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Friends Action North East is a grassroots community charity supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people to make and keep positive friendships.
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, self-motivated...
Students with autism at popular Newcastle cafe proving disability is no barrier to workplace success
Students with autism at a popular Newcastle cafe are proving disabilities is no barrier to success in the workplace.
Cafe Beam in Gosforth was set up four years ago and is run by charity Smile for Life to give young disabled people hands-on work...
Are you leaving or have you left long stay hospital? Are you an adult with a learning disability and/or autism and have an idea to make an impact on your local community? The Small Spark grant may be for you!
With the Small Spark grant, up to £250 could ...
NHS England have commissioned a family engagement project for the families of children with a learning disability and/or autism up to the age of 25. This project is part of the Transforming Care agenda.
Some of the general areas to be addressed will ...
Quiet hour will take place first Tuesday of every month from 10am until 11am.
intu Metrocentre is partnering with the National Autistic Society (NAS) to support the Autism Hour campaign. During your visit, you'll notice some of the changes they've made...
Mencap is running the first national survey of people with a learning disability in 15 years!
They would like to ask you some questions about you and your life.
Please only answer the questions if you:
Are an adult aged 18 or over,
Have a learning...
Evolution Football Centre (Coble Dene, North Shields NE29 6DW)
We are now Open!!!
We would like to offer you a discount of 25% OFF to use our indoor facilities, for football, any sport, games & activities.
We also have a great function room with a...
As part of a pioneering new project from the disability charity United Response, people with learning disabilities are making YouTube videos to help tackle obesity.
CookABILITY launches today and aims to encourage people with learning disabilities,...
Social Action in North Tyneside (SAINT)
Your community needs you!
Are there aspects of your community you would like to improve?
Would you like to join a project and use your skills and experience for something positive?
The SAINT project can help you to...
Metro Radio Cash For Kids has granted funding of £750 for the soft play area of Eldon Leisure for the installation of sensory equipment. The hope is to install this equipment before Christmas.
The money has been donated by NE1 by selling Geordie Jackpot...
Back in October, popular daytime television talk-show Loose Women held their own ‘Loose Autism Hour’. Alongside discussion on the topic from comedians, experts and television stars – this also included providing temporary adjustments to the show. With...