The Old
Bank
Swinburne Street
Gateshead NE8 1AX
Registered charity 1125719
Company Number 6654142
Patron: Denise Robertson MBE
Tel: 0191
478 6472
Fax: 0191 477 8559
Email: mail@yvc.org.uk
Advice, Information and (low level) Brokerage
About the Service
The service is for people who:
- live in Gateshead
- are not entitled to get money
from Social Services to pay for their support needs.
We are here to help people with learning difficulties find out about different services and organisations that can support them.
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Our aim is to help people stay independent, have a good quality of life and prevent people from becoming isolated.
We can;
- signpost to the right organisation
- help with phone calls, letters or forms
- go with people to visit organisations and services
- Leisure
- Transport
- Education
- Employment
- Housing
- Healthcare
- Benifits and Money
- Support with Living Skills
How to Apply for Help
You can only apply to this service if you;Live in Gateshead Have a learning disability Are aged 18 and over Cannot get money from Social Services for you support needs CONTACT
Carolyn Roberts
Your Voice Counts
The Old Bank
Swinburne Street
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE8 1AX
(0191) 4786472
carolyn.roberts@yvc.org.uk
To download a referral form click on this picture.
