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ADDER
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Tel: 07765 743 656
Kibblesworth Millennium Centre
Grange Terrace
Kibblesworth
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE11 0XN
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Action for Dystonia, Diagnosis, Education & Research (ADDER) has four main aims:
• to advance the education of the public in relation to the sickness and distress caused by dystonia
• to promote the treatment of people with dystonia and other related movement disorders
• to offer support and w...
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General public but mainly members of the charity.
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Sunderland Parent Carer Forum
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Tel: 0739 3129 858
NE38 7QW
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We are parents and carers working together to create change, so all our children and young people can learn, make friends, have a voice and be part of everyday community and school life.
We support families with children and young people who have disabilities, special education needs and/or addi...
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Parent/carers and service providers. We are an inclusive group, where everyone is welcome.
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Niemann-Pick Disease Group (Uk)
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Tel: 0191 415 0693
Suite 2, Vermont House
Concord
Washington
Tyne and Wear
NE37 2SQ
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When a child or individual is diagnosed with Niemann-Pick disease it adversely affects the whole family. Hopes and dreams for the future are destroyed, leaving families feeling distressed, frightened and isolated. The path to this diagnosis is often a difficult one, due to the rarity of the condi...
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ICAS (Independent Complaints Advocacy Service) North East
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Tel: 0191 4788350
NE1 2ET
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The role of ICAS is to support people who want to make a complaint about their NHS-funded treatment or care. It's a free, confidential and independent service designed to help people understand their rights and make informed choices.
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Specialist Regional Care Advisor North East & Cumbria
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Tel: 0191 241 8761
Genetics Department Muscle Team
International Centre for Life
Central parkway
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 3BZ
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We lead the fight against muscle disease.
We provide free practical and emotional support.
We fund world-class research to find effective treatments and cures.
We campaign to raise awareness and bring about change.
We award grants towards the cost of specialist equipment, such as powered wheelcha...
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Anyone with a Neuromuscular condition, their carers and family.
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Streetwise
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Tel: 0191 230 5533
35 - 37 The Groat Market
Bigg Market
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 1UQ
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We are a young people's project based in the city centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. We work with young people from all over the north-east - you don't have to live in Newcastle to come in!
Streetwise has an information and advice drop-in staffed by project workers, and contraception and sexual heal...
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Young people aged 11 - 25 years.
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Eating Distress North East (EDNE)
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Tel: 0191 221 0233
The Old Post Office
5 Pink Lane
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 5DE
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EDNE aims to provide support to all those living in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and County Durham whose lives are affected by eating distress or eating disorders. We do this by providing a range of services including one-to-one counselling, group support, information and training.
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Anyone whose life is affected by eating distress.
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Carers Centre Newcastle
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Tel: 0191 275 5060
135-139 Shields Road
Byker
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE6 1DN
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Carers Centre Newcastle is a independently registered charity working citywide to provide dedicated support and information. We provide services on a universal offer approach: inclusion; identification; outreach; and tailored information and advice and are a hub for carers in Newcastle.
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Our services are available for any carer aged 18 and over who lives in Newcastle or who cares for someone living in Newcastle. Support is also available for former carers who have received our services whilst being a carer.
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Deaflink North East
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Tel: 0191 281 2314
4 Glendale Terrace
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE6 1PB
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Deaflink offers a range of services for D/deaf (with a capital 'D' referring to British Sign Language users), Hard-of-Hearing and Deafblind people, including forums and Support groups each month.
Deaflink can help organisations to be more inclusive and deaf aware through staff training.
Deafl...
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Deaf, Deafblind, Hard-of-Hearing and Deafened people and their families.
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Connected Voice Advocacy
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Tel: 0191 232 7013
Connected Voice
Higham House
Higham Place
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 8AF
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Connected Voice Advocacy provides a free, independent, high quality and ethical advocacy service that:
• helps people to be aware of their rights and available choices
• supports them to make informed decisions about their lives and then to have them acted upon wherever possible
• facilitates the...
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