Adult Social Care Cumbria North, Allerdale and Copeland

Adult Social Care Cumbria North, Carlisle Adult Social Care has a duty to support eligible adults in line with government legislation. We work closely with other organisations to support people to maintain and regain their independence. -Cumbria City Council

Adult Social Care Cumbria North, Eden Adult Social Care has a duty to support eligible adults in line with government legislation. We work closely with other organisations to support people to maintain and regain their independence.  – Cumbria City Council

Adult Social Care Darlington If you or somebody you know over the age of 18 needs support from Adult Social Care, you can either fill in the request for support form, telephone us on 01325 406111 or write to the address below. If you contact us by phone one of our staff will try to give you the advice and information you need. If they cannot help you they will try to redirect you to someone who can.

Adult Social Care (also known as social services) is a service that aims is to help adults live longer and healthier lives and be independent for as long as possible. We do this by making sure that you have the support you need, when you need it, for as long as you need it.

Whether you’re concerned about yourself or a loved one, these mental health charities, organisations and support groups can offer expert advice.

Mental Health Concern North East Mental Health Concern is based in the North East of England and we provide a wide range of specialist mental health services, which are predominantly commissioned by the NHS and local authorities. We support many people with a wide range of mental health-related needs, including: people taking their final steps away from specialist mental health services and striving to get into work, education or training people recovering from severe mental ill-health, who require support over long periods of time people with severe dementia and complex challenging needs We believe that our innovative approach to developing services, coupled with close partnerships with the people who use them, enables us to provide high-quality care and support that helps people move on in their lives. Our services are clinician-led, providing a range of person-centred support with a focus on recovery.

The aim is to support people and connect them to the support available in their communities and networks.

Gateshead Mental Health User Voice We are a service user led group that enables members to have a voice and be heard, to work together and share information on Mental Health services locally and nationally. Our membership is free and members can attend our monthly meetings or alternatively receive postal information and newsletters. Training and volunteering opportunities are available.

Pathways Advice and Advocacy (Mental Health Matters) Pathways Advice and Information Service offers advice and information to residents of Gateshead who have mental health needs. Advice Workers can provide you with advice and practical help on a variety of issues that may be putting you under pressure and affecting your well-being: this includes issues with Welfare Benefits, debt, housing and employment issues. Advice Workers will provide you with the information you need to make a decision on how you would like to try and resolve your issue. Example of areas we can help you include: Looking at what benefits you are entitled to; help you to apply for the benefits; help if you are experiencing problems with the process. Filling in forms, writing letters and talking to agencies involved with your issue Accessing support and advice if you are experiencing a housing problem. Finding out what other help is available to you and how you can access it. General information on mental health conditions and service available Refer you other services if your issue requires specialist help. Our Advice Workers understand the difficulty and distress people can experience when trying to negotiating complex benefits, housing and debt systems. We will […]

South Tyneside Council – Director of Public Health

One You Gateshead The One You Gateshead page is managed by Gateshead Council’s Public Health team. It is one of the resources used by the Making Every Contact Count service. We have adopted One You Brand, developed by Public Health England, to help share life style information and resources developed from reliable and trusted sources. We are a HUB of information for the people and community of Gateshead and through our social media pages and the Our Gateshead website we help promote and raise awareness of Public Health England’s and other local health campaigns for services such as Fresh and Balance as well as share information on local services, groups and events.