20 Apr

Domestic Abuse Advice and Information from Newcastle City Council

Newcastle City Council has provided links a number of useful resources: Women’s Aid practical safety advice for survivors SafeLives advice and information for survivors, professionals and policymakers Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline Galop National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline Men’s Advice Line (Male victims of domestic abuse) Respect Phoneline  (For anyone worried about their behaviour…

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20 Apr

Hello from engAGE – 15 April 2020

I hope this email finds everyone well and keeping busy in our new temporary world? I thought I would hop on and say hi and pass on some info that fellow engAGE people have been sending me… ***Thanks Linda for sharing that you’ve signed up to some FREE courses on the Open University Site.  I…

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17 Apr

FACT – Fighting All Cancers Together – Donation Request

Hi All, At FACT we are working extremely hard to provide Kindness Kits of food, toiletries and household products to people and families affected by cancer who are struggling financially or who are having to isolate because of their cancer. We are also providing emotional support over the telephone – a general helpline to check…

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17 Apr

An Update from Time to Change – 9 April 2020

During this uncertain time, looking out for our own and others’ mental health is more important than ever. Below, we share three simple tips to help you be there for someone, as well as advice from the NHS on looking after your own mental wellbeing at this time. We’re also continuing our campaign to end…

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17 Apr

Update from Rethink Mental Illness – 7 April 2020

Last week we asked you to share your photographs of what you are doing at the moment, and the response was amazing. Thank you to everyone who sent in your beautiful photographs. We will keep sharing all the creative ways you are dealing with the current situation – your walks, crafts, singing, baking and artwork….

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15 Apr

Join Chilli Studios Live Online: Art Workshops & Community

Newcastle and Gateshead Art Studio (NAGAS)

Chilli Studios has gone digital! In these odd and surreal times, it’s important to stay connected. We know the value of creativity to our mental health and we will endeavour to do our best to replicate something as creative, fun, engaging and community-driven as our usual programme. “We can get through this togetherwith kindness, cleanliness…

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13 Apr

Update from Rethink Mental Illness – 30 March 2020

Last week, we emailed you and asked you to share how you are looking after your mental health during these extraordinary times. We were blown away by the response – so many of you shared creative and compassionate ideas for getting through the pandemic. We’ve included a selection of your tips at the bottom of…

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11 Apr

NTAS ‘What’s On-line’

Good afternoon everyone, As you will already know NTAS has had to close it’s studio doors, along with lots of other organisations, due to the current coronavirus measures. We are keeping a eye on guidance and will re-open as soon as we are able. In the meantime, we’ve been looking at what we can do…

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11 Apr

DWP Northumberland, Tyne and Wear District External Partner Newsletters – COVID-19

Hello This newsletter contains details of some of the changes  we have had to make during  this Covid 19 Crisis. It also includes  some useful links to information, advice and guidance designed to support our customers, employers and partners. Download this newsletter week commencing 6 April 2020 Kind Regards NTW Partnership Team Partnership Managers| DWP|…

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