07 Feb

NEW home-schooling toolkit to support families with autistic children

The North East Autism Society has launched the toolkit as a valuable addition to a suite of online resources developed throughout lockdown. The toolkit, created by the Family Development Team at NEAS, comes in the form of a downloadable booklet, packed with tips, ideas, and useful information.

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22 Sep

Welfare support advice for disabled people from Disability North

Disability North has published some presentations to support disabled people across the region to access information and advice about the welfare benefits they may be entitled to. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it has continued to provide one-to-one support for claimants of disability benefits, with remote appointments taking place on the phone or on Zoom. But…

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06 May

Update from Rethink Mental Illness – 28 April 2020

Clic is a new online support community that anyone in the UK can access 24/7 for free mental health support. It includes an online forum where you can chat about how you’re feeling and connect with others, as well as accessing mental health information tools, tips and resources. To ensure everyone’s safety and security the…

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21 Apr

Update from Rethink Mental Illness – 15 April 2020

Everyone is adjusting to the changes in how we live, work and communicate. With so much change, we know the news can feel overwhelming right now. That’s why we promise to keep our website up-to-date with the latest information you need to know. This week, we have an update on what the new government guidance…

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17 Apr

Update from Rethink Mental Illness – 7 April 2020

Last week we asked you to share your photographs of what you are doing at the moment, and the response was amazing. Thank you to everyone who sent in your beautiful photographs. We will keep sharing all the creative ways you are dealing with the current situation – your walks, crafts, singing, baking and artwork….

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