Social Care
Social care services support people who need help with daily living tasks because of an illness, disability, or health condition. Social care services can support with things like Personal care, Getting dressed, Preparing meals, Eating and drinking, Getting out and about.
On this page, you can find local services to support you: Home Care services, Supported Living, and Care Homes, Information and Advice services and Support Groups.
If you require more advice and support, visit My Care North Tyneside – the council’s Adult Social Care website. My Care includes more information about how to stay active and independent, and the support available locally to do this. You can find out about the criteria for support from the council, and how to request an assessment of your needs. If you are worried about an older or disabled adult’s safety or wellbeing, you can raise concerns via My Care too.
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Referral Service for Health & Social Care
Gateway Contact Centre is the first point of contact for people to make referrals for Occupational Therapy Services, Social Care Assessments and Social Work interventions. If you have a concern about the well being or safety of a vulnerable adult or child we can also refer for safeguarding concerns. We are open Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 17:00 and… >
Parkinson's Local Advisers
Our Parkinson's Local Advisers provide confidential, one-to-one information about Parkinson's and local services. They're there for anyone affected by the condition, including carers, family and friends. And give support, as well as helping you manage the day -to -day challenges of Parkinson's. Local Advisers can also liaise with health, social ca… >
Anxious Minds Counselling Service
Counselling and Psychotherapy Counselling and Psychotherapy are talking therapies. The basis of counselling and psychotherapy is the relationship that is established between the person being supported and their counsellor or psychotherapist. It is essential that the person being treated feels safe and that his counsellor is trusting and non-judge… >
DEVELOP IT SKILLS
HELPING YOU GET STARTED WITH ALL THINGS DIGITAL IN A SAFE, WELCOMING PLACE Do you need help in gaining basic digital skills or simply need access to the internet to manage your online life? Our Digitally Connected suite is for you. We can help you learn how to search the internet, pay bills online, use Microsoft software, fill out forms, use spre… >
Parkinson's Helpline
Our specialist nurses and advisers are at the end of the phone to provide information about any aspects of living with Parkinson's. They can discuss managing symptoms and medication, social care, employment rights, benefits and more. The helpline is free and confidential, and an interpreting service is available if needed. Opening times: Monday-Fr… >
Supported Living (IDSupport)
ID Support is a domiciliary care agency, which specialises in working with adults and children who have one or more of the following: learning disabilities physical disabilities sensory impairment ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition). We have a wealth of experience working with adults and children with the above conditions. … >