Mental health and counselling

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust provides information and support to help anyone with Cystic Fibrosis. <SEND>

dads.info celebrates the changing role of dads with engaging, helpful, practical, entertaining resources and content for every stage of their journey.

Daisy Chain exists to support and empower autistic children, young people, adults and their families. We deliver a wide range of person-centred services for autistic individuals from as young as aged 3 to aged 18+ and into adulthood. <SEND>

The Autism Central Peer Education programme is for parents, carers and personal assistants of autistic people. Daisy Chain is the Regional Hub for North East and Yorkshire. <SEND>

The Family Support Service supports children and young people aged 0-18 years and their families, no matter where they are on their autism, ADHD, sensory processing, or Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) journey. <SEND>

Freephone Number Launched In addition to our online enquiry form, where you can request a call from a member of the care team to discuss your own needs and be signposted towards helpful resources and strategies, we now have a Freephone Number which you can use. <SEND>

My Life, My Community are social groups for autistic and neurodivergent adults aged over 18 years.

Who is this service for? This service is for autistic and neurodivergent adults (18+). <SEND>

Dale Care Ltd offer a wide variety of services for various needs. We provide personal care services, bathing, medication, palliative care and complex care all in varying degrees. We also offer companionship, outings, shopping & cleaning anything to enhance your life.

Darlington College is a further education college located on Haughton Road in Darlington. <SEND>

Darlington Road Care Home is located in the Hartburn area of Stockton, close to local shops and bus stops.

Deafblind UK is a national charity supporting people with sight and hearing loss to live the lives they want. <SEND>

Dear Albert is a peer-led, Recovery focused social enterprise specialising in helping people resolve substance use issues. <SEND>

DebtBuffer helps individuals and families in Stockton-on-Tees with free debt advice and debt counselling.

Delirium (sometimes called 'acute confusional state') is a clinical syndrome characterised by disturbance attention, awareness and cognition Delirium has an acute onset and fluctuating course. It is a serious condition that is associated with poorer clinical outcomes including death. Delirium can be prevented and treated if it is detected and managed.

Dementia UK provides specialist dementia support for people of all ages and their families.

DEN - Deaf Empowering Network, provides services to the d/Deaf community through BSL Interpreters, Community Outreach Support Workers.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. <SEND>

Depaul UK is one of the biggest homelessness charities in the UK.

Destiny Church Tees Valley is a contemporary church located in Norton.

Diabetes UK is the charity for people with diabetes, their family, friends and carers. Their mission is to improve the lives of people with the condition and work towards a future without diabetes. <SEND>

Digital Unite specialises in supporting older people to use digital technologies - from internet & email to social networking & blogs.

In 1976, armed with a single phone in a rented office, Dimensions began supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs out of institutions, helping them lead ordinary lives in their local communities.

Dimensions UK work with cinemas, libraries, museums and Belong by GAME Arenas

The Disability Access Fund supports disabled children's access to funded childcare for children aged 9 months to four years old. <SEND>

The Disability Law Service is a national registered charity that provides confidential and free legal advice for disabled people, their families and carers. <SEND>

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children, may help with the extra costs of looking after a child who: is under 16 years old has difficulties walking or needs much more looking after than a child of the same age who doesn't have a disability. <SEND>

Disability North is a free Independent Living Service which promotes social inclusion, independence and choice for disabled and older people in the North East of England and Cumbria.

Disability Rights UK is a charity led, run and controlled by disabled people who are leading change and working for equal participation for all. <SEND>

DisabledParent.org.uk is a website belonging to Disability, Pregnancy & Parenthood, a user-led registered charity that promotes better awareness and support for disabled people during pregnancy and as parents. <SEND>

If you have a disability that makes travelling by train difficult you might qualify for the Disabled Persons Railcard. <SEND>

Disabled Students Allowance <SEND>

Some people require support to help them live independently, to settle into stable accommodation or simply to maintain their current situation in their daily lives after or whilst recovering from substance abuse.

Divorce online the quick, stress-free online divorce service for couples

Ofsted registered Childminder in Bishopsgarth <SEND>

Down Syndrome North East (DSNE) have parent champions who are here to support you. <SEND>

Down's Heart Group is a charity that offers support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down's Syndrome.

Down's Syndrome North East is the leading organisation for the help and support of all people with Down's Syndrome and their families and friends.

Dravet Syndrome UK is an independent charity dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by Dravet Syndrome. <SEND>

Drink Line - The National Alcohol Helpline

Drinkaware is an independent charity which aims to reduce alcohol-related harm by helping people make better choices about their drinking.

Drugs and alcohol often play a significant role in the lives of young people, whether that be curiosity, experimentation, recreational or problematic use and very infrequently, dependent use. Public Health has a role in ensuring the availability of appropriate services to support the identified needs of the local population.

Ofsted registered School nursery and Primary School in Eaglescliffe <SEND>

Ofsted registered Before and after school club in Eaglescliffe <SEND>

If you are studying the International Foundation Year, Pre-Masters programmes or English Language Preparation course delivered at the Durham University International Study Centre you will be based at Queen's Campus, Stockton.

The DWP has a range of measures designed to support those who have fled domestic abuse.

DWP Universal Credit

The Dynamic Support Register, or Enhanced Care and Support List (ECSL), is a register of people with learning disabilities and/or autism who may need higher input from services and who may be at risk of being admitted to a specialist or mental health hospital. <SEND>

Dyslexia Action is an educational charity established in 2006. They provide teaching, training, services and support for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulty assessments. They also provide support for people with dyscalculia. <SEND>

Dyspraxia Support Group. Keep In Mind Dyspraxia Supporting Dyspraxia on Teesside <SEND>