North Tyneside Carers’ Centre are launching dedicated new support for bereaved carers. Running from October – March 2021, bereaved carers will have the opportunity to take part in a range of activities as we take the necessary steps together for what “tomorrow” brings. Join us for an informal meeting via Zoom 1pm, 18th November 2020…
Read More Meet other carers and enjoy some time for yourself at our introductory coffee morning with Sophie from Tyne & Wear Museums and Jacqui from North Tyneside Carers’ Centre. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation these sessions may be changed to online only. Please check our website for the most up to date details www.northtynesidecarers.org.uk. Download…
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Traincon Learning, based in Wallsend, is offering free training for anyone who is a carer and would like to come along and join the ‘Heal Yourself Build your Future’ training course. The training has been adapted to be offered via zoom over 4 sessions and scheduled to take place on Mondays/Wednesdays in the weeks leading…
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My name is Ebony, and I recently started volunteering as a Community Activist for Mind. For a long time I was unaware I was experiencing anxiety, even though I have a background working in mental health myself! Any small unexpected change at work or home would cause my heart and mind to race uncontrollably. When I…
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Twisting Ducks Theatre Company are inviting people with learning disabilities and/or autism to join their employability training. The programme involves job coaching, using drama approaches to explore employability skills, and supported work experience. The funding is restricted to people who are unemployed and not in full time education. To be eligible, people have to live in one of the areas within the red…
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Time to Change to close after funding ends It is with great sadness that we announce that Time to Change as England’s primary anti-stigma and discrimination programme will close on 31 March 2021 when the campaign’s funding ends. You have played an integral role in our overall success – you and more than 1600 Pledged…
Read More It is with great sadness that I have to announce that Time to Change will close on 31 March 2021 when our funding ends. I had hoped to have been able to secure funding for a future phase of our work because we know there’s still so much more to be done – but this has…
Read More Racism has impacted on Black people’s mental health throughout history, and it continues to shape the lives and mental health of Black people today. This Black History Month and beyond, we need to do everything we can to ensure it doesn’t continue to affect our present. We know that in England, Black men are four times…
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Listen to us! Enjoy this newsletter on the go by downloading our podcast at soundcloud.com/healthwatch-newcastle Because we all care COVID-19 has affected all our lives and how we access all of our NHS and social care services. Services are doing everything they can to support you and your loved ones but they need our help…
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Over 317,000 households across Gateshead, Newcastle and North Tyneside will have the new HowFit (Home Wellbeing and Fitness) Plan instructional leaflet delivered to their homes free of charge in October. The Plan is designed to help people improve their fitness and health during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the aid of a brand new website, HowFit…
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