Marie: I hope for better mental health services for kids affected by all this. One parent she knows said 'my laddie won't even leave the house...'. Hoping also for increased community spirit! We need communities that know how to help one another #TheNewNormal #PostPandemicHopes

Adam: I hope we maintain the awareness that all people have lives and needs that we need to look out for #TheNewNormal #PostPandemicHopes

Our last hope is from Dave: for new job opportunities, better wages and free WiFi for all #TheNewNormal #PostPandemicHopes

“The hugs; like that, but bigger” #povertytruth An amazing poem from Gateshead Poverty Truth Commission youtube.com/watch?v=MTLDaw…

“I am poverty” from Gateshead Poverty Truth Commission A great poem about #povertytruth youtube.com/watch?v=v9aC7r…

Marie from Gateshead Poverty Truth Commission Deeply challenging and inspiring to hear and watch how her community and #povertytruth are trying to improve things "...proves you can build something from nothing"

If you’re living in Gateshead with an abusive or controlling partner through lockdown, we can help. Recovering from an abusive relationship, we are here for you. Speak to our friendly Empower team by calling Helen on 07976798798 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

PJ got awarded PIP this week. At his first assessment in Feb he was refused because he scored 0 points. With no additional evidence, he scored 9 points at his review. Is there something we're missing? #really? #baffled #bewildered

We were going to 'like' this reply... but we need a 'head in hands' button to respond with really Sarah Campbell

📢 Amazing job alert! 📢 Policy job working with Joseph Rowntree Foundation to develop design approaches with people with lived experience. #LivedExperience #CoDesign

We're waking up to new restrictions in the North East with mixed feelings. We know that this virus *needs* to be controlled but facing another lockdown is tough for so many: gov.uk/government/new…

£50/wk would give me the opportunity to buy fresh local fruit & veg weekly and fresh fish at least once, maybe twice a month. The ability to save for good shoes. And, maybe have a bit more peace of mind. Just maybe. -Rachel Glanton #RaiseChildBenefit #50ChildBenefit

Join us in urging the Government to #KeepTheLifeline for people on low incomes by making the temporary £20 increase to #UniversalCredit permanent and extend it to people on legacy benefits. Show your support by sharing this message.

Today, we have come together with over 50 organisations to urge the Government to #KeepTheLifeline and make the £20 increase to #UniversalCredit permanent. It’s vital that the Government does not whip this lifeline away and plunge 700,000 people into poverty overnight.

Challenging Poverty in the North East: Tuesday 12 Oct, 11-12am. With @EmmaLewellBuck, and North East organisations, Thrive Teesside Cedarwood Trust Children North East Food Power Gateshead Poverty Truth Commission Book your FREE place at: eventbrite.co.uk/e/122228431529

It's Challenge Poverty Week next week. Our very own Ged is going to be part of this and we can't wait!!! Sign up: eventbrite.co.uk/e/challenging-…

It's Challenge Poverty Week. Why not kick it off by attending this important event featuring our very own Ged: eventbrite.co.uk/e/challenging-…

We love Gateshead! And Digital Voice for Communities of course

Today our Community Commissioners and Civic and Business Commissioners came together for the first time! It wasn't what we'd once planned, in St Chads Community Project with lots of cheese and cups of tea, but we still managed to laugh and learn together #nothingaboutuswithoutus