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Disabled Climate Action Forum (DCAF)
The Climate Movement is Inaccessible. Help Us Change That… This month The Difference North East Team is relaunching their Disabled Climate Action Forum (DCAF), which provides disabled people with the opportunity to learn about how the climate crisis affects our region. It gives disabled people the chance to understand what supportive action is provided by individuals…
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Hate Crime Advocacy Service
The organisation Connected Voice, are now providing a new training course about Hate Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour which is delivered by their Advocacy team. This course draws upon their latest research along with collaboration from Durham and Northumbria Universities. The training also includes the usage of the new Hate ID App to help understand the impact of…
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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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SpLinter Goes to Amble Links Caravan Park
At the beginning of August, SpLinter Group members went on an exciting mini-break to Amble Links Caravan park. Our mini-break was organised through WATBreak which is a new initiave created by WATBus that provides individuals with the opportunity to have an affordable break at their caravan in Amble Links. During our visit to Amble we enjoyed…
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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
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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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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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
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.









