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The theme for Carers Week 2023 is Recognising and supporting carers in the community. Research carried out by YouGov on behalf of Carers week charities highlights the lack of recognition of being a carer. You can read a summary on Carers Trust or View the full Carers Week 2023 report here
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Centre For Aging Better – About us | Centre for Ageing Better (ageing-better.org.uk) Supporting the 50+ workforce back into employment | Centre for Ageing Better (ageing-better.org.uk)
Guides for delivering employment support services for people in their 50s and over Read More »
Qwell provides free, safe and anonymous online mental health support whenever you need it. There are no waiting lists for support and no referral needed. Access to these platforms is available instantly 24/7. Support available includes: Booked and drop-in chat or messaging with qualified mental health professionals Self help tools and activities Community Support (discussion boards and live forums) Helpful articles from
Qwell – free NHS digital mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK Read More »
Developed in partnership with the NHS, the money and mental health signposting tool (Money in Mind) sets out a range of questions a mental health professional can ask to explore any issues a service user might be experiencing about money. Depending on the nature of those issues, there is also then a range of national
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Our aim is to keep you up to date with the latest cyber-scams, frauds and data breaches as well as providing any relevant advice on maintaining healthy cybersecurity habits This link will take you to the ”Daily Cyber Security News, Alerts and Advisories” section of the NERCCU (North East Regional Cyber Crime Unit) website for
Update from Northumbria Police Force Specialist Cyber Investigation Team Read More »
Newcastle Building Society have a series of talks we offer for free to local groups, charities, clubs and associations. Below are the events we offer. If you would like us to deliver one or all of these please email: Joanna.short@newcastle.co.uk Retirement – Why do they keep changing the rules? During this engaging talk you will
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Scammers are now attempting to charge older people to renew their driving licence. If you have access to a computer, renew your driving licence online with DVLA for free if you’re 70 or over – or will be 70 in the next 90 days. Renew your driving licence if you’re 70 or over – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) You
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Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust will work in partnership with carers to ensure we provide the best care for people who use our services, and to support the needs of the carers themselves. The Trust is committed to the pledges as outlined in this Carer Promise – for more information visit; Carers
“To support continued access to cash, we also need a sustainable and resilient wholesale cash system. This is the UK’s infrastructure, including a system of cash centres, that is integral to the sorting, storing and distribution of coins and notes” – Policy statement – article 1.5. Read more below;
GOV.UK – Protecting UK wholesale cash infrastructure Read More »
Funding body: Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) Maximum value: £500,000 Grants for charities and registered social housing providers with at least five year’s housing experience to support new builds and significant refurbishments, including extensions, of rental accommodation offering high quality support for veterans with a housing need. This is a major grants programme. The funding
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