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Independent Living

  • Mind the Gap

    Mind the Gap

    🌟 We know people are not always designed to fit the ‘systems’ and many fall through the gaps 🌟 There is a new innovative event called ‘Mind the Gap’ which offers support to inviduals who do not fit the ‘systems’ and inevitably fall through the gap! During this event you will be using immersive theatrical…

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  • Northumberland SEND Employers Forum

    Northumberland SEND Employers Forum

    On the 29th of November members of the Northumberland SEND Employers Forum came together to discuss the best ways to support neurodiverse individuals within the employment sector along with helping them with their transition into adulthood. Below please find all of the organisations who presented at the Northumberland SEND Employers Forum: Preparation for Adulthood at…

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  • Blyth Resource and Initiative Centre’s Support Services and Courses

    Blyth Resource and Initiative Centre’s Support Services and Courses

    Blyth Resource and Initiative Centre (BRIC) offers a wide range of free courses and support services for individuals. In addition this centre also provides employability support drop ins, Digital Skills Training, Adult Literacy Training, Functional Skills Maths & English. Below please find BRIC’s support services and courses which include Weekly Drop-ins, Adult Literacy, Digital Skills,…

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  • The Hate Crime Survey

    The Hate Crime Survey

    Adapt NE has partnered with The Office for National Statistics (ONS) both of these organisations would like to further investigate the topic of hate crime and advocacy in relation to people with learning disabilities and/or autism. They would like people with learning disabilities and autistic people to respond to their survey about Hate Crime. The…

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  • WATBus Community Transport

    WATBus Community Transport

    Out and About Scheme There is a new service being offered to individuals who are living in Southeast Northumberland called the Out and About Scheme. This service supports people who have mobility or health problems and find it challenging to access public transport. The Out and About Scheme is a project that supplies individuals with…

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  • Free NHS Health Checks

    Free NHS Health Checks

    As part of the Public Health Department at Northumberland County Council (NCC) they will be offering free health checks offered by health trainers from the NCC at Blyth Sports Centre on Thursday, 7th of November. Each free NHS health check will include a range of measurements including BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol check and diabetes risk…

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  • Having trouble with rising fuel prices?

    Having trouble with rising fuel prices?

    Are you having concerns about the costs of your energy bills? If so, there is support here to help you with managing your payments. Please find out more information below:

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  • Tynedale House Residential Home/Respite unit

    Tynedale House Residential Home/Respite unit

    Organisation Tynedale House Residential Home/Respite unit What geographical area does your organisation cover?Northumberland What are the aims of your organisation and what do you do?To provide care and support for 24 clients with a learning disability ensuring they have a full life promoting independence as much as possible. End of life care and a 6…

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  • Sea Lodge- Northumberland County Council

    Sea Lodge- Northumberland County Council

    Organisation Sea Lodge- Northumberland County Council What geographical area does your organisation cover?Cresswell- Northumberland What are the aims of your organisation and what do you do?We are an independent living service for adults with a learning disability. We aim to provide a quality person centred service to people within their own home by offering a…

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  • Shared Lives Northumberland

    Shared Lives Northumberland

    Organisation Shared Lives Northumberland What geographical area does your organisation cover?Northumberland What are the aims of your organisation and what do you do?Click here to find out more information, about Shared Lives Northumberland and what they offer as an organisation. What services do you currently offer, that would be useful and accessible to adults who…

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