Health and wellbeing

Action on Pre-eclampsia (also known as APEC) is a UK registered charity. APEC works to raise public and professional awareness of pre-eclampsia, improve care, and ease or prevent physical and emotional suffering caused by the disease.

ARCH (Abortion Recovery Care & Helpline) is dedicated to promoting the emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being of clients, by the provision of real understanding, counselling and supportive help to women, men and families after an abortion.

ARCH North East is a registered charity based in Teesside. ARCH offers a free and confidential counselling service. Our Independent Sexual Violence Advisers support people who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse.

We are the UK's only registered charity dedicated to raising awareness and furthering information about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder.

Arthritis Action is the only UK charity giving hands-on, practical help to combat the pain of arthritis through self-management and lifestyle advice.

Ash Trees Academy is a specialist primary school catering for pupils aged between 4 and 11 years, who have a learning difficulty, which may include profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and/or pupils who have a diagnosis of autism. <SEND>

If you are experiencing domestic abuse and need immediate help, ask for 'ANI' in a participating pharmacy. 'ANI' stands for Action Needed Immediately.

ASSIST Trauma Care offers therapeutic help to adults and children affected by trauma.

Asthma & Lung UK is a charity dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the 5.2 million people whose lives are affected by asthma. <SEND>

If you are an asylum seeker and live in the North East, and you need help, call 0808 8010 503 and your call will be directed accordingly.