Useful links and resources

Finding information can feel overwhelming. To make it easier, we’ve narrowed down some of the resources parents find useful.

These resources are not medical, clinical, or professional advice from our service. We have tried our best to ensure the resources below are from reputable and trusted sources. However, CNTW NHS Trust has not reviewed each resource in detail. This is not a specific endorsement of any of the resources below. What people find helpful or useful can be very subjective. Please use your own judgement when exploring resources.

Education provision in hospital

• Newcastle Bridges Education provision for young people at Ferndene, The Riding, Redburn and Fraser wards

• River Tees Multi Academy Trust – Hospital School Education provision at Acklam Road Hospital

Independent education advice

• IPSEA – Independent Provider of Special Educational Advice Information and advice on education law, EHCPs and SEND rights

SENDIASS – Information, Advice and Support Services

SENDIASS provides free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their parents or carers.

• Gateshead

• Newcastle

• Durham

• Sunderland

• North Tyneside

• Northumberland

• South Tyneside

• Cumbria

• Middlesbrough

• Darlington

• Hartlepool

• Redcar and Cleveland

• Stockton‑on‑Tees

• North Yorkshire

• Westmorland and Furness

Eating disorders and eating distress

• BEAT National charity providing support and information about eating disorders

• ARFID support 

• Eating disorder self‑help

• Eating Distress North East (EDNE)

Neurodiversity

• Learning Disability and Autism Services

• ADHD – Children and Young People’s Services

Speech and language differences

• Speech and Language Therapy (CNTW)https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/services/childrens-speech-and-language-therapy-community-team-learning-disabilities/cntw-speech-and-language-therapy-service/

• British Sign Language (BSL)

• Makaton

Hearing voices

• Hearing Voices Network A national charity raising awareness and supporting people of all ages who hear voices or have similar experiences

Supporting young people in distress

• Mind

• YoungMinds

• CNTW Self‑help resources

Support for siblings and young carers

• Young Carers Alliance

• Young carers centres. Contact your local council for details of services in your area

Support for carers

• Carers Trust

• Family therapy (CNTW)

• Parent carer forums

• Carers centres. Contact your local council for details of services in your area