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To find out how we may be able to help we would like to carry out an assessment of your needs.
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Adult Placement Scheme


Where carers welcome a person who needs care into their own home.

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Adult Social Care
Town Hall & Civic Offices,
Westoe Road
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE33 2RL
0845 130 4959
adultsocialcare@
southtyneside.gov.uk

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Related documents

  • Short Breaks - Report to Commissioning Executive Team [pdf - 239kb]
  • South Tyneside Carers Conference Report 2010 [pdf - 20kb]
  • South Tyneside Carers' Strategy 2012 - 2015 [pdf - 750kb]

Useful websites

  • South Tyneside Young Carers
  • Directgov: Caring for someone
  • South Tyneside Primary Care Trust: Patient Advice and Liaison Service
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  • Carers UK
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South Shields, Tyne & Wear NE33 2RL

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