Lots of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.
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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
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Benefits support and advice
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 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 and their babies.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Helpful workshops and one-to-one appointments for parents and carers. Gives practical advice about supporting children with autism.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Drop in to talk with us about sexual health and relationships. There will be a learning disability sexual health nurse there too.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
Fun outdoor adventures for children aged 0 to 5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
The Legal Advice Drop In Service is a city-wide service in Newcastle.
The Service shall deliver accessible, high-quality legal support services primarily focused on Family Law.
The service shall include one-off legal advice on issues such as the below non-exhaustive list.
We are inviting families to Mini Wonders. A free 8 week activity programme at the Hancock museum for children aged 2 - 4 years and their main carers.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.
Where every woman belongs. A welcoming space for women from all backgrounds to connect, share and celebrate together.
Information for families on things like; benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
Support for Newcastle families with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
A welcoming group for ages 12 - 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.
Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Learn to speak up for yourself and others. For people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
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.
A group for parents and carers of children aged 2 to 5 with autism. No referral or diagnosis is needed.
Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
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.
Early Words Together. A group of children aged up to 5 years. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service. Early Words Together is also delivered here. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.
A friendly group to support communication for 1-2 year olds
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Help shape Newcastle City Council's priorities for families and carers of people with a learning disability and autistic people.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
This is a group of lads who are new to the project.
Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.
Monday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Printed on February 21st 2026