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Works to improve the lives of people in the UK with a learning disability

Provides information, advice and support to carers

Aims to help people with Down's Syndrome live full and rewarding lives

Represents the interests of people who may find it difficult to be heard or speak out for themselves

A charity based in North Tyneside which supports people with learning disabilities and their carers

Lives through Friends offers a more independent lifeline to people in need of social care support who, in the past, have had their needs assessed and addressed by social services departments and other agencies. Where individuals believe that, with a little help, they will make better use of the funds by arranging support themselves, Lives through Friends offers an alternative solution.

Supports people with learning disabilities and their families and carers

An information and support service for people with learning disabilities living in North Tyneside

Consultancy which aims to help people, communities and services build an inclusive future

Supports adults and young people with learning and/or physical disabilities to speak up for themselves, gain in confidence and have more control over their lives through participation in planning and presenting training courses.

The Learning Disability Coalition is formed of 15 member organisations and over 150 supporting organisations who have come together to ensure that there is enough public funding for people with a learning disability to have the same chances and choices as everyone else.

To view Linda and Yvonne's pictures from the event please visit the website

ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder though the person who suffers from it is not necessarily hyperactive. It is a chronic neurobehavioral disorder. There are different forms of this disorder including: predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, predominantly inattentive, and combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive