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Inclusion and healthy communities

Find out what is happening to bring communities together with no-one left behind.

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DigitalConnection to the internet is a massive part of modern everyday life. Lots of things now happen online such as accessing services, finding out information and even some socialising.
Ageing wellSunderland is recognised as being age-friendly and forms part of the UK network of Age-friendly Communities.
Breastfeeding Friendly Sunderland

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SEND Image From SIP 1 Aspect Ratio 680 480SEND Local OfferLook at the local offer to support children and young people with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities), age 0-25. Save SEND Local Offer to favourites
AccessableAccessableAccessAble is here to take the chance out of going out. To give you the detailed information you need to work out if a place is going to be accessible... Get detailed access guides for venues across Sunderland.Save Accessable to favourites
Digital AccessibilityDigital AccessibilityWe need to ensure those most at risk of digital exclusion due to age, ability or social circumstances have a choice to Go Online. Find out more hereSave Digital Accessibility to favourites
Mecc LogoMECC Gateway – Learning Disability and AutismThis site provides suggested conversation starters for brief interventions, addresses of regional services and information on reasonable adjustments, learning disability annual health checks and other helpful resources. Find out more click hereSave MECC Gateway – Learning Disability and Autism to favourites
Healthwatch Sunderland Get InvolvedSupport for people with memory difficulties or dementiaA booklet developed by local carers and professionals who support people living in Sunderland with memory difficulties or dementia. Find out moreSave Support for people with memory difficulties or dementia to favourites

Local services

Inclusion North LogoInclusion NorthInclusion North exists to make inclusion a reality for all people with a learning disability or autism and their families. Find out moreSave Inclusion North to favourites
Quality Logo No Background SoundwavesSoundwavesSoundwaves provides a service to people with visual impairment using CD's, MP3 files and internet downloads which can be played on various machines and computers. Find out moreSave Soundwaves to favourites
Holding HandsHolding HandsHolding hands provides support services, trainings and advice to support Black and Ethnic minority communities, especially those in vulnerable situation. Through our safe space activities, befriending services, employability, signposting and integrational support, we ensures that our beneficiaries receives the maximum support they need to thrive in the life and wellbeing. Find out more click hereSave Holding Hands to favourites
Pexels Cottonbro 10406499Gypsy, Roma and Traveller CommunitiesWe’re proud to announce the launch of a dedicated webpage aimed at supporting Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities across Sunderland. This new resource will provide: ✅ Information on rights and services ✅ Support ✅ Updates on local initiatives and community engagement. Find out more click here Save Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities to favourites
Pexels Olly 3831559Home Improvement Agency – Sunderland Care and SupportThe Home Improvement Agency supports elderly, disabled and vulnerable residents to live safely and independently in their homes for as long possible. This is achieved by offering a variety of services which include: disabled adaptations, housing assistance advice and loans, handyperson service and advice on energy and heating, welfare, benefits and repair and maintenance. Find out more click here Save Home Improvement Agency – Sunderland Care and Support to favourites
BmeSunderland BME NetworkSunderland BME Network is a member-led, infrastructure charity that supports and promotes the development of BME VCS groups in the City of Sunderland and neighbouring areas. Find out more click hereSave Sunderland BME Network to favourites
InterfaithSunderland Interfaith ForumWorking with communities to bring people together of all faiths and beliefs to create a safer cohesive city Find out moreSave Sunderland Interfaith Forum to favourites
Fodi LogoFriends of the Drop InFriends of the drop in for asylum seekers and refugees (FODI) is a charity that aims to improve the mental health and well-being of the asylum-seeking and refugee community of Sunderland. Find out more click hereSave Friends of the Drop In to favourites
Waythrough2WaythroughSupporting young LGBT+ people aged 11-25 and their families in County Durham, Sunderland and South Tyneside Find out more click hereSave Waythrough to favourites
Sunderland CouncilSunderland for RefugeesResources for refugees in Sunderland, to help navigate the initial steps of settlement, ensuring they feel welcomed and supported. Save Sunderland for Refugees to favourites
Digital Skills Aspect Ratio 680 480Digital ConfidenceHelp to develop digital confidence and skills for everyday life, education, employment and personal growth.  Find out moreSave Digital Confidence to favourites
Placeholder image of the Links for Life Sunderland logoEquality ForumsThe Equality Forums role is to work on issues relating to community cohesion, community engagement and equalities, allowing communities to have a voice Find out moreSave Equality Forums to favourites
Ethnic MixFamily Information for Ethnic Minority BackgroundsNew to the UK or from all ethnic minority backgrounds and not sure what support is available? Find out more click hereSave Family Information for Ethnic Minority Backgrounds to favourites
SccSunderland City Council – Report ItReport a range of issues to Sunderland City Council; from animal fouling to anti- social behaviour and graffiti. report things hereSave Sunderland City Council – Report It to favourites

National Services

Meals On Wheels UK LogoMeals on Wheels UK online mapYour one-stop-shop for finding Meals on Wheels services delivering Sunderland. The map is completely free to use and is designed to help individuals and professionals across the UK easily find Meals on Wheels services. Save Meals on Wheels UK online map to favourites
Ciswo LogoCISWO (Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation)The Coal Mining Charity - Reducing disadvantage and providing support for former coal miners and their families. Save CISWO (Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation) to favourites
National Breastfeeding HelpineNational Breastfeeding HelplineThe National Breastfeeding Helpline offers friendly, non-judgemental, independent, evidence based breastfeeding support and information to anyone in the UK who needs it. Find out moreSave National Breastfeeding Helpline to favourites