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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.
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation are the only UK charity specifically focussed on the needs of children, young people and adults with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour may be described as challenging, and their families.
Childline
Childline is there to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.
You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you.
Together for Children
Together for Children delivers children’s services on behalf of Sunderland City Council.
They provide a range of services for children and their families including Early Help, Social Care, Education, Local Offer for SEND
NSPCC
The UK’s leading children’s charity. NSPCC have been looking out for children for over 140 years.
The NSPCC carry out a wide variety of work to prevent abuse, help rebuild children’s lives and support families.
NE-AS (North East Autism Society)
NEAS are the leading provider of care and education for autistic and neurodivergent children, young people and adults in the North East of England.
ESPA
ESPA is a registered charity and has supporting people on autism spectrum since 1988. ESPA provides the highest quality autism specific support and education that is tailored to meet an individuals needs, wishes and expectations.
C-Card Scheme
The C-Card scheme provides confidential sexual health advice and free condoms to anyone aged 13-24.
You and Your Body – Childline
Childline can support to help with dealing with changes and looking after your body.
Childline have gathered tips and techniques, ideas and inspiration, that can help you feel more in control.