Information for families on thing like; 

• benefits
• work 
• debt and money 
• housing 
• family
• law and courts 
• immigration and health

Information for families on things like;

• benefits
• work
• debt and money
• housing, family
• law and courts
• immigration and health.

This a drop in session there is no need to book. 

A group for current volunteers and anyone else who is interested in becoming a Barnardo's volunteer.

A varied programme of speakers and practical activities or just come along for a cuppa and a chat.

Please ring Pam on (0191) 275 9639 to check that the group is running before travelling.

The Boloh helpline can provide advice, guidance and signposting support to partners/carers who are unsure about what to do if their child has a chest infection. We can provide information about:

Come along to these friendly coffee mornings. These are for parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Have a nice cup of tea or coffee, and chat with other parents.  You can also find out about what support is available in Newcastle. 

There are several coffee mornings that take place once a month in Newcastle. See the 2025 summer timetable below for upcoming coffee mornings:

Food bank run by volunteers.

We know it can be hard to walk through a food bank door. Our volunteers are kind and caring. They can help you with food and other support you might need.

Culture Exchange is a culturally diverse group which meets every week on a Friday (term time only).

The group has been established to help families from across the world create a support network in their local community, make new friends and learn new skills through a variety of activities.

Places are limited, please call 0191 2759636 to book your place.

Let's Chat! 

We can help 11-19 year olds with all kinds of things like...

- anxiety

- self-harm

- relationships

- low mood

- bullying

- exam stress

Send a message and chat with a school nurse. Find @newcastleschoolnurses at chathealth.nhs.uk 

What is the Pop Up Pantry?

A Pop up Pantry is a mobile shop where you can get high quality food and household goods at a reduced cost.

We aim to save our members 50% or more on the items they buy from the Pop Up Pantry compared to normal prices.

We also aim to provide other activities such as children & family events, cookery classes, budgeting advice, and more.

How do I shop at the Pop Up Pantry?

1. You pay £2.00 to become a member

2. You get issued with a card to put points on

Outdoor charity shop offering second hand clothes, toys and homeware

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. There will be a member of the Health Visiting team present at the clinic. Please bring your child’s red book. 

No appointment needed.

No appointment needed. 

If you would like to weigh your own baby please follow the guidance poster at the venue using the QR code. This will tell you how to weigh your own baby.  

Please note this is self-service – no members of the Health Visiting team will be present.

Information and support for carers. Being a carer means you are looking after someone who is ill or disabled, and not being paid. 

When caring for someone, it is important to have the right information. Our weekly session can help you find ways to make your caring situation easier to manage. 

Find out more and book an appointment.

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

We have the following dates available:

Barnardo's ensure that young people and families remain at the heart of everything we do. Including our LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning) Whole Family Approach pilot supporting LGBTQ+ children and young people up to the age of 19 years old and their families within Newcastle upon Tyne.

We have experienced staff, available to offer support for young people who identify and/or are exploring being LGBTQ+ and their families.

Support will be offered through 1-2-1 sessions, group and family work as required.

Care to Learn, which was started 20 years ago as part of the Teenage Pregnancy Strategy, continues to provide funding for childcare to help young parents continue in education after the birth of a child. Young parents are defined as those aged under 20 at the date they start their study programme. It can help the young parent with any additional travel costs involved in taking the child to the childcare provider and also provides funding for childcare whilst young parents are on work placements or industry placements, where these are a defined part of the study programme.

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. There will be a member of the Health Visiting team present at the clinic. Please bring your child’s red book. 

No appointment needed.

Come along for friendly advice and support from a variety of services including.…

Weekly Health Advice from 0-19 Service

Well Baby Clinic 

School Admissions 

Early Help Family Partner 

Pregnancy in Mind 

Welfare and Benefits advice 

Little Minds in Mind 

Action for Children Asylum Seeker and refugee support 

Healthworks Stop Smoking 

No appointment needed. 

If you would like to weigh your own baby please follow the guidance poster at the venue using the QR code. This will tell you how to weigh your own baby.  

Please note this is self-service – no members of the Health Visiting team will be present.

No appointment needed. 

If you would like to weigh your own baby please follow the guidance poster at the venue using the QR code. This will tell you how to weigh your own baby.  

Please note this is self-service – no members of the Health Visiting team will be present.