VCSE Health and Wellbeing Event

Microgrants available to VCSE - an opportunity to be part of a holistic offer of support

The first presentation will outline the microgrant process that supports the WorkWell offer in Newcastle and Gateshead. All VCSE are able to apply, not just those with an employment focus. 

WorkWell is a government funded initiative offered to people who have a job but currently have a sick note and want help to get back to work. The pilot in the north east recognises longer term health problems can be complex and issues that stop or delay recovery may contribute to or be the cause of the health issue. 

One of the key values in the VCSE is the flexible approach, seeing the person as an individual.  This is a perfect match for the microgrant approach so the solution offered is right for each individual.  Examples of this could be advice for a carer who has struggled to juggle work and home responsibilities, support to get used to public transport,  etc. 

Mental Health support for staff working in the VCSE

Richard Duggins from Neuro Rehabilitation & Specialist Services at CNTW will give a presentation about the support for staff in the NHS and VCSE sector to look after their own mental wellbeing. 

To reduce the carbon footprint of our events, we would like to politely request that all attendees make the best effort, where viable, to travel to our events in the most environmentally friendly way possible.

• The venue has secure bike storage and free to use shower facilities 
• The venue is within 60 seconds from St James Metro Station  
• The venue is less than a 15 minute walk from Central Station  
• The venue is close to 22, 351, 354, 40 and X1 bus links 
• Many city centre bus links are within 10 minutes from the venue

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