CarerSupport for carers in Sunderland
Support for carers in Sunderland
Sunderland Action For Health
Sunderland Action for Health provide useful information for people with learning disabilities, their carers and health professionals.
The Ripple Pond
The Ripple Pond are there to support you if you are supporting someone who has been physically or psychologically injured in the British Armed Forces.
Down Syndrome North East
Down’s Syndrome North East is the leading organisation for the help and support of all people with Down’s Syndrome and their families and friends.
Telecare
Sunderland Telecare system provides a wide range of Telecare equipment that is linked to Sunderland City Council’s highly trained call handlers who will assist you if you are in difficulty and deploy a mobile response worker to your home if required.
Epilepsy Passport
The Epilepsy Passport is a downloadable paper record which gives essential up-to-date information about a child or young person’s epilepsy. This includes their emergency care plan, medication history and key professional contacts.
Little Blue Pages
Little Blue Pages is designed to help navigate the world of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, it is a comprehensive directory of advice and resources.
Heel and Toe
Heel & Toe supports children and young people with profound physical and neurological disabilities from the North East region to live active, fulfilling, independent lives by the provision of free and subsidised therapy.
Choice Wellbeing Service
Choice Wellbeing Service CIC provide support for parent carers, and are there to help you navigate that journey and that of your child after diagnosis. They offer a holistic support system, providing practical advice, signposting to relevant services, and a safe space to simply be heard.
The Special Lioness
The Special Lioness, based in Washington, Tyne and Wear, is a small yet ambitious charity supporting families of children with additional needs, disabilities, and life-limiting conditions.
Grace House
Grace House is a Sunderland based charity working across the North East. At Grace House they aim to offer a range of specialist services to support not just children and young people who have complex disabilities, but the whole family.