Choices College

  • Choices College, is a specialist college providing tailored educational support through a supported internship programme. It supports young adults aged 16–24 with learning difficulties, disabilities, or autism who hold an Education, Health and Care Plan.  

    Apply for 2026 — 2027 academic year

    The 2026/27 academic year begins on 7 September 2026. To apply please complete the online Choices College application form.

     

  • Service Type: Special Post-16 Education provider
  • Service Contact: Choices.college@swlstg.nhs.uk
  • Service Category: Community
  • Disabled access: Yes
  • Address: Dobson House,  Regent Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3PF
  • Reception hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

About our care

Choices College is a specialist College providing tailored educational support, and a supported internship course for young adults aged 16-24 with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, and/ or Autism.

We partner with NHS healthcare settings, local organisations and private businesses to create supported work environments to provide real work experience for our Interns.

Our support is tailored to each Intern, based on their skills and interests.

Interns spend 1 year learning maths, English and employability skills and attend up to three, 12-week placements with a Choices College Partner.

Who is this service for?

16 – 24 year olds with learning difficulties, disabilities, or autism who hold an Education, Health and Care Plan.

Referrals and access

Please email Choices.college@swlstg.nhs.uk for more information

Patient information

Please see our Student and Learner Booklet [pdf] 1011KB for more information.