This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (29 April – 5 May)
The week-long campaign is dedicated to talking about mental health problems before, during and after pregnancy.
Talk to your midwife and for information on support available visit: nhs.uk/pregnancy/keep…

Feeling lonely? Help and support is available. Loneliness can affect us in many situations, like leaving home. But there are things you can do to help. Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it. Learn more⬇️ nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…
#EveryMindMatters

April is Stress Awareness Month
How we manage stress can make a big difference to our mental wellbeing, and the first step to managing it is to know how it affects us and why.
Get tips and advice at: nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…

To mark the first day of #NSAW2024 we are launching our new KS3 lesson resources!
alicerugglestrust.org/launching-our-…

Watch this important animation from Suzy Lamplugh Trust to learn what an effective response to stalking looks like. This week is National #Stalking Awareness week. Stalking is a high-risk, very frightening behaviour, and a form of #DomesticAbuse

This week (24-30 April) is World Immunisation Week.
Measles can cause serious complications and can be fatal. But 2 doses of the #MMR vaccine can offer protection for life. Make sure you & your loved ones are up to date with their jabs, and if not, contact your GP practice.

Deaths from alcohol are rising, especially among women, but few are aware of how damaging it can be. Sue Taylor our Head of Alcohol Policy discusses shocking ONS alcohol deaths figures and minimum unit price on BBC Newcastle with Anna Foster (2.16) bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Bring your bike to one of our FREE Dr Bike sessions, where local bicycle mechanics will be on hand to inspect your bike and make minor repairs to get you moving again. 🚴

📅 Wed 24 April, 10am-1.30pm
📍 Jarrow Focus

For more info, visit: gosmartergoactive.co.uk/events/

Why not start your week by becoming one of our champions?
Can you share key information to help people to improve their health, wellbeing, and happiness? We’d love you to join our champions team and help to improve health and wellbeing in South Tyneside!
southtyneside.gov.uk/abetteru

Feeling lonely? Let’s talk about it.
Many of us can feel lonely when we’re scrolling on social media. But there are things
you can do to help.

Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it.

Learn more⬇️
nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…

#EveryMindMatters

The North Marine Park junior run continues this Sunday morning at 9am.
If you haven't been before, children aged 4-14 years can take part in the run every Sunday morning at 9am. They can either run, jog or walk the 2km route.
FREE - register online at:
parkrun.org.uk/northmarine-ju…

April is Stress Awareness Month and we are highlighting the importance of taking care of your mental wellbeing and dealing with stress.
Tip 1 - Divide big tasks into small ones ✅
Tip 2 - Create a to do list 🗒✏️
Tip 3 - Stay active🚶
For more tips/advice: nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…

Get active with your local library and join a series of free guided walks, from 10-11am at:
🚶16 April-Whitburn Community Library
🚶23 April-Jarrow Focus Library
🚶30 April-Boldon & Cleadon Community Library
🚶7 May-The Word
Suitable for all. To book call 0191 427 1818

Feeling lonely? Let’s talk about it. It’s normal to feel lonely, like when starting something new. But there are things you can do to help. Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it. Learn more⬇️nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…
#EveryMindMatters

Come along to our next a better u information drop-in session tomorrow (Monday 8 April) 10am-12.30pm at Cleadon Park Library. This month's event is themed around World Health Day.
Free refreshments are available

Come along to our next a better u information session to find out more about health and wellbeing support in South Tyneside. This month's event is themed around World Health Day. Drop into Cleadon Park Library between 10am-12.30pm on Monday 8 April. FREE event

Explore the outdoors during the Easter holidays. Here are a few ideas of things to do!
🚶Enjoy an Easter walk
🌼Go on an Easter hunt
🌳Visit the park with friends and family
🖌️Create Easter arts and crafts

See what's on this Easter: southtyneside.gov.uk/whatson

GP phone lines busy?
You can log into your NHS
account to:
➡️ book appointments
➡️ order repeat prescriptions
➡️access a range of other healthcare services and advice

Need help using the app? Visit nhs.uk/helpmeapp

Did you know that high blood pressure usually has no symptoms?
The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to get a blood pressure test. To find a pharmacy that offers free blood pressure checks near you, without needing to book, visit: nhs.uk/nhs-services/p…

Today (24 March) is World TB Day, which aims to build awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease.
Find out more about the symptoms and those most at risk: nhs.uk/conditions/tub…