AIMH exists to generate awareness of and knowledge about the importance of infant mental health, not only for the long-term well-being of the child, but for society more generally.
Alliance Psychological Services is an independent provider of counselling and psychological solutions with a clinically proven record of delivering therapeutic and specialist services. Committed to forging strong alliances with people and organisations they work with, enabling them to foster meaningful and effective change.Over the past…
Arthritis Research UK are a national charity working to take the pain away from people living with all forms of arthritis and helping them to remain active. They do this by funding high class research, educating health care professionals and providing information to people with…
'Ataxia' means 'absence of order'. People with ataxia have problems of co-ordination. This is because parts of the nervous system that normally control co-ordination and balance are affected. Ataxia is the principal symptom of a group of neurological disorders called the cerebellar ataxias. Most are…
The Bobath Centre offers therapy for children with Cerebral Palsy and other allied neurological conditions regardless of the accompanying disabilities or age.
Improve the Mental Health and Psychological Well-being of all children and young people. We deliver our serivces in the following way: Group work Individual work Clinics in community settings Joint session such as parenting workshops/support Advice Signposting to the most appropriate service Consultation (in person…
Cerebral Palsy: A brief overview Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects muscle control and movement. Cerebral palsy is described as “a group of disorders that affect, the development of movement and posture, which limit activity”. It's usually caused by an injury to the brain…
The Colour Blind Awareness organisation has been founded to raise awareness of colour blindness (colour vision deficiency) and aims to be the first point of reference for in the UK for people seeking information on colour blindness. The organisation provides support for colour blind people,…
NICE is a unique charity which believes that every person with a movement disorder has both the potential and the right to specialised services which recognise their needs, desires and wishes. NICE has two distinct strands to their mission: The first one is to provide a range…
Deafblind UK is a national charity offering specialist services and human support to deafblind people and those who have progressive sight and hearing loss acquired throughout their lives. Deafblind UK is a membership organisation of, and governed by, people who are deafblind or have both…
Children's section of Deafax. Deafchild UK works with deaf children, their parents, teachers, researchers, deaf adults and others to identify, promote and implement solutions mainly in the area of information and communications technology (ICT). Textphone: 0870 770 8463
Down's Syndrome North East Information and support for all people with Downs Syndrome - membership organisation, regular newsletters, social events and activities and formal conferences for people with an interest in Downs Syndrome.
Family Action believes that every child has the right to the best possible start in life and that every family should be supported to enable their children to reach their full potential. Family Action’s Children & Families Services work with children, young people, parents, carers…
The Growing Well Growing Healthy team are a team of Specialist Public Health Nurses and Lifestyle Coaches that offer children, young people and families individualised tailored programmes to address weight, healthy eating and lifestyle issues, as part of the 0-19 Growing Healthy Service Stockton on…
The Haemophilia Society works for people with haemophilia, von Willebrand's or a related bleeding disorder and their families to secure the best possible care, treatment and support.
The charity offers free sessions to any child living in the North East of England.The centre offers free conductive education therapy to any child suffering from cerebral palsy, dyspraxia or any other motor disorder, some of these include microcephaly, development delay, speech and language delay.…
A charity that provides information, support and help to families with visually impaired children. Family support officers work directly with families, offering emotional support and advice regarding education, experiences and support each other, either as individuals or as part of local parent groups. The LOOK…
Matrix Neurological a local registered charity that has been set up to provide individually tailored, community based services and support to children and young people living with an acquired brain injury. We work with children who have sustained a brain injury through trauma, illness or…
