The Northern region covers the whole of the north of England, extending from Northumberland and Tyne and Wear, through South Yorkshire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester down to Staffordshire.
If you:
We’re here to help. To access local services, get in touch by phone or email. We also attend clinics at the following hospitals in your area:
Don’t forget, our advisory services, online communities and support groups are only available to Shine members, so register today to join the largest organisation of its kind in Europe and connect with our expert professionals and members in your area.
Telephone: 01733 555988
E-mail: firstcontact@shinecharity.org.uk
We offer a range of support groups to suit people of all ages. Whether you’re looking to meet up with people in person, or want to chat to someone online, we are there for you.
The support groups are only available to our Shine members, so sign up today!
We run a number of local events across the North of England for people to meet up, share advice and experiences, socialise and learn.
Don’t miss out, see what’s happening near you!
We provide specialist support pre-birth and beyond for anyone living with spina bifida, hydrocephalus and associated conditions, as well as to parents, families, carers and professional health and social care staff.
We work on a national level to provide these services through the following specialist service teams:
Our regional and national Facebook support groups have hundreds of members. There's always someone online to chat, if you are struggling with a new diagnosis, or are just having a bad day.
Join our community of members, families, friends and professionals around the UK and see yourself Shine!
As a member of the Shine family, you'll receive: