Support organisations directory

Parent Pathways is a free and informal service for parents and carers whose child has recently been diagnosed with vision impairment.

The Foundation exists to help children and young people with a vision impairment up to the age of 25.

Improve your sleep quality with PrimeNap, the free Sleep Tracker and Smart Alarm App. PrimeNap also features a screen dimmer, sleep statistics, snore detection,...

React helps families caring for a child with a life-threatening illness. They provide grants in situations where none are available elsewhere. They fund special...

The Rethink Mental Illness Advice Service provides a trusted resource for information on mental illness, mental health laws, and guidance for carers.

RISE works in schools and colleges across Newcastle and Gateshead to support children and young people with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. They ha...

Curriculum framework for children and young people with vision impairment.

Support for you and your family if you have a blind or partially sighted child aged 0-25.

RSBC have a wide-ranging programme includes activities for early years, children and young people as well as adult groups and events for families.

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A grant charity that helps pay for equipment and leisure activities for low-income families caring for a disabled child.

Sane offer an email service which is available for anyone who feels more comfortable writing down how they are feeling, or what support they would like.

Government guide for parents with learning disabilities, explaining changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system.

Support and advice for people with complex disabilities - free support to help disabled children and young people access education, playgroups and holidays so t...

Some siblings may feel depressed or anxious and feel that life is very stressful for them. It is important to look after your mental health and to ask for help...

Sight Advice provides information and advice for children and young people with vision impairment (VI), and their families

Health and wellbeing information for deaf people.

The leading award body for deaf communication and language qualifications in the UK.

Sleep++ takes advantage of the motion and health monitoring capabilities of your Apple Watch to measure both the duration and quality of your sleep.

Working in the North East of England, Smile for Life aim to put a smile on the face of every disabled and disadvantaged youngster. Their support enhances the li...

Smiling Mind is a leading Australian not-for-profit dedicated to empowering generational change in mental health. For 12+ years they've pioneered evidence-based...

A guide which includes tips for people with learning disabilities on how to stay safe in social media and online.

How local authorities must meet their duty to ensure children with health needs receive a good education.

Supporting pupils with medical conditions at school.

Sunny Days Children's Fund is a national registered charity which raises funds to help children under the age of 18 years with a wide range of adverse medical c...

Supportline offers confidential emotional telephone support in the UK for men, women, children and young adults by calling 01708 765200.

Talking Therapies provide a range of services for children, young people and adults across Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland.

Online resource for everything related to educating individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Provide social activities and practical support to local people to promote positive wellbeing, and mental and physical health.

The Amber Trust - Providing musical opportunities for blind and partially sighted children, and children with more complex needs, via its Music Awards and Music...

The Child Foundation has helped a variety of children, families and other charities with donations, purchase of equipment and special privileges to reflect chal...

The Children's Sleep Charity are a national, award-winning charity supporting children with sleep issues. They provide support for families and accredited train...

A local charity providing specialist and adapted equipment to children aged 0-19 living with disabilities, additional needs, chronic and terminal illness.

If you need advice, connection, or just someone to listen, The Mix can help. Share what's on your mind in Discussion Boards, join a Support Group for real-time...

Mobility Trust provides powered wheelchairs and scooters for people who have severe disabilities of any age and who cannot obtain such equipment through other m...

An independently funded charity supporting autistic children, young people and adults, their families and carers in the North East of England.

Provide training, resources and an award-winning online tool, to help professionals better understand the needs of pupils and provide targeted, effective suppor...

A community approach to providing guidance and awareness in all aspects of mental health.

Supports families by providing their fundraising campaign with charity status, giving access to Gift Aid (25%), corporate donations, and potential grants from T...

How physical development impacts mental health, wellbeing and self-regulation.

Whilst Turn2Us do not give grants out directly, they have an effective search tool to help you find grants from both national and local organisations.

Help and support for visually impaired children and families.

Variety provides grants for specialist disability equipment for children aged 18 or under. Examples of the items they fund include in-home and mobile hoists, or...

Have a list of organisations that provide grants for children with disabilities. Including some tips to help you get funding for equipment or therapies that you...

Wish Upon a Star grants the wishes of children aged 4 to 16 who are living with life-threatening illnesses, creating magical experiences that bring joy and last...

Whizz Kidz are one of the best-known charities to provide grants for wheelchairs in particular. They fund mobility equipment for children with permanent physica...

Speech and language games for pre-school deaf children.

The UK's leading charity fighting for a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health. Whether you want to understand more about how you're f...

Provide support, education, advice and guidance for young women and young mothers aged 11 - 19 years.