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 🌸 Autism & ADHD Support – Stockton-on-Tees If you or someone you care about is autistic, has ADHD, or is exploring neurodivergence, there are local organisations in Stockton-on-Tees and the Tees Valley that can offer advice, support, activities, and advocacy. 💙 Daisy Chain Project – 01642 531248 A well-known charity supporting autistic and neurodivergent people and their families. They offer family support, training, youth activities, and community programmes. 💙 Autism Matters – 01642 601262 Provides advice, guidance, and support services for autistic individuals and families across the North East. 💙 Stockton Parent Carer Forum – 07935 447375 A parent-led organisation helping families of children and young people with SEND. They provide information, peer support, and work with local authorities to improve services. 💙 SNAPS Tees Valley – 01642 530292 Offers support, short breaks, and activities for children and young people with additional needs and their families. 💙 TEWV...

Accessibility Review: North Tees Hospital , Stockton Parking & Blue Badge Issues: Current signage asks disabled customers to break the law by leaving the clock portion of their Blue Badge in the car and bringing the badge to the security office . This is unnecessary and illegal. A picture of the badge is sufficient, preventing disabled visitors from unnecessary travel and legal risk. Conflicting signage exists:  Most signs request the full badge, while one asks for only the clock portion, which could confuse visitors. Clear, consistent instructions are needed. Charging twice for parking when a badge is forgotten, despite the ParkingEye app showing a free extension, is unfair and adds unnecessary stress to disabled visitors. Distance & Accessibility Concerns: The walk to the security office is too long for many disabled visitors, including wheelchair or mobility scooter users. Asking visitors to make two trips (one to fill in forms and another to return the badge) is not...