Healthwatch Northumberland Online Talk – Introduction to Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services (NDAS)

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Healthwatch Northumberland's monthly online talk for March will be given by Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services (NDAS). Join them to hear from Kerry Mulcahy, Team Manager at NDAS, who will talk about the charity, which was established in 2003, and about the support they offer to women, men and their children who are affected by abuse, living in Northumberland.

Lunch & Learn Webinar – Digital Support for Social Prescribing

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Join VONNE for their next ‘Lunch & Learn Webinar’ where they will be taking a deep dive into digital systems, and asking how they support the delivery of social prescribing. Hear from two of their Healthy Communities and Social Prescribing (HC&SP) infrastructure projects - Northumberland Thriving Together and Inspire South Tyneside - who will demonstrate their own digital social prescribing systems.

Free DBS Workshop – Eligibility, ID, and how to support people with obtaining DBS Checks Inbox

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This workshop will look at DBS eligibility; and in particular what to do when DBS ID validation routes cannot be used. This would be useful for organisations who support those seeking asylum and refugees into volunteering opportunities; as well as any organisations who support people into volunteering placements when the typical ID routes cannot be utilised.

DWP Disability Services Advocacy Team Special Educational Needs events – February 2025

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The DWP Disability Services Advocacy Team are providing upskilling sessions focusing on Special Educational Needs Schools, Colleges and organisations who are supporting students with Disability Services benefits and grants. There are two sessions in February - click to find booking link

DWP Disability Services Advocacy Team Special Educational Needs events – February 2025

Online

The DWP Disability Services Advocacy Team are providing upskilling sessions focusing on Special Educational Needs Schools, Colleges and organisations who are supporting students with Disability Services benefits and grants. There are two sessions in February - click to find booking link

Free DBS Workshop – Eligibility, ID, and how to support people with obtaining DBS Checks Inbox

Online

This workshop will look at DBS eligibility; and in particular what to do when DBS ID validation routes cannot be used. This would be useful for organisations who support those seeking asylum and refugees into volunteering opportunities; as well as any organisations who support people into volunteering placements when the typical ID routes cannot be utilised.

CAN Energy Advice and Renewables Online Roadshow

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CAN Energy staff invite you to a free one-hour online session offering independent expert advice on energy efficiency at home and renewable energy solutions. During this session, you'll discover valuable insights on improving your home's heating efficiency and learn about renewable technologies like Solar PV and Air Source Heat Pumps. We’ll also cover the financial aspects, including payback periods and what’s involved in installations.

Fibromyalgia – what it is and support available in Northumberland

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Fibromyalgia - what it is and support available in Northumberland. Join Healthwatch Northumberland to hear from Hazel Borland from Fibromyalgia Action UK who will talk about fibromyalgia including what it is, the symptoms and possible causes and ways to help manage the condition.