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Newcastle Continence Service provides a home delivery service and a specialist nurse service for people with continence issues. Contact the nursing line for diagnosis and assessment and then the continence service for help and support and delivery arrangements.
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Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 25 years’ experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools.
We provide mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research.
We also offer expert training and professional qualifications.
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Our Network covers two key areas of Children’s Hospital care including Paediatric Critical Care and Surgery in Children.
Our Team comprises of 8 members of staff, 2 clinical leads for PCC and 1 for SIC, plus a core team including Network Manager, Lead Nurse, Educator, Data Analyst and Administrator.
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Resources tailored to the needs of families and children
On this site, you will find all the information you and your child need to fully understand asthma, know how to recognise important symptoms and know how their treatment should be so you can get the best possible control of their asthma.
There is also advice for how to look after your child’s asthma in school and your rights if your child has asthma.
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For parents/carers of children who are on the diagnostic pathway or post diagnosis of Autism.
Children must be living in Newcastle.
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For parents/carers of children who are on the diagnostic pathway or post diagnosis of Autism.
Children must be living in Newcastle.
Supporting your autistic child workshop
These sessions will cover:
- worries and action planning
- common misconceptions
- differences in autistic children
- practical strategies to use in everyday life
These sessions will run 10-12 and must be pre-booked.
We have the following dates available:
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For parents/carers of children who are on the diagnostic pathway or post diagnosis of Autism.
Children must be living in Newcastle.
Supporting your autistic child workshop
These sessions will cover:
- worries and action planning
- common misconceptions
- differences in autistic children
- practical strategies to use in everyday life
These sessions will run 10-12 and must be pre-booked.
We have the following dates available:
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For parents/carers of children who are on the diagnostic pathway or post diagnosis of Autism.
Children must be living in Newcastle.
Supporting your autistic child workshop
These sessions will cover:
- worries and action planning
- common misconceptions
- differences in autistic children
- practical strategies to use in everyday life
These sessions will run 10-12 and must be pre-booked.
We have the following dates available:
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Information booklets for carers who play a critical role in this journey through the care and support they offer to loved ones who also might need support at times.
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The Little Journey app has been designed by healthcare professionals, children and their parents for the sole purpose of improving how we provide medical information to families about hospital. It was created with the aim of reducing any anxiety you or your child may have, by familiarising you with what may happen and the team looking after you. Information is delivered to children and their parents based on the findings of research studies performed in the UK and abroad.
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Love Life Sexual Health Drop in with Learning Disability Sexual Health Nurse.
We promote safe sex and interactions but also support for screening.
Come see us for:
- Condoms
- Contraception
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
- Pregnancy testing
- Cervical smears
- Relationship advice
- Any sexual health worries
No need to book a place. Just drop in.
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Love Life Sexual Health Drop in with Learning Disability Sexual Health Nurse.
We promote safe sex and interactions but also support for screening.
Come see us for:
- Condoms
- Contraception
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
- Pregnancy testing
- Cervical smears
- Relationship advice
- Any sexual health worries
No need to book a place. Just drop in by the Community Cafe.
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Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
We launched publicly in May 2019 and we’ve had more than 1.7 million conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need in-the-moment support.
As a digital service, Shout has become increasingly critical since Covid-19, being one of the few mental health support services able to operate as normal at this time.
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ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation. #ITSOKAYTOTALK
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Signpost North East and North Cumbria is a community wellbeing and mental health hub which directs local people, to valuable services and resources.
We all know mental health and wellbeing is a vital part of all our lives that requires some looking after from time to time.
That’s why we’re here. To collect all the worthwhile resources and put them in one, easy to navigate website for all.
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Moving On Asthma has been developed by the Respiratory Research Team at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
As a team, we are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with asthma and this resource is designed to both support clinicians in adolescent health and equip young people with self-management skills as they prepare for the move to adult care.
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Kalmer Counselling are commissioned by Children and Young Peoples Service (CYPS) to provide counselling to children and young people with a learning disability or learning difficulty.
We also work with those who are awaiting a neurodevelopmental assessment.
Click here to download and read a copy of our flyer that explains the process.
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A weekly get together of making pies from scratch, good chat and the chance to meet new mates. Book at www.menspieclub. co.uk
Everyone Welcome
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The British Society for Paediatric Dentistry has launched a set of infographics with the Top 3 tips for preventing tooth decay aimed at improving oral health which have now been translated into the five languages. The aim is that the infographics will be widely used by both dental and non-dental healthcare professionals to support conversations about good oral health behaviours and become a key tool for in-surgery preventive advice. BSPD’s Top 3
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Make a Change is a free programme for anyone over 18 in Newcastle who is concerned that they might be hurting, scaring or trying to control their partner, and wants help to change their behaviour.
People can join our group programme (or in some cases work with us one-to-one) to work on understanding behaviour in relationships, and get support to make positive changes for you, your partner or ex-partner, and your children (if you have any).
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