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Friends Action North East is a grassroots community charity supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people to make and keep positive friendships.
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, self-motivated...
The CEA Card is a national card scheme developed for UK cinemas by the UK Cinema Association (UKCA).
The Card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema.
The Card...
Would you like to represent the North East and help make history?
NewcastleGateshead Initiative are recruiting for approximately 600 volunteers for their upcoming Great Exhibition of the North. Based in and around Newcastle and Gateshead, the Exhibition...
Mental Health Action Week is a week of free ‘actions’ taking place across North Tyneside week commencing 14th May 2018. Service users and survivors were asked to identify the key themes negatively impacting on their mental health. Each of the actions...
The adventure and outdoor leadership programme is for 16-24 year olds who have learning difficulties and disabilities(EHCP). All young people will work towards an SLUK sports leadership qualification. They will develop essential and confidence building...
Care of older people
Regular health checks needed for older people with learning disabilities to reduce late diagnosis, NICE says
The Pharmaceutical Journal 12 APR 2018
Older people with learning disabilities should have annual health assessments to help...
Are you registered to vote?
If not, you need to register by 17th April to be eligible to vote in the local election on 3rd May
Let your voice be heard at the next local elections
North Tyneside Council for example have just announced that there are just...
Safe Places is a scheme for people who may be vulnerable as a result of their physical or mental health or because they have a learning disability.
People can become disorientated or distressed whilst out in the community and need a little support; they...
After a tremendous success in 2017, the National Autistic Society is proud to announce World Autism Awareness Week 2018, which will take place from 26 March to 2 April.
During this week, a number of organisations will be participating to both fundraise ...
“Because everyone is part of our story”
Stories help children understand the world around them, increase confidence and build positive family bonds through sharing fun memories together. At Seven Stories, we believe every child regardless of age, gender...
Do you have a disability or a health condition?
Do you lack confidence or the skills to return to work?
Worried about how your condition will affect you in a job?
Scared about losing benefits?
Cygnet North East can support you with return to work...