More than 1 in 100 people are autistic. This affects people in different ways. It can bring strengths but also some challenges that can impact on how comfortable, healthy and happy you feel. Getting the right diagnosis and support is…

Middlesbrough has a number of purpose-built Changing Places toilets for disabled people. Changing Places toilets are bigger than standard wheelchair accessible toilets, which don't provide changing benches or hoists, and are too…

Read the ministerial letter addressed to all children and young people with SEND, their families and those who support them. Government Guidance for parents You can find all the up to date Government guidance website.  Update from SEN…

NHS have provided some useful leaflets to help support manage anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic. We've also included the CCGs Help and Resources List for November 2020 Download these from the download section on the righthand…

Please see attached a useful information sheet which tells you all about what happens when you go to the hearing clinic to have your hearing checked. 

Please see the attached documents (right hand side of this page) for some very useful informaton on the Hearing Impaired and Visually Impaired Services. You will also find information on hearing aids and equipment.  

The NHS website includes lots of information about a range of health conditions that young people with SEND can experience. Take a look to find out more: Information about Autism   Information about Downs Syndrome Information about…

Nip in the Bud® was set up to encourage awareness about mental health disorders in young children. These relatively common problems which begin in childhood and adolescence can have wide-ranging and long-lasting effects, affecting a…

Helping young people explore topics such as emotions, relationships and identity The films and supporting resources are aimed at young people aged 11 to 25 to help them learn strategies for staying safe as they grow up and gain…

What does PBS do? PBS enables groups of carers (family carer and/or paid carers); 1.  To understand the needs and behaviour of children and/or adults, who, because of intellectual and/or developmental disability, are vulnerable to…