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Alan Shearer Centre (opens in a new tab)
The Alan Shearer Centre uniquely enables people with a disability, and their carers, to share leisure time in a setting which provides wide ranging challenge, leisure, relaxation, respite and therapeutic opportunities.
Alzheimer’s Society (opens in a new tab)
We campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today.
Autismlinks.co.uk is dedicated to making those helpful and sometimes vital links, it covers who to talk to, where to go and contains lots of helpful advice all in one place. This includes charities, support groups, and specialist service providers, are all ready to share advice and experience whenever you need it
The British Polio Fellowship (opens in a new tab)
The British Polio Fellowship is a charity dedicated to helping, supporting and empowering approximately 120,000 people in the UK living with the late effects of Polio and Post Polio Syndrome (PPS), a neurological condition.
Care and Support Guide (opens in a new tab)
This guide is for people who have care and support needs, their carers and people who are planning for their future care needs.
Carers UK (opens in a new tab)
Carers UK is the leading campaigning, policy and information organisation for carers.
Citizens Advice Bureau (opens in a new tab)
Find out how we provide advice and about our advice partnerships.
Darlington Dolphin Centre (opens in a new tab)
Darlington Learning Disability Live (opens in a new tab)
Darlington Learning Disability Live's website is produced by the Darlington Learning Disability Partnership Board, intended to be a clear and easy way for people in Darlington to access advice and information.
A new interactive Website has been launched to cover deafness and sign language issues.
Department for Works and Pensions (opens in a new tab)
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for the Government's welfare reform agenda. Its aim is to promote opportunity and independence for all. It delivers support and advice through a modern network of services to people of working age, employers, pensioners, families and children and disabled people.
Direct.gov (opens in a new tab)
Directgov is the place to turn to for the latest and widest range of public services and government information.
Disability Rights UK (opens in a new tab)
Disability Rights UK was formed through a merger of Disability Alliance, Radar and National Centre for Independent Living on 1st January 2012
Welcome to Do-it! Search our database for UK volunteering opportunities and find out all you need to know to become a volunteer.
Equality and Human Rights Commission (opens in a new tab)
Set up in October 2007, this Commission now takes on the responsibilities and powers of the CRE (Commission for Racial Equality), DRC (Disability Rights Commission) and the EOC (Equal Opportunities Commission).
Everyone Can (opens in a new tab)
Through training and assistive technology Everyone Can helps disabled people speak, live independently, control their environment and have fun!
Huntington's Disease Association (opens in a new tab)
There to help people living with Huntington’s disease to live a better life. They aim to improve care and support services for people with Huntington’s disease, educate families and professionals, and champion people’s rights.
Inclusion North (opens in a new tab)
Inclusion North exists to make inclusion a reality for all people with a learning disability or autism and their families.
The Money Advice Service (opens in a new tab)
Free & impartial money advice, set up by government.
Multiple Sclerosis Society (opens in a new tab)
The MS Society is the UK's largest charity for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - about 85,000 people in the UK.
Multiple Sclerosis Trust (opens in a new tab)
The MS Trust is a leading independent charity for people with multiple sclerosis, their family and friends and for all health professionals.
NECA offers free support throughout the North East of England; for those who are affected by gambling. This can be the client themselves, their families, partners or friends.
REMAP is the UK’s only charity providing custom-made equipment, free of charge for disabled people. The equipment, produced by our team of dedicated volunteers, can help with day-to-day tasks such as mobility, personal care or eating. Or it can enable the client to pursue a hobby or ambition, such as participating in a sport or art activity.
Consumer Guides For Older And Disabled People. RiDC is an independent research charity. They publish practical and unbiased consumer guides for older and disabled people based on thorough professional research. They produce guides and reports on childcare products, household products, mobility telecoms and alarms. Email mail@ridc.org.uk
We are UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems.
Scope (opens in a new tab), the disability organisation in England and Wales whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Our aim is that disabled people achieve equality: a society in which they are as valued and have the same human and civil rights as everyone else.
Sensory Support UK (opens in a new tab),
Inclusive, rights-based support for people with sensory loss across the North East and beyond. Website: www.sensorysupport.uk (opens in a new tab) Landline: [0330 043 6819](tel:0330 043 6819) General Email: info@sensorysupport.uk
Sign Community (opens in a new tab)
Introduction to Sign Language.
Shaw Trust (opens in a new tab)
Help people gain an education, enter work, develop their career, improve their wellbeing or rebuild their lives.
The National Federation of Shopmobility (opens in a new tab)
The NFSUK aims to provide the public with information on its members and the services they can provide.
Turn2us is a national charity that helps people in financial hardship gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and support services.