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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.

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.

Information and advice for grandparents.

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

Mental health is about how we think, feel and behave. 1 in 4 people in the UK have a mental health problem which affects their daily life, relationships or physical health.

When you reach the age of 18, Social Care services are usually provided by Adult services. You will start the move to Adult Social Care between the age of 16 and 18. This is known as the transition from Children’s to Adult Services. There is not a set age to move to Adults Social Care. Everybody is different. It will happen at the time that is right for you.

Social Prescribing is where you are prescribed activity or exercise to improve your physical and mental health. It may be used in place of medication or alongside treatment.

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

Vision impairment means that your eyesight cannot be corrected by glasses or lenses. Conditions include: cataract, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa and a condition related to stroke, hemianopia.

When you have problems managing day to day tasks, you may have care and support needs. You can get a Needs Assessment to find out if you can get support from Adult Social Care