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. 

Find out more and book an appointment.

For parents/carers of children who are on the diagnostic pathway or post diagnosis of Autism. Children must be living in Newcastle.

Supporting your autistic child workshop

These sessions will cover:

• worries and action planning

• common misconceptions

• differences in autistic children

• practical strategies to use in everyday life

We have the following dates available:

Barnardo's ensure that young people and families remain at the heart of everything we do. Including our LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning) Whole Family Approach pilot supporting LGBTQ+ children and young people up to the age of 19 years old and their families within Newcastle upon Tyne.

We have experienced staff, available to offer support for young people who identify and/or are exploring being LGBTQ+ and their families.

Support will be offered through 1-2-1 sessions, group and family work as required.

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

School Outreach (ages 9-14 years)

Coming to a school near you!
Our Regional Engagement Team offer specially designed activities to meet your school’s needs. Our focus is to inspire young people through fun-filled activities concentrating on teamwork and communication to build their confidence. Our 1-2 hour sessions include practical leadership & team building tasks for groups of up to 30 students.

Skills Academy

Confidential support and information in many languages for female survivors of domestic abuse on a range of issues such as legal, housing, money and children. 

Live chat available online: Mon-Fri 3pm to 10pm 

BSL interpreter service: Mon-Fri, 10am to 6pm 

A free, fast emergency injunction service for survivors of domestic abuse regardless of their financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation. 

Our award-winning free service allows anyone who has recently experienced or been threatened with domestic abuse or violence to apply for an emergency court injunction.

AVA (Against Violence and Abuse) offer training on gender based violence and abuse, with particular expertise in children and young people and multiple disadvantage.

Run by the NSPCC, Childline is a free, private and confidential service where children and young people under the age of 19.  This includes those with additional needs or disabilities.  You can talk to a counsellor about any issue they’re facing.

Online, on the phone, anytime.

Enable young people with SEN the opportunity to access activities which support and encompass Recovery & Mental Health Awareness.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 6 week programmes
• 2hr weekly sessions
• Regular reviews
• Focus on Recovery & Mental Health
• 16-25 year olds

Physical Wellbeing
Walks, small exercise sessions, sports activities

Self-Reflection
Emotional literacy, journaling, scrap booking

Welcome to North East Wellbeing (NEW) providing a range of professional services to children and the educational community within the North East of England.

We are an award-winning charity based in Newcastle. We work with local communities across the North East to improve their health, wellbeing and life outcomes.

Healthworks believes that everyone, regardless of the challenges they face- low income, unemployment or poor housing, should have the same opportunity to live in good health.  Our aim is to support people facing these issues, to maintain and improve their health, wellbeing and life outcomes.

HEY, I'M AISHA, the founder and dreamer behind Cup Of Parenting, on a mission to help mums navigate the challenges of parenting.

My story really began after the difficulties we all faced during the lockdown. 

With a new baby at home and eldest going through the challenging teen years, parenting was tough! This was when I decided to train in Positive Discipline parenting and The Incredible Years parent training. This made a huge impact on our family life, thus I decided to help other parents through coaching. 

The CAN project helps 16-25 year olds from Newcastle and Gateshead who may require support to transition into adulthood or make steps towards improving their confidence and reducing isolation. CAN aim to support young adults to overcome any barriers affecting them to move forward in their lives.

A mentor programme with a difference, it connects them with someone who can provide assistance tailored to their needs and ambitions. In the past, the programme has helped young people to:

The Decider Skills course looks at ‘big emotions’ and how to deal with them.
It helps children, young people and adults learn to recognize these ‘big emotions’ and gives them ways to manage these thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a positive way.

The course is FREE

On Line via Teams and Face to Face

For further details please email responsivegroups@actionforchildren.org.uk or telephone 0191 272 4990

The Royal National Institute of Blind People is the UK's sight loss charity. They offer practical and emotional support to blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. They raise awareness of the experiences of blind and partially sighted people and campaign for change to make our society more accessible for all. They want to change our world so there are no barriers to people with sight loss.

A helping hand with everyday numbers

St Vincent’s Centre, Newcastle is a community support project run by the St Vincent de Paul Society. It is a community hub which offers Vinnies drop-in each Tuesday, a free 3 course lunch for local guests, with wrap-around services including free haircuts, health checks, and welfare advice. Every Thursday there is a Cost-of-Living Market, and daily Vinnies Community Pantry offers a selection of groceries at reduced prices. St Vincent’s is also home to the Justice & peace Refugee project, supporting people seeking sanctuary in the city. 

Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.

We launched publicly in May 2019 and we’ve had more than 1.7 million conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need in-the-moment support.

As a digital service, Shout has become increasingly critical since Covid-19, being one of the few mental health support services able to operate as normal at this time.

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.

CIC providing support to young people at risk of criminal exploitation (ages 14-25)

This is a warm, caring and kind place because:

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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