{"id":3252,"date":"2018-01-16T12:13:02","date_gmt":"2018-01-16T12:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adapt-ne.org.uk\/?page_id=3252"},"modified":"2026-05-15T13:25:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T12:25:16","slug":"useful-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/adapt-ne.org.uk\/index.php\/useful-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Useful information"},"content":{"rendered":"<body><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='full_slider_1' class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   container_wrap fullsize'   ><div  data-size='featured'  data-lightbox_size='large'  data-animation='slide'  data-ids='9789'  data-video_counter='0'  data-autoplay='false'  data-bg_slider='false'  data-slide_height=''  data-handle='av_slideshow_full'  data-interval='5'  data-class=' '  data-css_id=''  data-scroll_down=''  data-control_layout='av-control-default'  data-custom_markup=''  data-perma_caption=''  data-autoplay_stopper=''  data-image_attachment=''  data-min_height='0px'  data-src=''  data-position='top left'  data-repeat='no-repeat'  data-attach='scroll'  data-stretch=''  data-default-height='28.666666666667'  class='avia-slideshow avia-slideshow-1  av-control-default av-default-height-applied avia-slideshow-featured av_slideshow_full   avia-slide-slider '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner' style='padding-bottom: 32.824427480916%;'><li  class=' av-single-slide slide-1 ' ><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap'  ><img src='https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adapt-ne.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Adapt-NE-useful-information.jpg?resize=1310%2C430&ssl=1' width='1310' height='430' title='Adapt (NE) useful information' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div style='padding-bottom:10px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3     '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Useful links to organisations offering support, services and information<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>For lots more information support and services please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwatchnorthumberland.co.uk\/your-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Healthwatch Northumberland<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div class=\"togglecontainer   toggle_close_all \" >\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-1\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >NHS UK<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-1-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>NHS UK is the UK\u2019s biggest health website. There\u2019s advice and information on a range of health issues, living well and finding care and support.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-2\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >OneCall<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-2-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><section class=\"intro-paragraph\">If you are worried about the welfare of someone who lives in Northumberland contact Onecall 01670 536 400 or report a concern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northumberland.gov.uk\/adult-social-care\/contact-adult-services\">online<\/a>.<\/section>\n<section class=\"text-area\"><\/section>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-3\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Healthwatch Northumberland<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-3-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>Healthwatch Northumberland is our local health and social care champion. Share your experiences of NHS and social care services and your feedback could help make improvements for everyone in the community. There is also a free Signposting and Information Service which can help you find support and services. Call 03332 408468.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthwatchnorthumberland.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthwatch Northumberland website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-4\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Citizens Advice Northumberland<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-4-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>Citizens Advice Northumberland provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people\u2019s lives. It\u2019s goal is to help everyone find a way forward, whatever problem they face. Call 0808 278 7944.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citizens Advice website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-5\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Age UK Northumberland<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-5-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>Age UK Northumberland is an independent local charity which provides services for older adults throughout Northumberland. In common with all Age UKs, its central service is free information, advice and advocacy. Other services are designed to meet local needs and currently include: day care and personal care, exercise and falls prevention classes, lunch clubs and day centres. Call <span aria-label=\"Call phone number 01670 784800\">01670 784800.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ageuk.org.uk\/northumberland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Age UK Northumberland website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-6\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Patient Transport Services<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-6-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>North East Ambulance Service provides pre-planned, non-emergency transport for patients who have a medical condition that would prevent them from travelling to a treatment centre by any other means, or who require the skills of an ambulance care assistant during the journey. Call 0191 215 1515.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neas.nhs.uk\/our-services\/patient-transport-service.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patient Transport Services website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-7\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Northumberland Frontline<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-7-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>Frontline is a community project. It helps people to quickly find details on local health and wellbeing services and to contact services through call back and referral options.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/northumberlandfrontline.org.uk\/\">Northumberland Frontline website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-8\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Disability North<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-8-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>Disiabilty North supports disabled and older people, their families, friends and carers. Services are also provided for students or professionals working in the statutory, voluntary and pubic sector. Call <span class=\"iconlist-title\">0191 284 0480.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.disabilitynorth.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disability North website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-9\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Carers Northumberland<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-9-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>Carers Northumberland is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of carers by responding to their needs, informing carers of their rights and entitlements, supporting carers to access help for the person they care for, reducing the social isolation that so many carers feel and empowering them to have a voice. Call <span aria-label=\"Call phone number 01670 320025\">01670 320025<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.carersnorthumberland.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carers Northumberland website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-10\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Community Action Northumberland<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-10-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>Community Action Northumberland is here to support and help sustain rural communities in Northumberland by promoting rural issues, empowering organisations and supporting individuals \u2013 identifying, developing and managing projects to address the needs of rural communities. Call <span aria-label=\"Call phone number 01670 517178\">01670 517178<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ca-north.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Community Action Northumberland website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-11\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Inclusion North<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-11-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>Inclusion North exists to make inclusion a reality for all people with a learning disability, autistic people, and their families. Call 0113 244 4792,<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inclusionnorth.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inclusion North website<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-fontsize=\"26\" data-lineheight=\"39px\"><\/h3>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-12\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Your Voice Counts<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-12-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p class=\"font_7\">Your Voice Counts is a charity that supports people with learning disabilities, autistic people and people who are at risk of exclusion due to disability, illness or other challenges. Call 0191 478 6472.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yvc.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your Voice Counts website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-13\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Mobilise<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-13-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>Mobilise works with Northumberland County Council to provide a range of free online services to support unpaid careres in their caring role, and help you find services already on offer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.mobiliseonline.co.uk\/northumberland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mobilise website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div class=\"togglecontainer   toggle_close_all \" >\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-14\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Northumberland Domestic Abuse Service<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-14-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>Northumberland Domestic Abuse Service provides specialist support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse, helping them to recover from their experiences and re-build their lives. It delivers services across Northumberland with a particular focus on reaching out into rural areas and identifying unmet needs. Call 01434 608030.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nda.services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-15\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Vision Northumberland<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-15-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>Vision Northumberland (formerly Northumberland County Blind Association) is a well established local charity that provides advice and support services to blind and visually impaired people to enable individuals to gain the knowledge, confidence and skills necessary to increase independence and fulfil life potential. Call <span aria-label=\"Call phone number 01670 514316\">01670 514316<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vision-northumberland.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vison Northumberland website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-16\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Tynedale Hospice at Home<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-16-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>Tynedale Hospice at Home provides three services \u2013 nursing care, hospital transport, and pre and post bereavement support to children, adults and families in the communities of Tynedale, Ponteland and West Northumberland. Call 01434 600388.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tynedalehospice.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tynedale Hospice at Home website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-17\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Northumberland SEND Local Offer<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-17-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><div id=\"bgLayers_comp-l806xnia5\" class=\"MW5IWV\" data-hook=\"bgLayers\" data-motion-part=\"BG_LAYER comp-l806xnia5\">\n<div id=\"bgMedia_comp-l806xnia5\" class=\"VgO9Yg\" data-motion-part=\"BG_MEDIA comp-l806xnia5\">Northumberland\u2019s SEND local offer is here to help you to find the right support for children, young people and adults aged 0-25 years with special educational needs and disabilities.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northumberlandsend.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northumberland SEND Offer website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-18\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >WECAN<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-18-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2b5387 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2b5387\" data-element_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n<p>WECAN is a registered\u00a0 charity based in Hexham. It provides community based support for children and young people with disabilities, additional and complex needs, aged between six and 19 to access leisure and social activities. Call 07741 480 188.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wecanenable.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WECAN website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-19\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Journey Enterprises<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-19-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>Journey Enterprises believes people with learning disabilities have the right to have a good job, be fit and healthy and have fun. Support workers will work with you to find out what you are good at and what you like, building on this to help you lead a more independent life and have the freedom to make choices. Call 01434 608118.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.journeyenterprises.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Journey Enterprises website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-20\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Healthier Together<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-20-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>Healthier Together has lots of information and advice for parents, carers, young people and health professionals. You can find parental advice on poorly babies and children and tips on whether to send your child to nursery or school if they\u2019re under the weather.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nenc-healthiertogether.nhs.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthier Together website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-21\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Natural Ability<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-21-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>Natural Ability was set up in 2009 to provide a great choice for people with learning disabilities who enjoy being outdoors and active.\u00a0 Building on people\u2019s strengths and aspirations, this charity helps people learn, gain skills, make friends and be included as valued members of the community. It also work with children and adults with long term mental health needs and physical disability and can also support people with dementia to enjoy day farming. Call <span aria-label=\"Call phone number 01434 618149\">01434 618149<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalability.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Natural Ability website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-22\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Tynedale Talking Newspaper<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-22-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>All Tynedale people who are blind or partially sighted can keep in touch with local news and events via the free weekly talking newspaper. The main Hexham Courant articles are delivered via memory stick directly to homes every Friday, thanks to reader volunteers and technicians. Tynedale Talking Newspaper also has a free equipment loan bank. Call 07400 096937.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ttnweb.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tynedale Talking Newspaper website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-23\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The Silver Line<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-23-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>The Silver Line Helpline run by Age UK is a free, confidential telephone service for older people. It provides friendship, conversation and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Call 0800 4 708090.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesilverline.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Silver Line website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-24\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Re-engage<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-24-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>Re-engage (formerly Contact the Elderly), organises regular Sunday afternoon tea parties for people over 75 who live with little or no social support. Telephone befriending and activity groups are also on offer. Call 0800 716543.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reengage.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Re-engage website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-25\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Chrysalis Tynedale<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-25-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>Chrysalis is a charity that provides an activities club for people with dementia and ongoing memory problems. It includes their families, friends and support workers. Based at Dene Park in Hexham, sessions take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. Call <span aria-label=\"Call phone number 07760 124539\">07760 124539<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrysalisclub.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chrysalis website\u200b<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-26\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Northumberland Recovery College<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-26-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>Northumberland Recovery College offers activities and learning activities for adults, to build mutual support and enjoy a sense of purpose to help with their emotional or mental health.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/northumberlandrecoverycollege.co.uk\/\">Northumberland Recovery College website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3252","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - 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