The sessions are available to anyone currently working within the region. Online Mental Health First Aid Sessions (Four consecutive weeks) Course 1 – 28/01/21, 04/02/2021, 11/02/2021, 18/02/2021 (14:00-16:30pm) Course 2 – 25/02/2021, 04/03/2021, 11/03/2021, 18/03/2021 (14:00-16:30pm) Suicide Awareness Course 1 27/01/2021 (1400 to 1500) Course 2 24/02/2021 (1400 to 1500) Suicide on Support Course 1…
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VODA is helping to coordinate the mass vaccination programme in North Tyneside by supplying volunteers to marshal up to 4 vaccination hubs across the borough. The first 1,000 vaccinations are taking place at the Oxford Centre from Tues to Fri next week, starting 15 December, followed by vaccinations at the other hubs on week starting…
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We’ve got a whole host of virtual activities for you this holiday season. From Tai chi tasters, to gingerbread workshops, there’s something for everyone! Read more and sign up here
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YMCA has launched this year’s Christmas appeal with a mini-documentary which shows how YMCA North Tyneside helps vulnerable young people by providing supported accommodation, education and help with independent living. Find out the stories of young people who find themselves homeless and why YMCA is so important to them. Read more here
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GamCare’s Women’s Programme is designed to ensure that women who need specialist support around gambling can access the right help at the right time. To help us get this right, your voice is essential. We are conducting a short survey to gather the views of women who are or have been engaged in support and…
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Dreamshine urgently needs more volunteer telephone befrienders for their North Tyneside COVID-19 telephone befriender service which operates 7 days a week. Your calls can make a real difference to lonely and isolated members of our community. To find out more, complete the contact form on their website
Read More As a befriender you could provide company for a lonely older person in North Tyneside. As you build up and maintain a trusting close relationship over time, your regular social interaction might help someone pursue a new direction in life, open up a range of activities and lead to increased self-esteem and confidence. Your one…
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An incredible 7000 of you signed our petition calling on the UK Government to provide urgent mental health support this Winter. Thanks to your campaigning, this week we’ve had some positive news! The UK Government has now announced a Mental Health Support Plan for Covid-19. And it includes many of the things we’ve been campaigning…
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We wanted to get in touch with you following our last email announcing the closure of Time to Change on 31 March 2021, as we said that we would keep you up to date with developments. We know that many of you were distressed to hear the news, and we are very grateful for all…
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This fact sheet explores ways we can help adult carers during the COVID crisis. Download the full, 4 page fact sheet here. Register for our FREE digital resources and get the help you need today. Download the 2 page information sheet here.
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