20 Feb

ADHD-360 Open Evening/official launch of their service in the North East – 24 February 2020

You are cordially invited to find out more by going along to meet the ADHD 360 bods next Monday (24th February) between 7 and 9pm at Gateshead Clubhouse, Worcester Green, Gateshead NE8 1NH

Ask them questions and hear why they can confidently say that ADHD-360 offers “more than your diagnosis”.

As they go on to say: “ADHD 360 are a national provider of diagnostic assessment and treatment of ADHD to people of all ages and are opening a clinic in Newcastle this month. We offer assessment and treatment with affordable payment schemes and reductions for those on low incomes”.

Please visit their website which holds a wealth of information about the highly skilled professionals and services that lie at the heart of ADHD-360 https://adhd-360.com

The directions for the Clubhouse are shown on this page of their website

https://gatesheadclubhouse.com/contact.php

best wishes,

bill

bill scott
Adult AD/HD Support Groups NE

aadhd_ne@yahoo.co.uk
mobile / text: 07856212564
Website: http://aadhd-ne-uk.weebly.com

16 Feb

Time to Change Employers Newsletter – February 2020

Time to Change

Mental Wellbeing in the
Retail Sector

Time to Change and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) have come together to provide guidance to retailers on how to develop a holistic mental wellbeing strategy for the workplace.

36% of employees in the retail sector have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, but only 51% of employees in the retail sector would feel confident talking to their line manager about their mental health.

Download the toolkit below to find out what changes you can make in your workplace and be inspired by some of the country’s leading retailers.

Download now >

 

Employer Stories

The Deep Aquarium in Hull

Working in an aquarium poses several unique challenges to mental wellbeing.

The Deep had a forward-thinking approach to wellbeing, but signing the Time to Change Employer Pledge offered a structure and a number of proactive ways to support the mental health of The Deep’s employees. 

Follow the link below to find out more about how The Deep have supported their employees and to read about their creative celebration of World Mental Health Day 2019.

Take a look>

 

Reaching Out

Time to Talk Day 2020

Thank you to everyone who got involved with Time to Talk Day this year!

We loved seeing your photos and hearing about the conversations you started around mental health.

Fill in our feedback form to help us make Time to Talk Day 2021 even better.

Share your experience >

 

Useful Resources

Why talking remains important

After the success of Time to Talk Day earlier this month, there is no better time to reflect on the importance of talking about mental health. 

In his blog, Time to Change Employer Programme Manager Andrew Berrie, discusses why mental health stigma remains a central issue that can prevent your staff from being open and honest and performing at their best.

Read the blog>

Mental Health Toolkit for Legal Professionals

The legal profession has a unique culture, with particular pressures and expectations that can effect the mental wellbeing of their staff.

With advice and ideas from LawCare, the Mental Health at Work team have outlined the issues and ways to get those in the legal sector to improve things.
You can access the toolkit containing these resources below.

Download now >

 

Upcoming Events

30 MAR

World Bipolar Day

World Bipolar Day aims to increase awareness of bipolar conditions and eliminate social stigma worldwide.

Find out more >

18 MAY

Mental Health Awareness Week

Save the date! Mental Health Awareness Week will take place from 18-24 May 2020. Keep an eye out for the Activity Pack we’ll be publishing in April. It will be full of ideas for raising awareness in the workplace.

11 Feb

How can we improve Time to Talk Day?

Thank you for helping make this Time to Talk Day our best yet!

With your help, thousands of people across the country chose to talk about mental health – breaking down barriers, busting myths and changing lives.

Your involvement is key in making Time to Talk Day a success. That’s why we want to hear your thoughts on the day – what you got up to, which resources you found useful and what we can improve.

Whether you spoke to a friend, got involved online, attended an event or organised one yourself, your feedback will help us make sure Time to Talk Day continues to get people talking about mental health.

Complete our short survey before 25 February.

Take the survey >

 

Take the survey

Share your feedback on Time to Talk Day and let us know how we can improve

 

Blog for us

If you have experience of a mental health problem and want to share your story, find out how

 

Highlights from the day

See how people around the nation celebrated Time to Talk Day

11 Feb

Reducing Isolation and Loneliness in Carers – North Tyneside Carers’ Centre

Good afternoon

You may be aware that the Carers’ Centre is working in the community to reduce Loneliness and Isolation in carers and we have arranged 5 well-being sessions in 4 locations in the North East to do this.

See the promotional flyers. I would appreciate it if you would share these with colleagues who may work with carers and / or display them on notice boards.

The flyer called Carers Connecting Dates shows all the venues and dates, the rest are individual ones with more details about the actual session with in the area:

SE – Linskill Centre, North Shields

NE – Blue Button Cafe, Whitley Bay

NW – Springfield Community Centre, Forest Hall

SW – Howdon Hub, Wallsend

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me direct or the Carers’ Centre.

Kind regards

Sue

Sue Lambert

Carer Community Link Worker

North Tyneside Carers’ Centre, 3rd Floor, YMCA building, Church Way, North Shields, NE29 0AB

0191 643 2298

sue.lambert@northtynesidecarers.org.uk

www.northtynesidecarers.org.uk

09 Feb

Wallsend Park Bowling Club seeking new members

Wallsend Park Bowling Club is based at Richardson Dees Park in Wallsend. Bowls has been played on this site since 1900 and the club is keen to continue this tradition. They are looking to welcome new members for the coming outdoor season. Equipment will be provided – you just need flat shoes or trainers – and coaching is available on a Tuesday evening. Please contact club secretary Ted Freemantle on 0191 262 0534 for more information.

08 Feb

SIGN Campaign – End Loneliness in North Tyneside

Help us end loneliness in North Tyneside and become part of the SIGN Directory!

The SIGN Directory is an online directory of community services and events for the residents of North Tyneside.

It is designed for the public and professionals to search for and find services and activities that may support people to connect to their local community and improve overall wellbeing.

The directory brings together a number of diverse providers in one place, working to support local residents and professionals to access more information and activity to end feelings of loneliness and isolation. You can view the directory here

Join over 220 providers sharing over 787 services and 100’s of events.

Registration is Free and you can sign up via their Welcome Page.

Once registered and approved you will be able to add as many services and events to your profile as you need.

08 Feb

Technology use and the mental health of children and young people (CR225 January 2020)

This report by the Royal College of Psychiatrists explores the use of technology among children and young people. As well as looking at the impact of screen time, the area that most previous publications on this topic have focused on, this Report also

  • looks at the impact of different types of screen use on the mental health of children and young people including:
  • negative content
  • how vulnerable groups may be affected such as those with mental health problems and very young children
  • potential for bullying and safeguarding issues
  • the potential for addiction.

The report also provides practical guidance to children and young people, parents and carers, clinicians and teachers on this issue. In addition, it makes recommendations, including a number aimed at government and technology companies so that the risks associated with the use of technology for this age group are robustly tackled at the same time as its benefits are maximised.

Read the College report here.

07 Feb

Free ‘suicide prevention’ training from the Zero Suicide Alliance

The Zero Suicide Alliance is a collaborative of National Health Service trusts, businesses and individuals who are all committed to suicide prevention in the UK and beyond. The alliance is ultimately concerned with improving support for people contemplating suicide by raising awareness of and promoting FREE suicide prevention training which is accessible to all. The aims of this training are to: enable people to identify when someone is presenting with suicidal thoughts/behaviour, to be able to speak out in a supportive manner, and to empower them to signpost the individual to the correct services or support.

The training is online and only takes 20 minutes.

28 Jan

Chilli Shout Out: Art Materials shop @ Ouseburn – Survey

There’s something exciting brewing….
Please help us with a little market research!
Art Materials Shop – Ouseburn

Chilli Studios, a charity that creatively improves mental well being, are looking at opening an Art Materials shop in the Ouseburn area.

We would greatly appreciate it if you could complete this short survey

Questionnaire CLICK HERE!

Jo Burke

jo@chillistudios.co.uk