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  • Travel wiith Confidence Course

    Starting on Tuesday, 21st April,   SpLinter Group is running a Travel with Confidence Course with Adapt NE. This course is funded by Motability Foundation to support adults with a learning disability and/or autistic people which enables them to gain skills to use public transport safely and independently. Each session will take place every Tuesday between…

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  • Travel With Confidence Course

    Starting on Tuesday, 21st April,   SpLinter Group is running a Travel with Confidence Course with Adapt NE. This course is funded by Motability Foundation to support adults with a learning disability and/or autistic people which enables them to gain skills to use public transport safely and independently. Each session will take place every Tuesday between…

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  • User-Led Networking session with Julie Shepherd @ SpLinter Zone

    On Wednesday 26th November, SpLinter Group are hosting their first User-Led Networking Session with Julia Shepherd from the Learning Disability Partnership Board. Location: SpLinter Zone Time: 11am Date: Wednesday 26th November  

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  • Northern Light Autumn Raffle

    Northern Light Autumn Raffle

    Northern Lights Northumberland is a community group which will be offering a range of activities and support for children with disabilities or additional needs in Northumberland. This group is currently fundraising and is a hosting an Autumn raffle – Please click here to get involved with their fundraiser. The Northern Lights Autumn ✨  raffle ✨ …

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  • Northumberland SEND Employment Forum – Autumn Term 2025

    Northumberland County Council will be hosting their eighth SEND Employment Forum (Autumn Term) which is taking place on the Friday, 12th December 2025 at the County Hall, Morpeth. Time: 12:30pm Date:  12th December Location: County Hall, Morpeth  

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  • DJ Academy with The Twisting Ducks

    On Wednesday, 3rd September from 3.15-6pm, the Twisting Ducks are hosting a fun and friendly DJ Academy at the Blyth Family Hub where you can learn DJ skills with the support of a professional DJ. These sessions will begin on the 3rd September 2025 and happen weekly on Wednesdays from 3.15pm – 6pm. Please find…

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

    On the 12th August, Inclusion North and Lancaster University are hosting a focus group called Belonging and Health for People with a Learning Disability who are Ethnically Diverse. Please find further information below and click here to view our post. If you’re interested in joining this focus group, there are still places available (please get…

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  • 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…

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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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