Newcastle City Council

Independent Living Services in Newcastle:

We are an experienced provider of support and guidance for people who receive direct payments. Our Newcastle-based team will offer you a personalised service to ensure you have choice and control over your care and support package.

Our Aim:

To enable you to maximise your independence so you are able to live the life you choose. We do this through providing the following services:

• Information about direct payments

• Support to recruit and employ a personal assistant

• Help to identify a suitable support provider (such as a care agency)

• Help to identify community support which meets your outcomes

• Support with planning for contingencies and emergencies

• Access to peer support in local community settings across Newcastle