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*Free, annual handbook for older people, includes socialising, house and home, health, care and money advice *
Find a wealth of practical information, hundreds of local contacts and how to get help from the experts!
Contents
Out and About
Social networks....leisure activities....hobbies....sports....volunteering....lifelong learning....community transport.
Home and Community
Home maintenance....home adaptations....energy efficiency....personal....home security.
Health and Wellbeing
NHS....hospitals....health and mental health information....befriending schemes....local health support groups.... bereavement.
Finding out about Care
Support for carers....help with independent living....housing options and home care.
Money Matters
Help with pensions....welfare benefits.... finding advice on tax....debt....legal....consumer issues.
Copies go out from July to
Libraries
Adult Social Care teams
Care and Connect service
Hospital reablement teams
GP surgeries (with the Practice Nurses)
Healthy Living Pharmacies
Age UK North Tyneside
North Tyneside Carers
Royal Voluntary Service (RVS)
Alzheimer's Society
Healthwatch
and other charities and groups.
Online edition
Visit the Golden Guide website here
A limited postal service is available from Care and Connect, please ring 0191 643 7474 if you are unable to get out to collect a copy.
Golden Guide office address is The Laurels, 18 Sherburn Road, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2JR
The Golden Guide supports the campaign to end loneliness in North Tyneside.
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