A friendly and welcoming monthly support group. For parents and carers of children with a special educational need or disability.

• Chat to other parents and carers

• Get advice from professionals

• Share ideas and strategies 

No need to book. Just turn up!

Dates

A group for parents and carers of children aged 2 to 5.

This group will help you:

• understand autism

• learn strategies to support your child's development

• focus on play and sensory development

• maintain routines and boundaries

• learn how to support your child with language and social skills 

There are 12 sessions every Thursday starting on 11th September 2025. Sessions will take place at Byker Sands Family Hub.

For more information or to book:

We’re here to help adults and young people in Newcastle with all their sexual health and contraception needs. Our service offers advice, information, testing, and treatment for sexual health issues.

You can visit our clinic or attend your appointment online.

We keep everything you share confidential and won’t judge you. Our doors are open to everyone, no matter:

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ESPA’s services include:

Dimensions helps people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs live fulfilling lives in their communities. They offer personalized support to give individuals more voice, choice, and control. With 7,000 staff, Dimensions works with families and those they support to improve services. Their goal is to empower people to lead happy, ordinary lives.

Through our person-centred approach we support:

Who can use the service?

We deliver to anyone living in Newcastle:

• Who is unable to visit their local library due to either permanent or temporary ill health

• Who has caring responsibilities

• Who has a permanent disability

How to apply

Contact us by phone on 0191 278 7878 (and ask for Libraries) or by email to Library.home@newcastle.gov.uk.