Sensory and Physical Health - Getting help for children and young people

The audiology department diagnoses and treats hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders.

Services are delivered via our main centres at The James Cook University Hospital, University Hospital of North Tees and Friarage Hospital.

Clinics also take place at various other locations within the community.

British Red Cross Independent Living Teesside provides support at home, transport and mobility aids to help people who face a crisis in their daily lives.

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 across the North East of England.

The InsideOut team will work with, and in, schools, delivering the whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing and will support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues.

MD Mobility supplies a wide range of mobility equipment with two well stocked outlets in Guisborough and Northallerton servicing the North East of England and North Yorkshire.

Funds medical research to improve child health; Funds grants for essential equipment, offers support services via a nurse helpline; campaigns for a fairer deal for disabled children.

South Tees Wheelchair Service supplies wheelchairs free of charge to people of all ages who have a long term restriction of walking ability because of illness or disability.

The Diversity Group's primary objective is to eliminate barriers within employment, education and training.

The Unicorn Centre, a registered charity, is a purpose built riding for the disabled facility which offers riding therapy and learning and training opportunities for over 200 disabled adults and children from the Tees Valley area each week. Opened in 1998, the Centre has become an established part of the local community, with a strong contingent of about 100 local volunteers who assist with riding lessons each week.