During this uncertain time, looking out for our own and others’ mental health is more important than ever. Below, we share three simple tips to help you be there for someone, as well as advice from the NHS on looking after your own mental wellbeing at this time. We’re also continuing our campaign to end…
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Last week we asked you to share your photographs of what you are doing at the moment, and the response was amazing. Thank you to everyone who sent in your beautiful photographs. We will keep sharing all the creative ways you are dealing with the current situation – your walks, crafts, singing, baking and artwork….
Read More Last week, we emailed you and asked you to share how you are looking after your mental health during these extraordinary times. We were blown away by the response – so many of you shared creative and compassionate ideas for getting through the pandemic. We’ve included a selection of your tips at the bottom of…
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Service Changes Information Hub We are working hard to bring you all the updates and changes to NHS, social care and community services due to Coronavirus. To make things easier, our online Service Changes Information Hub brings together the rapidly changing information about local services into one easy to access place. The hub includes information…
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VODA has developed new online resources including a series of animations aimed at supporting volunteering during the COVID-19 emergency. These can all be found on our website. We will be adding further pages including details of the response of the North Tyneside VCS to COVID-19 in due course. COVID-19 Response – the latest updates from…
Read More We are living through extraordinary times, but it is more important than ever to remind ourselves that we will get through this together and that we can all play an active role in looking after one another and protecting our own mental health. For those of us living with mental illness, or caring someone who…
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Attitudes towards mental health problems are improving, but common misconceptions are leaving some conditions behind. Ahead of World Bipolar Day on 30 March, we’re sharing Jason’s story of living with bipolar disorder. Read on to find out what his bigger picture looks like, and help us improve understanding by sharing our myth-busting video below. We’re…
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What health and social care services matter to you? Please help us choose our work priorities for 2020—21 from a shortlist of health and social care topics. The list is: Adult social care assessment process Carers’ assessments Interpreting services Reviews of social care support for people who are no longer in crisis Supporting young people…
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Being active can be important for both your mental and physical health. But we know that it can be difficult for people living with mental illness to exercise regularly, when your condition and medication can both affect your energy levels. That’s why we’re supporting the We are Undefeatable campaign to encourage people living with long-term…
Read More Thank you for doing our Healthwatch survey Our ‘What matters to you?’ annual survey is now closed. Thank you to everyone who completed our survey and congratulations to our prize draw winner, Megan Sanderson from Preston Grange. Over 600 residents and users of health and social care services in North Tyneside completed the survey. We…
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