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.

Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Hospital Social Work Department

The Social Work Department at RVI Hospital can work with you to help prepare you for leaving hospital. For people who live in Newcastle, the social workers can:

carry out assessments to see if you are eligible for care and support
arrange care and support if you need it
help you to get short term support to help you recover
give you information and advice about options for your care if you are organising it yourself
give you information about prevention services, like telecare

This team works for Newcastle City Council.