The studio is open to anyone living in North Tyneside who is experiencing mental health issues. Access to the studio is made by referral from your GP, Community Treatment Team or other healthcare professional by completing and signing the online referral form. Read more here
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Age UK North Tyneside has launched a new Winter is Coming campaign to raise awareness of the services they offer that can support people in North Tyneside aged 50+ to ensure that they are taking advantage of the benefits and services they are entitled to. Age UK North Tyneside’s professionally qualified Information and Advice team provides friendly…
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Do you want to help keep your community safe from COVID-19? VODA is looking to harness the power of our local residents as North Tyneside Community Health Champions to share up to date, trusted health messages with people they know and care about. If you live or work in North Tyneside and want to get…
Read More VODA has worked with North Tyneside Council to create Navigating Life in North Tyneside During COVID-19 magazine, to provide residents with useful advice and guidance to navigate life in the borough during the pandemic. The magazine features information on health and wellbeing, what to expect if you visit a GP or go shopping, how to help prevent…
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Dementia UK has just published five new leaflets to support people receiving a diagnosis of dementia. Written by their team of Admiral Nurses, they cover the following topics: The emotional impact of receiving a diagnosis, how roles and relationships might change, dealing with stigma, staying healthy, dementia and driving. The new leaflets and many others…
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NEW Online Programme:Workshops & Activity for October & November In these odd and surreal times, it’s important to stay connected. We know the value of creativity to our mental health and we will endeavour to do our best to replicate something as creative, fun, engaging and community-driven as our usual programme. Although we have had to postpone the studios…
Read MoreThe latest version of Useful Services in North Tyneside is available now. The leaflet, created in partnership with the Ending Loneliness in North Tyneside campaign, SIGN directory and North Tyneside Council, signposts residents to a range of support via local organisations and includes mental health, families, disabilities, physical health, carers support and telephone befriending….
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North Tyneside Carers Centre are running a new Mindfulness session in October. For more information and to book please email andrea.lanaghan@ntcarers.co.uk Download poster here. Andrea Lanaghan Carer Community Link Worker North Tyneside Carers’ Centre 0191 643 2298 andrea.lanaghan@ntcarers.co.uk www.northtynesidecarers.org.uk Suite 9, Saville Exchange, Howard Street, North Shields NE30 1SE
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“The benefit system doesn’t work for people with mental health problems.” These were Anna’s words when we spoke with her about her experience of applying for disability benefits during the coronavirus pandemic. Now she has written a blog to share this experience with you. Read Anna’s story Anna lives with depression and anxiety. When she started…
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Can Do is a skills development activity-based programme for young people with additional needs. Download the poster here. Thank you. Kind regards, Alison Alison Garland | Volunteer Coordinator Email | alison.garland@leonardcheshire.org Telephone | +44 (0)1388 768 380 leonardcheshire.org
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