Support whilst you are waiting for an appointment / treatment

We are aware that parents/carers sometimes need additional support and advice whilst they are waiting for their child(ren) to be seen by a specialist health service.  There are a number of different organisations, groups and charities that can provide advice, guidance and support to parents/carers whilst they are waiting for an appointment with a health service.

Disabilities

Click here to download the full list of services that support individuals with Disabilities.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy for Children - Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk)

Speech and Language

Speech and language therapy for children and young people - Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk)

Long Term Conditions

Click here to download the full list of services that support individuals with Long Term Conditions.

Mental Health

Click here to download the full list of services that support individuals with Mental Health concerns.

US Active: We support young people aged between 12 and 25 with or at risk of developing mental health difficulties, helping them to become physically active and transform their lives. Visit their webpage.

Getting help from the single point of access and the Children and Young People’s Service and more information about the neurodevelopmental pathway.

Early Years

Click here to find out more information about the support available at the Tree House Early Years Centre.

CYPS Information and Resources

Click here to download a copy of the CYPS Resource Booklet

Neurodiversity

Click here to download the full list of services that support Neurodiverse individuals.

NEAS Autism Support Hubs in your locality

NEAS Autism Support Hub at Nunsmoor Centre

NEAS Autism Support Hub at Galafield Centre

NEAS Autism Support Hub at Byker Sands Family Centre

NEAS Autism Support Hub at Fawdon Centre

Newcastle Parent Carer Forum (PCF) Newsletters

The Newcastle Parent Carer Forum produce a termly newsletter which contains a wide range of information, advice and support for children, young people and families with SEND in Newcastle.

They can be found by clicking here which will take you to their page.

LGBTQ+

Click here to download the full list of services that support LGBTQ+ individuals.

Various

Click here to download the full list of services that support a variety of individuals with a range of needs.

if you require any additional information about accessing services you can contact: nencicb-ng.childrenandfamiliesncl@nhs.net