Social care services for older people

We want to help you live safely and independently in your own home for as long as you can and want to.

We may be able to help you if:

you are over 65;
you live in Newcastle; and
you have difficulty looking after yourself because of an illness or disability.

Read our information about social care services for older people to find out you how to get services and how we may be able to help.

Newcastle Older People's website Information NOW can help you find out about where to go for advice and support and what services and activities are available for older people in Newcastle.

Download the 'Care Services in Newcastle' leaflet for more information or phone 0191 211 6340.

Newcastle City Council, Newcastle Primary Care Trust, the Elders Council and Quality of Life Partnership have been working together with older people to develop 'Everyone's tomorrow' - the strategy for older people and the ageing population in Newcastle.

More information about social care services for older people:
Needs assessment
Can I get services? Eligibility criteria for care services
Care at home services
Charges for social care services
Direct payments
Help leaving hospital
Home adaptations
Information for carers
Information for people who are blind, deaf, hard of hearing, partially sighted or deafblind
Occupational therapy
Meals at home
Rehabilitation services
Residential care
Specialist equipment to help people live independently at home
Short breaks for older people
Welfare Rights and Benefits
What do you think about your care service?
Making a complaint about your services