Download Healthwatch North Tyneside’s Report ‘People’s experience of mental health services in North Tyneside’ here. We would like to thank all those who took part in our project and shared their experience. We would also like to thank North Tyneside Council, North Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group, NTW and Northumbria Trusts for their responses to our recommendations….
Read MoreThe global theme for 2016 ‘Dignity in Mental Health – Psychological & Mental Health First Aid for All’ will enable the WFMH to contribute to the goal of taking mental health out of the shadows so that people in general feel more confident in tackling the stigma, isolation and discrimination that continues to plague people…
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Back in April, nearly 5,000 people signed our letter to NICE*. We were asking them to change their guidance so that people leaving hospital get followed up within 48 hours. I wanted you to know that NICE have now looked at the evidence**. Sadly they decided a change isn’t needed based on the evidence we…
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Are you an organisation or group providing services or activities in North Tyneside? Do you provide support with health and wellbeing issues? If so, then why not register to become part of the new online SIGN Directory and promote your services and events to the people of North Tyneside? Registration is free – click here to register…
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The latest National Attitudes to Mental Illness Survey, released today, shows that since Time to Change began around 4.1 million people have improved attitudes towards those of us with mental health problems. More people than ever also say that they would be happy to live with, work with or continue a relationship with someone with a mental health…
Read MoreWhat is the SAINT project? The SAINT project aims to support local people into social action who face barriers to volunteering. VODA will engage and support people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, learning difficulties, poor physical health, long term unemployment or social isolation. The purpose of the project is to empower individuals to…
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Please find our online video here. Find up to date. current & trending news around the issues that are important and requested by our clients here. Our mailing address is: ASCA NORTH EAST The Poplars, Heaton Methodist Church No7 Simonside Terrace,Heaton Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE6 5JX United Kingdom Our telephone: 01912092887
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‘Bob the Diver’ is the representation of a services user’s journey through mental health services in the form of a cartoon.
Read MoreIt’s not always easy to have a conversation about your deepest feelings with your GP, someone you may hardly know, especially the first time. Many of us find it really hard to take that first step. That’s why we’ve made a short film and free guide about talking to your GP – Find The Words. We…
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