Being sectioned under the Mental Health Act is one of the most traumatic things that can happen to someone. It means being held against your will, usually in hospital, with little or no say over what happens to you. Whilst you’re under a section, a panel of people called a Tribunal, can assess how you’re…
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10 September 2020 is World Suicide Prevention Day and 10 October 2020 is World Mental Health Day. #InspiringHope – CNTW Foundation Trust want to mark these two important days by having a month of inspiring messages in between. They would like to hear from service users about what helped them out of their dark place,…
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Healthwatch North Tyneside’s zoom mental health discussion group will take place on Wednesday 2nd September at 6pm. Health and care services have been delivered in a significantly different way over lockdown and now more than ever as services are starting to open up again we are keen to hear what changes people would like to…
Read MoreWednesday 16 September 2pm to 3pm An opportunity for professionals working within North Tyneside to meet the Social Prescribing team and find out about the work they are doing. Register here
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Dear Colleague We all care about our health and social care services. That’s why we’re asking you to support the new campaign we are participating in, alongside Healthwatch England and the Care Quality Commission — #BecauseWeAllCare. This encourages the public to share their experiences, both good and bad, to help improve services. As well as…
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Starts Monday 17 August 12pm to 2pm at Meadow Well Connected New free 12 week creative writing course at Meadow Well Connected which will take place in their outdoor space. To book call 0191 341 0033 or email cheryl@meadowwellconnected.org.uk
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Starts Friday 7 August 10.30am to 11.30am online AGE UK North Tyneside has a new inclusive virtual dance class which incorporates creative movement and gentle exercise. Call 07923 131 206 or email caitlin.calvert@ageuknorthtyneside.org.uk to get involved.
Read More We want to hear your views and feedback on your health and care experiences during the coronavirus outbreak. As lockdown restrictions ease and NHS and other health and care services plan their delivery, we want to make sure local people’s voices are heard to help improve services for everyone who uses them. The information you…
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As part of North Tyneside’s COVID-19 recovery, VODA has created a new Good Neighbours volunteer buddy scheme to help support beneficiaries to take their first steps back out into the world. The roles include: Garden Gate Buddy Shopping Buddy Walking Buddy Each role has been created to support people with specific elements of their emergence…
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We are currently offering free on-line courses in: Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour That Challenges Level 2…
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