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
The Move to Universal Credit in Newcastle Eligible households that haven’t applied for Universal Credit could be missing out on £300 a month. Universal Credit will replace these six different benefits and tax credit: Child and Working Tax Credits Income-related Employment and support Allowance Housing Benefit Income Support Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance. If you have received … Continued
This easy-read guide shows you who can get free NHS prescriptions.
Support Organisations and Helplines Many organisations offer helplines, text support and online help for mental health and other conditions or circumstances where people may need support. Samaritans Call 116 123Visit samaritans.orgText ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 Tyneside Mind Support Line Call 0191 477 4545 (8 am to 10 pm)Visit tynesidemind.org.uk Newcastle Crisis Team Call 0191 814 8899 … Continued
An easy-read guide from the NHS to help you stop smoking.
Health Equality: Rights, Reasonable Adjustments and Annual Health Checks The Equality Act 2010 says no one should be discriminated against because of why they are. It set out what are called ‘Protected Characteristics’. It made it illegal for people to be treated unfairly because of these traits in education, employment, housing or public services. The … Continued
InformationNOW – information for people in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 … Continued
Support for people with Learning Disabilities, Autism or ADHD If you or someone close to you has a learning disability or a learning difficulty like Autism or Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), then these organisations may be of help. Autistic and ADHD Adult Service A new service run by Tyneside Mind to help support the … Continued
