Search for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services

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.

The South Tyneside Wheelchair Service aims to increase the mobility, independence, and quality of life of people with physical and mental disabilities.

South Tyneside Youth Service work with young people aged 8-17 (up to 25 with additional needs) across South Tyneside.

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.

Independent supported living and residential care for people with disabilities.

The orthoptic service specialises in detecting eye movement defects and problems with how the eyes work together (binocular vision).

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.

The Guide Dogs service helps people with sight loss live the life they choose.

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.

A riding school for children and adults with disabilities.

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.