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ACANE exists to support the settlement of asylum seekers and refugees from the African continent, who have been dispersed to the North East region and Tyneside, in particular, and to actively promote their integration with the host community so that they can lead full and active lives, and participate in and contribute to the community on an equal basis.
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Afterschool club with free Access to IT, Internet, Table Football and art & Craft.
For refugees living in the West End of Newcastle Practical help, advice and advocacy are provided through daily drop-in advice sessions, run by WERS’ multi-lingual support worker and trained volunteers.
WERS also offers home visits for those who find it difficult to visit WERS’ offices, a clothing store, where good quality second-hand clothing and household items are offered free of charge and a hardship fund, providing emergency payments to clients in extreme need. Emotional support is offered through the accredited befriending scheme
We are an independent and charitable organisation which exists to meet the needs and promote the interests of asylum seekers and refugees who have arrived or have settled in the North of England.
The service provides confidential advice and support on all matters relating to asylum seekers and refugees, for example, welfare benefits, immigration, housing, education needs and employment skills. Home visits can be arranged if necessary.
This is a reading class for those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds. All abilities welcome.
For those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
This is an online Zoom session.
To refer or register please contact: Bridget at nest.union@newcastle.ac.uk
For those children aged 7-18, from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
An intermediate English class for those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
To refer or register please contact: Bridget at nest.union@newcastle.ac.uk
For those TEENAGERS from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds
To refer or register please contact: Bridget at nest.union@newcastle.ac.uk
Homework club for those from refugee and asylum backgrounds.
For more information, or to refer or register please contact: Bridget at nest.union@newcastle.ac.uk
Conversation class for those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
Art class for those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
For more information, or to refer or register please contact: Bridget at nest.union@newcastle.ac.uk
Beginners English class for those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
These sessions are for those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds
This is a Community Session which covers:
- Beginners English
- Intermediate English
- Advanced English
- Children’s provision - homework support, art and creche.
Information, advice and guidance on benefits, work, debt and money, housing, family, law and courts, immigration and health.
Information, advice and guidance on benefits, work, debt and money, housing, family, law and courts, immigration and health.
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
Public Health School Nurses provide a range of health improvement and health promotion activities including confidential health advice for children and young people, an immunisation programme and assistance to school staff in the delivery of PHSE (personal health and social education).
Every school in Newcastle has access to a School Nurse. School Nurses also provide information, advice and support on a range of health issues including:
Today, 10 children and young people in the UK will hear the shocking news that they have cancer.
Treatment normally starts immediately, is often given many miles from home and can last for up to three years. Being diagnosed with cancer is a frightening experience and the emotional, practical and financial implications of treatment are intensely challenging for the whole family.
About Arthritis Action
Founded in 1942, Arthritis Action is the only UK charity giving hands-on, practical help to combat the pain of arthritis through self-management and lifestyle advice. We offer people with arthritis a holistic self-management approach, looking at both the physical and mental aspects of arthritis.
EDNE aims to help people in Tyneside, Wearside, Northumberland and County Durham whose lives are affected by eating distress, or eating disorders. We do this by providing a range of services including individual counselling, mindfulness courses, a support group for carers, health topic workshops, information and training. We also work in schools and other settings to increase knowledge and awareness of eating distress and its effects.
Free advice and assistance for anyone affected by leukaemia, lymphoma or any malignant blood disorder including patients, carers and family. Help includes benefits advice, grant applications, financial issues, housing and employment. Advice is provided by telephone and appointment as well as home and hospital visits. This service is funded by the Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund.
If you are looking for information, advice and support on health issues such as:
- diet and nutrition
- physical activity
- emotional well-being
- puberty
- smoking and substance misuse
- sexual health
Why not drop in to one our virtual session, for a private one to one chat with a school health team member.
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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.
Our Community Cancer Champions really make a difference!
By talking to their friends, families, groups and workplaces, they help spread the word about the importance of screening and how to spot signs and symptoms of cancer. This free Cancer Champion training is delivered over 2 x two hour sessions face to face or remotely via Zoom. If you are interested in becoming a Champion, call us or visit www.healthworksnewcastle.org.uk
This campaign from Public Health England focuses on helping families make healthy food swaps by using the Food Scanner app.