Easy Read: Patient Choice
This easy-read guide shows you who can get free NHS prescriptions.
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
Fawdon Men’s Group
Fawdon Men’s Group A weekly men’s group based at the Fawdon Community Centre. The weekly mental health peer support group is open to any man who wants to come and meet new people over a cuppa. It’s an informal, friendly, and safe space to get support or share experiences. Since launching in February 2024, the … 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
The Move to Universal Credit in Newcastle
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
Easy Read: NHS Healthy Start
This easy-read guide shows you who can get free NHS prescriptions.
Easy Read: Help to Quit Smoking
An easy-read guide from the NHS to help you stop smoking.
Support for people with Learning Disabilities, Autism or ADHD
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
Health Equality: Rights, Reasonable Adjustments and Annual Health Checks
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