April is Stress Awareness Month – Let’s Talk About It
Stress is something we all experience at times. Whether it’s work, relationships, money worries or everyday pressures, feeling stressed now and then is a part of life.
Time to Talk Day: A Conversation Could Change a Life
Time to Talk Day: A Conversation Could Change a Life Talking about mental health can feel difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Time to Talk Day – on February 6th – encourages open conversations about mental health. It’s a chance to break the stigma, help each other, and show that nobody has to struggle … Continued
Grief Awareness Week: Finding Support and Hope
Grief Awareness Week: Finding Support and Hope Grief Awareness Week runs from December 2nd to December 8th. Led by The Good Grief Trust, the week raises awareness of grief and loss. It aims to help people find support when they need it most. This year’s theme, Shine a Light on Grief, focuses on breaking the … Continued
Movember: The Real Face of Men’s Health
Movember: The Real Face of Men’s Health Every year, Movember aims to shine a light on men’s health, particularly prostate and testicular cancer, and suicide prevention. This year, a new report shows the wider state of men’s health in the UK, and everyone affected by it. Scroll to read through, or use the buttons to … Continued
World Mental Health Day 2024: Coping with Stress and Burnout in the Workplace
World Mental Health Day 2024: Coping with Stress and Burnout in the Workplace On October 10th, World Mental Health Day shines a light on mental well-being. In 2024, the focus is on managing stress and burnout in the workplace. With busy schedules and constant pressure, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But learning how to manage … Continued
Changing the Narrative: World Suicide Prevention Day
Changing the Narrative: World Suicide Prevention Day Every year on 10th September, World Suicide Prevention Day shares the message that suicide is preventable. This year’s theme is “Changing the Narrative.” Opening up and changing how we talk about suicide can save lives. Suicide is a global health issue. Some of the statistics are startling. More … Continued
Calling new Dads and Male Carers
Calling new Dads and Male Carers This week is the first Drop-in for Dads – a new drop-in health clinic for Dads and Male carers. Why not pop along to Byker Sands Family Centre from 3 pm on Tuesdays? You can ask questions, get your baby weighed, and see what support is out there for the challenges … Continued
Behind the scenes of a GP practice. Come and meet the team.
Behind the scenes of a GP practice. Come and meet the team. Did you know that, as well as Doctors, other health professionals in GP Practice can help you get the right care? General Practice teams included people like nurses, paramedics, and clinical pharmacists. However, a recent survey found that many people don’t realise that … Continued
Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service Some people find it hard to adjust to civilian life after serving in the Armed Forces. Op COURAGE, the Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, is here to help. Op COURAGE is an NHS service developed by and for people who have served in the Armed … Continued
Moving more for mental health
Moving more for mental health One of the most important things we can do to look after our mental health is to move our bodies. The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is movement. Physical activity is good not only for our bodies but also for our minds. Let’s talk a bit about … Continued