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National Autistic Society North Northumberland Branch
Point A Profile Organisation National Autistic Society North Northumberland Branch What geographical area does your organisation cover?Northumberland and beyond but mainly meet in North Northumberland What are the aims of your organisation and what do you do?Provide support for families, mainly parents and carers through support groups, speakers, workshops and various other activities. What services…
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Complex Connexions CIC
Point A Profile Organisation Complex Connexions CIC What geographical area does your organisation cover?Nationwide What are the aims of your organisation and what do you do?We support ADHD/Autistic young people and families to better understand behaviour and responses through a brain/ body lens, and to communicate for more calm and connection in their family. Visit…
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The Toby Henderson Trust
Point A Profile Organisation The Toby Henderson Trust What geographical area does your organisation cover?North East What are the aims of your organisation and what do you do?The Toby Henderson Trust (TTHT) is an independently funded charity supporting autistic children, young people and adults, their families and carers in the North East of England. We…
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All you need to know about bus passes
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…
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Would you like help with travel?
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…
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Would you like to drive?
Are you interested in finding out if you could drive? If so, the North East Drive Mobility service offers:
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Autism-friendly yoga group
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,…
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Point A Steering Group Update
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…
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Sign up your organisation to Point A!
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…









