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Living Made Easy is brought to you by the DLF, the charity previously known as the Disabled Living Foundation. Since 1969 the DLF has been providing free impartial advice and information on solutions, gadgets, adaptations and aids to make life easier. We are continuing our mission to maximise your lifestyle, adding life to years through practical advice.
info@dlf.org.uk
0300 999 0004
MigLoo is . . . the world’s first fully portable, versatile hoisting system allowing people who need a place to change, the freedom of taking their facilities with them — wherever they go — all in a complete stand-alone unit. This service is not provided by the NHS.
john@migloo.co.uk
Mobile: 07470 751684 , +44 7470 751684 (outside UK)
Welcome to our Newcastle and Gateshead GroupWe’re here to support you and your loved ones to live well with MS. Whether you have MS, or care about someone who does, join our group to connect with other people from the community and share experiences. We don’t want anyone to face MS alone. From information on local services to opportunities to meet others in the area and more, our group is part of a large network of MS Society groups across the UK. We hope to meet you soon!
newcastlegateshead@mssociety.org.uk
07817 307893
Newcastle and Gateshead Step Up Hub service is for men and women over the age of 18 years who need some specialist support to live in the community.
0191 287 5060
We are Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Charity! As the UK’s largest music therapy charity, we use music to enrich the lives of people with life-limiting illness, disabilities or feelings of isolation. This service is not provided by the NHS.
musicservicesadmin@nordoff-robbins.org.uk
020 7267 4496
Involving patients, carers and their families in making decisions about their care can lead to better outcomes and a better overall experience. We are looking at ways to involve patients in shaping future healthcare services. We recognise and value the contribution of patients and carers. It is the role of the Patient and Carer Involvement Team to co-ordinate and facilitate involvement, as well as ensuring that appropriate training and support of those involved is provided in order to maintain their own well being.
involvement@cntw.nhs.uk
01670 501 816
Rehab Jigsaw provides independent occupational therapy services throughout the UK. We have an experienced, professional team delivering bespoke yet cost effective solutions. We work with clients experiencing the effects of illness or injury upon their ability to complete day to day activities at home, work or in education. Rehab Jigsaw was established by Occupational Therapists and is managed by Occupational Therapists. This service is provided externally to the NHS.
durham@rehabjigsaw.co.uk
03333 440783
We are a passionate and caring Deaf-led team working towards a future where there are no barriers to good health and wellbeing for Deaf people. We partner with the NHS and service providers across the country. We are one of the UK’s largest employers of Deaf people, and most hearing staff in our projects and services are fluent sign language users.
info@signhealth.org.uk, da@signhealth.org.uk
Text or WhatsApp/Facetime 07970 350 366 or text 88802 with the message 121SIGN, 020 3947 2601
Brook’s nationally recognised Sexual Behaviours Traffic Light Tool and training provides a highly visible, multi-agency response that helps professionals to identify, understand and respond appropriately to sexual behaviours in young people.
Tree Tops has been developed with great foundations in the knowledge of assessment and treatment techniques of children. Our dedicated therapists have extensive knowledge into conditions of DCD, Dyspraxia, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorders.
business@treetopsot.co.uk
01325 304 411
Quality care and support for people with learning and physical disabilities, brain injuries, autism and complex needs across the UK.
reception@voyagecare.com
08003286091
We’re a charitable hospice rooted in the North East. We provide outstanding, specialist and expert care to adults and children with life-limiting conditions. We strive to provide quality time for everyone.
enquiries@stoswaldsuk.org
0191 285 0063
Respite and taking a break Caring for someone can be physically and emotionally exhausting, and carers struggle to find the time to look after themselves. You may feel unable to leave the person you care for but taking a break can help you provide better care and avoid burning out. Find out who can help you organise a break, and how to make sure your friend or family member gets the right care while you’re away from them.
support@mariecurie.org.uk
0800 090 2309
The health visitor’s role starts during pregnancy and continues to offer support through the first few weeks after the birth, and all the way through until early childhood. All health visitors are nurses or midwives with specialist training in family and community health. They work with parents and families to improve health and wellbeing. The health visitors are part of a team that includes staff nurses and community nursery nurses. The health visitor’s role starts during pregnancy and continues to offer support through the first few weeks after the birth, and all the way through until early childhood.
All health visitors are nurses or midwives with specialist training in family and community health. They work with parents and their families to improve health and wellbeing. The health visitor’s role starts during pregnancy and continues to offer support through the first few weeks after the birth and all the way through until early childhood. All health visitors are nurses or midwives with specialist training in family and community health. They work with parents and their families to improve health and wellbeing. The health visitors are part of a team that includes Staff Nurses and Community nursery nurses.
After your baby is born our team is here to support you and your baby. Postnatal refers to the period of time after your baby is born. It is a period of physical and emotional adjustment as you and your baby settle into your new roles. Your midwife and the support team are here to ensure you and your baby’s wellbeing. They will help you get off to the best possible start. The health visitor’s role starts during pregnancy and continues to offer support through the first few weeks after the birth, and all the way through until early childhood. All health visitors are nurses or midwives with specialist training in family and community health. They work with parents and their families to improve health and wellbeing. 26 to 32 weeks visitWhy does the health visitor see you during pregnancy? The health visitor sees you to: The children’s acute nursing initiative (CANI) is a team of nurses who help with the early discharge of children from hospital. We look after children from the Newcastle area who have been unwell in hospital but have improved enough to go home – with the support from CANI’s team of experienced children’s nurses. Our servicesTo help children go home earlier, we can: Our Allergy Service is led by a specialist team based in the Great North Children’s Hospital at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. Clinics also take place in Benfield Park Medical Group in east Newcastle and specialist clinics at the Freeman Hospital.
nuth.childrensallergy@nhs.net, nuth.childrensallergynurses@nhs.net
0191 282 5984
Our Children’s audiology services provides a full range of hearing tests from birth upwards. We work closely with other professionals and specialists to provide support for children with hearing impairments. These include:
If your child needs digital hearing aids, we can fit and programmed these specifically for your child.
tnu-tr.childrensaudiologynorthoftyne@nhs.net
0191 223 1043
Our children’s endocrinology and diabetes service is a regional centre for children with hormonal disorders, including diabetes. Our team run an extensive range of clinics in diabetes, general endocrinology and growth. Alongside this we run specialist clinics for children with Turner Syndrome and Metabolic Syndrome. We also run a number of joint clinics with other clinical colleagues specialising in: The Children’s Audiology service can help with children’s hearing aids, their fitting, hearing aid reviews and repairs.
0191 223 1043
The Children’s Heart Unit at the Freeman Hospital provides care for children up to 18 years old who need medical or surgical help for conditions involving the heart, lungs and airways. It is one of two units in the UK to carry out heart and lung transplants on children. We are the only centre in the country to provide all cardiac care from conception, through birth, childhood and on to adulthood.
0191 244 8479
Our infectious diseases service looks after children admitted to the hospital with severe infections. Together with the microbiologists and virologists, we also advise other teams looking after children with infections such as osteomyelitis or meningitis. We advise on:
With this advice we aim to get the best results with as few side-effects as possible. Pagination |