Mental Health
Access resources for mental wellbeing, including stress management, learning disabilities and autism. We cover a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, self-harm, and eating disorders, along with resources for dementia support.
Our aim is to foster a compassionate and inclusive community that helps individuals facing loneliness, isolation, and other mental health challenges. Whether you’re seeking tools for mental health recovery or ways to improve overall wellbeing, our resources are designed to support your unique journey towards mental wellness.
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Neurodiversity
Services
North East Autism Society
For over 35 years we've led the way in providing specialist care, education and services for children, young people and adults with autism, across the North-east of England. Recognised for our innovation and excellence, everything we do stems from an unswerving belief in providing bespoke person-centred support. It's at the heart of who we are to … >
Independent Supported Living (ISL)
New Prospects can help people with a learning disability to live in their own home as a tenant. We will support people to maintain their tenancy by helping them to pay their bills, report repairs, get on with their neighbours; in addition we will support people to undertake daily living tasks like shopping, cooking, cleaning as well as help them t… >
Hedleys Adult Residential Services
When it comes to our adult residential services, our primary aim is to make each and every day with us a positive, enjoyable and beneficial one. The Percy Hedley Foundation provides a range of high quality residential services. We have four different adult residences, which are based in Forest Hall and Jesmond. We provide a personalised service … >
Academy - Performing Arts
Develop your skills in writing, acting and directing. Produce your own plays and perform live at theatres THEATRE ROYAL ACADEMY - Wednesday 10am - 12.45pm THEATRE ROYAL ACADEMY - Wednesday 1.15pm - 4.00pm THEATRE ROYAL ACADEMY -Saturday 10am - 3.30pm MORPETH ACADEMY - Friday 10am - 12.45pm - Morpeth Methodist Church MORPETH ACADEMY - Friday 1… >
Funded Programmes
The Twisting Ducks Core Group - Mondays - Heaton Centre - 10.00 - 3:30pm This group is for people who live in Newcastle, but is currently full. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact us. Spectrum Theatre Company - Thursdays - Northern Stage Theatre - 10.00 - 3:00pm This group is for people who live in Newcastle, but i… >
Academy - DJ'ing
Weekly DJ sessions for people with learning disabilities and autism aged 16 plus, supported by a professional DJ. The Twisting Ducks Academies offer a supportive and stimulating environment for participants to develop their creative skills, increase their confidence, and improve their health and wellbeing. DJs can progress to DJ at our World Headq… >
