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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.
Afterschool club
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.
Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle and are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums, get handy tips and information and are an opportunity to get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575. 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 and are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums, get handy tips and information and are an opportunity to get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.
Children North East: Little Minds in Mind ‘Preparing for baby/ Baby’s here’
Appointment only – for more information or to book phone 0191 273 3997 or email lmim@children-ne.org.uk
Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle and are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums, get handy tips and information and are an opportunity to get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.
Help available to stop smoking in pregnancy
Appointment only, please book via your health visitor or phone 0191 282 3319
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.
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
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