Here we have collected details of some organisations and agencies that parents may find supportive:
Bede’s Helping Hands
A volunteer run organisation serving South Tyneside. They are based in the former Primrose Library in the Scotch Estate, Jarrow.
0191 816 3021
Facebook: Bede’s Helping Hands Food Bank
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Local Welfare Provision
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Welfare Support Service
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The Welfare Support Service is the first point of contact for money and debt advice in South Tyneside.
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Welcoming Places
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Welcoming Places are free places where you can go to save money on energy and heating costs, socialise, plus receive support and advice.
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Food support
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Key Community
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Providing emergency food and support- Key to Life Foodbank – Key
Affordable, healthy food to reduce waste and save money-
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Hospitality & Hope
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Community shops and emergency food parcels for families in need.
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Energy
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Wise Group – HEAT
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Energy advice and financial support for households struggling with bills.
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Government Support
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Information from the government schemes to help with energy bills.
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LEAP
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A free service that is helping people keep warm and reduce their energy bills without costing them any money.
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North East Warm Homes
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Free advice on energy-saving home improvements.
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Water
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Northumbria Water
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Discounts off water bills, debt support, and flexible payment plans.
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Digital Inclusion
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Broadband
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Help for Households campaign – social ariffs internet Service Providers (IPS) and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) delivering low-cost broadband and phone service packages for those on low incomes. Use the social tariff toolkit or see the campaign.
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Good Things Foundation
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Like a foodbank but for mobile data, the National Databank provides free mobile SIM cards for people who can’t access the internet. They also provide signposting to organisations who provide laptops, mobile phones and tablets to individuals who may not have access to a device.
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Digital Support
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Digital training in South Tyneside, online courses, staying safe online and the digital Switch.
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Crisis Support
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Love Amelia
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Clothing, nappies, toiletries, baby equipment, toys, and prams for families.
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FCC Sleep Safe, Dream Big
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Support with bed, mattress, and bedding for children.
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BBC Emergency Essentials
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Provides essential items like beds, cookers, and other critical needs.
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Groundworks
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Affordable second-hand items and community recycling store.
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Health
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Sexual Health Clinics
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Free contraception and STI screening at Family Hubs.
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Urgent Dental Care
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Emergency dental appointments for those without an NHS dentist.
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Kooth & Qwell
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Free mental health and wellbeing support online, open during holidays.
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SEND
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The Toby Henderson Trust
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Resource packs and support for autistic children and families.
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Your Voice Counts
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Drop-in groups for people with learning disabilities and autism.
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Parent Carer Forum
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Signpost parents of children and young people with SEND to advice and information. STPCF | South Tyneside Parent Carer Forum
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Family Fund
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Grants and services to families raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young people on a low income across the UK.
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Travel
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Concessionary Travel
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Reduced-price or free travel for under 16s, older people, and disabled residents.
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Taxi Card Scheme
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Discounted taxi fares for people with mobility difficulties.
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