Provided by Newcastle City Council, Adult Social Care and Integrated Services

Looking for a warm place to spend time and get support in Newcastle?

Wellbeing Hubs are warm welcoming local venues, such as libraries and community centres where you can spend time and get support such as hot drinks, free wifi, a place to charge your devices, information, advice and more. You can use our Wellbeing Hub finder to find your nearest hub.

North East Drive Mobility

North East Drive mobility help people maintain or regain independence as drivers and passengers following a change in health.

North East Drive mobility provide:

driving assessments to drivers or provisional licence holders from the age of 16 and over in receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)).
off-road assessments at their Newcastle Centre for those without a licence.
powered wheelchair and mobility scooter assessments
child car seating assessments
specialist driving tuition for those who have previously been assessed at the Centre.
guidance for people looking for alternatives to driving, in partnership with the Mobility Hubs Advice Service