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Parents and carers of a child under 19 living with a disability in Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, and County Durham can now apply for funding to purchase specialist equipment that is not available through the NHS, local authorities, or any other sources.
This can include:
• Wheelchairs, specialist buggies and accessories.
• Specialist beds.
• Specialised seating.
• Sensory and play equipment – both indoor and outdoor.
• Trikes and adapted bikes.
• IT and Communication equipment.
Organisations that support children with disabilities, such as schools for example, may also apply on the child’s behalf.
The Evening Chronicle Sunshine Fund has quarterly application meetings, and the next deadline is 12 May 2026.
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