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Independent Living

  • How to Find a SEND-Friendly Dentist

    How to Find a SEND-Friendly Dentist

    If you’re looking for a dentist who understands Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We understand this can become a daunting process for anyone, especially individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Therefore, it is important to find a dental practice that can offer additional support and also provides a welcoming environment. Fortunately, the Northumbria…

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  • 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,…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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…

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  • Protect Our Benefits – Branches Campaign Toolkit

    Protect Our Benefits – Branches Campaign Toolkit

    The National Autistic Society (NAS) have produced a flier latest information about the proposed changes to the benefits. The NAS have also created a Branches Campaign Toolkit which highlights what they plan to do to make a difference. Please find further details below:

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  • Free DWP Training in June

    Free DWP Training in June

    If you are looking for support to gain a better understanding of the key benefits and support schemes which are available for disabled people and those with health conditions. This June, The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are offering a series of free online training sessions, which will provide you with the knowledge about…

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  • Become a Travel Champion in Northumberland!

    Become a Travel Champion in Northumberland!

    There is an exciting new opportunity that has come about for people with learning disabilities…! The organisation Adapt is looking for three enthusiastic individuals to become travel champions in Northumberland. As a Travel Champion you are going to help others grow their knowledge and confidence about traveling independently. This role is part of the Travel…

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