Health and wellbeing

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.

The Asylum Support Appeals Project works to reduce destitution amongst asylum seekers by protecting their legal rights to food and shelter.

Ataxia UK is the leading national charity in the UK for people affected by Ataxia. They fund research into finding treatments and cures, and offer advice, information and support to people affected by the condition. <SEND>

The Autism Education Trust (AET) believes that all children and young people with autism must receive an education which enables them to reach their individual potential to engage in society as active citizens (and that individuals, families and professionals are informed, supported and equipped to enable this to be achieved). <SEND>

Autism Matters are an established "not for profit" charitable incorporated organisation(CIO), based in the North East of England, offering a range of support and services for Autistic adults designed by Autistic adults. <SEND>

We are an independent non-maintained special school for children and young people with autism, learning difficulties and/or disabilities. <SEND>

Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that involve disordered eating behaviour. This might mean limiting the amount of food eaten, eating very large quantities or food at once, getting rid of food through unhealthy means. The way the person interacts with food may make them feel more able to cope, or may make them feel in control. <SEND>

Like tobacco, alcohol can cause cancer. It can be more harmful than you realise and just a couple of glasses a night can put you at greater risk.

The British Association of Play Therapists is the first and foremost professional body for Play Therapists in the UK. <SEND>

Barnado's work with children, young people and their families. They offer help and support when a child or young person's future is under threat, be it from homelessness, drugs, sexual abuse, disability, unemployment, prejudice or emotional problems.