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Advice for parents and carers of children aged 5-19
We can help with all kinds of things like...
- emotional health and wellbeing
- bullying
- sleep
- bedwetting
- nutrition
- keeping healthy and safe
Send a message and chat with a school nurse - Find @newcastleparentscarers at chathealth.nhs.uk
Appointment needed.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. There will be a member of the Health Visiting team present at the clinic. Please bring your child’s red book.
To book an appointment please ring your Health Visiting team on 0191 282 3319.
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.
Baby Massage is a lovely way to enjoy time with your baby. It can help with bonding, colic, teething and circulation. Come to our friendly 5 week course.
Booking is essential 0796 173 4298
To support communication for 1-2 year olds.
To book contact Rachel 07561024207
From the moment babies are born, their minds need nourishment, but it can be difficult to think up new ways for mums, dads, grandparents and carers to keep them engaged.
1 cohort every half term starting @Charlton after Easter then Gala after half term
Baby Massage is a lovely way to enjoy time with your baby. It can help with bonding, colic, teething and circulation. Come to our friendly 5 week course.
Booking is essential 07961 734298
Information and support for carers. Being a carer means you are looking after someone who is ill or disabled, and not being paid.
When caring for someone, it is important to have the right information. Our weekly session can help you find ways to make your caring situation easier to manage.
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 second 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.
An 8 week programme for parents/carers of babies 0-6 months to support you and your baby.
This group supports parents/carers to:
Incredible Years School aged Programme is a course for parents with a child aged 6-12 years starting Friday 24th January 2025. 9:15am - 11:15am
Are the Sleep Success workshops for you?
For Primary aged children 4-11 years, and toddlers 1-3 years.
Tuesday 28th January 10:00am - 12:00pm.
Contact 0191 275 9636 to sign up to the sleep success workshop.
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.
What is a ‘sleep issue’?
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.
Baby led play to support bonding and attachment. Advice and support given.
For parents and carers of children aged 0 - 2. No booking required.
A safe space for parents and carers to come together and support each other.
Who’s it for?
Parents and carers of children with SEND – no diagnosis needed. No referral needed, you can just drop in. There is no cost to attend.
Where and when is it?
Galafield Family Hub on the 2nd Friday of the month, 9:15-11:30am
Next Dates:
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. There will be a member of the Health Visiting team present at the clinic. Please bring your child’s red book.
No appointment needed.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are for families living in Newcastle.
They are relaxed, informal and friendly and a great way to meet others. You can 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
Health Drop In Clinic specifically for Dads and Male Carers to come along with their babies at the 'Dads Drop In'.
- Ask one of our friendly health professionals any of your burning baby questions including drop in weigh services
- Learn new skills and gain confidence as a parent
- Exclusive Dad led activities
- Join our new Dad support network
- Find out what's on for you and your family in your local area
- Get support around you physical, mental and sexual health
First Response Training is one of the UK’s leading and largest dedicated training providers, successfully delivering courses to in excess of 70,000 delegates every year. Our vision is simple: we create safer working environments through the delivery of a range of quality training solutions across health and social care, early years, schools and all other industry sectors throughout the UK. We have a number of training facilities based across the UK.
The Newcastle Careers and Guidance Team offers impartial and confidential careers information, advice and support to young people up to the age of 19 without an Education Health and Care Plan (EHC plan) if they live in Newcastle or attend a Newcastle school. (Please note, young people with an EHC plan are supported by their SEN caseworker)
Beacon Films CIC is a training and production organisation for people with learning disabilities, autism and additional needs. We have been given multiple awards for our work.
Throughout the year, we offer a variety of filmmaking projects. There are also some volunteering opportunities on short film commissions.
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:
Tuesday 1st July 09:30am - 15:00pm
Suitable for students:
