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Sunderland

In Sunderland, adults access ADHD assessment primarily through GP referral into specialist services. There is pre-diagnosis support available delivered through AIM [Autism in Mind] Sunderland

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

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

Sunderland City Council – carers

Sunderland Information Point – support for carers

Carers UK – help and advice

Sunderland City Council – public transport and travel information

Sunderland Information Point – transport and mobility

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

NHS Every Mind Matters – mental wellbeing tips

NHS Every Mind Matters – mental health issues

Sunderland City Council – mental wellbeing support

Sunderland Mind

Live Well, NHS advice about healthy living

Sunderland City Council - sensory support

Sunderland City Council - A-Z of sports and activities 

Sunderland City Council - Active Sunderland

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

Sunderland City Council – healthy weight

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

Sunderland Information Point – employment support

Sunderland City Council – skills for employment

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 

Sunderland Information Point – Sunderland Job Centre Plus

Sunderland City Council - looking for work

Sunderland Job Centre Plus City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
SR1 3AD

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

Sunderland City Council – volunteering

Sunderland City Council – housing

Sunderland Information Point – help to live at home

Sunderland Information Point – choosing somewhere to live

Sunderland Information Point – digital assisted and supported living