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Staying Active Home Safety Telecare, Alarms and Assistive Technology Team Adult Social Care The Community Equipment Service Support with Public Transport in Tyne and Wear Sunderland Carers Centre Stop Smoking, Drug and Alcohol Support Service Cost of Living Support and Benefit checks Electric, Gas, Dampness and Mould Support Affordable Food Ready Meal Services Memory and Dementia Support Vision, Hearing and Sensory Support Community Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist Services and Social Prescribing

Community Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist Services and Social Prescribing

This section connects you with health professionals and local services that support your physical and mental wellbeing. From rehabilitation and mobility support to social activities and community groups, these services help you stay active, connected and well.

Please find below useful links, relevant resources and contact information. All links open in a new window and may include links to websites, videos, and PDF files for downloading and printing.

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Recovery at Home and Urgent Community Response

They provide a 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week, service and are ready to respond quickly to provide support during times of illness or if someone experiences an unexpected change in their condition that could develop into a crisis. The teams respond to patients in their own homes. This team is made up of Nurses, Health care assistants, Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists. 

Phone: 0191 565 6100 (Care Coordination Hub)

Visit Recovery at Home Website

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Sunderland District Nursing and Frailty Nurses Teams

Across the City of Sunderland there are six District Nursing Teams offering a range of services.  Providing holistic nursing care to housebound patients preventing unnecessary hospital admission and allowing patients to be cared for in their own home or chosen environment. 

Phone: 0191 565 6100 (Care Coordination Hub)

Visit Sunderland District Nursing Teams

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Sunderland Social Prescribing Service

Social Prescribers will work with you to find out ‘What matters to you’. The team will then support you in your own community. Complete the self-referral form via the link or ask your GP to refer you to the Sunderland Social Prescribing Service.

Washington
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East: Please contact your GP practice for details

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