Useful Links

A Children's Centre and a Healthy Living Centre Link to website

Healthy Diets, Ages and Stages,Health Issues,Keeping Food Safe, Food Labels Link to website

The Food Standards Agency is an independent Government department set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food. Everything we do reflects our vision of Safe food and healthy eating for all. Link to website

  • Hat - trick Project

New opportunities for young people-through football

Contact Mark Oliver 0191

Would you like to know more about the services that are available to you in your local area and throughout Newcastle? Do you need information about the issues that affect you and other local older people? If so, information NOW will try and help you. Link to website

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help given to someone experiencing a mental health problem before professional help is obtained. Link to website

 

Welcome to the National Diabetes Information Service (NDIS), where you can find a comprehensive range of diabetes data, tools and information via one web portal. NDIS provides people with diabetes, providers of diabetes care and health commissioners, with information to aid decision making and improve services. Link to website

Leisure and Tourism Tel: 0191 232 8520 Link to website

Newcastle Council for Voluntary Service is an independent non-profit making charitable organisation, managed by an elected voluntary committee.  It receives substantial grants from Newcastle City Council and raises a considerable part of its funds from private sources through its own efforts and those of its supporters. Link to website 

We promote the health issues of citizens and work to reduce the inequalities in health in the city.Newcastle Healthy City is an independent charitable organisation and a member of the World Health Organisation. Tel 0191 232 3357Link to website

Nordic Walking is the fastest growing fitness activity in the world and is used by individuals, personal trainers, health clubs, physiotherapists, doctors and health promoters because it is highly effective, affordable and FUN!
Contact the Health Resource Centre LInz or Lorrainne on 0191 2724244 Link to website

Food Works is a socially directed business,supporting people in adopting a healthier lifestyle, through 'down to earth', 'hands- on' cooking workshops and demonstrations.Contact David Malone 01670 827955 david@realfoodworks.co.uk. Link to website

‘Riverside Community Health Project works according to community development principles to improve the health and well-being of disadvantaged communities by acting with others to ensure appropriate service provision’ Tel:226 0754 Link to website

Established in 2004, Rookie Sports is a Social Enterprise based in Newcastle upon Tyne.We are committed to working with local communities, to bring people together in activities that can be enjoyed by all. Our Target Golf programme is very successful in engaging people of all ages and abilities, including people with limited mobility and those who do not traditionally take part in physical activities. Tel: 0191 226 7356 . Link to website

Scotswood Family Suipport Centre: Contact Centre Manager Andy Gibson 0191 274 2429
Link to website

Search Project is a community based resource centre for older people and their carers in West Newcastle, based on Adelaide Terrace in Benwell. We are a registered charity (no. 507949) and are run by a voluntary Management Committee. Local older people are consulted and involved in the development of all Search's work Tel: 0191 273 7443
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We are a voluntary community organisation based in the North East of England dedicated to creating sporting, educational and training opportunities for disadvantaged individuals, low income groups, BME groups, homeless, asylum seekers, refuges and other individuals facing social isolation and exclusion also excluded groups such as young offenders, people at risk from drugs and crime and those caught up in gangs. Tel:0191 272 1702 Link to website

The East End Community Development Alliance (the Alliance) is a charitable company providing support, advice and information to the voluntary and community sector in the East End of Newcastle. Tel :0191 275 9477Link to website

 

Sure Start Children’s Centres are for children under five years old and their families, where skilled staff are on hand to give help and advice.You can go there for:

  • Health sessions and advice
  • Parenting and family support
  • Play sessions and childcare
  • Help to get a job or training
  • A place to meet other parents and carers

Thousands of mums, dads, grandparents, carers and children across the country are already enjoying the benefits.There are a whole range of activities for you and your child to enjoy. To find out more come into our centre or ring us on 0191 274 7308Link to website