Hello We are working with volunteers to deliver digital outreach support to people who already have a tablet/smart phone/computer and an internet connection, to make the best use of their device. The volunteers work with a person over the telephone to guide local residents to become better connected. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions we are…
Read More We know that, for many people, self-isolation is not easy. Not being able to go to school or work and missing out on seeing friends and family can be really challenging for our physical and mental health. Download the new publication – ‘Together Apart: Navigating Self-Isolation in North Tyneside’ here. Thanks to contributors and to…
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Throughout COVID19 Care & Connect staff have continued to address the needs of North Tyneside residents, via telephone, garden gate visits or essential home visits. Care and Connect aims to ‘help people to help’ themselves in order to prevent and delay the social care needs of individuals, by connecting them with others, with the community…
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As we enter a new year and a new lockdown, now’s a great time to check in with the people around you. We know that these changes can be difficult for those us with mental health problems. We’re sharing Angela’s blog from the first lockdown, as it’s a great reminder of the power of everyday conversations…
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The Department of Health and Social Care have published the government’s plans to support people’s wellbeing and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic this winter. The plan sets out the support in place to help people stay well during the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic and through the winter months ahead, including wellbeing and…
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Supporting Adult Carers during Covid: Tuesday 26 January, 2pm to 3pm Become a Dementia Friend: Thursday 4 February, 11am to 12pm Carers Awareness: Thursday 11 February, 2pm to 3.30pm Click on the links for more information, or email training@ntcarers.co.uk
Read More Volunteers needed to help at North Tyneside vaccination centres VODA is continuing to recruit non-clinical volunteers to support the healthcare teams at the North Tyneside Covid-19 mass vaccination centres. The volunteer roles include door attendants and stewards to manage the safe flow of people through the site. Training, PPE and support will be provided. Read more…
Read More Time to Talk Day 2021 On Thursday 4 February 2021 we need your help to get your workplace talking about mental health. This Time to Talk Day we’re focusing on the power of small – because a small conversation about mental health has the power to make a big difference. The coronavirus pandemic means that this Time to Talk…
Read More VODA is helping to coordinate the mass vaccination programme in North Tyneside by supplying volunteers to marshal up to 4 vaccination hubs across the borough. The first 1,000 vaccinations are taking place at the Oxford Centre from Tues to Fri next week, starting 15 December, followed by vaccinations at the other hubs on week starting…
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Dreamshine urgently needs more volunteer telephone befrienders for their North Tyneside COVID-19 telephone befriender service which operates 7 days a week. Your calls can make a real difference to lonely and isolated members of our community. To find out more, complete the contact form on their website
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