06 Dec

North Tyneside Carers’ Centre Caring during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Survey Results and Digital Resources for Carers

This fact sheet explores ways we can help adult carers during the COVID crisis.  Download the full, 4 page fact sheet here.   Register for our FREE digital resources and get the help you need today. Download the 2 page information sheet here.  

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06 Dec

Boloh – New helpline and web chat service from Barnardo’s

Barnardo’s has launched a new free telephone helpline and web chat facility for children, young people and families from black asian and minority ethnic communities who are suffering the long lasting and wide ranging impact of COVID-19. It is called Boloh which means speak. Barnardo’s specialist advisors who speak English, Urdu or Hindi, aim to provide ongoing support…

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06 Dec

Save the date for winter activities in Newcastle! 1 – 31 December 2020

Life might be different this year, but you can still spend #DecemberTogether. Newcastle City Council have teamed up with Active Newcastle to deliver a full month of frolics this December. Daily activities will include arts and crafts, fun exercises, cooking, pop-up choirs and more, with some extra special guests joining in to help out. Keep…

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29 Nov

Update from Time to Change – 19 November 2020

Time to Change

Today is the start of our latest Ask Twice campaign – aimed at getting more men to check in with their mates and show they care. New research shows that 45% of men say they feel more isolated than ever, despite technology providing opportunities to catch up with friends. And with lockdown restrictions set to…

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26 Nov

Chilli Studio Winter Newsletter: Exciting News!

Winter greetings! With further lockdown and winter drawing in, it’s important to stay connected. Please feel free to join us for social and creative stimulus. We have some exciting updates below including a trial opening of the Studios for two weeks in December! It’s a packed programme! as well as new online Zoom activities (Programme…

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13 Nov

Introducing Time to Talk Day 2021

Time to Talk Day 2021 On Thursday 4 February 2021 we need your help to get your workplace talking about mental health.  This Time to Talk Day we’re focusing on the power of small – because a small conversation about mental health has the power to make a big difference.  The coronavirus pandemic means that…

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12 Nov

Healthwatch North Tyneside News – 6 November 2020

Our News and Events Maternity, birth and early baby care services – new survey launched Share your story for the chance to win £25 Love2Shop vouchersServices have changed due to the coronavirus pandemic and we have heard from a number of people the impact this has had on their maternity, birth and early baby care….

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10 Nov

North Tyneside VODA Volunteer Centre Facebook Page

Hi All Here is the link for the page https://www.facebook.com/VolunteerCentreNorthTyneside  In addition to volunteering opportunities being advertised on our Volunteer Plus website, we will also be sharing volunteer information on our Facebook page. If you would like to please feel free to visit and give us a like and share. Best Wishes Kim  🌈 Kimberley Rackstraw…

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09 Nov

Covid 19 shopping volunteers required by VODA North Tyneside

Can you spare a few hours a week to help your neighbours in #NorthTyneside? VODA’s Good Neighbours project is recruiting new volunteers to help with shopping or prescription collections. Covid-19 has left many people vulnerable and isolated and no doubt this second lockdown will see this increase. We urgently need your help!… See more Download…

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09 Nov

Taking Steps for Tomorrow project – support for bereaved carers

North Tyneside Carers’ Centre are launching dedicated new support for bereaved carers. Running from October – March 2021, bereaved carers will have the opportunity to take part in a range of activities as we take the necessary steps together for what “tomorrow” brings. Join us for an informal meeting via Zoom 1pm, 18th November 2020…

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