Are you a parent, carer, or a family member of a child who has neurodevelopmental needs, is waiting for an assessment, or has a diagnosis or needs support?
Come along to our FREE family information drop-ins to find out more about the help you can get for your family. The events will be a ‘one stop shop’ that brings together information and services from education, health and care as well as local charities and support groups all under one roof.
You will be able to:
- find support
- talk to services
- meet other families
- share your views
- ask any question
There is no need to book, just come along! The events are open to everyone. No diagnosis needed to come along.
Timetable of drop-ins
All the venues are fully accessible and have onsite parking. There are public transport links close to the venues too. If you need extra help to attend or help with bus fare costs, please get in touch with us by email at sendiass@durham.gov.uk or call (0191) 873541.
October 2025
| Date | Time | Area | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 7 October 2025 | 9.30am to 11.30am | Barnard Castle | TCR Hub, DL12 8TD |
| Thursday 23 October 2025 | 12.30pm to 2.30pm | Peterlee | Peterlee Leisure Centre, SR8 1AF |
November 2025
| Date | Time | Area | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 3 November 2025 | 9.30am to 11.30am | Seaham | Seaham Town Hall, SR7 0HP |
| Monday 17 November 2025 | 12.30pm to 2.30pm | Newton Aycliffe | Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre, DL5 4HT |
December 2025
| Date | Time | Area | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 1 December 2025 | 9.30am to 11.30am | Sedgefield | Sedgefield Town Hall, TS21 3AT |
January 2026
| Date | Time | Area | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 14 January 2026 | 12.30pm to 2.30pm | Spennymoor | Spennymoor Leisure Centre, DL16 6DB |
| Tuesday 27 January 2026 | 9.30am to 11.30am | Murton | The Glebe Centre, SR7 9BX |
February 2026
| Date | Time | Area | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 4 February 2026 | 9.30am to 11.30am | Bowburn | Bowburn Community Centre, DH6 5AT |
| Tuesday 10 February 2026 | 9.30am to 11.30am | Chester-le-Street | Bullion Hall, DH2 2DW |
March 2026
| Date | Time | Area | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 4 March 2026 | 12.30pm to 2.30pm | Crook | Crook Community Centre, DL15 9AH |
| Wednesday 18 March 2026 | 9.30am to 11.30am | Wheatley Hill | Greenhills Centre, DH6 3JS |
| To be confirmed | 10.00am to 12.00noon 6.00pm to 8.00pm | Online - virtual roadshow | Online - virtual roadshow |
April 2026
| Date | Time | Area | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 20 April 2026 | 9.30am to 11.30am | Middleton-in-Teesdale | UTASS, DL12 0SN |
| Tuesday 28 April 2026 | 12.30pm to 2.30pm | Stanley | The Louisa Centre, DH9 0TE |
May 2026
| Date | Time | Area | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 12 May 2026 | 9.30am to 11.30am | Burnopfield | Burnopfield Community Centre, NE16 6JF |
| Thursday 21 May 2026 | 6.00pm to 8.00pm | Durham City | Durham Town Hall, DH1 3NJ |
June 2026
| Date | Time | Area | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 2 June 2026 | 9.30am to 11.30am | Consett | Citizen's House, DH8 5RL |
| Wednesday 24 June 2026 | 12.30pm to 2.30pm | Bishop Auckland | Venue to be confirmed |
July 2026
| Date | Time | Area | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 7 July 2026 | 9.30am to 11.30am | Esh Winning | Esh Winning Academy, DH7 9BE |
| Monday 13 July 2026 | 12.30pm to 2.30pm | Tow Law | Tow Law Community Association, DL13 4AW |
September 2026
| Date | Time | Area | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 14 September 2026 | 12.30pm to 2.30pm | Stanhope | Stanhope Community Centre, DL13 2ND |
| Date to be confirmed (Saturday or Sunday) | 10.00am to 2.00pm | Countywide | Durham County Cricket Ground (Chester-le-Street) |