Colourful post-its

July 2025

  • Belonging and Health for People with a Learning Disability who are Ethnically Diverse

    Belonging and Health for People with a Learning Disability who are Ethnically Diverse

    The organisation Inclusion North is hosting a focus group with Lancaster University called Belonging and Health for People with a Learning Disability who are Ethnically Diverse. Please find further information in the fliers below. Date: 12th August If you’re interested in joining this focus group, there are still places available (please get in touch with…

    Know More

  • Adapt (North East)

    Adapt (North East)

    Point A Profile Organisation Adapt (North East) What geographical area does the organisation cover? Northumberland What are the aims of your organisation and what do you do? Visit the website for more information to find out what Adapt (North East) has to offer and its aims as an organisation. What services do you currently offer,…

    Know More

  • Border Links

    Border Links

    Point A Profile Organisation Border Links. What geographical area does the organisation cover? Amble, Berwick, Cornhill, Duns & Kelso. What are the aims of your organisation and what do you do? Visit the website for more information to find out what Border Links has to offer and its aims as an organisation. This organisation also…

    Know More

  • SpLinter Zone Days

    SpLinter Zone Days

    Today we are hosting the first of our SpLinter zone days at the YMCA in Ashington. This is beginning of our Holiday Activity programme which SpLinter members are hosting to provide 11-16 year olds a day out playing video and board games and sampling savoury and sweet waffles. If you’re interested in joining us please…

    Know More

  • Travel with Confidence

    Travel with Confidence

    This month we have teamed up with Adapt NE to offer a 4-week course offering all aspects of travelling safely and with confidence. The Travel with Confidence scheme is part of a new reginal project. Please find further details in the flier below. This course has been a great experience for SpLinter as five members…

    Know More

  • Supporting users looking for work

    Supporting users looking for work

    Last month at the SEND Employers Forum we presented a useful summary of the types of support that SpLinter can offer Learning Disabled people who are looking for work and training. Please find further information below in our presentation.

    Know More

  • SpLinter goes to Berwick!

    SpLinter goes to Berwick!

    This August we are hosting our first SpLinter monthly social at BorderLinks in Berwick. Each month we come together as a group to organise monthly social gathering around the county for young neurodiverse adults. We hope to see you there. Please click here to find out more information or view the flier below.

    Know More

  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Awareness Session with DWP

    Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Awareness Session with DWP

    This July the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) are providing a series of sessions which will raise awareness about the Personal Independent Payment (PIP). These sessions highlight the eligibility criteria along with supporting individuals through making their claim which includes the assessment process. Please find further information about these sessions here. If you require…

    Know More

  • Summer Support, Fun Trips & Resources for Northumberland Parent Carers 

    Summer Support, Fun Trips & Resources for Northumberland Parent Carers 

    The Parent Carer Forum are excited to share with you some fantastic news and support that will enable you to make summer a little easier and enjoyable for you and your family. Please have a look below for further information. We have also included further information about the SEND Friendly Summer Holiday Guide (created by…

    Know More