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Online Resources:Newcastle hospitals:YouTube wellbeing videos from Newcastle Hospitals – each is approx. 40-50 mins and gives a thorough overview of each topic including education and practical strategies to maximise wellbeing:?Anxiety video- mood - - - ““This web site has been put together by Newcastle University in partnership with Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW). The aim of the site is to help any individual or family struggling with issues of social isolation, particularly as we all struggle with the coronavirus pandemic.” There is a range of pages on how to maximise wellbeing in relation to certain topics (ranging from bereavement to managing addiction and accessing talking therapies). There is also a list of resources on topics including exercise, spirituality, finance and research. Within the resources section there are links to a variety of local resources on food delivery/foodbanks, medication delivery, transport, housing and wider CNTW resources.Marie Curie The team at Marie Curie have collated a great list of resources on mental health, loneliness and support: Mind Matters (NHS) “Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. We have expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.”. There are sections for children and young people’s mental health, but also general information on wellbeing for your mind topics (e.g. sleep, low mood, helping others) but also wellbeing for your body (info on how to eat better, move more, check your health etc.). There is also information specific to coronavirus and wellbeing. There is a specific section on loneliness during the coronavirus outbreak HYPERLINK "" with an easy to read and accessible list of ideas to manage loneliness including links to further resources for some topics. There is also a quiz to create and individualised wellbeing plan: . The quiz is short, easy to do and feels like the support is more individualised. It can be sent to your email address for you to refer to at any time.This website also has a page with a list of apps that can support your wellbeing. These cover anything from student health to preventing/managing self harm and even a ‘music journal’ app to help express complex emotions: resource for general information on mental health. There is relevant information for people of all ages, with specific advice for children/young people/families, later life and those of working age). There is a section on publications (reading material about specific topics, e.g. look after your mental health in later life). There is advice from the mental health foundation that is specific to the current situation throughout the world () (e.g. section on loneliness during coronavirus: or ). This campaign is aimed at elderly individuals with a focus on support building the research base and evidence based campaigning. Web of loneliness - website dedicated to information for those suffering from loneliness (with a focus on gaining insights, building connections and sharing artwork). This is a nice option for those creatively minded individuals who express themselves through their art/words and want to connect with others. “Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 25 years’ experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools. We provide mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research.” Recently, they have launched a free programme of support and arts+craft resources for keyworker parents and carers, including all NHS workers, to support the mental health and wellbeing of their children. Local resources:Re-Co-Co (Recovery College in Newcastle) – currently offering mindfulness zoom sessions, zoom session once a week on self-esteem and a Monthly book club. There is also a nice blog-style session about individuals and things that have happened whilst they are out walking in the local area. There is also a set of links on their website for people with specific health conditions during COVID. Also a number of videos (e.g. yoga and ‘reducing the rage’)Active Newcastle: “At Active Newcastle we want to get more people active to try and reduce health inequalities across the city. We offer a variety of activities covering various wards, all of which are delivered by fully qualified coaches who will support participants throughout their journey. Our aim is to decrease inactivity levels within the city and get people moving through a range of easily accessible activities such as walking, cycling, gentle wellbeing, yoga, table tennis etc. We currently work with several partners from a variety of industry workplaces, private companies offering activities across the city”. Due to COVID, they also offer free virtual wellbeing and movement sessions during the day. See the Active Newcastle Facebook page for details.Meetup groups in Newcastle: Meetup is a website and app that allows individuals to connect with others with a similar interest (e.g. walking groups, coffee and cake groups, gaming groups): face to face meetups are not advised in the present climate some groups have transferred to being virtual for the time being - e.g. book club which can be good for maintaining social contact despite the present times.Foodbanks in Newcastle: food and support to those in need within the local area. There are multiple food banks across Newcastle who open at different times – contact directly for more Website: Links to resources for general concerns and sources of support for people in Newcastle: Mental health concern: Moving Forward Newcastle : Moving Forward Newcastle helps anyone who has experienced mental health issues to get back on their feet. Their main aims are to help people to:rediscover their self-confidencelearn new skills, or rediscover old interestsbuild a stronger social network and have more people to spend time withget back into education or trainingfind paid or voluntary workU3A Newcastle: “u3a is the friendly, fun way to learn new things and share your skills with others.” Once you contact them you can sign up for up to 4 free sessions to try it out. Membership is affordable and paid annually, giving you access to a wide variety of activities and sessions (currently online due to COVID) ranging from quizzes to creative writing and history sessions. Their website also has a wellbeing section and regional news about the group. ................
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