The Council runs different services to support adults with learning disabilities and autism. To use these service you must be referred by a Health or Social Care professional. Talk to Adult Social CarePoint at Newcastle City Council for more information.
There may be a cost for these service. How much you pay depends on your financial circumstances. For more information please read see our Charging Policy.
The services are:
Supported housing may suit you if you have a learning disability or autism and you want to live independently with someone around to help you when you need it. There are different types of supported housing in Newcastle. Read more on this page about: community clusters, supported living, concierge and Shared Lives schemes.
Talk to Adult Social CarePoint at Newcastle City Council or your social worker for more information about supported housing.
If you need lots of support during the day and night you could live in your own bungalow. Care staff will help you with 24 hour care, planning and making decisions. The Community Clusters of bungalows share a courtyard. They are in Kenton, Denton, Byker, Walkergate and Newburn.
There are also community clusters where the bungalows are a short walk from each other. Care staff will help you day and night.
Supported living services are available if you find it difficult to cope on your own at home. You have your own tenancy and live with 2 to 4 other people. You receive personal care and support through the day and overnight.
Allendale Court is supported housing where you can live for up to 2 years. Staff support you 24 hours a day to develop the skills and confidence you need to live more independently. During this time you are prepared to move into other supported housing. Newcastle Council Housing manage the building and provide housing related support to tenants. It has:
Concierge schemes support you to live in your own apartment. These schemes are in Fawdon, Kenton, Elswick, Benwell, Shieldfield, and Walkergate. Your support can be arranged through direct payments or the council can organise this for you. They provide: