Independent Living Archives

Highlights of the Travelling with Confidence Course

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Jul 10, 2026

At the SpLinter Hub members of our group have been completing the Travelling with Confidence course alongside Adapt NE. This course was funded by Motability Foundation to support adults with a learning disability and/or autistic people which helped learners to gain skills to use public transport safely and independently. One of our Travel champions, Frank Lyford from the SpLinter…

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Parent and Carer Get-Together @ Point A Drop-In

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Jul 2, 2026

Come along and join us for our first get-together for parents and carers of young(ish) neurodivergent adults to share experiences and ideas for supporting each other. We will be meeting next Thursday at SpLinter Group‘s new local hub. During this get-together parents and carers will have the chance to meet up and explore how we…

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NEW for 2026: Creative Writing Group @ The SpLinter Hub

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Jul 2, 2026

Next Wednesday SpLinter Group is organising their first taster session of their NEW Creative Writing Group taking place at the SpLinter Hub. During this session we will look at different ways to unlock your creativity either through doodling or creative writing. Come along and join in the taster session to see if it’s for you…

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Places available on Public Health training Opportunities in May 2026

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Apr 29, 2026

Northumberland VCSE Mental Health Alliance is a non-profit organisation that brings together different VCSE organisations which support people living with complex mental health or severe mental illness (SMI). This organisation has shared with us free Public Health training opportunities which are being offered by the Northumberland County Council through their Learning Together program. These courses are free for individuals…

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See Me Shine Walk with the National Autistic Society

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Apr 14, 2026

The National Autistic Society (NAS) – North Northumberland is an organisation which, offers support for families of autistic children, mainly parents and carers through support groups, speakers, workshops and various other activities. This Tuesday NAS is organising a special event taking place tonight 🌟 to raise awareness of Austism as part of the World Autism Acceptance…

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New Monthly Schedule For SpLinter Hub

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Mar 16, 2026

This month we are launching our new monthly schedule for the SpLinter hub. Each week we have our regular sessions taking place at the hub like our Dungeons & Dragon Group and the Men’s Breakfast Club along with our crafty and creative sessions. In addition, we also have our monthly sessions like our Monthly SpLinter…

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New Support Groups at Northumberland Recover College for March

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Mar 14, 2026

Northumberland Recovery College is a charity organisation which offers a wide variety of support groups and courses to support adults across Northumberland with their mental health and wellbeing. Please find below a couple of the support groups and courses being offered online and in-person across Northumberland. If you would like to find out further information about…

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SpLinter takes part in a gentle sports session with Smile Through Sports

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Mar 14, 2026

On Tuesday SpLinter members came together at the Lindisfarne Centre to take part in a gentle sports session hosted by Smile Through Sports. We had such a fun time altogether playing easy activities like Boccia straight from our chair. Not only was it lots of fun but it really helped us to improve our health…

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Northumberland Recovery College

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Feb 4, 2026

Northumberland Recovery College is a charity organisation which offers a wide variety of support groups and courses to support adults across Northumberland with their mental health and wellbeing. Please find below a couple of the support groups and courses being offered online and in-person within Alnwick (North Northumberland). If you would like to find out…

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