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helping you to plan your visit to Newcastle so you know where public and accessible toilets are available

Addiction is when you are unable to stop yourself from, taking a chemical, drug, substance or carrying out an activity. Even if it causes you or others mental and physical harm. Common addictions are alcohol, drugs, gambling or sex.

Attendance allowance is a benefit for people with disabilities or long term health problems who need support, care or supervision

The Message in a Bottle scheme helps you store your personal and medical information in your fridge door, so it can found quickly by emergency services. This simple idea could help to save your life.

Getting help at the right time can help improve your quality of life and allow you to continue enjoying life, plan ahead and make choices that are right for you.

Carer’s allowance is a state benefit, for people over 16, who spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone and the person you care for receives certain benefits.

As a carer you may be entitled to a Carers assessment from the council to find out what support is available to you in your caring role.

carers can apply for funding to help improve their health and wellbeing. It can be used to take breaks and opportunities that give them choice, independence and control.

support available if you’re having problems paying energy and household bills

a way of paying for Adult Social Care support services such as home care, day services or respite care. Direct Payments allow you to buy and arrange your own care and support services.

Information about looking after a young relative.

Unpaid carers can get information, support and apply for financial assistance from local organisations such as the Newcastle City Council, health services and voluntary organisations. Find out what’s available to carers in Newcastle

If you are finding it difficult to prepare your own meals and have no other way of getting a main meal, you may want to consider applying to have hot meals delivered to your home.

End of life care, is support for people who are close to the end of their life. This could be the last few months, or years of their lives. The care you are given helps you to live as well as possible and to die with dignity. It also includes support for family members.

Commissioned services, have a contract with Newcastle City Council to provide a service. There is an agreement in place to provide a service for a certain amount of money. The organisation must meet the quality standards set by the council.

This article explains the housing and support services that are available for people with a learning disability or autism.

When being discharged from hospital after a period of illness, you may find this information useful to help plan your care at home and aid your recovery.