Newcastle

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.

National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service (ADDISS)

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

Newcastle City Council - support for adults with learning disabilities and autism

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

Newcastle Carers - support unpaid carers of all ages looking after someone in Newcastle.

Carers UK – help and advice

Newcastle City Council – travel passes and help to get out and out

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust - Adult ADHD Service

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust - Adult Autism Diagnostic Service

NHS Every Mind Matters – mental wellbeing tips

NHS Every Mind Matters – mental health issues

Newcastle City Council - mental health support

The Recovery College Collective (ReCoCo) offers monthly support to people with ADHD

Tyneside and Northumberland Mind – Newcastle

Live Well, NHS advice about healthy living

Newcastle City Council – sensory loss support

InformationNow – physical and leisure activities

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

Newcastle City Council - sports and fitness

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

Newcastle City Council – healthy eating

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

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – 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

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Adult speech and language therapy

Newcastle City Council – health and social care advocacy

Connected Voice - advocacy

Social care and support guide

Newcastle City Council – adult social care

Newcastle City Council - Supported Employment Service

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

Newcastle City Jobcentre Plus
1 Cathedral Square, Mosley Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 1EE

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

Volunteer Centre Newcastle

Newcastle City Council – housing

InformationNow

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Gateway