Support and care for adults
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Support
See support for people in South Tyneside.
Visiting care homes
See information about care homes.
Information for care providers
For information and guidance to support care providers in South Tyneside, see COVID-19 information for care providers
Let's Talk!
We want to enable the people of South Tyneside to live better lives.
We want people to know what choices are available to them locally, make greater use of our communities and where to access the right information, support and advice when they need it.
Find out more about our wide range of services below.
Support at home
Equipment, changes to your home, care alarms, home care, personal assistants, meals, shopping, laundry, cleaning and more.
Support at homeCare homes and housing
Residential care providers, housing with help nearby, independent living and booking respite beds.
Care homes and housingFinance and paying for care
Read about paying for care, money advice and retirement.
Finance and paying for careContact the Let's Talk team
Need to talk to someone for advice about the right support for you, a friend or relative to live a better life?
Our team of trained advisors is here to help guide you to the right support to help you remain independent.
Contact us by emailing LetsTalk@southtyneside.gov.uk or call:
- 0191 424 6000 (Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5pm. Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.)
- 0191 456 2093 (Outside of the above office hours for emergencies)
If you are already in touch with a named worker, you can continue to contact them using their direct phone number.
Find out more about our Let's Talk service