Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
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Get support to look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
NE1 CAN and Newcastle Hospitals Trust will bring together around 10 departments from within the Allied Health Professionals sector, giving young people the opportunity to find out about ‘other’ qualified careers within the NHS. Expect to interact with Occupational Therapy, Art Therapy, Physiotherapy and lots of others with the word ‘therapy’ at the end of the job title!
Suitable for students:
- Wishing to work in the NHS
- Keen to learn about professional careers
- Capable of studying at degree level
120 Spaces
Lots of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
A fun filled stay and play session, baby area available. This session includes sensory play, a toast snack and a singalong.
Adults must supervise singalong.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, young children and babies under the age of 5.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Benefits support and advice
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Drop in to talk with us about sexual health and relationships. There will be a learning disability sexual health nurse there too.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.
Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.
Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A welcoming group for ages 12 to 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.
Information for families on things like benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Where every woman belongs. A welcoming space for women from all backgrounds to connect, share and celebrate together.
Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
A group for parents and carers of children aged 2 to 5 with autism. No referral or diagnosis is needed.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
A friendly group to support communication for 1 to 2 year olds
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
This is a group of lads who are new to the project. For ages 15 to 18 years
Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities
A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.
Session 1: Project Fusion - dance project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Band open to children of all abilities. Come along and join us!
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