Plans have been announced to expand hub facilities for people on the autism spectrum in Gateshead.
A total of £100,000 of funding, over two years, has been allocated by the North East and Cumbria Integrated Care Board to help establish five new autism hubs across Gateshead. Health bosses hope to recreate the work done at the Elgin Centre’s autism sessions in Deckham.
The hubs will aim to help families and those living with autism before and after a diagnosis. It is hoped the hubs will also cut down waiting lists for the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust.
