South Tees
These organisations offer advice and support on a wide range of topics, including ageing well, staying independent, managing health conditions and accessing care services.
Please find below useful links, relevant resources and contact information. All links open in a new window and may include links to websites, videos, and PDF files for downloading and printing.
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South Tees Falls Team
If you require general falls prevention advice and support or don't know where to start, please contact the Falls Team at Low Grange Health Centre, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays, between the hours of 8.30am and 4.30pm.
Phone: 01642 944484
Email: ste-tr.fallsteam@nhs.net
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Age UK Teesside
Age UK Teesside has a wide range of services to help the over 50s in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland.
Phone: 01642 805500
Email: info@ageukteesside.org.uk
Age Friendly Middlesbrough
The Age-Friendly Middlesbrough Leads are working in partnership with key organisations to create an age-friendly town where older people can live healthy, active lives.
Phone: 01642 728756
Email: Agefriendly@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Make Every Contact Count (North East)
The website aims to raise awareness, motivate, and signpost people to improve their health and wellbeing through a range of self-care and national and local support services.
Redcar and Cleveland Information Directory
A directory where you can find details on a range of local and national services to assist you when you need help and support.
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Dementia Action Teesside
Making a positive difference to people and families affected by dementia. Dementia Action Teesside is deeply committed to supporting individuals living with dementia and their families to live fulfilling lives. You can find information and useful resources for services as well as the support available in your community.
Dementia Diagnosis and Support
A community base for people living with dementia, and their carers. The hub is a place to meet up, take part in activities and events, and chat to people from various support organisations for help and advice. Information is available at the hub for anyone pre- and post-dementia diagnosis.
Address: Woodside Resource Centre, Cavendish Road, Beechwood, Middlesbrough, TS4 3EB.
Opening times: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, and Friday, 8:30am to 4pm.
Contact: Get in touch with Hub coordinator Michelle McCall-Smith by calling 01642 368945.
Age UK Teesside's Dementia Advisor Service
A comprehensive service for people diagnosed with Dementia, their Carers, professionals supporting clients with dementia and anyone wanting to learn more.
Phone: 07719 029 674
Email: carolyn.martell@Ageukteesside.org.uk
Teesside Mind Dementia Advisory Outreach Service (DAOS)
The Dementia Advisory Outreach Service is provided by Teesside Mind and gives advice, support, information and wellbeing support to people with dementia and those close to them, such as friends and family, in Redcar and Cleveland.
Phone: 01642 257020 and ask for the dementia service
Email: daos@teessidemind.org.uk
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Sensory Support (Middlesbrough)
The Sensory Support Service offers advice and support to Middlesbrough residents who are D/deaf or have hearing loss, are blind or partially sighted, or have dual sensory loss.
Phone: 01642 065070
Email: adultaccessteam@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Sensory Support Redcar and Cleveland
If you have sight or hearing loss, we can provide information, advice and services to help you identify what you need to live as independently as possible. We can provide information and advice about support or equipment to help you retain independence if you have a sensory need, i.e. hearing impairment or loss, or visual impairment or loss.
Teesside & District Society for the Blind
It is our mission to help blind and partially sighted people stay independent and improve their quality of life.
Phone: 01642 247518
Email: manager@teessideblind.co.uk
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NHS Services
NHS Health A to Z
Healthy Living
Social care and support guide
Mental health advice and support
NHS Better Health
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Information and Advice
Find Services and Support
Age UK Advice Line / 0800 678 1602 (Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year)
Information guides and factsheets
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What to do if you fall - NHS
Identifying hazards at home - NHS Inform
Falls prevention advice and support - Age UK
Avoiding falls within your home - ROSPA
Facing up to falls - RoSPA (video)
RNIB - Vision and eye health
RNIB - Practical and emotional support
RNID - Information and support
RNID - Online Hearing Check
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Alzheimer’s Society
Dementia UK / 0800 888 6678
Royal Osteoporosis Society
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Please note that the advice contained on this website is not intended to replace the advice of your GP or other health professional