Taking time to reach out to someone in your community – A family member, friend, colleague or even a stranger – Could change the course of another’s life. Saturday 10th September marks World Suicide Prevention Day. This year’s theme is creating hope through action – reminding us that our actions, no matter how big or … Continued
Counselling and talking therapy Many people will face challenges throughout their lives. Some of these can be very hard to overcome alone or seem impossible. Counselling can help explore a problem and better understand how it impacts the self. Many people often store up negative emotions, affecting relationships with others and causing anger or resentment. … Continued
Do you know your risk of developing Diabetes? More people than ever are living with diabetes. Nearly 5 million people in the UK have some form of diabetes, including around 850,000 who are yet to be diagnosed. In 2006, the total number of people diagnosed with diabetes was 2.1 million, meaning new cases have more … Continued
Help for Households Newcastle City Library is hosting a ‘Help for Households’ event on Tuesday 27th September from 11 am to 4 pm. It is a free drop-in event for advice and essential items to help people with the cost of living. Free items will include clothing, toiletries and toys. There will also be expert … Continued
Digital Access: Getting the help you need from wherever you are More and more of our lives are being lived online. Even before the pandemic introduced us to Zoom calls and video chats, the number of people using the internet for everyday tasks surged. By February of 2020, 96% of all households in this country … Continued
The NHS screens people for various conditions and diseases throughout our lives, from pregnancy to old age. Screening stops people from becoming ill and saves lives. Watch the video or read on below to see how it works and the vital impact it has. How it works Screening looks for early signs of illness or … Continued
What is NHS Screening, and how does it work? The NHS’s screening programme is a way to determine if people have an increased chance of specific health problems. The earlier these signs are detected, the sooner the NHS can offer management and treatment Who is screening for? It is important to note that screening … Continued
InformationNOW InformationNOW is the website for people in Newcastle. You can search the site using the widget below to find information, organisations and events. Helping you to be informed, make choices and plan ahead. It covers a huge range of topics such as health, care, benefits, food banks, money, lifestyle and leisure. Visit www.InformationNOW.org.uk or use the … Continued
Community Peer Support Groups: August and September Dates Here are the upcoming dates and locations for the Community Peer Support Groups, run on behalf of our PCN by Mental Health Concern. All groups are free to attend. August and September Dates Group Description Location Dates Time Community Garden Project No experience necessary. Enjoy some fresh … Continued
Hay fever: How to ease your symptoms or get help For most of us, the longer, lighter evenings and warmer weather usually are welcome changes as Spring turns into Summer. But for up to 1 in 4 of us, it brings the added complication of dealing with hay fever. While there is no cure for … Continued
