If you are aged between 40 and 74, why not book a free NHS Health Check with us?

Helping you prevent diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease stroke and dementia.

NHS Health Checks include blood pressure and cholesteroltests, with same day results.

Please note these are preventative checks, they are not suitable for those diagnosed with: 

Heart disease
High Blood pressure
Diabetes
High Cholesterol
Kidney disease

If you are aged between 40 and 74, why not book a free NHS Health Check with us?

Helping you prevent diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease stroke and dementia.

NHS Health Checks include blood pressure and cholesterol tests, with same day results.

Please note these are preventative checks, they are not suitable for those diagnosed with: 

Heart disease
High Blood pressure
Diabetes
High Cholesterol
Kidney disease

Moneywise Credit Union has a network of local credit union collection points that offer a convenient way to deposit savings. Local credit union collection points do not provide information about loans or membership queries.

We do not provide a specialist benefit advice service but do offer Newcastle residents some general support with benefit issues. For example:

Moneywise Credit Union has a network of local credit union collection points that offer a convenient way to deposit savings. Local credit union collection points do not provide information about loans or membership queries.

We do not provide a specialist benefit advice service but do offer Newcastle residents some general support with benefit issues. For example:

Ridley Villas is supported housing that provides help for women who have children, who are living in Newcastle and Gateshead who need support with overcoming issues with drugs or alcohol, or both.   

A group for anyone who has autism.  Meet the first Wednesday of the month at Skills for People.  It runs from 6pm to 8pm  If you would like to come please ring the office on 0191 281 8737 and let us know.

Looking after your Welfare and Wellbeing

Help and support is available in Newcastle.

Support with money, employment, family, caring, health.

Please visit the Newcastle City Council website for details at Citylife Line: Looking after your Welfare and Wellbeing 

This is a FREE service for parents/carers of children going through the diagnostic process or with a diagnosis of autism.

These groups give support, advice and information on services available to families. Trained autism practitioners will run sessions that aim to:

If you need housing advice, if you are at risk of homelessness or you are homeless and have nowhere to stay, please contact the Housing Advice Centre. Staff at the Housing Advice Centre will assess your situation and give you free confidential advice with the aim of helping you to keep your home or assisting you to find one that meets your needs.

All Valued are accessible films about tackling hate, extremism and radicalisation. The films feature:

• stories and advice from people in our community
• a rap about checking your values 
• pause and reflect activities to help people talk through some of the issues presented in the film

The films were produced as part of The Twisting Ducks Building A Stronger Britain Together project, funded by the Home Office

Changing Lives supports people over the age of 18 years old who have experienced homelessness to find and access  sustainable employment opportunities. Changing Lives supports adults with some of the biggest barriers to the jobs market become work ready. The support available includes:  

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 Barnardo’s Wellness Recovery Project offers free, person-centred 1-2-1 counselling for women and children (including families) across Northumbria who have been victims of, and witnessed, domestic abuse. The project is based in Jesmond at the Barnardo’s Orchard Mosaic offices but we also offer outreach support in schools and the local community where appropriate.

Referrals for counselling can be made by any professionals and self-referrals are also accepted.

We are a local branch for local people living with the effects of Multiple Sclerosis. It is run by volunteers and relies upon donations and fundraising.

For example:

• We provide support and information for anyone affected by MS.
• We produce a bimonthly newsletter for all members.
• We have various social events and outings throughout the year.
• We have a large following on our social media pages
• Have young carers activities.

Our social drop-ins are held

Please see the website for more details.

We will be running a new Strengthening Families Group starting end of September on Thursday evenings

First session will be 28th September 2023 at 5pm - 7pm at Byker Sands Family Hub. 

This programme is for families with children aged 8-16.

Parents and young people work separately and together focussing on:

Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle. They are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to 

• meet other breastfeeding mums, 
• get handy tips and information 
• get support from a member of staff or volunteer.  

For more information, send us a message or call us. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.  

Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle. They are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to 

• meet other breastfeeding mums, 
• get handy tips and information 
• get support from a member of staff or volunteer.  

For more information, send us a message or call us. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.

Join our friendly, weekly drop-in sessions in the West End of Newcastle. The perfect place to meet new friends, have fun and get free confidential advice and information.

Every week you we:

• Cook a nutritious meal
• Eat together
• Share how our week has been
• Do fun activities

The Mums group currently meet every Thursday afternoon and has been running for 4 years now.

It is a relaxed space where young women can meet with or without their children. They can have a coffee and chat, share information and advice, support each other when life seems tough, which can help to reduce feelings of isolation. Importantly the group always manage to have a laugh together.

The Sanctum service consists of safe accommodation for men and women who have experienced domestic abuse and who cannot access mainstream services of refuge for multiple reasons (e.g. if they have drug or alcohol issues, pets, older children etc). Service users are supported short-term for 3-6 months, during which they are provided with a safe hours, emotional support, signposting to long-term specialist services and support to help move them on safely and securely into their own long-term tenancy.

We can offer:

• Benefits support - help with new applications and managing existing claims.
• Housing support - rent enquiries and arrears, managing housing applications and repairs.
• Advice - where to access further support including around debt and managing your finances.
• Other support- school applications, Council Tax.

By appointment only.

Please phone for more information or to book an appointment.

Benefits support and advice (for Czech, Slovakian and Romanian people) 

Action for Children

By appointment only - please contact Action for Children 

This course is ideal for you whether you have been out of work for a while or recently out of work and would like support to move into employment, self-employment or further training.

Through this 5-week course, you will be supported to increase confidence & motivation and to think about & put a plan in place to help you to move forward and take your next steps.

Please see website for further details.

Parents on the Ball is a 10 week programme running in partnership with Action for Children and the Falcons Community Foundation. 

The aim of the course is to promote healthy life choices families and to help them gain confidence in their parenting role in a fun and interactive way. They will gain some knowledge around parenting and take part in some physical activities and games that they can share at home with their children.