Healthwatch Newcastle, the independent not-for-profit organisation who gather and represent the views and experiences of users of local health and social care services has appointed a new Chair whose experience brings a wealth of expertise to the organisation.
Jon Knight (33) is a national Director of St John Ambulance and...
Many
of us would classify ourselves as either night owls or early birds. While early
birds may thrive best and be more alert in the morning or early afternoon,
night owls feel more active and productive in the late evening or wee hours.
But
have you ever wondered which tendency is the best for...
Wedding couples can now tie the knot at a multi-million-pound venue on the outskirts of Newcastle.
The Great North Hotel, next to the iconic Three Mile at Gosforth, opened its doors to the public in May 2021 following a £7.5m development.
And now it is preparing to welcome weddings, with a...
Parkinson’s UK’s Garden Gathering fundraiser is encouraging friends and family to celebrate the summer their way with a fun-filled fundraiser - whether it’s with tea and cake, or cocktails and a BBQ. The money raised from the events will go towards Parkinson’s UK’s pioneering research to help end Parkinson’s...
A new public consultation for affordable homes on two Northumberland sites is being hailed by a firm of North East planning specialists as an essential boost for regional housing.
The proposed developments by Advance Northumberland are for a mix of 14 affordable two and three-bedroomed properties to be built on...
Health and social care champions, Newcastle Healthwatch and Gateshead Healthwatch, are looking to recruit volunteers who want to make a difference to local services.
Volunteers play a vital role in helping people have their say on health and social care. Volunteering with Healthwatch can help develop skills, gain experience and...
A North East based social enterprise has secured funding to pilot a new innovative service to delay the onset of dementia.
Unforgettable Experiences will provide creative, interactive and practical support to older people to help them to participate in a series of weekly arts, cultural and heritage activities online....
Eldon Square has become the first shopping centre in the North East to be awarded the Autism Acceptance Gold Award by the North East Autism Society (NEAS) charity for its outstanding autism acceptance efforts.
Based in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, Eldon Square has worked closely with NEAS...
Four students from a Tees Valley school have been awarded for their artwork which challenges assumptions about the role of women.
The students from Laurence Jackson School in Guisborough, part of Vision Academy Learning Trust, will now receive bespoke Career Explorer prizes after their success in the #ChoosetoChallenge competition held...
Megan Armstrong, a skilled chef hailing from the North East, has recently earned the prestigious title of Young Pastry Chef of the Year.
At the age of 26, Megan is a valued member of the 21 Hospitality Group in Newcastle. Her exceptional abilities shone brightly as she secured the...
