Northumberland
Parent Carer Groups
Northumberland IN-PACT
Contact details:
Sue Collingworth
Service Co-ordinator
Northumberland IN-PACT
Wansbeck Young People's Centre
South View, Ashington
NE63 08F
01670 857 816
email: neinpact@nch.org.uk
Website: www.in-pact.org.uk
In-Pact provides a single point of contact for advice and support for families and carers for children with special needs and disabilities in Northumberland.
In-Pact Offers:
- Information on statutory, voluntary and community services.
- Support, help, and training to parents wishing to set up parent-led groups.
- Support and co-ordination of information to established parent support groups within the County.
- A voice for parents in strategic planning within the County.
- A helpful website designed to give parents and professionals easy access to information. Parents and carers of disabled children are involved in the planning and evolving of the site.
Rainbow Support Group
Contact Details:
Joanne Fleming
Support Worker
Rainbow Support Group
Blyth Sure Start
103 Wright Street
Blyth
Northumberland
NE24 1HG
Tel: 01670 798805
The Rainbow Support Group aims to "help parents and carers of children af all ages with a disability"
Please note: Northumberland does not currently have any young carers groups.