Age UK is a charity which supports older people. They provide a range of information and advice online about growing older. including wills, energy advice, what to do when someone dies, benefits advice and more. They provide telephone befriending, advice and more

Changing Places is a website where you can find the nearest accessible toilets to you in the UK.

Disability North provides information, advice and support for disabled people, their families, friends and carers. This includes help with direct payments, benefits and employing a personal assistant. You can visit the centre to see their equipment showroom.

EuansGuide.com is a disabled access review website where disabled people, their families, friends and carers can find and share the accessibility of venues around the UK and beyond. The website shares thousands of experiences, helping you to plan activities, days out, short breaks and holidays that suit your needs.

Healthwatch Gateshead helps everyone speak up about health and social care services in Gateshead.

The National Centre for Accessible Transport is an organisation that works directly with disabled people, disability organisations, transport providers and policy makers to make transport more accessible for people who identify as disabled.

Provide advice on access to public transport and alternative travel options for people who are advised to stop driving or unable to drive.

North East Drive Mobility is a service that helps people to retain or regain independence as drivers and passengers. North East Drive Mobility provides independent assessment and advice to people with a medical condition, or disability, which may affect their ability to drive, or use a vehicle as a passenger.

The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free service which provides extra energy advice and support to people who have health, communication, access or safety needs. This includes electricity, gas and water services.

Scope provide information and support to disabled people, families and carers. They have a free disability telephone helpline. They can answer questions and talk you through a wide range of topics connected with disability. They can help you to get involved and be active in your community with their community engagement and research panels