Sunderland Information Point

05/06/2026

STEADY ON YOUR FEET

Falling - or feeling at risk of falling - is not an inevitable part of ageing. There are simple, practical steps you can take to reduce the risk and stay safe, active, and independent.

Steady On Your Feet - Sunderland is a free online tool designed to support you in maintaining your independence and reducing your risk of falls. It's easy to use and available to everyone.

Through the platform, you can:

• Access practical advice, guidance, and helpful resources
• Create your own personalised falls prevention plan
• Find local support and services available in your area
• Complete a short, free falls prevention self-assessment. Once completed, you will receive your own personalised falls prevention action plan
• Complete a short, free falls prevention self-assessment and receive your own personalised action plan to support you

Any information you enter is secure and confidential. For more details, please review the platform's privacy statement.
Please use the link below to complete your free falls prevention self-assessment and to download your personalised action plan.

👉 Get started today: https://sunderland.steadyonyourfeet.org/

28/05/2026

If you could say ONE thing to a carer who feels alone, what would it be? 💭

👇 Add your message in the comments and let’s create a space full of support, kindness and understanding. It could be exactly what someone needs today.

21/05/2026

Autism Able have some activities planned for the half-term, please get in touch with them for more information.

19/05/2026

21/04/2026

Do you live in the Sunderland local authority area and support a child or young person (0–18) who is autistic, has ADHD, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) or sensory processing differences?

Our multi‑agency drop‑ins give parents and carers the chance to meet representatives from different services and agencies who may be able to support your family.

📅 Wednesday 22 April and 13 May
🗓 10am–12noon
📍 Coalfield Family Hub, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring DH5 9NE

No booking required. For more information: [email protected]

21/04/2026

Join us next Monday where we will be at Sunderland Carers Centre with Sunderland Parent Carer Forum for a coffee morning.

We will be on hand to answer any questions you have about our services or around any support you might need and how we can help!

Even if you just want to pop along and have a cuppa with us!

Team CWS 🌈

09/04/2026

🎥 Welcome to the Sunderland Communicates Together Video Hub!

A collection of short, practical videos designed to help families, carers and professionals support children’s communication, interaction and bonding.

From sensory play and storytelling to Makaton signing and everyday routines, each video is packed with simple ideas to bring out skills in children you didn’t know were possible.

Featuring our very own Best Start Family Hubs team, these activities are:
✅ Easy to try at home
✅ Fun for all ages
✅ Great for building confidence and connection

Explore the hub and start your journey today: https://orlo.uk/aCWJ0

25/03/2026

We’re sharing these free Mental Health Webinars for parents and carers, delivered by Healthy Heads.

Topics include supporting language and communication, anxiety, behaviour and school transitions-offering practical tips and support.

📅 See the poster below for dates and how to join.

23/03/2026

Our Healthy Minds (South Tyneside) and Healthy Heads (Sunderland) Mental Health Support Teams are hosting their next free parent/carer webinar on Tuesday 24th March at 6pm.

The focus of this webinar will be 'Managing Difficult Behaviours' and is aimed at parents/carers who want some information on supporting their children and young people who are displaying challenging or difficult behaviours.

👉 Join the webinar using this link: https://bit.ly/3NskTWv

🔒 Please note: For privacy and safeguarding reasons (in line with GDPR), we ask that parents/carers join as guests, keep microphones and cameras off, and do not use the chat function during the session.

20/03/2026