Support and care services
Universal support (SEN and Disabilities)
There is a range of services that can be accessed by everybody in the community.
These services have a responsibility to make sure they are accessible for children with a broad range of abilities and needs.
Services that are available to everyone are known as 'universal support'.
Type of support available
- Services at children's centres
- Services at nurseries
- Library activities
- Events taking place in South Tyneside
- Community services
- Children with Disabilities Network
Join the Children with Disabilities Network to get information about a range of services and support. You can also take part in days out and events organised for families who have child with a disability in South Tyneside. You can also apply for a Max Card, which gives free and discounted entry to hundreds of local, regional and national attractions.
How to access these services
There are no eligibility requirements for universal support and no assessment is needed.
See a list of universal support services in South Tyneside.