01 Feb

Share your experience of accessing remote mental health services during the pandemic with Mind

My name is Amy, and I’m a Community Activist with Mind. Last week I wrote to you to share my own experience of accessing remote mental health services during the pandemic. Now I have a favour to ask of you – can you share your own experience with Mind? Take the survey Many of you will…

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01 Feb

No facial expressions, no empathy, no nothing

My name is Amy, and I’m a Community Activist with Mind. Since the start of the pandemic, the NHS has been giving a lot more of its support by telephone or online, rather than face-to-face. This was put in place to help stop the spread of coronavirus. While some people have really benefited from these…

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26 Jan

VODA’s Digital Champions Update

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…

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29 Dec

Chilli Studio Season’s Greetings & Newsletter

Season’s Greetings!  & to a better year aheadx We are thinking of you and look forward to coming together soon Stay creative & stay safe From everyone at Chilli Studios xx STUDIO & ONLINE UPDATES: We will be reducing our online programme during the festive period but there are a couple of extra sessions to break up…

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26 Nov

Chilli Studio Winter Newsletter: Exciting News!

Winter greetings! With further lockdown and winter drawing in, it’s important to stay connected. Please feel free to join us for social and creative stimulus. We have some exciting updates below including a trial opening of the Studios for two weeks in December! It’s a packed programme! as well as new online Zoom activities (Programme…

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09 Nov

Taking Steps for Tomorrow project – support for bereaved carers

North Tyneside Carers’ Centre are launching dedicated new support for bereaved carers. Running from October – March 2021, bereaved carers will have the opportunity to take part in a range of activities as we take the necessary steps together for what “tomorrow” brings. Join us for an informal meeting via Zoom 1pm, 18th November 2020…

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08 Nov

Carers Virtual Coffee Morning – 17 November 2020 via Microsoft Teams

Meet other carers and enjoy some time for yourself at our introductory coffee morning with Sophie from Tyne & Wear Museums and Jacqui from North Tyneside Carers’ Centre. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation these sessions may be changed to online only. Please check our website for the most up to date details www.northtynesidecarers.org.uk. Download…

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01 Oct

Chilli Studios Newsletter: October Workshops & Activity

NEW Online Programme:Workshops & Activity for October & November In these odd and surreal times, it’s important to stay connected. We know the value of creativity to our mental health and we will endeavour to do our best to replicate something as creative, fun, engaging and community-driven as our usual programme. Although we have had to postpone the studios…

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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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