Young carers at Carers Northumberland will be visiting Whickham Thorns outdoor activity centre to have lots of fun and celebrate #YoungCarersActionDay. Look out for this on Young Carers website; carersnorthumberland.org.uk

Newcastle Carers is an independent charity that supports adults, children and young people who look after someone in Newcastle, providing a range of free services, helping carers find ways to make their situation easier to manage. newcastlecarers.org.uk

To mark #YoungCarersActionDay we held a pop up at Ferndene hospital to help spread awareness of young carers and what we can all do to ensure a fair future for young carers.

Collaborating with our partners to cultivate solidarity, share knowledge and understanding, and collectively drive change for the lived experience agenda.

Regular physical activity is recognised to enhance mental health, quality of life, and overall wellbeing through the release of "feel good" hormones, the reduction of stress and anger, and the improvement of sleep. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

If you are just starting out, have caring responsibilities, or work long hours, it is important to keep in mind that even small amounts of movement can be beneficial. Just 15 minutes of movement a day can have a positive impact on mental health. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

During Mental Health Awareness Week, let's support each other in finding enjoyable ways to move our bodies for maximum health benefits. Connecting with others and planning activities to look forward to can all help boost our mental well-being. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Physical activity is essential for maintaining good mental health. But in our busy schedules it can be difficult to find time for exercise. Prioritise self care and make it part of your daily routine.

Thank you to all who attended our "Putting Carers on the Map" live event this yesterday. We hope you enjoyed it and felt you learnt something as well. Please share with us your thoughts below or through Involvement email ([email protected]). Thank you!

Congratulations to Denise, a Peer Supporter at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS FT who today won the award for 'Hope and Positivity' at the National Lived Experience Awards 2024. This award recognises individuals that are consistently looking out for others and spreading hope and positivity.

Congratulations to Angela who today won the award for 'Celebrating Diversity' at the National Lived Experience Awards. The award recognises individual’s or projects that are working to not only spread awareness, but to strive for all of our differences to be celebrated.

If you’re at the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS FT Annual General Meeting come along and say hi. We’re here until 1pm with our stall. The AGM itself starts at 1pm

Congratulations to the 4th cohort of the Peer Support Education Programme who today celebrated the end of the programme. A great day and a chance to look back on all the shared moments, memories and learning.