#iwill Unfold is a mental health campaign that uses online and offline media to engage individuals and groups into a conversation about positive mental health, based on the concept of unfolding feelings and thoughts. The steering group decided to create a website and social media channels as a means of sharing people’s mental health experiences,…
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Weekend Friends is our peer support group that meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturday each month for people who find weekends difficult. It’s a friendly group, please do drop by for a cuppa and a chat! They now meet from 11am to 1pm at Costa Coffee, Wallsend High Street, NE28 8JA. Download flyer here….
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You might already know a lot about this. But we know that many people don’t, even though they might be affected by mental health problems themselves. It’s so important that people understand what they’re going through, and that it’s ok to ask for help when things don’t feel right. So this World Mental Health Day…
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Wag & Company is a registered charity enabling volunteers with their own dog to build meaningful new friendships with older dog lovers across the North East of England. To apply for this opportunity, you will need to complete an online application form, provide references, attend an induction programme and complete a DBS check and dog assessment….
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Thanks to funding from the Masonic Charitable Foundation, people from the Chirton and Riverside wards can access support to gain vital digital and employability skills through Meadow Well Connected’s Digitally Connected Project. Read more here
Read MoreThe Golden Guide Newcastle & North Tyneside Sparkling new edition going out now! Cheerful, bright and practical – the 2018 Golden Guide is here! Refreshed with more contacts than ever, it will help you enjoy life in Newcastle and North Tyneside. Find social groups, activities and clubs to keep you fit and in touch. Find…
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The Heads and Tales Newsletter is here! Welcome to our newsletter for our Mental Health Heritage project HEADS & TALES, supported and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and through the great contribution of National lottery players. Heads & Tales is a two-year project led and shaped by participants to explore, rebalance, and celebrate the voice of…
Read MoreVODA’s SAINT (Social Action in North Tyneside) project supports people who face barriers to get involved in volunteering. As part of the project, we have taken on a small plot at Whitley Bay Community Allotment. This volunteering opportunity is perfect for individuals who might not have enough time for their own allotment, know little about…
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Please find details for an engAGE group at the Linskill Centre that we are trying to get up and running. The group is called Word and Verse and after the success of the Scribblers group who meet to get their words onto paper this group is all about listening and enjoying the spoken word –…
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Dear all People have told us that they find it difficult to know where to go for support with their mental health needs. To help people easily access the support they need, we have published a short guide of support groups and services in North Tyneside that support people’s mental health. This guide was developed…
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