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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.
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.
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.
Here’s information on what should happen when you leave hospital and tips for how to get ready to return home.
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.
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.
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.
