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“What matters to you?” – Social Prescribing Link Workers

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Social Prescribing Link Workers are Primary Care staff that provide support to patients that cannot be provided by a GP. A social prescribing link worker, is a professional dedicated to helping individuals access non-clinical services and support within their community. They take the time to listen, understand individual needs, and develop personalized plans to address … Continued

Fitness Studio – Exercise Videos

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All of these routines count towards the recommended guidelines for weekly physical activity. Regular exercise has been proven to help reduce the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. Research shows that physical activity can also boost self-esteem, energy, mood and sleep quality. There pages of guideline as well videos. … Continued

Age UK – Resources for Support

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The links below are to help you understand and access support with: FACTSHEET – Paying for permanent residential care FACTSHEET – Personal budgets and direct payments in social care FACTSHEET – Finding, choosing and funding a care home FACTSHEET – Property and paying for residential care FACTSHEET – Paying for care in a care home … Continued

Support Organisations and Helplines

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Support Organisations and Helplines Many organisations offer helplines, text support and online help for mental health and other conditions or circumstances where people may need support. Samaritans Call 116 123Visit samaritans.orgText ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 Tyneside Mind Support Line Call 0191 477 4545 (8 am to 10 pm)Visit tynesidemind.org.uk Newcastle Crisis Team Call 0191 814 8899 … Continued