Youth Club for ages 11+ 

Making a positive difference to the lives of young people.

Ways to Wellbeing program has been developed to provide tools, guidance and information for parents to understand and support their children's mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Suitable for parents/carers with children 8 to 19 years old.

Our workshops cover the following areas:

• anxiety
• brain development
• wellbeing and self-care
• communication and conflict
• school avoidance

In our weekly group we take part in different craft activities. Our activities are decided by the group. Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends. 

Contact vicki@upstartenterprise.com or call 07872618895 to book a space.

Are you an unpaid carer thinking about your next steps?

Whether your goals relate to finding a new role, remaining in work, education,volunteering or training then our Carers into Work project is here to help!

Our advisors provide flexible support to carers like you through tailored interventions such as:

We are a North East based disability sport charity. We offer many sport sessions for people with special educational needs or disabilities, including:

• SEND Activity Sessions (8-19 years old)

• Adult Adapted Cycling Session

• Adult Sport and Social Session

• Boccia Session (all ages) 

• And more! 

To find and book a session, click here: What’s On – Smile Through Sport

Rescare is a unique nationwide charity with their head office in Stockport.

Rescare have been supporting families who have loved ones with a learning disability, by promoting quality and choice in care, education, and health since 1984.

Families are at the centre of what we do.

We have a team of staff and volunteers that support our core services:

The helpline will attempt to reply to most questions relating to learning disability, and in particular to its impact on family carers.

We’re a non-profit, working on behalf of the NHS and local authorities. We’re dedicated to supporting people and communities across the country with their mental health. We’re here so no one has to struggle alone.

We’re here for people from all walks of life. We deliver a wide range of mental health services, from social prescribing and talking therapies – to nursing, supported housing, and specialist dementia care.

We work to understand the needs of every person and community we support, and offer care that is personalised, compassionate, and impactful.

The Care Farming Programme is for adults with learning disabilities, difficulties and autism.  Learn new skills and gain confidence. Work as part of a team in Ouseburn Farm's farmyard, gardens or visitor centre.  

Ouseburn Farm has the following placements: 

Come along for friendly advice and support from a variety of services including.…

Weekly Health Advice from 0-19 Service

Well Baby Clinic 

School Admissions 

Early Help Family Partner 

Pregnancy in Mind 

Welfare and Benefits advice 

Little Minds in Mind 

Action for Children Asylum Seeker and refugee support 

Healthworks Stop Smoking 

The Tree House Early Years Centre provides a range of Educational, Social, Therapeutic and Health activities / services for children aged 0-5 with SEND, and their families.

The centre was officially opened by councillor Lesley Storey in September 2023. The following video showcases the opening of the Centre and highlights some of facilities and activities available for children and their families.

What we do

We provide intervention for children with communication difficulties and problems with eating, drinking and swallowing.

We work closely with staff and parents in a range of settings.

Click here to read our leaflet and get information on how to make a referral.

The Speech and Language Therapy department can be contacted on the following numbers:

Kalmer Counselling are commissioned by Children and Young Peoples Service (CYPS) to provide counselling to children and young people with a learning disability or learning difficulty.

We also work with those who are awaiting a neurodevelopmental assessment.

Click here to download and read a copy of our flyer that explains the process.
 

Specialist support into employment 

Disability confident, Veteran Aware, Carer Aware and fully funded. 

Participants will automatically receive a 15-month support plan, including 6 months support once they enter employment and our rapid response support should they fall out of work within 15 months of signing up with us.

Our eligibility criteria are as follows:

For ages 12 - 14 years. To book a space, visit the website: https://www.nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle