Barnardo’s has launched a new free telephone helpline and web chat facility for children, young people and families from black asian and minority ethnic communities who are suffering the long lasting and wide ranging impact of COVID-19. It is called Boloh which means speak. Barnardo’s specialist advisors who speak English, Urdu or Hindi, aim to provide ongoing support…
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Life might be different this year, but you can still spend #DecemberTogether. Newcastle City Council have teamed up with Active Newcastle to deliver a full month of frolics this December. Daily activities will include arts and crafts, fun exercises, cooking, pop-up choirs and more, with some extra special guests joining in to help out. Keep…
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Today is the start of our latest Ask Twice campaign – aimed at getting more men to check in with their mates and show they care. New research shows that 45% of men say they feel more isolated than ever, despite technology providing opportunities to catch up with friends. And with lockdown restrictions set to…
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Listen to us! Enjoy this newsletter on the go by downloading our podcast at soundcloud.com/healthwatch-newcastle Welcome, Siobhan! We’re delighted here at Healthwatch Newcastle to welcome our new Chief Executive, Siobhan O’Neil. Siobhan has worked in the voluntary and community sector for many years in Gateshead and Newcastle, and most recently at a mental health…
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We have teamed up with North Tyneside Council to bring you Walking Bingo! It is very easy to get involved and can be enjoyed with the family, or even as a peaceful walk alone. All the information is on our website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northtyneside/activities-and-events/walking-and-strolling-groups/ Download the poster here. Regards Jo LintonCommunity Engagement Officer Bradbury Centre13 Saville…
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Winter greetings! With further lockdown and winter drawing in, it’s important to stay connected. Please feel free to join us for social and creative stimulus. We have some exciting updates below including a trial opening of the Studios for two weeks in December! It’s a packed programme! as well as new online Zoom activities (Programme…
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Time to Talk Day 2021 On Thursday 4 February 2021 we need your help to get your workplace talking about mental health. This Time to Talk Day we’re focusing on the power of small – because a small conversation about mental health has the power to make a big difference. The coronavirus pandemic means that…
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Our News and Events Maternity, birth and early baby care services – new survey launched Share your story for the chance to win £25 Love2Shop vouchersServices have changed due to the coronavirus pandemic and we have heard from a number of people the impact this has had on their maternity, birth and early baby care….
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Hi All Here is the link for the page https://www.facebook.com/VolunteerCentreNorthTyneside In addition to volunteering opportunities being advertised on our Volunteer Plus website, we will also be sharing volunteer information on our Facebook page. If you would like to please feel free to visit and give us a like and share. Best Wishes Kim 🌈 Kimberley Rackstraw…
Read More Can you spare a few hours a week to help your neighbours in #NorthTyneside? VODA’s Good Neighbours project is recruiting new volunteers to help with shopping or prescription collections. Covid-19 has left many people vulnerable and isolated and no doubt this second lockdown will see this increase. We urgently need your help!… See more Download…
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