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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.
Drop-in for any of the following:
Weigh in
Help available to stop smoking in pregnancy
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
Money Matters is the specialist debt advice team within the Newcastle City Council's Active Inclusion Service. They offer debt and budgeting advice to people who live in Newcastle.
Phone: 0800 1707 008 Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
Professionals can refer people to the service by emailing moneymatters@newcastle.gov.uk and requesting a referral form.
AKT in the North East supports LGBTQ+ young people (16-25) who are homeless or living in a hostile environment.
Benefits support
- Support with new applications and managing existing claims for Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Child Benefit, PIP, DLA and Carer's Allowance
Housing support:
- Support with rent enquiries and arrears, managing housing applications, repairs, housing packages and utility bills
Advice:
Need help to manage your existing UC online account?
Or need help to submit a NEW UNIVERSAL CREDIT CLAIM?
Information, advice and guidance on benefits, work, debt and money, housing, family, law and courts, immigration and health.
Housing information, advice and enquiries
Information, advice and guidance on benefits, work, debt and money, housing, family, law and courts, immigration and health.
The West End Hub is open Mondays 10am – 4.30pm, Wednesdays 10am – 2pm and Friday 10am – 4.30pm.
Housing information, advice and enquiries
Housing information, advice and enquiries