Healthier Together

Health

The Healthier Together website is a great place to find accurate and trusted NHS healthcare advice in the North East and North Cumbria. The website provides advice for parents, young people and pregnant women, and clinical resources to support healthcare...

Children and Young People’s Continuing Care

Uncategorised

What is continuing care? Some children and young people (up to age 18), may have very complex health needs. These may be the result of: ·    congenital conditions ·    long-term or life-limiting conditions ·    disability...

Short Breaks

Children’s Social Care

A Short Break provides disabled children and young people with an opportunity to spend time away from their parents, relaxing and having fun with their friends. In addition to giving families a break from their caring responsibilities they can offer families the means...

One Voice Youth Network

Preparing for Adulthood, Your Views

One Voice Youth Network is Gateshead’s Children in Care Council, it is a statutory duty for every Local Authority to have some kind of Children in Care Council. In Gateshead we offer a variety of ways for Looked After and Care experienced children and young people to...

Gateshead Young Inspectors

Preparing for Adulthood, Your Views

Gateshead Young Inspectors are a group of young people who meet weekly and get involved with testing out Gateshead services aimed at young people, for ease of use and fitness for purpose. The young people take part in training so that they have the knowledge and...