Having so much to deal with can affect your mental health. Mind can’t fix the cost of living crisis, but we can help you feel more able to cope. “The right support at the right time can be life changing.” – Cheryl blogs about the importance of recognising the relationship between poverty and poor mental…
Read More Content warning: This email contains quotes from people about their experiences of the cost of living crisis, which some may find upsetting. Hi Last week we asked you to answer some questions to help us send a Christmas message to the UK government. Over 500 of you shared your personal experiences of the cost of…
Read More My name is Ebony, and I recently started volunteering as a Community Activist for Mind. For a long time I was unaware I was experiencing anxiety, even though I have a background working in mental health myself! Any small unexpected change at work or home would cause my heart and mind to race uncontrollably. When I…
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Age UK North Tyneside has launched a new Winter is Coming campaign to raise awareness of the services they offer that can support people in North Tyneside aged 50+ to ensure that they are taking advantage of the benefits and services they are entitled to. Age UK North Tyneside’s professionally qualified Information and Advice team provides friendly…
Read More All of us should be able to turn to a benefits system that’s there for us when we need it. Benefits can give us the security we need to focus on moving forward with our lives. Since the coronavirus pandemic unfolded, the government has temporarily suspended all mandatory face-to-face benefits assessments to keep people safe. …
Read MoreHello This newsletter contains details of some of the changes we have had to make during this Covid 19 Crisis. It also includes some useful links to information, advice and guidance designed to support our customers, employers and partners. Download this newsletter week commencing 6 April 2020 Kind Regards NTW Partnership Team Partnership Managers| DWP|…
Read More In March, Amber Rudd, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, gave a speech about changing the way disability benefits work. She said that she didn’t want disabled people to feel ‘put on trial’ when they go for benefits assessments. It’s important to see someone in power recognise that, for too many disabled people, the…
Read More You may have heard that last week Amber Rudd was appointed as the new Work and Pensions Secretary. The person in that role has the power to make a huge difference to the lives of people with mental health problems. Whether it’s the roll-out of Universal Credit or problems with PIP, we know that right now…
Read MoreSIGN-NT is a network providing FREE, impartial and confidential information for adults on health and wellbeing services in North Tyneside. SIGN-NT connects you to the right organisation that can help with: Services and support to help you continue living at home Advice on benefits, housing or heating Debt and consumer advice Equipment and aids to…
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