splintergroupnorth@gmail.com

01670 343894

Northumberland, UK

Contact Us

SpLinter Group

Log in
Colourful post-its

May 2024

  • All you need to know about bus passes

    All you need to know about bus passes

    admin

    The Northumberland County Council provides lots of useful information about applying for, replacing and renewing your bus pass here. Once you have your pass, the scheme is free and easy to use. You will be eligible for a concessionary travel pass (bus pass) if you have a disability. You will need to meet the criteria…

    Know More

  • Would you like help with travel?

    Would you like help with travel?

    admin

    Do you get anxious about traveling to new places, especially if you are on your own? If so, it can sometimes be helpful to have someone accompany you on your journey. If you think a travel buddy would be useful, let us know and we might be able to help. In the meantime, here are…

    Know More

  • Would you like to drive?

    Would you like to drive?

    admin

    Are you interested in finding out if you could drive? If so, the North East Drive Mobility service offers:

    Know More

  • May’s Friday get-together

    May’s Friday get-together

    admin

    On Friday evening SpLinter Group members came together at the Family Hub in Blyth, which was our first time using a different location for our monthly gathering. We are planning to build more links with Family Hubs across the county so we can enable people to meet up in a range of venues. The Family…

    Know More

  • Autism-friendly yoga group

    Autism-friendly yoga group

    admin

    Dharma Simmons is running an autism-friendly yoga group for the Northumberland Recovery College every Monday between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Suitable for anyone who can safely and independently get up and down from the floor, this online session is free and open to anyone aged 18+ who lives or works in Northumberland. If you are interested,…

    Know More

  • Point A Steering Group Update

    Point A Steering Group Update

    admin

    On Monday SpLinter group members were joined by different disability support groups such as Adapt NE and Inclusion North as part of the steering group for the Point A Info Hubs. As part of the discussion Terry and Frank were presenting on behalf of Inclusion North’s Citizenship Team and got individuals to share their opinions…

    Know More

  • My new job at Your Voice Counts

    My new job at Your Voice Counts

    admin

    One of our SpLinter members, Jordan Turnbull, has started working with Your Voice Counts (YVC) as a Co-production Worker. Please continue reading to find out what Jordan has to say about his new job role with Your Voice Counts. Co-production acknowledges that people with ‘lived experience’ of a particular condition are often best placed to…

    Know More

  • Sign up your organisation to Point A!

    Sign up your organisation to Point A!

    admin

    If your organisation offers help, support or services to adults who identify as neurodivergent, autistic or with a learning disability in Northumberland, you are welcome to submit your details to be included in our growing online resource centre, the Point A Info Hub. Point A Info Hub relies on having the most up-to-date information, to…

    Know More

  • Support with Employee Health and Disability 

    Support with Employee Health and Disability 

    admin

    A new service, Support with Employee Health and Disability, has now gone live nationally. The service supports employers through common health and disability scenarios at work. Focused on ‘must-do’s’, the service explains legal obligations, and provides step by step guidance, prompting the right actions at the right times. This includes support with health and disability-related…

    Know More

  • Supported internships announced by Northumberland Skills

    Supported internships announced by Northumberland Skills

    admin

    Applications are now open for supported internships starting in September 2024. Delivered on behalf of the Northumberland County Council by Northumberland Skills, these internships are targeted at young people aged 16 to 24 who have an EHCP (education, health and care plan), and are ideal for those who need a bit of support moving from…

    Know More

Tags

Activities autism autism-friendly Berwick board games coproduction Creative arts Creativity Embracing emotions event games competition Gaming get-together Health and Wellbeing Independent living information Jackbox learning disability monthly social NAS Neurodivergent Neurodiverse Northumberland Northumberland recovery college online Online games Point A rights SEND Social event SpLinter SpLinter Group splinterzine Sunday nights Sunday Nights Online support group support service training transport Travelling Understanding Yourself video games wellbeing Work and Training workshop

Recent Posts

Categories

Archive

Social Links