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Our Living Better Lives directory of services below lists local, regional and national organisations that can offer support and care for adults.
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A national helpline for men who have who have been raped, assaulted or abused in childhood or adult life.
- Contact number: 0808 808 4321
Macmillan is the national charity supporting people diagnosed with or affected by cancer.
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Address:
Macmillan Cancer Support Head office
89 Albert Embankment
London
SE1 7UQ
- Contact number: 0808 808 0000
The ManKind Initiative is a charity offering information and support to men who are victims of domestic abuse or violence.
- Contact number: 01823 334 244
This service is for people living with terminal illness who are looking for support.
- Contact number: 0800 304 7409
Support and practical advice for people who are affected by ME/CFS/PVFS. A support group runs in South Tyneside every third Wednesday of the month.
Provides practical advice and support to men who have been abused.
- Contact number: 0333 567 0556
We provide independent case advocacy which is short term and issue based. An advocate will assist you make an informed decision around specific issues you may be experiencing, and support you to exercise your right to have your views heard.
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Address:
Room 3, John Hunt House
27 Beach Road
South Shields
NE33 2QA
- Contact number: 0191 427 1500
We provide support for people with mental health needs in South Tyneside to help them be able to gain and maintain their own homes.
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Address:
John Hunt House
27 Beach Road
South Shields
NE33 2QA
- Contact number: 0191 496 7467
Information and support for people who have Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
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Address:
PO Box 246
Northampton
NN1 2PR
- Contact number: 0808 802 6262 / Fax: 0160 462 4726
Providing online support to any unpaid carer in the UK for free in the form of information and resources.
The organisation offers vocational rehabilitation services for people aged over 16 years with acquired brain injury or neurological conditions.
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Address:
Forth Banks House
Skinnerburn Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 3RH
- Contact number: 0191 232 0234
Motability scheme allowing people to exchange either their higher rate mobility component of disability living allowance or their war pensioners' mobility supplement to obtain a new car, powered wheelchair or scooter.
- Contact number: 0300 456 4566 / Textphone: 0300 037 0100
Advice, information and social activities for people who have multiple sclerosis.
Supports therapy and social activities for people with the condition in South Tyneside.
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Address:
Millennium Phab Club
113 Grange Road
Jarrow
NE32 3QW
- Contact number: 0191 489 4336 or 01670 505 829
Advice and guidance for elderly and vulnerable adults about care services.
- Contact number: 0800 731 8470
Care home offering residential and dementia care.
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Address:
9 Stanhope Road
Low Simonside
Jarrow
NE32 3UD
The North East Autism Society (NEAS) help children and adults with autism to take part in society.
A service offering the best possible quality of care and support for cancer patients and their family and friends.
South Tyneside is covered by Northumbria Police's southern command.
Founded in 2010 as a voluntary community organisation Ocean Arts is now a Community Interest Company which provides creative opportunities to people with learning disabilities in South Tyneside.
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Address:
Captains Row
South Shields
NE33 5AS
- Contact number: 0191 454 4659
National helpline providing emotional and practical support for survivors of rape and childhood sexual abuse, their families and friends.
- Contact number: 0808 802 9999
Support and help for people in need.
Suppliers of hearing products including door bells and smoke alarms for your home.
Provides long term placements, short breaks and emergency support to adults with learning disabilities.
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Address:
South Shields Town Hall and Civic Offices (Level 2)
Westoe Road
South Shields
NE33 2RL
- Contact number: 0191 424 4439
Smart Works support local women back into work, helping them to gain financial independence and transform their lives.
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Address:
Mea House
Ellison Place
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8XS
- Contact number: 0191 255 1906
South Tyneside Adult Carers Service (STACS) is a registered charity who provide support to local carers.
- Contact number: 0843 886 8135
STARCH welcomes and support asylum seekers arriving in South Shields.
The Association is a trust fund that awards grants to adults and/or children who are registered as blind or partially sighted with the local authority in South Tyneside.
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Address:
23 York Avenue
Jarrow
NE32 5LP
- Contact number: 0191 447 5581
Providing a comprehensive range of health care services.
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Address:
Harton Lane
South Shields
NE34 0PL
- Contact number: 0191 404 1000