28 Jan

Body Benefits with LD:NorthEast & Active North Tyneside – starts 31 January 2023

Starts Tuesday 31 January, 10.30am to 12.30pm  Body Benefits is a free 10-week healthy weight programme for adults with a learning disability in North Tyneside. These two-hour sessions will help participants learn about healthy eating and meal ideas, get support to become more active and feel good about themselves! If you, or somebody you know, is interested…

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29 Jun

Mind – Investing in mental health, benefits of physical activity and talking therapies

  Get help now Investing in mental health post-campaign survey As the cost-of-living crisis worsens, more and more of us are feeling the pressure on both our finances and our mental health. Our Investing in Mental Health Programme is coming to an end, but this was just the beginning of our work to break the…

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30 Jul

The 12th Man FREE 12-week healthy lifestyle programme

The 12th Man is a FREE 12-week healthy lifestyle programme is exclusively for men, aged between 18-65, with a BMI between 28+  who are a resident of North Tyneside. Programmes are taking place at various locations across the borough from August onwards. Throughout the 12 weeks, you will learn about all things related to health and…

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19 Mar

Spring into Action – Age UK North Tyneside’s latest virtual activity programme

Running from 15th March to 30th April, Spring into Action features a range of physical and social activities to keep you entertained this spring, all in the comfort of your own home using Zoom on a laptop, tablet or smart phone. View the timetable of events here

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26 Sep

Diabetes and Moving More event – 29 September 2020

Diabetes UK will present an online session packed with useful information about the basics of getting more active later this month. The ‘Diabetes and Moving More’ webinar, organised by the charity’s North of England team, will take place on Tuesday, September 29 (8pm-9.15pm). It is free to register and will be particularly useful for anyone…

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22 Sep

Disability North launches ‘Ability North’ project

The Ability North Project offers series of free personal training programmes funded by Sport England to be provided to disabled people across the North East of England. The aim is to provide an opportunity to help people improve their health, fitness and wellbeing whilst building confidence to continue to keep active throughout the COVID-19 pandemic…

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19 Jun

Active at Home Booklet for Older People

This ‘Active at Home’ booklet has been produced to provide practical guidance to older adults on home-based activities to maintain their strength and balance. It follows concerns that low levels of physical activity in older adults will lead to reduced fitness resulting in loss of independence and need for care in the future. Available to download in…

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09 Apr

Press release: New advice to support mental health during coronavirus outbreak

People struggling with their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will be offered additional online support and practical guidance to help them cope.   Published 29 March 2020 From: Department of Health and Social Care and Nadine Dorries MP   Public Health England guidance will give helpful tips on how to look after your…

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