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Northumberland

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.

AIM [Autism in Mind] Northumberland - offers post-diagnostic support to autistic adults includes telephone/online low-level emotional support.  The support seeks to enhance the quality of life for autistic adults by promoting independence and reducing feelings of isolation.

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

National Autistic Society - North Northumberland branch

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

Northumberland County Council – support for carers of adults

Carers Northumberland – a charity dedicated to improving the lives of unpaid carers by responding to their needs, informing them of their rights and entitlements.

Carers UK – help and advice

Northumberland County Council – public transport

Northumberland County Council - transport discounts and support

Northumberland County Council – community transport service directory

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

NHS Every Mind Matters – mental wellbeing tips

NHS Every Mind Matters – mental health issues

Northumberland County Council – mental health and wellbeing

Northumberland Recovery College - offers a range of activities and groups across Northumberland and includes links for face-to-face and online groups so support neurodivergence.

Tyneside and Northumberland Mind – Northumberland

Live Well, NHS advice about healthy living

BID Services – Northumberland Sensory Services 

Northumberland County Council - weight management support

Northumberland County Council – health eating and being active 

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

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

NHS Every Mind Matters – sleep

The Sleep Charity - advice and information

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

Northumbria Healthcare 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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Speech and language therapy

Adapt (NE) - Advocacy Services Northumberland

Northumberland Skills

Northumberland County Council – employment and skills

Northumberland Skills - Connect to Work 

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

Ashington Jobcentre Plus Reiverdale House, Reiverdale Road, Ashington
NE63 9YY

Bedlington Jobcentre Plus Longridge House, Front Street West, Bedlington
NE22 5TL

Blaydon Jobcentre Plus St Cuthburts Way, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
NE21 5AD

Blyth Jobcentre Plus Bridge House, Percy Street, Blyth, Northumberland
NE24 2AQ 

Cramlington Jobcentre Plus 17-19 Dudley Lane, Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington Northumberland NE23 6QW

Hexham Jobcentre Plus St Andrews House, Haugh Lane, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3NF

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

Northumberland County Council - jobs, apprenticeships, and career guidance

Tyneside Mind – Northumberland

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Gateway