Some adults may struggle to take part in daily activities or tasks. This may be because of a disability, injury or illness. It might make things difficult, such as:
Adult's social care can help with these and other challenges. This could be through equipment, home adaptations, therapy, or advice.
Visit our Local Offer social care page, preparation for adulthood page, and Newcastle City Council's adult social care page for more information.
If you think social care might be needed, you can submit either the public form or the professional form.
If you are worried about the safety of an adult in Newcastle you can talk to us at Adult Social CarePoint. In an emergency or if someone’s life is at risk call 999.
Care services in Newcastle
Newcastle City Council provides the following services:
To use these services you will be referred by a health professional or Adult Social Care.
People getting support from children's social care will eventually move to adult social care. Click the link to learn more.
Adult Social CarePoint give information and support to adults in Newcastle who find day to day activities difficult. We can have a conversation with you to understand your situation. There are many ways we can help you.
Support for adults with learning disabilities and autism
Adult social care have a Adult Learning Disability and Autism Team. They can help assess, plan support and signpost you to other services. You can call them on 0191 278 8377 if you don't already receive support or 0191 278 8100 if you already receive support.
There are also the following services that support adults with a learning disability and/or autism:
You can talk with Adult Social CarePoint about these services.
Newcastle Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT)
The Newcastle Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) helps adults (aged 18 years and over) with learning disabilities who have:
You can refer yourself or someone you know by calling 0191 210 6868 or emailing CTLDAdmin@cntw.nhs.uk.
Help to live at home
You or someone you care for to help live at home and be more independent. Support includes:
Visit Newcastle City Council's help to live at home webpage for the full details.
Please know that we have a separate page for housing adaptations and equipment.
Supported employment service
The Supported Employment Service is part of Newcastle City Council. They help people who face barriers to employment, to find and stay in work. They help people to think about their career goals and how to achieve them. Support includes:
📧 Email the supported employment service
📞Phone: 0191 211 6279 (open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and free to call)
