Adult Short Breaks

Short Breaks provides a respite service which is tailored to a person’s individual needs. We have a vision that the service will strive to make the short break safe, caring and allow families the opportunity to access the support they need, when they need it.

New Warlands Farm Lodges - Adult Services

We are able to offer residential short breaks at our New Warlands Farm site which is set within 77 acres of farmland and countryside within County Durham for young people and adults with autism and /or learning difficulties aged 16+. Read more

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NEAS pays poignant farewell to one of its “shining stars” who died from Covid-19

Staff and service-users paid an emotional tribute to support worker Tracey Donnelly as her funeral cortege passed the residential homes where she worked in Sunderland.
NEAS to create around 250 jobs as demand for our services grow

We currently employ 860 people but we need to recruit for a range of roles, particularly carers and teaching assistants over the next 18 months.
TRIBUTES have been paid to an “extra-special” member of staff

TRIBUTES have been paid to an “extra-special” member of our team who has died after testing positive for coronavirus. Tracey Donnelly, passed away in Sunderland General Hospital, aged 53.
Great Run Solo – December Accumulator Challenge

The December Accumulator challenge is sure to have you running on Christmas cheer and keep you from going crackers! Complete the 12 runs of Christmas (or more runs if you wish) of any distance between 1 & 25 December and earn yourself a special Christmas tree medal decoration.

Adult Day Services - ‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ New Warlands Farm

Adult Day Services - New Warlands Farm is our purpose built vocational training centre based on the outskirts of Durham in 77 acres of farm and woodland.
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What is Autism?

Autism is the word used to describe a lifelong difference in a person’s neurology. It’s very difficult to say exactly what ‘it’ is because it can’t be separated from the person.
What we do

We help remove barriers to support individuals with autism and learning difficulties into employment. This new service has been designed to support both the individual, and also the employer.
Child Residential Care

We design individual programmes for each child or young person who stays in one of our residences to ensure their specific needs are met. We offer weekly, termly and 52 week residential placements.
What We Believe

We provide a wide – and ever growing – range of services for autistic children, young people and adults, and those with other examples of neurodiversity.
Our Homes

Creating a 'home from home' environment for autistic children and those with learning difficulties
Trampolining Sessions

Our FREE trampolining lessons are open to children, young people and adults with special needs.
Family Workshops

Our workshops focus on empowering parents to use their natural skills to support their children in the home environment, enabling confidence, and opening parents up to a life as part of their community.
Volunteering opportunities

Volunteering is all about making a difference to other people's lives. Taking time out to change things for the better can be great fun. Find out about the list of roles available and the benefits volunteering can have.