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Where is my local district office?
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How can I get help from Community Based Services?
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Who do I contact about information about services for older people?
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What do I do if I have an emergency outside of normal working hours?
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How do I apply for a Disabled Car Badge (Blue Badge)?
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Do I have to apply for Council services of can I apply for services provided by a private Company?
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What will I be charged for services provided by Gateshead Council?
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Where can I find help with housework, shopping, gardening and minor repairs?
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Do Gateshead Council provide wheelchairs?
1. Where is my local district office?
Adult Services
Gateshead Council
Council Offices
Prince Consort Road
Gateshead
NE8 4HJ
0191 4338311
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2. How can I get help from Community Based Services?
Depending on your circumstances we may be able to assist you, your first contact will be Adult Social Care Direct|. At this stage we will take some basic details from you and ask the duty worker to ring you back to discuss your options (where appropriate) or offer advice.
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3. Who do I contact about information about services for older people?
Please contact Adult Social Care Direct| on 0191 433 7033..
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4. What do I do if I have an emergency outside of normal working hours?
If you have an emergency and you think we can help please call the emergency duty team.
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5. How do I apply for a Disabled Car Badge (Blue Badge)?
Contact your local Community Based Services office| and a member of staff will take you details and send out an application form.
You can find out further information on the Transport and Planning: Blue Badges| section of this website
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6. Do I have to apply for Council services of can I apply for services provided by a private Company?
You can contact companies providing domiciliary care many of these can be found in Yellow Pages in-link yellow pages. Care Quality Commission| ( CQC ) provide free, independent reports on the quality of your local homes and care services to help you make an informed choice.
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7. What will I be charged for services provided by Gateshead Council?
This depends on your financial circumstances, to establish this a financial assessment will need to be undertaken and this will determine what charge will be made for services.
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8. Where can I find help with housework, shopping, gardening and minor repairs?
These are low-level services, we will provide you with information required to access the services. Please call your local Community Based Services office|.
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9. Do Gateshead Council Provide Wheelchairs?
Unfortunatly Gateshead Council does not supply wheelchairs. For advice and information about wheelchairs please contact your doctor.