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Accessible and public toilets
helping you to plan your visit to Newcastle so you know where public and accessible toilets are available
Accessible information
Accessible information is information that everyone can understand whether they have a disability, impairment, different language or low literacy.
Accessible venues in Newcastle
Help to plan a trip to Newcastle and find places to visit that are accessible
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a safe treatment for everybody and it can help to alleviate a number of health problems such as back pain, high blood pressure
Addictions
Addiction is when you are unable to stop yourself from, taking a chemical, drug, substance or carrying out an activity. Even if it causes you or others mental and physical harm. Common addictions are alcohol, drugs, gambling or sex.
Adult abuse
Please report any abuse in Newcastle. Abuse can be emotional, physical, sexual, financial, discriminatory, exploitation, psychological, organisational, domestic, neglect, self neglect or modern slavery.
Adult learning, skills and training
you can continue to learn new skills and get qualifications. You may want to try something new, get a new job, take up a hobby or meet new people. There are formal or informal courses available in Newcastle. Many courses are free.
Advance Decisions
Advance decisions allow you to set out your decisions and choices about refusing medical treatment in certain situations, should you lose the mental capacity to make these decisions in the future.
Advocacy support to get your voice heard
Advocacy is where someone helps you to get your views and opinions heard. They can support you to access services if you are unable to do so by yourself.
Affordable Credit
There are a number of affordable credit options available to people in Newcastle who may be able to help you if you’ve been refused credit by other lenders.
Affordable electrical goods
Buying new white goods or electrical items for your home can be expensive and sometimes unexpected. There are affordable options and support to help
Affordable furniture
Furniture can be quite expensive, especially if you are in the process of moving house. There are affordable options and support available in Newcastle.
Age discrimination
There are many areas of life in which people can experience age-related discrimination, including employment, health care and consumer services.
Airport assistance
Airport assistance is available if you have mobility issues or a disability. Assistance can be arranged before you fly to help make your travel easier. Book early to ensure everything is in place.
Alcohol
Whether you are drinking to socialise, cope with difficult times or just to relax, you may not realise how much you are drinking and the damage it could cause. A small change can make a lasting difference to your health. Local help and support is available
Anti-social behaviour
Anti-social behaviour can range from dropping litter to serious harassment. It can have a major negative effect on your health and your quality of life.
Anxiety and stress
Two in three people experience anxiety or depression at some point in their life. It can be mild and last only a few weeks or it can be a lot more severe.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to improve wellbeing and health, either by massaging them into the skin, adding them to bath water, or inhaling them from a diffuser or spritz.
Arranging a funeral
There are many different types of funerals to choose from and financial help may be available.
Arthritis
Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints and tendons, which can cause pain and difficulty when you move around. Other possible effects of arthritis are loss of grip and strength.
Asthma
is a condition that affects the airways, causing them to become inflamed and narrowed when the asthma is triggered, making it difficult to breathe.
Attendance Allowance
Attendance allowance is a benefit for people with disabilities or long term health problems who need support, care or supervision
Autism and local support services
is a life-long condition which affects a person’s ability to communicate or to do everyday things. This page has more information about local support organisations and groups in Newcastle.