Independent Living: Social Care

Children and Families Newcastle and Adult Social Care Services provide practical help for children, young people and adults who need extra support. The level of need based on assessed need will determine what support is available.

You can find out more at help for children with disabilities.

To request support from Children and Families Newcastle or from Adult Social Care Services please contact Newcastle City Council on:

• If your child is 0 to 17 please call 0191 277 4700 Monday to Friday 8:45am to 5:00pm
• If your child is 18 or over please call 0191 2788377 Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

• a) Children and Families Newcastle
• b) Moving from Children’s to Adult Social Care Services
• c) Paying for adult social care
• d) Getting a carer’s assessment
• e) Young carer’s assessment
• f) Short Break Services
• g) Short Break Services for Adults
• h) Direct Payments for Social Care Services
• i) Useful contacts