Those at risk
Social care supports adults of all ages – including young people moving into adulthood and those of working age – with a diverse range of needs, including:
- Older people
- Autistic people
- People with a learning disability or physical disability
- People with mental health conditions
- People with sensory impairments
- People with dementia
- Other people with long-term conditions
In North Tyneside
- Older people (55+ years)
- Over 55+ population 78,338
- Over 65+ population 45,425
- Over 75+ population 21,215
- Adults with a learning disability/on the autistic spectrum, including young people ‘transitioning’ to adult services.
- There are an estimated 887 people aged 18+ years with learning disabilities and/or Autistic people, which are eligible for adult social care support.
- There are an estimated 887 people aged 18+ years with learning disabilities and/or Autistic people, which are eligible for adult social care support.
- Adults with mental health needs
- The are currently (2024/25) an estimated 7,665 adults aged 18- 64 with mental health needs.
- The are currently (2024/25) an estimated 7,665 adults aged 18- 64 with mental health needs.
- Adults with physical disabilities.
- There is an estimated c.4,675 adults of working age with a physical disability and/or sensory disability that are eligible for and receiving a funded support package.