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South Tyneside

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.

In South Tyneside, adults can access support through the Autism Hub and primary care mental health services, providing practical support and guidance alongside diagnostic pathways. AIM [Autism in Mind] South Tyneside is a pre and post-diagnostic service for autistic adults (who do not have a learning disability) and have a South Tyneside GP.

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

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

South Tyneside Council – Autism Support Group

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

South Tyneside Council - Connected Caring South Tyneside. Available to carers from the age of 18

Carers UK – help and advice

South Tyneside Council – transport

South Tyneside Council – travel passes and support with travel

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

NHS Every Mind Matters – mental wellbeing tips

NHS Every Mind Matters – mental health issues

In South Tyneside, adults can access support through the Enhanced Primary Care Mental Health Team, which has a pre-diagnosis offer delivered by a partnership of third-sector organisations and the primary care service, as well as providing ongoing support for individuals with neurodevelopmental needs, including those awaiting assessment.

Lifecycle Primary Care Mental Health Service (young adults 18 to 25 years with diagnosed or suspected autism or ADHD)

South Tyneside Council – mental health and wellbeing

Tyneside and Northumberland Mind – South Tyneside

Live Well, NHS advice about healthy living

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

South Tyneside Council - healthy weight and physical activity

South Tyneside Council - Get Active discount cards

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

South Tyneside Council – healthy eating

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

South Tyneside and Sunderland 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

South Tyneside Council - Your Voice Counts

Social care and support guide

South Tyneside Council – Let's Talk team (adult social care)

South Tyneside Works – specialist employment support - 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

South Shields Jobcentre Plus Mile End Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear
NE33 1BZ

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

South Tyneside Council – volunteering, community groups and projects

Tyneside Mind – South Tyneside

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Gateway