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Job seeking
Helping you succeed in your job search.
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Benefits
Helping you with Benefits.
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Useful Sites
Information that may be helpful
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Disability North is a registered charity promoting inclusion, independence and choice for disabled people and their families by providing information, advice and support on any aspect of disability.
Skills for Care – We work with employers, Government and partners to ensure social care has the right people, skills and support required to deliver the highest quality care and support now and in the future.
Government Services and Information – A wide range of information tailored to those with disabilities.
South Tyneside Parent Carer Forum – Independent parent led organisation, designed to support families.
A better u – Join the Champions Team and help improve the health and wellbeing of South Tyneside.
Blue Llight Card Blue Light Card provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store
ACAS – Employer only advice
Track or View your DBS Certificate – Check the progress of basic, standard and enhanced checks.
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles For Hire – Wheelchair accessible vehicles for hire, manual or automatic gearbox.
SENDIASS South Tyneside – Free and impartial information, advice and support for parents, carers and young people with special needs and disabilities.
Autism Information – A wide range of information about the health and wellbeing needs of individuals with Autism in South Tyneside.
SEND services – SEND Local Offer – A comprehensive directory of available resources for Special Education Needs and Disabilities.
Learning Disability Service (Adults) – Information on a range of care and support services for people with a disability.
Children with Disabilities Network – Details on how to join and how to apply for a Max Card.
Autism Hub – South Shields
AutismAble – South Shields
Neurodiversity Employment Service
Daisy Chain – Resources for Adults and Young People