Easy Read: Attendance Allowance
This is an easy-read guide about Attendance Allowance. It was made by the UK Government and can be downloaded or printed.
Guide: Applying for Attendance Allowance
Guide: Applying for Attendance Allowance Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people of State Pension age who have a disability or illness that makes it hard for them to look after themselves. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help patients in primary care apply for Attendance Allowance. The guide is also available in British Sign Language … Continued
Gosforth Games and Brews
Gosforth Games and Brews. Gosforth Games and Brews is a community group run by Age UK Gateshead, an independent charity supporting older people in Gateshead and Newcastle. The group meets every Monday from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Brandling Arms on Gosforth High Street. From puzzles and chess to bingo and board games, … Continued
Get Creative with Equal Arts
Get Creative with Equal Arts Equal Arts runs free, weekly creative workshops for people 55+ and those living with dementia and their carers. The workshops are led by a team of professional artists, and cover interesting ranging from ceramics to creative writing. There are three weekly sessions to choose from: Creative Age at The Hatton … Continued
Shingles Vaccination Eligibility
Shingles Vaccination Eligibility From 1st September 2023, the eligibility has been extended, but this is a phased rollout meaning the eligibility is different depending if you are already 65 or if you are about to turn 65. The table below shows the criteria. Please look up the group that describes you now. Group Eligibility Aged … Continued
Screening
What is screening? The NHS has a comprehensive screening plan designed to identify if you are at higher risk of developing several health problems. Risk factors can exist without symptoms, so screening targets otherwise healthy people. Screening means increased risk can be identified and treated early, reducing the chance of the conditions developing. When … Continued
Memory Tea
Memory Tea Memory Tea is a new addition to the groups and events hosted by Chain Reaction. Chain Reaction is a service funded by Newcastle City Council to provide support for older people that helps them live independently. Groups like Memory Tea aim to give people at risk of loneliness the chance to meet new … Continued
Cuppa Club
Cuppa Club Cuppa Club is a friendly, informal gathering for people aged 65 and over. It’s a chance for people to get together over a hot drink and a bite to eat and chat about anything and everything. Every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, we have tables set aside in Etto on the Park, a lovely … Continued
Using the NHS App for Family members
Using the NHS App for Family members Proxy Access allows Parents, Guardians or Carers to access someone’s medical records via online services and the NHS App.
Video: How to use the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening kit
How to use the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening kit If you are aged 60 to 74, you will be sent an NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Kit every two years. It is a simple ‘at home’ test that looks for tiny amounts of blood in your poo, which can indicate bowel cancer. Every year more than … Continued
