There are many groups and organisations in Northumberland and North Tyneside who offer ill and disabled people and carers a range of support.
This includes advice and information, help at home, assistance with money issues, finding work, and leisure opportunities, and getting out and about. These include:
ADAPT – offers information and services, including accessible transport, to disabled people.
Telephone: 01434 600 599 or visit: www.adapt-ne.org.uk
Dementia Connections Service – provides a holistic package of services that can support both people living with dementia, and their carers at all points through their dementia journey. Telephone: 01912808484 or visit: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northtyneside/our-services/dementia-services/
Age UK Northumberland – offers information and services targeted at the over 50s.
Telephone: 01670 784800 or visit: www.ageuk.org.uk/northumberland
Age UK North Tyneside – provides support for older people. Telephone: 0191 2808484 or visit: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northtyneside/
Age UK North Tyneside Information & Advice – In relation to Information & Advice (like CAB) for people aged 50 plus. Telephone :0191 2808484 or visit: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northtyneside/our-services/information-and-advice/
Alzheimer’s Society – offers information and support to people living with dementia and their carers.
Telephone: 0845 300 0336 or visit: www.alzheimers.org.uk
Carers Northumberland – offers advice, support and services to carers in Northumberland.
Telephone: 01670 320025 or visit: www.carersnorthumberland.org.uk
Citizens Advice – offers free, confidential, independent and impartial advice on a range of issues, including debt, housing, work, benefits and legal issues.
For information and to find your local Citizens Advice telephone:
03444 111 444 or visit: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
BID Services Northumberland – offers a range of services and facilities for people with a visual impairment.
Telephone: 01670 293150514 316 or visit: www.bid.org.uk
HealthWatch Northumberland – give users of health and social care services a powerful voice – both locally and nationally.
Telephone: 03332 408 468 or visit: www.healthwatchnorthumberland.co.uk
Healthwatch North Tyneside – give users of health and social care services a powerful voice – both locally and nationally. Visit: https://healthwatchnorthtyneside.co.uk/