can support your family to stay on track. You can ask for help with an ongoing problem or get help to prevent one from happening. They have Children and Family hubs in Newcastle where you can help information, help, training and advice:

Children’s and Families Newcastle is the website for children and families in Newcastle. You can find community activities and local support services near you.

Dementia Adventure provide supported group holidays for people living with or caring for someone with dementia. They can arrange your travel, accommodation, activities and meals. You can choose a holiday that suits your needs, such as relax by the coast, walk in the mountains, or explore historic sites.

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.

Children and Families Hub in Blakelaw where you can take part in activities, training, get information and support.

Family and Friends Carers Team give advice and guidance to family and friends carers about your caring role.

FLOWS is an England wide legal advice service which RCJ Advice Family Legal Team deliver in partnership with Rights of Women, Refuge, Women’s Aid, Resolution family lawyers and the Legal Aid Practitioners Group.

Flippin’ your understanding of pain could help people to reduce the effects of persistent pain, feel more in control, and even start the journey to recovery.

Kinship support family and friend carers, who step up to raise children when their parents can’t. They have an information and advice service and peer support. Email, call or connect with them on Facebook.

The Hatton Gallery has a permanent art collection on display which includes paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings including the iconic Merz Barn Wall. It also hosts regular family activities, events, exhibitions and Newcastle University student’s work every year. Donations welcome, admission free.