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North East CANN – Children’s Additional Need Network

Who Is North East CANN?

‘CANN’ stands for ‘Children Additional Needs Network’.

North East CANN is formed of third sector, voluntary community and statutory organisations working with families and carers with children and young people with additional needs, in North East England.

It has been established so that Member Organisations can share best practice, resources, ideas and opportunities, in order to improve access to information, training and support for families and carers across the North East area and the region, and to help to create a more efficient and effective ‘market place’ to the benefit of all users of our services, and the organisations involved.

The aim of this website is to share those good practices and resources with the families who need them!

North East CANN Locations

Newcastle and Surrounds

Includes Newcastle, Hexham, Tyne Valley, Gateshead, North Shields, South Shields,…
Northumberland

Includes Alnwick, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Blyth, Morpeth, Ashington, Cramlington, Bedlington
Tyne & Wear and surrounds

FIND FUN ACTIVITIES

Enjoy new experiences and meet other families on fun days out.

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COURSES

Learn about available courses and get support whether you are a parents/carers or a professional.

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HIRE EQUIPMENT

Find out where you can hire equipment.

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Some Upcoming Events

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For parent/carers of children who are on the diagnostic pathway or post diagnosis of autism. Children must be living in Newcastle. Supporting Your Child Workshop These sessions will cover: worries and action planning common misconceptions differences in autistic children practical strategies to use in everyday life These sessions will run 10-12 and must be pre-booked. We have the following dates available: Nunsmoor Centre, Studley Terrace, NE4 5AH 3rd Sept, 1st Oct, 5th Nov and 3rd Dec 2025 7th Jan, 4th Feb, 4th Mar, 1st Apr 2026 Galafield Centre, Newbiggin Ln, NE5 1LZ 10th Sept, 8th Oct, 12th Nov and 10th Dec 2025 14th Jan, 11th Feb, 11th Mar, 8th Apr 2026 Byker Sands, 19 Raby Cross, NE6 2FF 17th Sept, 15th Oct and 19th Nov 2025 21st Jan, 18th Feb, 18th Mar, 15th Apr 2026 Fawdon Childrens, Centre, Cairns Way, NE3 2SN 24th Sept, 22nd Oct and 26th Nov 28th Jan, 25th Feb, 25th Mar, 22nd Apr Charlton Street Hub, Charlton Street, NE15 8RN 21st Jan, 18th Feb, 18th Mar, 15th Apr The Treehouse Early, Years Centre, Brunel Terrace, NE4 7NL 28th Jan, 25th Feb, 25th Mar, 22nd Apr

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Newcastle Autism Support Hub

Educational Workshop

Newcastle and Surrounds

For parents / carers of children who are awaiting a referral to the neurodevelopmental diagnostic team, on the diagnostic pathway or post diagnosis of autism. Children must be living in North Tyneside. We have the following dates available: Riverside Family Hub, NE29 6DQ 2nd Sept, 7th Oct, 4th Nov and 2nd Dec 2025 6th Jan, 3rd Feb, 3rd Mar, 7th Apr Howdon Family Hub, NE28 0AL 9th Sept, 14th Oct, 11th Nov and 9th Dec 2025 13th Jan, 10th Feb, 10th Mar, 14th Apr Shiremoor Family Hub, NE27 0TA 16th Sept, 21st Oct and 18th Nov 20th Jan, 17th Feb, 17th Mar, 21st Apr Supporting your autistic child workshop The workshop will cover: worries and action planning common misconceptions differences in autistic children practical strategies to use in everyday life These sessions will run 10-12 and must be pre-booked. One to one appointments These appointments are for families that have questions or would like to discuss any issues in confidence. These appointments are available between 9-10 and 12.30-4 and must be pre-booked. To book please contact Rebecca Weatherstone on 0191 410 9974 or rebecca.weatherstone@ne-as.org.uk

Feb

North Tyneside Autism Hub

Educational Workshop

Tyne & Wear and surrounds

For parents / carers of children who are on the diagnostic pathway or post diagnosis of autism. Children must be living in Durham. One to one appointments These appointments are for families that have questions or would like to discuss any issues in confidence. These appointments are available between 9-10am and 1-3pm and must be pre-booked. Supporting your autistic child workshop The workshop will cover: worries and action planning common misconceptions differences in autistic children practical strategies to use in everyday life These sessions will run 10-12 and must be pre-booked To book please contact Rebecca Weatherstone on 0191 410 9974 or rebecca.weatherstone@ne-as.org.uk Dates and Venues: Stanley Family Hub, Clifford Road, DH9 0AB 8th Jan, 5th Feb, 5th Mar, 2nd Apr Willington Family Hub, Chapel Street, DL15 0EQ 15th Jan, 12th Feb, 12th Mar, 9th Apr

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