Help and Contacts

Find local and national contacts to help you stay active and improve your strength and balance. This includes information about exercise classes, online resources, and support for getting started.

These contacts can help you make your home safer and reduce the risk of falls. From home safety checks to equipment advice, you’ll find support to help you stay confident and independent at home.

The Assistive Technology Team works with families to find digital solutions to everyday problems for people living with a range of issues as a result of disability and old age.

In this section, you can access information and support about adult social care services, providers and facilities. Adult social care aims to help people stay independent, safe and well, enabling them to live the life they want to.

If you are starting to find every day activities becoming more difficult, the Independent Living Team will make an appointment to visit you in your own home and undertake an assessment of your needs.

In this section you will find information about various useful support information regarding using Public Transport in and around Tyne and Wear area.

At Sunderland Carers Centre, we provide support for people who look after others. That doesn’t mean professional carers. We support people who care for their husband, wife, mam, dad, son, daughter, sibling, friend or other relative.

Find support to help you make positive changes to your health and wellbeing. These services offer advice, guidance and practical help for stopping smoking, reducing alcohol intake, or managing drug use in a safe and supported way.

You can find information on where to get free advice and guidance on welfare support, debt, and housing matters, plus help with food (such as from local food banks).

Get help with keeping your home warm, safe and healthy. These contacts can support with energy advice, fuel costs, and tackling issues like damp and mould that can impact your health and wellbeing.

Find local support to help you access affordable and nutritious food. This includes community food hubs, food banks and other services that can help you stay well without added financial pressure.

Discover services that provide ready-made meals delivered to your home. These options can support you if cooking is becoming more difficult, helping you maintain a healthy and balanced diet.

Access support for people living with memory loss or dementia, as well as their families and carers. This includes advice, local services, and organisations that can help you navigate diagnosis, care and daily life.

Find support to help manage changes to your sight, hearing or other senses. These services offer advice, equipment and practical help to maintain independence and confidence in everyday life.

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.