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Durham Children And Young People'S Network
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Tel: 03000 265 792
DH1 5UG
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We must keep a register of children and young people with disabilities, up to the age of 25. In County Durham we call this the Children and Young People's Network.
The register helps us to make better plans around what services are needed and in what areas. The register creates a virtual networ...
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Children and young people between the ages of 0-25, who live in County Durham, who have a physical or mental condition which has a "substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities" (Equalities Act 2010). This definition includes the followi...
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Durham County Council Social Care Direct
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Tel: 03000 26 79 79
Social Care Direct
Spectrum 8
Spectrum Business Park
Seaham
County Durham
DH1 5UG
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Provides Adult social services
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Adults, children, young people, older people and those who care for them
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Durham County Council Welfare Rights
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Tel: 0191 370 8787
DH1 5TS
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DCC Welfare Rights Team offer information, advice and representation at tribunals for disabled people and their carers on benefits and tax credits. The team offers a service to anyone living in County Durham.
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Tel: 0191 386 2146
136 Devonshire Rd
Durham
County Durham
DH1 2BL
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'Durham Otters' Swim club has been running for over 25 years in the Durham city area to provide a safe and friendly environment for those who find public swimming sessions unsuitable, but who would like to swim or relax in a pool.
The charity, run entirely by volunteers, gives disabled adults an...
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British Porphyria Association
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Tel: 0300 30 200 30
136 Devonshire Road
Durham City
Durham
County Durham
DH1 2BL
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The British Porphyria Association aims to reach out to as many people as possible; patients, doctors, hospitals and research establishments in order to improve the understanding of this condition.
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Parkinson's UK Tees Valley Group
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Tel: 0344 225 3604
ARC Stockton
60 Dovecot Street
Stockton-on-Tees
County Durham
TS18 1LL
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Offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers.
Also organise regular events and social activities - join and meet other people affected by Parkinson's in your area.
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People with Parkinson's, their families and carers.
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The Avalon Group Teesside
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Tel: 01642 633556
Lysander House
Falcon Court
Preston Farm Estate
Stockton-on-Tees
County Durham
TS18 3TX
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The Avalon Group Teeside is a social care charity providing flexible care, support and companionship for everyday life, as well as housing, employment, holidays and travel. Essentially, they support a wide range of individuals across the North of England to live the lives they choose.
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Anyone who cares for someone for a substantial amount of time on a regular basis.
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Stockton Parent Support
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Tel: 01642 674238
Ground Floor, Wessex House
Falcon Court, Westland Way
Preston Farm Business Park
Stockton-on-Tees
County Durham
TS18 3TS
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Stockton Parent Support have been running successfully for 12 years. We provide short break activities for young people aged 0-19 years, with or without a disability. We work closely with parents and work towards improving the services and opportunities for young people with disabilities and/or ...
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Young people aged 0 - 19 years old with additonal and complex needs, mainstream young people, siblings and all families.
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Eastern Ravens Trust Young Carers Project
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Tel: 01642 678454
Community Zone
Talbot Street
Stockton-on-Tees
County Durham
TS20 2AY
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Young carers are children and young people who look after someone in their family who has an illness, a disability, or is affected by mental ill-health or substance misuse.
Young carers often carry out practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities that would normally be undertaken by an adu...
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Age Uk County Durham
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Tel: 0191 386 3856
DH1 1TW
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Age UK County Durham is the principal voluntary organisation working for older people, their families and carers throughout County Durham. Our aim is to address the cause of difficulties faced by older people and to provide help and support where needed.
An important part of our work is provi...
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Anyone aged 50 plus living in County Durham
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