Support for anyone who is autistic, or has a learning disability, or both, in response to Coronavirus
In Sunderland and South Tyneside, organisations are working hard to support people at this difficult time. They want to help people stay safe, healthy and not feel alone. In South Tyneside, Your Voice Counts, and in Sunderland, Sunderland People First and Autism in Mind, have launched a new service, Keeping People Connected, which is free and available now for people with learning disabilities and/or autism who need support.
This new service aims to keep people connected during the Coronavirus crisis enabling them to stay safe and stay well. Keeping People Connected will offer support by:
- Helping people to understand Coronavirus and how this can effect them
- Helping people to stay connected
- Helping people to problem solve
- Supporting people to get help from other services if needed
- Ensuring people know what to do and who to contact in an emergency
Get in touch for more info or to access support
If you know someone who would benefit from one of these calls, please contact the appropriate organisation below to pass on their personal information:
- Sunderland – For anyone who is autistic without a learning disability contact Autism in Mind;
Contact Phone number – 0191 567 2514
Email Address – info@autisminmind.com
Website: www.autisminmind.com - Sunderland – For anyone who has a learning disability/autism contact Sunderland People First;
Contact Phone Number: 07858 226 187
Email Address: lisa@sunderlandpeoplefirst.com
Website Address: www.sunderlandpeoplefirst.com - South Tyneside – For anyone who has a learning disability and/or autism contact Your Voice
Contact Phone Number: 0191 478 6472
Email Address: keepingpeopleconnected@yvc.org.uk
Website: www.yvc.org.uk