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Appointment only, please book via your health visitor or phone 0191 282 3319
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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.
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Face to face antenatal classes are now available in family hubs across Newcastle.
Classes will be facilitated by your Community Midwives, Maternity Support Workers, Health Visitors and Nursery Nurses. As well as by Healthworks and Barnardo's representatives.
- Preparation for Labour and birth.
- Baby practical.
- Comforting, caring and feeding your baby.
Please call to book.
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Face to face antenatal classes are now available in family hubs across Newcastle.
Classes will be facilitated by your Community Midwifes, Maternity Support Workers, Health Visitors, Nursery Nurses as well as Healthworks and Action for Children Representatives.
Preparation for Labour and Birth
Baby Practical
Comforting, caring for and feeding your baby
Please call to book
Face to face antenatal classes are now available in family hubs across Newcastle.
Classes will be facilitated by your Community Midwifes, Maternity Support Workers, Health Visitors, Nursery Nurses as well as Healthworks and Action for Children Representatives.
Preparation for Labour and Birth
Baby Practical
Comforting, caring for and feeding your baby
Please call to book
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Are you pregnant or have recently had a baby? English not your first language?
Not sure what support is available to you in the UK? These new videos will help you understand what happens after you’ve had a baby, made by our friends at the charity Involve North East.
Appointment only.
4 sessions dedicated to early bonding and preparing for birth.
Topics include: staying healthy, practical advice, early bonding and brain development, and what to expect in labour.
Book through children-ne.org.uk
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4 sessions dedicated to early bonding and preparing for birth. Topics include: staying healthy, practical advice, early bonding and brain development and what to expect in labour .
Book through children-ne.org.uk
12pm - 2pm - Appointment Only
2pm - 3pm - Drop in
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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 relaxed, informal and friendly group. Meet others and get information and support from a member of staff or one of our volunteers.
Run by Best Start at Healthworks .For more information please call 07826 531575 or visit BumpBuds on Facebook.
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
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
At Children North East, we understand that expecting a baby can be such a joyous time but it can also feel overwhelming and complicated. You are not alone, we are here to help with our specialist Parent-Infant Therapy service –Little Minds in Mind!
If you, or someone you care about is expecting a baby, we can offer practical and emotional support to help you explore your feelings, share any worries and help prepare you for the exciting new chapter. We promise a friendly, relaxed and supportive group environment.
Blooming births Hypnobirthing provides fully comprehensive antenatal courses to help you and your birthing partner prepare for your upcoming birth.
Led by Hypnobirthing specialist Emma Thompson, courses are held in Gosforth close to Newcastle City Centre.
For Teenagers.
Our vision is that North Benwell will not be considered disadvantaged or deprived. We wish to see the young people of North Benwell enjoy the same possibilities of life as their peers in other areas of Newcastle upon Tyne.
The young people of North Benwell will generate their own hope for the future and be the agents of their own destinies.
Detached sessions allow the North Benwell Youth Project to engage with potential users and meet young people in the street.
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Weekly starting 16 January 2023 - All of the community welcome
FREE community activities, food and refreshments
Mash up Mondays (10am - 3.30pm)
10am Coffee morning (board games and more)
12pm Lunch
1pm - 2.30pm Arts & Crafts (all abilities)
12.30-3.30pm Drop in for support with benefits, health and getting back to work or volunteering
Time to Chat Tuesdays (10am - 1pm)
10am Refreshments & homemade scones, board games and more
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Do you know gardening is good for your mental health?
It's a good excuse to get out of the house for some fresh air and gentle exercise!
Pick a task or an activity at our community allotment or sensory garden.
Spend a couple of hours at the allotment, working at your own pace.
Have a break and a cuppa in out sensory garden, watching the birds and wildlife.
Come rain or shine we are here in any weather. It's lovely to work in the polytunnel when it rains!
Church Group - please contact for more information
Family hub on a Wednesday evening 5:30 – 7pm, we provide a hot meal and arts, crafts and activities.
Children over 8 years can attend without an adult.
Children 5 years to 8 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
50p for children - no booking required
This group is for ages 8-13.
Open space for arts, crafts, sports, games, trips and discussions around life and faith.
Come and join in - we play sports, DJ, drink hot chocolate, play with chalk, chat, create spaces to mark life’s big events, and generally enjoy the company of Byker and Walker’s young people.
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Susan our community cook runs this friendly social cookery session where you can come along, cook with women from all over the world and eat together.
An online community group specifically for the LGBT+ community and allies. Hosts 'THE HUB' live on Pride Radio FM 89.2 and DAB.
Meets in central Newcastle Wednesday afternoons in a safe space and is open to anyone 15-25 years of age who identifies as Trans/non-binary.
Please phone or email for details.