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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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  • 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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