Visit the Recovery College Online web site for free courses, information and advice regarding coronavirus: Coping during the pandemic Coping during the pandemic (Children 7-12) Coping during the pandemic (Young People 13-18) Tips on managing worries about the coronavirus Information for parents and carers Managing Corona Virus Anxiety
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With the country in ‘lockdown’ and many people feeling understandably anxious about their health, employment, family and friends, it is more important than ever to share helpful advice resources for managing everyone’s mental health and wellbeing. Government Advice The government has published detailed and useful advice that covers steps we can all take in looking…
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Hello everyone, I wonder how we’re all finding it at home? I’ve almost finished a new crochet blanket – for those who don’t know I LOVE to crochet thanks to the lovely Woollies who got me hooked a couple of years ago. My children are embracing online learning with lots of breaks ha… I wonder…
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Good afternoon, I hope that you are all well, Please if possible could you share the below information through service websites/social media channels/ online forums/ newsletters to ensure that young people and families are aware of Kooth support at this time across North Tyneside: Kooth Support Statement: Covid-19 As schools and services across the country begin to…
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In light of the COVID-19 outbreak VODA is scaling up its Good Neighbours volunteering project to help address the needs of our local communities across North Tyneside. We are seeking volunteers who can commit a small amount of time to supporting their communities during these difficult times. We are working with North Tyneside Council and…
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Good afternoon, For those who don’t recognise my email address I work in the Community Development team at Linskill and I am emailing to pass on the following email, shown below my signature, from our Chief Executive Simeon Ripley. Some of you will have received this information in other ways for example if you are…
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It’s hard to avoid news about the coronavirus at the moment. But what does that mean for those of us who find the coverage affecting our mental health? While I believe it’s important to stay informed, having a non-stop stream of notifications and speculation isn’t helping my mental health. In fact, I’d go so far…
Read More HI All, We have taken the decision alongside The Beacon Centre to postpone future Happy to Chat sessions for the foreseeable. Please share this around your networks. Here at VODA we are co-ordinating a response for community support and social isolation in response to COVID19, your service users require any support from our good neighbours…
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Dear All Due to the current outbreak of the coronavirus NTAS will be closed from Wednesday 18th March @ 4.30pm until further notice. This decision is to protect the health and wellbeing of members, staff and volunteers and is taken in accordance with the most recent guidance that advises all non-essential contact to stop. We’re…
Read More Hi Please share Download a PDF copy of the new ‘Things to Do in North Shields’ leaflet here. If you would like hard copies of these please do let me know and I’ll arrange for some to be dropped off. Best Wishes Josie Josie Robinson Project Co-ordinator Ending Loneliness Email: josie.robinson@voda.org.uk VODA E-bulletin – If…
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