Tags: north east
Local Conversation in Longbenton
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/projects/local-conversation-in-longbentonThe Local Conversation in Longbenton has responded to the priorities of the community, working as a Steering Group and various subgroups. The process of securing the lease for the thriving…
Gardening for Dementia: Transforming people
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/project-stories/gardening-for-dementia-transforming-peopleAnother woman who came along wasn’t very vocal at all. She was joining one of our planting groups, and as soon as we gave her the tools, her muscle memory…
Community Activators
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/projects/community-activatorsIn Hebburn, there is a lack of community activities to keep young people busy and socially connected. A local resident used their background in outdoor activities to design a programme…
Seven jobs created for young volunteers who helped community during pandemic
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/seven-jobs-created-for-young-volunteers-who-helped-community-during-pandemicOff The Grid Adventures, a community group in Hebburn, South Tyneside has been helping young people get active following the first Covid-19 lockdown. Their Community Activators project, funded by People’s…
Local Conversation in the Old Fold and Nest Estates
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/projects/local-conversation-in-the-old-fold-and-nest-estatesGateshead has some of the highest levels of disadvantage in England and faces issues such as people feeling isolated and apart from their community. Community organisation Edberts House partnered with…
Tenants Voice - Shieldfield
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/projects/acorn-newcastleRising rents, falling wages and unstable local economies all contribute to housing difficulties which lead to both short and long-term health issues. 8.5 million renters experience stress or anxiety and…
Pride in Mind: Tackling barriers through collaboration and social connections
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/pride-in-mind-tackling-barriers-through-collaboration-and-social-connectionsPride in Mind have been awarded a grant from People’s Health Trust, using money raised by Health Lottery North East and Cumbria, to continue their monthly meetings, social activities and…
ACORN: The union supporting renters in Newcastle
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/acorn-the-union-supporting-renters-in-newcastleThe Association of Community Organisation for Reform Now (ACORN) which is funded through People’s Health Trust using money raised by Health Lottery North East and Cumbria, act as a voice…
The End of ‘No DSS’ discrimination
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/the-end-of-no-dss-discriminationHousing is an important social determinant of health, affecting the quality, and even the length, of our lives. Housing issues often lead to people feeling powerless and isolated. Costs and…
Pride Month 2020
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/pride-month-2020This Pride Month we cannot be physically together marching in the streets - celebrating LGBTQ+ people and protesting ongoing inequalities. However we still wanted to take this time highlight…
Delivering food locally
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/delivering-food-locallyThe Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to create challenges for the Trust’s funded partners, in finding ways to stay connected and continue to support their local communities’ urgent needs. However, even more…
Celebrating women
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/celebrating-womenFor more than 100 years, International Women’s Day has celebrated women’s achievements, showing the social, economic and political impact they have had on their communities. The day, which is an…
