information about how to apply for a Blue Badge and disabled parking spaces in Newcastle.

Community Transport provide community minibus facilities and provide facilities for local people to donate good quality furniture which can then be made available to others in the community.

Contact, the charity for families with disabled children. They are there to help families feel valued, supported, confident and informed through information, advice, guidance and peer support.

Disability North provides information, advice and support for disabled people, their families, friends and carers. This includes help with direct payments, benefits and employing a personal assistant. You can visit the centre to see their equipment showroom.

Disable Travel Advice offers advice on how you can get about easily as a disabled user whether you’re off on holiday, on a day trip, or looking for an everyday means of travel or transport.

A charity which provides life-skills and employability training for young people and adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Motability is a charity which provides mobility solutions for disabled people.

Scooters and wheelchairs are available to get around Newcastle.

Provide advice on access to public transport and alternative travel options for people who are advised to stop driving or unable to drive.

North East Drive Mobility is a service that helps people to retain or regain independence as drivers and passengers. North East Drive Mobility provides independent assessment and advice to people with a medical condition, or disability, which may affect their ability to drive, or use a vehicle as a passenger.