Local Health & Support
QE Gateshead
We are Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, better known as QE Gateshead.
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
0191 482 0000
Stroke Association
We're here to support people to rebuild their lives after stroke. We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
0303 3033 100
Help for problem gambling from NHS UK
Being a compulsive gambler can harm your health and relationships, and leave you in serious debt.
If you have a problem with gambling and you'd like to stop, support and treatment is available.
Citizens Advice Gateshead
For more than six decades we have helped thousands of people to move forward at times of upheaval and uncertainty. Although, over time, some of the challenges people face are changing, we continue to provide valuable, free and impartial advice and information that you can trust.
0300 3309 035
Patient Advice and Liaison Service
The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) offers confidential advice, support and information on health-related matters. They provide a point of contact for patients, their families and their carers.
Live well with NHS UK
Advice, tips and tools to help you make the best choices about your health and wellbeing.
Gateshead Carers
Gateshead Carers was formed in 1995 when a small group of carers got together in order to support each other. Today they have achieved the Trusted Charity Mark award recognizing the work they do in Gateshead. They believe that no carer should feel alone and it is vital that all unpaid carers feel supported in their caring role.
0191 490 0121
Drug & Alcohol Services
Gateshead Recovery Partnership- (Change Grow Live )- Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as a person and live life to its full potential.
We can help with challenges including drugs, alcohol, housing, health and wellbeing.
0191 594 7821
Gateshead Talking Therapies
Having operated for 10 years in Gateshead, this is a well-established service which offers confidential support. From group sessions to personalised therapy, Talking Therapies Gateshead is the primary mental health provision.
You must be registered to a Gateshead GP in order to refer to the service
0191 283 2541