The UK Government has produced new guidance and information for people under the age of 25 who cares for a family member who cannot cope without their support during the coronavirus pandemic.
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As part of North Tyneside’s COVID-19 recovery, VODA has created a new Good Neighbours volunteer buddy scheme to help support beneficiaries to take their first steps back out into the world. The roles include: Garden Gate Buddy Shopping Buddy Walking Buddy Each role has been created to support people with specific elements of their emergence…
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The Campaign to End Loneliness’ new report is the first of its kind to look at how psychological approaches can help tackle loneliness. Due to lockdown, more people than ever before are reporting feelings of loneliness. Mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and positive psychology are all approaches that can help people who are feeling lonely….
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We are currently offering free on-line courses in: Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour That Challenges Level 2…
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Community groups in Newcastle are being invited to share their own secrets of happiness by taking part in free, happiness-themed storytelling workshops. The workshops are run by the team behind the new podcast, The Geordie Guide to Happiness. Podcast host and creator, Alex Henry, explains: “We’re interviewing all sorts of special guests, exploring how different…
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Download a flyer for a new Encompass initiative to support people with their employability and career success here. Many thanks Helen Please note I work Tuesday to Friday Helen Collins Development Worker – Encompass Linskill and North Tyneside Community Development Trust, Linskill Centre, Linskill Terrace, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 2AY T: 0191 257 8000 Xt…
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Test four of our five tests asks the UK Government to provide a financial safety net to protect people with mental health problems from falling into poverty. A crucial part of this is making benefits assessments more accessible. Assessments can be stressful for anyone, but for those of us with mental health problems, being forced…
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Hi there We just wanted to let you know that our helpline is up and running again and draw your attention to the possible impact of proposed ‘call before you walk’ access to A&E services. We hope you’re plodding on in a manageable way and that we will be able to bring more useful service…
Read More A new normal There are very few jobs that have not been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. From furlough to job losses and financial insecurity, to simply losing the structure of our daily routines, coronavirus has changed working life significantly. Furthermore, many people have been facing this time without being able to see their loved…
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Update from our Project Manager Our Project Manager, Rachel Wilkins, has been focussing on the information we have received over the past few weeks. In particular, she has been looking at the data coming in via our latest survey ‘COVID-19: health and social care experiences in Newcastle and Gateshead’. Rachel is producing monthly reports summarising…
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