Tyne and Wear: Information and Options services

21 - 40 of 58 Information and Options services in Tyne and Wear.

Independent Age

Advice line

National

Our Helpline and Advice teams are friendly and helpful and our particular areas of knowledge include: care and support, money and benefits, health and mobility for people that are 65 + , their families and carers. ...

Contact: Independent Age, 18 Avonmore Road, London, W14 8RR.
Lifeways Community Care Ltd

Support that changes lives

National

We help people to lead more fulfilling, independent lives by providing extraordinary support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries or mental health needs. At Lifew...

Contact: Lifeways, 56 Southwark Bridge Road, , London, S1 0EA.
Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support in your area

National

We take the time to understand you as a person, so that we can provide the support, tools and inspiration you need to find your best way through. We do it like this because we understand everyone's cancer journey is uniq...

Contact: Macmillan Cancer Support, 89 Albert Embakment, London, SE1 7UQ.
MENCAP

Advice and Support

National

Finding the right information and support for you can be confusing. We're here to help. Learning disability is a complicated subject, and trying to find the right advice for you can be hard sometimes. We've split o...

Contact: MENCAP, 123 Golden Lane, London, EC1Y 0RT.
Mid Beds Mobility

Mobility Product Sales

National

We are a Friendly Family run business supplying Mobility Products for everybody: Supplying  Wheelchairs  Electric Wheelchairs  Mobility Scooters Riser Recline Chairs Electric Adjustable beds Rollators ...

Contact: Mid Beds Mobility, Unit 9 Turnpike Farm, Potton Road, Biggleswade, Beds, SG180EP.
MIND (National Association for Mental Health)

Mind - Information and Support

National

When you're living with a mental health problem, or supporting someone who is, having access to the right information is vital. Choose one of the options below to find out more.

Contact: MINDinfoLine.
Money Helper

The Money Advice Service

National

Free and impartial money advice, set up by government Advice and guides to help improve your finances Tools and calculators to help you keep track and plan ahead Support in person, over the phone and online

Contact: Money Advice Service.
Multiple Sclerosis Society

MS Helpline

National

Information from the Helpline You can ask us about anything to do with MS. We provide up-to-date, evidence-based information about MS, including:  -symptoms         -diagnosis   -b...

Contact: Multiple Sclerosis Society, Carriage House,, 8 City North Place,, London, N4 3FU.

Support & Services

National

Information servicesFinancial helpRespite care and short breaksGetting SupportHelpline (see separate entry)

Contact: Multiple Sclerosis Society, Carriage House, , 8 City North Place, , London, N4 3FU.
National Debtline

National Debtline

National

At National Debtline we are committed to answering your call and then discussing your debt problems with you and the options available to you. The specialist advice that we give over the telephone is backed up with writt...

Contact: National Debtline, Tricorn House 51-53 Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 8TP.
Newcastle City Council

Adult care services

Local

Provides advice on the options available for receiving care in your own home or through a care provider.We can also advise on residential care options, meals at home, advocacy services and safeguarding adults.

Contact: Newcastle City Council, Community Health and Social Care Direct, 2nd Floor, Westgate Community Complex, West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9LU.

Chain Reaction

Local

We are outcome-focused and our staff will support people to meet their needs in a creative and person-centred way. We aim to include the following three elements in the support we offer people.1. One-to-one personalised ...

Contact: Newcastle City Council.

Energy advice for residents

Local

Provides advice and information on energy efficiency measures, such as: Getting the best deal on your energy bills Eligibility for the Warm Home Discount Improving your home's energy efficiency rating Smart meters ...

Contact: Newcastle City Council.

Housing Advice Centre

Local

Our aim is to help people keep their home where possible. Staff at the Newcastle City Council Housing Advice Centre will help you to understand the different options that are available in Newcastle to solve your housing ...

Contact: Newcastle City Council, 112-114 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 6SQ.

Housing Advice Centre

Local

Visit our webpage at https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/services/housing/housing-advice-and-homelessness/what-do-if-you-need-housing-advice-or-are-homeless If you need housing advice, are at risk of homelessness or are homele...

Contact: Housing.

Private Rented Service

Local

What we doOur aim is to have a well-informed, well run and well managed private rented sector in Newcastle.Our fully trained staff provide tenants, landlords and letting agents with a range of advice, training and servic...

Contact: Newcastle City Council, Private Rented Service Newcastle, Fairer Housing Unit, Newcastle City Council, 9th Floor, Civi Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 8QN.

Universal Credit support

Local

The Welfare Rights team provide one-to-one 'casework' support to help people explore and apply for the benefits that they are entitled to.

Contact: Newcastle City Council, 1 Cathedral Square Cloth Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 1EE.
North Tyneside Council

Housing advice

Local

The Housing Advice Team are based at North Tyneside’s Killingworth Site. Face to face interviews are available,  you will need to book these in advance to be seen in a local Customer Service Centre at North S...

Contact: Housing.
Omega, Ending Isolation, Ending Loneliness

Chatterbox

National

Chatterbox is a free telephone befriending service for socially isolated and lonely people.  Our clients are carefully matched to DBS-checked volunteer befrienders, with whom they exchange supportive, friendly phone...

Contact: Omega... Ending Isolation | Ending Loneliness, London House, Town Walls, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1TX.
Parkinson's UK

Information and support

National

We’re here for you. From support in the cost of living crisis to help managing your Parkinson’s symptoms, we've got the information and support you need. By funding the right research into the most promising...

Contact: Parkinson's UK.
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