Happy to Chat started in January 2020 with the aim to get people in North Tyneside talking to each other. The project proved to be very popular, however due to the pandemic all the plans came to a stop. Now with restrictions lifting we are keen to start this project up again. People sat in…
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The pandemic has sped up a crisis in young people’s mental health that was already growing fast. Hundreds of thousands of young people are struggling with their mental health – and too often they can’t get support when they first need it. The earlier a young person gets support for their mental health, the more…
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The Thomas Pocklington Trust is hosting a webinar on 16th June about inclusive sport for visually impaired people. Visually Impaired and want to know more about accessing sports like blind football, cricket and tennis in Tyne and Wear? Want to hear about the benefits of getting involved in sport? Our Tyne and Wear Sight Loss…
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Hi Folks: I’d just like to let you know about our next meeting in South Shields, which will be held on a different night than we used to us, as something of an experiment. We may hold meetings more often, possibly on weekends:- South Shields: FRIDAY 18th June (6-9pm) Venue: Age Concern (ACTS) Dora Dixon…
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June is Pride month, dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ communities all around the world. It’s usually celebrated with parades and marches but with coronavirus and social distancing still in place, things will be a little different this year. North East festival-goers are invited to show their pride virtually this year, as one of the UK’s largest LGBTQ+…
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GamCare will be hosting online group chatroom sessions aimed at women or those who identify as female who are affected by gambling related harms due to their own gambling. The sessions will run from Saturday 12th June from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Read more here,
Read More Wednesday 9 June at 3:30pm If you’re interested in finding out what volunteering opportunities are available across North Tyneside then you are welcome to join us on for a virtual cuppa and a chat with the likes of VODA, The Carers Centre, Age UK North Tyneside and Citizens Advice. This is a chance to hear…
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This resource guide offers practical advice on providing the kind of service in which older lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) people can feel safe to be themselves. This resource is written for anyone working or volunteering in health, social care or the voluntary sector who would like to support older people who are LGBT….
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The national Carers Week campaign raises awareness of caring, the issues that carers face and the contribution they make. It also helps people who don’t identify themselves as carers to get recognition and support. As a result of the pandemic, support for carers is needed more than ever and this year Carers Week is all about helping to Make Caring Visible…
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A round up of the latest information on Covid-19 testing and vaccinations in North Tyneside, local guidance, and have your say about GP access and issues facing carers in our surveys. Look out for Healthwatch staff and volunteers who are helping out at the vaccination centres. Here is our engagement officer Amanda lending a hand…
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