consisting of 8 face to face group sessions and 2 home visits.
The programme aims to support parents post diagnosis and establish good practice in supporting their child at an early age.
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Session at Nunsmoor 7th February 10am- 12pm
Exploring all things sensory
Free introductory session for parents with Occupational Therapy
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Session at Fawdon 28th February
Exploring all things sensory
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Session at Bykersands 10am to 12pm
Exploring all things sensory
Free introductory session for parents with Occupational Therapy
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Session at Galafield 14th Feb 10am- 12pm
Exploring all things sensory
Free introductory session for parents with Occupational Therapy
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Moneywise Credit Union is a financial co-operative which offers savings, loans and related services to members. Anyone who joins must be part of a "common bond", this means everyone who lives or works in the Tyne and Wear region. Credit unions are a "not for profit" organisation which means that any surplus made is reinvested into the business, any additional profit is used to pay a dividend to members.
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Moneywise Credit Union has a network of local credit union collection points that offer a convenient way to deposit savings. Local credit union collection points do not provide information about loans or membership queries.
We do not provide a specialist benefit advice service but do offer Newcastle residents some general support with benefit issues. For example:
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Family Fund supports families living across the UK who are who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person up to the age of 17. Our support is focused on those on low incomes with a child/children who have a high level of additional support needs.
At Family Fund, we believe that all families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people should have the same choices, quality of life, opportunities and aspirations as other families.
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Money Matters is the specialist debt advice team within the Newcastle City Council's Active Inclusion Service. They offer debt and budgeting advice to people who live in Newcastle.
Phone: 0800 1707 008 Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
Professionals can refer people to the service by emailing moneymatters@newcastle.gov.uk and requesting a referral form.
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Children Today helps provide specialised equipment for children and young people with disabilities throughout the UK. The aim is to ensure that every disabled child and young person fulfils their potential and leads an active childhood.
We believe the provision of specialised equipment has a direct and immediate impact on a child’s quality of life and independence, and is vital in helping them to overcome obstacles and achieve their potential. Equipment can include wheelchairs, walking frames, tricycles and other mobility aids along with multi-sensory equipment.
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The Access Fund is a grant to help disabled children and young people to participate in activities in their local community. This can be any daytime, evening or weekend activity that the child or young person enjoys whilst their parent/carer has a break from caring. The Access Fund seeks to support children and young people to take part in inclusive activities alongside their non- disabled peers.
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Energy Services provides energy management and advice services to the council, Your Homes Newcastle and to Newcastle's residents.
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Max Card is issued by North East Local Authority specialist teams to children in care, and children and young people with additional needs.
Max Card offers these children and their families or carers free or discounted entry into many museums, galleries and heritage attractions across the North East.
Just show your Max Card at the entrance and you will get in for free or at the Max Card discounted rate – see the venues page for a full list of venues offering discounts.
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