With children and young people heading back to school and university this month, we’re encouraging parents and carers to talk about mental health. We recently learnt that less than a third of parents have spoken to their child about their mental health since the start of the summer break. That’s why we’ve created a brand new…
Read MoreWomen’s Aid released a new report this week, A Perfect Storm – The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic abuse survivors and the services supporting them. The report shows how domestic abuse has worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic and examines the impact on survivors; how abusers are using the pandemic as a tool of…
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We should all be able to take time off work when we are unwell. The sick pay system isn’t working for people with mental health problems. Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is the legal minimum employers must pay us when we’re off sick. It is just £95.85 a week, and not available until your fourth day…
Read More Employer guide on responding to coronavirus Mind have designed a guide to support organisations to tailor existing workplace interventions to support the mental health of their staff during the coronavirus pandemic. The guide provides practical examples and recommendations that can be adapted to workplaces of any sector or size. Download now > Reaching Out New…
Read More Here at Mind, we’ve heard from many key workers about how they have been dealing with their mental health during the pandemic. From nurses to physiotherapists to shopkeepers, the pandemic has changed the lives of those on the front line in many ways. We wanted to take some time to share what the last few…
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Wednesday 16 September 7pm to 8.30pm at Whitley Bay Big Local Peer Talk’s peer support group for those living with depression, anxiety and related conditions is returning to North Tyneside. There is no need to book and the event is free to all. If you have any queries, call/text/WhatsApp 07719 562 617 or email enquiries@peertalk.org.uk. For…
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The Great North Run cancellation means we can’t all get together to run the famous 13.1 mile route on 13 September, so they’ve launched Great North Run Reimagined – a campaign to ensure runners and charities can still mark the occasion. Deadline for entries: Wednesday 9 September. Read more and sign up here
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GamCare is hosting an online group chatroom session aimed at women, or those who identify as female, who are affected by gambling related harms on Saturday 12th September from 7pm – 8pm. GamCare provides daily chatroom sessions for people affected by gambling harms via its website, giving users a space to connect with peers, share their experiences…
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VODA are looking to recruit more Good Neighbours Volunteer Buddies to support North Tyneside residents who have been shielding. The buddy roles have been designed to support people who may be feeling anxious about taking their first steps back into the world after many months shielding at home, often on their own. Garden Gate Buddy for…
Read More Being sectioned under the Mental Health Act is one of the most traumatic things that can happen to someone. It means being held against your will, usually in hospital, with little or no say over what happens to you. Whilst you’re under a section, a panel of people called a Tribunal, can assess how you’re…
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