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Support services for people with diabetes.

A support group for people with diabetes in Jarrow, their family and carers.

Different Strokes is run by younger stroke survivors for younger stroke survivors.

Advice and services including equipment and adaptation services for older people and those with a disability.

Disability Rights is run by and for people with lived experience of disability or health conditions.

The Disaway Trust is a registered charity that organises group holidays with physically disabled people.

Service for people who have mental health difficulties.

Stairlift and hoist installation, rental and maintenance.

Emmaus is a homeless charity providing more than just a bed for the night to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion.

Involvement group for people with learning disabilities.

The organisation promotes the emotional, social, educational and vocational competence of children and young people.

Offering a range of Mental Health Support.

Meal delivery service and event catering

Family Gateway is an award-winning North East charity that is committed to using local people to deliver enterprising community-led solutions to family and child poverty.

The Family Holiday Association provides breaks for UK families struggling with disability, severe and sudden illness, bereavement, mental health issues and domestic violence.

Feline Friends was set up to care for the needs of cats and kittens who have been abandoned, are unwanted or whose owners can no longer take care of them.

Private care agency that offers clients individual private care packages tailored around their needs.

A social enterprise in South Shields.

Provides advice and support to victims of forced marriage as well as to professionals dealing with cases.

FRANK is the national drugs information and advice service, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Cafe providing home cooked meals including vegetarian and gluten free options.

A social group for older people meeting once a week.

Friends Action North East supports adults with learning disabilities in the North East of England to make and keep friends.

The Friends are the focus for volunteering activity and their work has spread beyond the boundaries of the park.

Galop provides emotional and practical support to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people experiencing domestic abuse.

Advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms.

Grants and support to allow disabled gardeners to keep pursuing their hobby and interests.

Adults with learning disabilities, their families, informal carers and paid care staff receive specialist support from this service. People can refer themselves or anyone associated with the person can arrange a conversation either in writing or over the phone.

Playing workshops and club for fans of George Formby and ukulele music.