General Support
The following are available for people in our area:
Northumberland Communities Together
If you’re having a difficult time at the moment, Northumberland Communities Together will find you support and connect you with people in your area.
Call: 01670 620015 or email: NCT@northumberland.gov.uk
Frontline Northumberland
Frontline is a community project. It helps frontline workers and the public to quickly find details on local health and wellbeing services. services through call back and referral options.
www.northumberlandfrontline.org.uk
Blue Book
A summary of activities and support for older people and people living with dementia.
Age UK Northumberland
Age UK Northumberland provides free and independent information, advice, advocacy and support to over 50s, their carers and families. Support includes advice on money matters, welfare benefits applications and appeals, housing, social care, friendship groups and one to one calls, practical and emotional bereavement support and exercise classes, as well as signposting to other organisations.
01670 784 800
Citizens Advice Northumberland
Provides free, confidential and impartial information and advice, on a range of issues.
0808 278 7944 (General Enquiries)
0800 144 8444 (Help to Claim - Universal Credit)
01670 339 960 (Debt/Money Advice)
01670 339 749 (Energy Advice)
www.citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk
Healthwatch Northumberland
Your local health and social care champion. Listens to your experiences and works with those providing care to make improvements for everyone. Also runs an Information and Signposting Service to help you find services and support.
03332 408 468
www.healthwatchnorthumberland.co.uk
Onecall
Northumberland County Council provides Adult Social Care. For advice and support, contact Adult Social Care. All adult social care services can be contacted through our single phone number, Onecall. If you are worried about an adult’s welfare who lives in Northumberland, contact Onecall. Onecall aims to help the most vulnerable people keep safe and well 24/7.
01670 536 400
www.northumberland.gov.uk/care/contact-adult-services.aspx