Adult Social Care Direct|.

If you think you or someone you know needs help, your first point of contact should be Adult Social Care Direct. You can contact them on 0191 433 7033  

Care Call|

Care Call helps older and vulnerable people live safely in Gateshead.  You can contact them on 0191 433 2648 or 0191 433 2650.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)|

There is lots of useful help and advice available in our FAQs.  You can find anwsers to questions such as: Can Gateshead Council supply wheelchairs?|  and How do I apply for a blue badge?|

Information in this section

Information on the following services is also available in this section:

• Mental Health
• Physical Disability
• Sensory Disability
• Learning Disability
• Safeguarding Adults
• Older People
• Carers

Information in other sections

Further help and support is also available on the following pages:

• Benefits advice and information
• Blue Badge scheme
• Bus Passes
• Equipment Aids and Adaptions
• Healthy Living
• Registered Traders Scheme
• Keeping Warm in Winter
• Intepreting Services

Helpful Websites

• Care Quality Commission
• Care Quality Commission - Choosing the Right Care
• Department for Works and Pensions
• Department of Health
• Direct Gov - Information for Over 50s

Publications

• Joint Strategic Needs Assessment
• Local Involvement Networks
• Vision For Adult Social Care
• Commissioning Strategy for Adult Social Care
• Dementia Action Plan 2011-12