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ADHD UK, a charity to help those affected by ADHD – either those that have the condition or people close to them: family, friends, employers, and co-workers.

Autism Central - the national peer education programme for families and support networks of autistic people of all ages in England.

Autistica, UK’s leading autism research and campaigning charity

The Brain Charity supports anyone based in the UK who has a neurological condition, and their family, friends, and carers.

Citizens Advice Gateshead - 'Living with Neurodiversity' service: a project established to support individuals, as well as parents and carers, of those living with neurodivergent conditions

Gateshead Council – Gateshead Autism Hubs

National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service (ADDISS)

National Autistic Society (NAS), UK’s leading autism charity

North East Autism Society, supporting autistic and neurodivergent adults and their families

Student Adjustments Planner - can help students with a disability/impairment or health condition identify adjustments needed to help them progress in higher education or start work

Caregivers Connected Gateshead (Carers Federation Limited) supports unpaid Adult Caregivers, Young Adult Caregivers and Young Caregivers in Gateshead.

Carers UK – help and advice

Gateshead Council – transport and travel

GOV.UK Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and driving

NHS Every Mind Matters – mental wellbeing tips

NHS Every Mind Matters – mental health issues

Gateshead Council - mental health and wellbeing

Tyneside and Northumberland Mind – Gateshead

Live Well, NHS advice about healthy living

Sense Ability Matters – anyone in Gateshead who has a sensory impairment, is disabled, or lives with a long-term health condition

Gateshead Council - Get Active in Gateshead

Gateshead Council - social and leisure

Gateshead Council - leisure, sport and fitness

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust - physical activity

Limitless Inclusive Football Club, inclusive football club that was formed to provide a safe place for neurodivergent children to train, play and enjoy football

Neurodiverse Sport, leading not-for-profit championing neurodivergent people in sport

NHS Every Mind Matters – sleep

The Sleep Charity - advice and information

Gateshead Council – Eat Well

Eat Well, NHS information and guidance about eating a healthy, balanced diet

Gateshead Council – healthy weight

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust - Nutrition and Dietetics

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust - Community Adult Eating Disorder Service

Eating Distress North East (EDNE) is a charity offering independent confidential services to people affected by eating distress across the North East

Beat, UK’s eating disorder charity

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust - Speech and Language Therapy (Adults)

Gateshead Council – Gateshead Access to Employment Service (GATES)

WorkWell Programme - helping people to stay well and stay working

Neurodiversity Works - advocating for accessible opportunities

Health Adjustment Passport - form to identify what support and changes are available to help you move into work or stay in a job

Access to Work - can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability

Gateshead Jobcentre Plus
Shildon House, High Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE8 1AS

Telephone: 0800 169 0190
Textphone 0800 169 0314
NGT text relay (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 169 0190
British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you’re on a computer - find out how to use the service on mobile or tablet
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Find out about call charges

Job Centre Plus Enquiry Line

Gateshead Council – volunteering

Gateshead Council – housing

Tyneside and Northumberland Mind – Gateshead

OurGateshead - Gateshead's community website

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Gateway