Adult’s Social Care

Social Care

You can find a lot of information about adult social care on the Gateshead Council Social Care website. Adult Social Care Direct is the main contact point if you want to talk about any care needs you may have. The phone service is open 24 hours a...

Emergency Duty Team

Social Care

The Emergency Duty Team (EDT) deals with social care emergencies involving vulnerable children or adults outside office hours, including weekends and public holidays. Monday to Thursday 5pm to 8.30amFriday 4.30pm to Monday 8.30am Phone 0191 477 0844. The...

Gateshead Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)

Social Care

The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) helps us to understand the key issues facing people in Gateshead and is used to identify key strategic priorities to improve the health and wellbeing of our...

SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

Further Advice, Where to Get Information, Advice and Support

A one stop shop for parents, carers and young people with SEND offering independent advice, information and support on SEND provision and processes. This includes providing an Independent Supporter, if you would like one. SENDIASS can help you to compile a...

Chapel Mediation and Consultancy Services

Where to Get Information, Advice and Support

An Independent SEND Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service specialising in resolving issues in relation to Special Educational Needs and Disability:...