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The Seahorses group is a group for families with children who are referred to South Tyneside Portage and Pre-School Services.

South Tyneside Adult Carers Service (STACS) is a registered charity who provide support to local carers.

The Children's Community Nursing Team work with children who have specific nursing or medical needs.

An advocacy service open to adults who have learning disabilities and live in South Tyneside.

A team of volunteer parent carers who care for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years in South Tyneside.

The Primary Health Hub supports people aged 14 and over who have, learning disabilities, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), severe mental illness and special educational needs and disabilities.

SENDIASS provides information, advice and support to parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities.

South Tyneside's 0-19 team aims to make sure every child has a healthy start to life, any health conditions are identified early, so that appropriate healthcare can be put in place.

A charity supporting people with spina bifida, hydrocephalus and related conditions.

SWAN UK provides support and information to families of children and young people with undiagnosed genetic conditions.

The Autism Hub service is provided by The Toby Henderson Trust and Autism in Mind.

The service provide a bespoke youth service.

A free helpline run by trained sleep advisors to talk to people about their sleep issues.

The Tree Tops Team help make a difference to children's lives by working with families, schools and health professionals.

A service for children and young people who are visually impaired.

A specialist support service for children and young people who have a vision impairment.

WAVES is a support group and informal friendly base, provided by parents and carers of children with disabilities and / or additional needs.

The Wise Steps Employability Programme helps adults with learning disabilities find employment.

Humankind supports young carers and young adult carers (aged between 4 and 24 years old) and their families, to reduce the impact of their caring responsibilities.