Older People
Welcome to the Older People category! Explore tailored resources for our elderly community:
Home Care Services: Discover in-home care for daily assistance, promoting independence.
Residential Care Facilities: Find safe living environments for seniors needing additional support.
Day Care Programs: Explore engaging daytime activities for community and wellbeing.
Whether seeking care or exploring options, find the support you need here.
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Services
Local Networks
If you'd like to meet other people living with Parkinson's in your local area, you can find friendship and support through our network of volunteers and local groups. We offer activities that can help you manage the condition and live life to the full, from exercise classes to days out. Local groups come in all shapes and sizes and there are some … >
The Shed
Funded by North Tyneside CCG, we recently converted a disused garage into a Men’s Community Shed where the focus is on improving the health and wellbeing of men in North Tyneside. The first of its kind in North Tyneside to be registered with Men’s Shed UK, The Shed is somewhere for men to meet, socialise, skill-share and take part in creative, me… >
engAGE
engAGE programme The engAGE programme creates opportunities for people aged 55+ in North Tyneside, by offering the chance to share and learn new skills whilst meeting new people. The programme has been running since 2017 and now offers a range of weekly and monthly activity groups, along with one-off events and day trips - to find out more pleas… >
Positive Pathways
Our Positive Pathways group meets each Tuesday morning at 10am to make friends, try new things and have fun. The group is very friendly and have tried lots of different activities and trips since they started in 2018. They've visited Minsteracres to learn about mindfulness and other holistic therapies. They've joined together with our Connected Ki… >
North Shields Spiritualist Church
We are a Spiritualist Church currently meeting in Balkwell Community Welfare Association’s ‘Hut’ at the top of Heaton Terrace. We are affiliated with the largest spiritualist organisation in the world, the Spiritualists National Union. We hold public services on Sundays at 6.30 pm. The speakers at our services give an inspirational talk (philos… >
Luncheon Club at John Willie Sams Centre
Senior Citizen's Lunch provided at the John Willie Sams Centre on Thursday from 11.30pm to 1.30pm. There is a charge for this service. >
Things to do
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Dementia Cafe
Dementia Cafe has something different every week. We have singing, crafts, quizzes etc. Come along and see. You will also meet ne… >
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Singaround Sundays
Music Session in the garden for acoustic instruments and singers, singing circle style, join in with other musicians and learn ne… >
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Friday Gardening Club
Come and join our friendly gardening group to learn new skills and help maintain the garden. >
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Coffee Morning - Wellbeing Wednesday
A social meet up in the garden to combat isolation in the community, tea and coffee provided. >
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Stroke North @ Howdon Community Hub
Stroke North is a support group for stroke survivors and their families that meets every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at Howdo… >
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Age UK North Tyneside | Social Groups
Whether you are an individual or part of a small group wanting to extend your social network, we aim to put you first and help yo… >