Next Step Enterprises

Community Inclusion

Next Steps enterprises are leading lights in the provision of person centred support for young adults with learning disabilities and autism. Next Steps is the only provider service in England who has won four National awards in the last four years for its...

Social Care Pathways

Community Inclusion, Social Care

This provision is available for 18+  who are eligible for Adult Social Care There are a number of social care services in Gateshead available to young people aged 18 years and over in receipt of an Adult Social Care Assessment (subject to eligibility). These...

Shared Lives

Community Inclusion

Shared Lives is a service that matches adults that need support with carers and their families, to live in their home. Support needs include learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older people or people with mental health needs. The service user can be...

Community Inclusion

Preparing for Adulthood

Community inclusion is important because all people, regardless of their abilities, should be able to participate and engage in a full range of community activities. Community inclusion is the opportunity to live and exist as a contributing member of the community...

Independent Living

Preparing for Adulthood

Deciding to move into your own home is a life-changing decision whatever your personal circumstances, but particularly for young people with SEND. In Gateshead we have established a multi agency Accommodation and Support Group where young people and adults who are...