Homecare
Changes to homecare services
The way we provide homecare services is changing.
Homecare is when you ask a care worker to visit you in your own home to help you with your personal care and some practical household tasks. This support can help you stay independent for as long as possible. You can arrange this yourself, or ask us to arrange support for you.
This help could include:
- getting in out and out bed
- bathing
- dressing
- feeding
- extra support to help you live at home as independently as possible.
View information about our Domiciliary Care and PRIME service
For independent advice on arranging personal care you can visit the Age UK website (opens new window) or contact the Gateshead branch (opens new window).
The NHS (opens new window) also provide information and advice on arranging support in your own home.
You can search for home care agencies in your area using the Care Quality Commission website (opens new window).
View home care agencies commissioned by Gateshead Council
Contact Adult Social Care
There are many ways to contact the adult social care team, both online and over the phone.
We encourage people who can contact us online to do so, as it helps to free up phone lines for emergencies or for those who don't have access to or the skills to use computers.