Hello again Following their successful (and extremely informative and interesting) launch in the North East last month at Gateshead Clubhouse and the excellent conversations that were held with them at 3 of our support group meetings, it seems appropriate to include them as already being great allies. As they put it in their literature- “Here at…
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Hello again Our good friend Kirsty Leach has continued to expand her new service, working with some wonderful folks. She also organises vibrant meetings, for families and carers of children with AD/HD, on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, in a safe and family-friendly environment – the function room of Gosforth Hotel, High Street Newcastle….
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Hello! Just a quick one to say that Connect @ Cafe32 is running this Wednesday evening, from 6.30pm-8pm. It is a lovely event for people to get together to make new friends, with small activities to break the ice, with free hot drinks and biscuits. Please do share this new poster amongst your networks. Many…
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Thank you for doing our Healthwatch survey Our ‘What matters to you?’ annual survey is now closed. Thank you to everyone who completed our survey and congratulations to our prize draw winner, Megan Sanderson from Preston Grange. Over 600 residents and users of health and social care services in North Tyneside completed the survey. We…
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See the Bigger Picture Attitudes towards mental health problems are improving, but common misconceptions are leaving some conditions behind, adding to the stigma and stereotypes. We want everyone to See the Bigger Picture and change how they view all mental health problems. You can help us do this by watching and sharing our new video,…
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Thank you for helping make this Time to Talk Day our best yet! With your help, thousands of people across the country chose to talk about mental health – breaking down barriers, busting myths and changing lives. Your involvement is key in making Time to Talk Day a success. That’s why aa on the day…
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Saturday 9 May and Sunday 10 May, 9,30am to 4.30pm, at NIWE, The Old Post Office, Newcastle, NE1 5DW NIWE eating distress service is hosting this Maudsley Model training (also running 10—11 October). The New Maudsley Model aims to help carers feel more confident and empowered in their role, to reduce their anxiety, and improve…
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What areas should we focus on during 2020—21? Every year we ask for your help in choosing our work priorities from a shortlist of health and social care topics. The list for this year is: Adult social care assessment process Carers’ assessments Interpreting services Reviews of social care support for people who are no longer…
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International Women’s Day is on the 8 March and there are a lot of celebratory events happening in our region on and around this day. Connected Voice has included a page on their website with a listing of what’s on. What is your organisation planning to do around International Women’s Day? Tell Connected Voice and…
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