Friends, Relationships and Community - Preparing for Adulthood

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.

Residents of state pensionable age can apply for a concessionary bus pass which entitles them to free 'off peak' travel. Residents may also apply on Disability Grounds even if they are below state pensionable age.

Daisy Chain runs a variety of social clubs and youth groups for young people aged 5-17.

At Dimensions, we provide research-based, outcomes-focussed services for people with learning disabilities and autism. Alongside supported living and residential care, we also offer vital specialist services including sector leading Positive Behaviour Support.

We provide payroll and fund management assistance for families with disabled dependants. If you are in receipt of a Local Authority Direct Payment or NHS Continuing Health Care. We will help you to employ your own home support, provide workplace pension assistance and process enhanced DBS applications where necessary.

Fairbridge is a national charity that aims to give young people from disadvantaged areas a fairer chance to succeed in life.

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.