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 is 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 873 541.
September 2026
| Date | Time | Area | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 14 September 2026 | 12.30pm to 2.30pm | Stanhope | Stanhope Community Centre, DL13 2ND |
October 2026
| Date | Time | Area | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 3 October 2026 | 10.00am to 2.00pm | Countywide | Durham County Cricket Ground Riverside, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3QR |
| Tuesday 13 October 2026 | 9.30am to 11.30am | Barnard Castle | TCR Hub, DL12 8TD |
| Thursday 22 October 2026 | 12.30pm to 2.30pm | Peterlee | Peterlee Leisure Centre, SR8 1AF |
November 2026
| Date | Time | Area | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 2 November 2026 | 9.30am to 11.30am | Seaham | Seaham Town Hall, SR7 0HP |
| Monday 16 November 2026 | 12.30pm to 2.30pm | Newton Aycliffe | Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre, DL5 4HT |
| Monday 23 November 2026 | 9.30am to 11.30am | Sedgefield | Sedgefield Parish Hall, TS21 3AT |