Learning Disabilities

Your Voice Counts continues to support the most vulnerable people in our communities and are doing so over the telephone or video calling as much as possible.​

Statutory Advocacy services

Our advocates are now working from home, and systems are in place to allow advocates to work and consult remotely.

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Community Services for people with learning disabilities

We are in the process of contacting those who come along to our drop-ins, group activities or self-advocacy groups, to make sure they have the support they need over the coming weeks. We are helping people to make plans

An initiative funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria ​• Have you been affected by hate crime? • Do you need help to speak up for yourself? • Would you like support to find out about your rights and to make decisions and choices? • Do you want help to get services or support? • Do you want to know how you can report a hate crime? What is hate crime? A hate crime is a crime that you think was motivated by prejudice or hate because of what you look like or how you live your life. This can include your (or someone else’s): • Race • Religion • Disability (including mental