Below are some useful contacts for a range of services. Please contact Mrs McKenna if you have any concerns – School can put referrals in if necessary and there are other services which we can work with if needed.
Bowel and Bladder Service 0191 2834754
Support and advice regarding toilet training and issues with toileting.
South Tyneside Domestic Violence and Abuse Guide / Services 0191 4247954
Produced by South Tyneside Council’s Safer Communities Team, the directory and guide provides advice and support on domestic violence and abuse.
The guide is available online at www.southtyneside.gov.uk/domesticviolence or you can contact the team directly in confidence.
Health Visitors 0191 2831508
Advice and support relating to any medical issue for children under the age of 4.
Primary Mental Health Team (Lifecycles ad Healthy Minds Team) 0191 524 3553
The Primary Mental Health Team work with children and adults, offering a range of counselling and therapeutic work. Referrals can be made by school or parents for children under 16. Adults and those over 16 can refer themselves in complete confidence.
School Nurse Team 0191 2832966
Advice and support relating to any medical issue for school age children.
Speech and Language Team 0191 283 3599
Advice and support around speech and communication difficulties
SENDIASS 0191 424 6345
Service for impartial information, advice and support in relation to their child’s SEND and/or disability:
https://www.southtynesidesendiass.co.uk/
The PLACE (Project for Looked After Children) 0191 427 3490
