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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Sunderland Deaf Society Information, Advice & Guidance Service
Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Sunderland Deaf Society is a new service that has been reinstated with new funding in place to allow us to provide Information, Advice and Guidance support for deaf and deaf/blind people in the North East. >
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. >
Respite Care Breaks for Adults
Calvert Trust Kielder offers England's only Residential Respite Care provision that combines care with challenging outdoor activities. We focus equally on the carer and the cared for. Calvert Trust Kielder is recognised globally as a leading provider of outdoor experiences for disabled people. Our disabled guests experience the very same emotions… >
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… >
Flexible Support Options - Respite
We offer a range of Respite Services for people with disabilities to allow parents and carers a much needed break, and to offer people time away from home, thus allowing them time to spend with their friends, to relax, socialise, visit new places and even to prepare them for having their own home. We offer accommodation based respite at Queensbri… >