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Working together to support families and carers of children and young people with additional needs in the North East of the UK.

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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Great to see so many at our recent NECANN meeting with Choice Wellbeing Service! We talked collaboration, built marshmallow towers and heard exciting updates from Sunshine Fund, Gateshead PCF & Life Science Centre. www.cann-network.org/news/northea...
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
To book onto any of these activities, families must be registered with Grace House. Registration is completely free and takes up to one hour on site. To register, call 0191 435 2088. Already registered? You can book your places directly online at: www.gracehouse.co.uk
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Free Cancer Awareness Support from Healthworks Contact the team to find out more: Phone: 0191 264 1959 Email: cancerawareness@hwn.org.uk Website: [www.healthworksne.org.uk](www.healt… (You can also scan the QR code on the flyer for full details)
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Useful Vision Lending Library at The Lemington Centre Healthworks and Useful Vision offer a fantastic, free toy and resource lending service for families who have a child with a visual impairment. How to borrow: Please email usefulvision@hwn.org.uk.
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
SEND Exclusive Hire: Santa Express Train with The Sensory Place! Date: Saturday 19th December 2026 Time: 9:30am Location: Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields Cost: £12.50 per person Book online via The Sensory Place website: thesensoryplace.net/book-online
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🖤🤍SEND UNITED 2026 🖤🤍 FREE TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE! 🎉 A day of inclusion, connection and community for the whole SEND family. 📍Newcastle United Foundation 📅Saturday 7th November 2026 ⏰12:30pm – 4:30pm 🎟️Tickets are completely FREE. Get your FREE tickets here⁠ 👇 www.abler.io/shop/newcast...
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Welcome to new members 1Voice - Communicating Together Meet AAC role models and connect with an AAC community. 1Voice is a small UK charity providing social connection and networking for AAC users, their families and those who support them. www.1voice.info
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1Voice | Support Communication Empowerment Today
Join 1Voice - A free UK charity that supports AAC users and their families with communication tools, community events, and role models. Connect, learn, and empower individuals with communication diff...
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Welcome to new members Max Card MAX Card is the UK’s leading discount card scheme supporting families of children and young people with SEND, looked-after and fostered children, and young Carers. mymaxcard.co.uk
mymaxcard.co.uk
Discounts for fostered and disabled children – MaxCardMaxCard – The Max Card is the UK's leading discount card for foster families and families of children with additional needs. Families can use thei...
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Welcome to new members Teesside Deaf Children's Group Teesside Deaf Children’s Group is a local community group bringing together deaf children and their families across Teesside. www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Welcome to new members Go Beyond Charity who offers free residential breaks for children aged between 8-13 years who are facing challenges and difficulties in their lives. www.gobeyond.org.uk
gobeyond.org.uk
Home - Go Beyond
UK children's charity Go Beyond gives children and young people facing serious challenges breaks that last a lifetime. Donate today.
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Supporting Youth Wellbeing in the North East | Calm Connections Drop-In Groups when they need it most. #YouthMentalHealth #FamilySupport #EmotionalWellbeing #NorthEastCharities #CommunitySupport #EarlyIntervention #ParentingSupport
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Welcome to new Members Family Focus North East CIC Family Focus North East CIC is a community‑interest organisation dedicated to strengthening the emotional wellbeing, safety, and relational resilience of children, young people, and families across the North East. familyfocus2026@gmail.com
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The North East Sight Matters Annual Report is officially out, highlighting incredible work, community impact, and vital support for people with sight loss across the region. online.flippingbook.com/view/5429934... #NorthEastSightMatters #VisualImpairment #SightLossSupport #Community #CANHNetwork
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NESM Annual Report 2026
This interactive flipbook is created with FlippingBook, a service for streaming PDFs online. No download, no waiting. Open and start reading right away!
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🧠 Focusing on Feeling with Your Neurodivergent Child 🧠 When: Friday 21st August 2026 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm Where: The HUB, 1 Sherburn Terrace, Consett, DH8 6ND Cost: Free 🎟️ Book your free tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/focusing-o...
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Focusing on feeling with your neurodivergent child
A fun, interactive family session that introduces the Worley’s World regulation through storytelling, shared language and play.
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🎨 Play, Connect, Create with Worley's World! 🎨 Creative art and multi-sensory play activities Emotional co-regulation tools for families in a supportive, relaxed environment Fun for big kids raising little kids! 🎟️ Book your place: www.worleysworld.co.uk/event-detail...
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🧠 Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome Webinar 🧠 🎟️ To book your place: Website: www.ttht.co.uk Email: admin@ttht.co.uk Phone: 0300 365 3055
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
⚽ Dads United – The Toby Henderson Trust ⚽ A dedicated community for Dads, Stepdads, and male carers of autistic children (or children who may be autistic). 🎟️ To book your place: Email: admin@ttht.co.uk Phone: 0300 365 3055
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
💬 Supporting Young People with Selective Mutism: A Monthly Group for Parents & Carers 💬 🎟️ To book your place: Email: admin@ttht.co.uk Phone: 0300 365 3055
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🤝 Pre, During & Post Autism Diagnosis Parent Support Group 🤝 📍 Location: Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3HD 🎟️ Booking Info: Places must be booked in advance to attend. Email: admin@ttht.co.uk Phone: 0300 365 3055
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🧼 Personal Care Challenges for Autistic Young People 🪥
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Summer Activities with The Sensory Place! @The Sensory Place has a fantastic lineup of summer holiday activities planned all the way through Weeks 2 to 6! 📩 To book or for more information, send an email to: Hello@thesensoryplace.net
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Summer Activities with The Sensory Place! The Sensory Place has an incredible lineup of activities planned. 📩 To book or find out more information, drop an email to: Hello@thesensoryplace.net
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Smile Through Sports Summer Events!
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Equipping our community with the skills to support one another can truly save lives. 🤝✨ PAPYRUS is delivering fully funded suicide prevention training for anyone living or working in Stockton-on-Tees, with spaces available over the coming months. www.eventbrite.com/cc/stockton-...
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
🗣️ FREE In-Person Workshop for Families 🤝 📅 16th Sept 2026 ⏰ 10:00am – 11:30am 📍 Autism Hub, Gordon St, South Shields, NE33 4JP Booking is required This workshop is for families living in the South Tyneside area. Email autismhub@ttht.co.uk or call 0191 816 0550
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
🧺 Picnic in the Park! 🧺 📅 Upcoming Date: Tuesday 4th August 2026 ⏰ Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm 📍 Location: South Marine Park (meet on the green near the bandstand – look for the team in blue hoodies!) 📧 autismhub@ttht.co.uk #CommunityPicnic #AutismHub #TheTobyHendersonTrust #WellbeingMeetUp
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🚴 Inclusive Cycling Event at the National Cycling Centre! 🚴‍♀️ WheelPower is hosting a fantastic inclusive cycling day designed specifically for young people aged 10–20 years with cerebral palsy and/or wheelchair users! 👉 Sign up and register here: forms.monday.com/forms/4acf9d...
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Events at Toby Henderson Trust
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
📢 SEND Summer Activities Guide! ☀️ Looking for accessible, inclusive, and fun activities to keep the family entertained over the summer holidays? 🔗 View the Guide: ntpcf.co.uk/send-friendl... #SEND #AdditionalNeeds #SummerActivities #Inclusion #ParentCarerForum #AccessibleFun
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North Tyneside Parent Carer Forum cic
We are here to represent the collective voices of Parent Carers in North Tyneside.
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Welcome to new members The SEND Club CIC The SEND Club is a lived experience-led community for children, young people, adults, parents, carers, and families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and/or additional needs. www.thesendclub.co.uk
thesendclub.co.uk
The SEND Club CIC
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Welcome to new members WellChild - the national charity for sick children www.wellchild.org.uk
wellchild.org.uk
National UK Charity for Seriously Ill Children | WellChild
WellChild is a national charity giving seriously ill children, young people and their families across the UK the best chance to thrive at home.
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Sense Awards 2026 nominations Everyone deserves to have their achievements celebrated. And that is what our annual Sense Awards are all about: celebrating disabled people with complex needs, and the communities around them. Nomination: www.sense.org.uk/sense-awards... Deadline 28th June!
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Sense Awards 2026 nominations - Sense
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
✨ Signs Alive Festival is Coming to Sunderland! ✨ 🎟️ **Tickets are FREE but booking is highly recommended!** Secure your family's spot via Eventbrite here: [www.eventbrite.com/e/signs-alive-fe…...)
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Supporting Families on Challenging Journeys: Counselling & Short Breaks with Harry's Pals 🤍 👉 Find out more and apply here: harryspals.co.uk/contact/ #HarrysPals #FamilySupport #ParentWellbeing #CounsellingSupport #ShortBreaks #SpecialNeedsFamilies
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Welcome to new members Harry's Pals Charity Supporting parents whose child has a life-limiting/life-threatening condition. Work is centred on reducing isolation, improving wellbeing, and creating meaningful support networks for navigating complex & often overwhelming circumstances. harryspals.co.uk
harryspals.co.uk
Harry’s Pals | Supporting parents following a harrowing diagnosis
A charity providing emotional support to parents following a harrowing diagnosis, helping families feel less alone at an overwhelming time.
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North East CANN @necann.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Welcome to new members Harry's Pals Charity Supporting parents whose child has a life-limiting/life-threatening condition. Work is centred on reducing isolation, improving wellbeing, and creating meaningful support networks for navigating complex & often overwhelming circumstances. harryspals.co.uk
harryspals.co.uk
Harry’s Pals | Supporting parents following a harrowing diagnosis
A charity providing emotional support to parents following a harrowing diagnosis, helping families feel less alone at an overwhelming time.
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