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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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… >
Motor Neurone Disease Online Support Group
Support group for those living with Motor Neurone Disease. Join us for local information and a chance to sit back, relax and have a (virtual) cuppa. >
Minority Ethnic Health Development Worker
I'm Koli Begum, Minority Ethnic Health Development Worker at VODA. I am working with Minority Ethnic communities across North Tyneside to understand health inequalities and barriers to accessing services. If you are a health service provider and are interested in discussing these issues further, please get in touch. >
Disability North- Information, Advice and Support
The Disability North Service Team offers a person centred approach, providing information and advice on a number of disability related topics including: Equipment Disability grants Adaptations to your home Direct Payments Wider general advice We give FREE, confidential and independent advice and guidance on a range of… >
Independent Living Service
Here at Disability North we provide free information and advice on all aspects of independent living, such as personal care and leisure. These are often referred to as activities of daily living or ADL. We have a comprehensive range of equipment and demonstration areas, including an accessible bathroom and living area, stairlifts and a mobility t… >
Independent SEN (Autism) Advice & Support for Parents, Carers and professionals.
We believe in Co-Production, positive empowerment and every parent should have all the facts when it comes to their child/children's schooling and life choices. Having a young adult, child/ or children with Additional needs can magnify the need even more so, not only for the individual with the condition/s, but the siblings and extended family. We… >