Other Support Services
The North East has numerous services whose aim is to support the community. Both North Tyneside and Newcastle Local Authority’s have search websites to find information about activities, events and support services within the community. Both sites have search facilities.
INFORMATION NOW – Information for people in Newcastle upon Tyne
LIVING WELL – Information for people in North Tyneside
Age UK
Age UK services are for older adults including information and activities. Their services are wide ranging and cover the whole of the area of North Tyneside.
Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Society offers a range of support services. From a listening ear on the phone to a visit in person and opportunities to connect with others.
Dementia UK
Dementia UK specialist Admiral Nurses can answer the many questions about the condition, how to get a diagnosis, or provide emotional support when life feels overwhelming.
Disability North
The multi-disciplinary Service Team have a real understanding of the impact of adapting to, and living with a disability. Providing information and advice, support to submit benefit claims and benefit checks.
Newcastle Carers
Newcastle Carers supports adults, children, and young people who care for someone living in Newcastle upon Tyne. The service is free, confidential, and non-judgmental, helping you find ways to make your caring situation easier to manage.
Newcastle Vision Support
Newcastle Vision Support, formerly Newcastle Society for Blind People, was first established in 1867 and has been supporting visually impaired and blind people in Newcastle for 150 years.
North Tyneside Carers’ Centre
NTCC supports adult, and young carers who care from someone who lives in North Tyneside. They offer carers supports from advocacy to mental health through one to one sessions and peer support groups. We also provide specialist training and information sessions.
Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s offer support with welfare benefits, managing your Parkinson’s symptoms, to just having a friendly face to share with. Information, advice and guidance.
Safe Places
Safe Places is an initiative by Friends Action North East. A Safe Place is a building, like a shop, a bank, a community centre or a church. People become disorientated or distressed whilst out in the community and need a little support, Safe Places provide support. If you know someone who is vulnerable, go to the website and help them to sign up. They will be issued with a Safe Place Information Card that they can keep with them when out and about. If they become frightened or anxious they can go to a Safe Place and the staff will contact whoever is noted on the Safe Place Information Card, whilst ensuring the person is cared and kept safe.