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Need help choosing or fitting a sling? Qualified sling fitters will help you find the right sling for you to hire.
The sling library is on the first Monday of the month at City Library, 11-12pm and is a drop in service.
You can find out more by visiting https://oneofthosebabycarriers.com/ or facebook.com/1ofthosebabycarriers
The team can be reached via their Central Line: 07826 531575 (Mon - Fri 9am to 4pm)
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and live in Newcastle, we can offer you information and support.
Start for Life combines the Antenatal and Breastfeeding Support projects. We are a team of practitioners and volunteers working alongside midwives and health visitors to offer additional support to families in Newcastle.
A 12 week evidenced based programme for parents of children aged 2-5yrs old, who have received a diagnosis, are in the process of being assessed or have significant delays in their language development.
Development Checks for your baby.
Appointment only. Please book via your health visitor or phone 0191 282 3319.
A 12 week programme for parents/carers who have a child aged 6 months - 3 years.
This group supports parents/carers to:
- ensure your child feels loved and secure
- support language, social and emotional development
- establish clear and predictable routines
- handle separations and reunions
- use positive discipline to mange tantrums and challenging behaviour.
First session starting Thursday 14th September 9.30 - 11.30am
Pre-School Programme
Incredible Years Basic Pre School Programme is a 14 week course for parents with a child aged 3 - 6 years.
Programmes topics are
- Play
- Praise
- Effective Limit Setting
- Using Ignore
- Using Time Out.
First session starting Monday 11th September 10.00am - 12.00pm
Sleep success workshops offer support and guidance around sleep issues for parents and carers of children aged 1-19 years old including children with additional needs.
One-off 3 hour workshops.
Next date: Friday 29 Sept 9.30am – 12pm
A 6 week programme covering topics around - the Developing Brain, Understanding baby cues, Early crying, 5 to thrive (including a toddler version), Whoops (keeping baby safe at home) and Tears and Tantrums.
Booking required, for more information or to book a space, please ring 0191 273 3997 or email: lmim@children-ne.org.uk
Therapeutic advice and support with baby led pay to support bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of children aged 0 - 2. No booking required.
Therapeutic advice and support with baby led pay to support bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of children aged 0 - 2. No booking required.
Therapeutic Drop-In for parents and carers of babies 0-2 years. Advice and support with baby led play to support bonding and attachment. For more information contact 0191 273 3997
A safe space for parents/carers to get low level support and advice
Weekly workshops covering:
- introducing solids
- toilet training
- sleep
- behaviour
For more information and to book, please phone 0191 282 3319
Does your child have a special educational need or a disability?
Would you like to talk to other parents or get advice from professionals?
Drop in to our SEND Parent Support Group for friendly advice or just a chat and a cuppa.
Whether your child has a formal diagnosis or not, we are here to help.
A fun session for children with additional needs. Soft play is available for Stay and Play. Supported by professionals.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are for families living in Newcastle and are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to meet others and to get support and information from one of our members of staff or a volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575
A safe space for parents/carers to get low level support and advice
AKT support young people aged 16-25, who are LGBTQ+ homeless, threatened with homelessness or living in a hostile environment.
AKT can help you to:
• Stay safe
• Provide support and advocacy to find emergency accommodation
• Access specialist support
• Develop skills, identify and achieve life goals
Offices based in Newcastle, we support young people throughout the North East, as well as the rest of the UK
Get in touch with us via our website at www.akt.org.uk/get-help
We're here to let all lesbian, gay, bi and trans people, here and abroad, know they're not alone.
We believe we're stronger united, so we partner with organisations that help us create real change for the better. We have laid deep foundations across Britain - in some of our greatest institutions - so our communities can continue to find ways to flourish, and individuals can reach their full potential. We’re here to support those who can’t yet be themselves.
But our work is not finished yet. Not until everyone feels free to be who they are, wherever they are.
AKT in the North East supports LGBTQ+ young people (16-25) who are homeless or living in a hostile environment.
Curious Youth Arts Group was established to create a safe space where LGBTQIA+ and/or gender non-conforming young people aged 11-15 year old feel supported and comfortable to connect with one another whilst exploring their creativity.
The group is the perfect place to meet new friends, try out new art forms with guest artists and take part in fun creative activities!
Guided by Group Leader, Zoe Murtagh, we meet once a month to catch-up with each other, whilst taking part in fun creative activities and be inspired by exploring different art-forms with guest artists!
Open to anyone who has experienced anti-LGBTQIA+ violence or harassment and needs a safe space to talk. The helpline is run by LGBTQIA+ people and is completely confidential. It is operated by Galop, the LGBTQIA+ anti-violence charity supporting people facing hate crime, domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Live webchat also available via the website.
We will call you back if you can't get through to us the first time or if you call outside our opening hours. Just leave us a message with your contact details and the best time to get back to you.
What we do
The Northern Region Gender Dysphoria Service is a service for people who experience persistent confusion and/or discomfort as a result of a discrepancy between their assigned sex and their gender identity. This includes people who want to change physical aspects of their gender as well as those who do not.
Some people who are distressed about their assigned sex have other health problems such as physical disabilities or mental health difficulties. The service is open to all but people with more complex needs may require additional support from other services.
Weekly workshops on Tuesdays 5.30 to 7.30pm at Dance City, Newcastle.
A new group for LGBTQIA+ musicians and aspiring producers Aged 12 - 18 years.
Meet fellow music fans, have jam sessions, develop your songwriting, work with professional musicians, learn more about the music industry, put on gigs and choose the line up for events and festivals.
Visit https://curiousarts.org.uk/ to sign up.
Rainbow Home is a charity providing support for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and refugees in the Northeast of England. Working with people who have fled their countries because of persecution based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Meets 3rd Friday of the month.