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Christmas is one of the toughest times of the year for lots of people. Whilst many families over-indulge during the festive period, others struggle to put even the most basic meal on the table to feed their family - a harrowing reality of where Britain…Help prevent winter deaths and illnesses in cold homes
For a vulnerable person, living in a cold home increases their chance of serious illness or death. They are at higher risk of a heart attack or stroke, breathing problems, flu, depression and falls. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have made…Talk Cancer: cancer awareness training programme
Do you want to feel confident to have effective conversations about cancer and health that could help save lives? Talking more openly about how people can reduce their risk of cancer and spotting cancer early could help save thousands of lives. If you’re someone who’s…Sunderland People First
Sunderland People First is a Community Interest Company based in the North East of England. Their aim is to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism and they have over 20 years of experience based on working alongside the Health and Social…Get Online with the Digital Sunderland Network
Digital Sunderland is a network of local organisations working together to improve digital inclusion for the people of Sunderland, this means we can have a digitally inclusive city where everyone can get online. For people to be digitally included successfully, they need to be Connected,…Free winter guides from older people's charity Independent Age
Winter can be tough with colder weather making it harder to get out and about, gas and electricity bills rocketing and bugs and viruses spreading around.At Independent Age, they help older people get the best from winter with free information and advice about staying warm…Free Parking in Sunderland During Christmas
FREE parking on offer in the city centre as part of Christmas in Sunderland! Find a full list of car parks https://bit.ly/2rIQnNDSevere Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP)
During extremely cold weather - specifically, when temperatures fall to zero degrees or lower for three days - special measures come into action with the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP).When this comes into force, the local authority and other organisations in the area will work…Flu Jabs for Carers
Carers UK is running an initiative to increase the take-up of free flu jabs by unpaid carers. As winter approaches, it is important for any carers of people who are elderly, ill or disabled to visit their GP for a free flu jab to reduce the…Let's Talk Sunderland
As a council, we gather feedback from our communities in lots of different and often inconsistent ways, whether that's face to face, over the phone or online. But we know this doesn't always reach the right service or partner. Residents are speaking but we are…Making Meaningful Connections – for people aged 50+
Age UK Sunderland aims to reduce loneliness and isolation, promote good health and wellbeing and provide new social opportunities. We offer: One to one support sessions – tailored to the needs of the individual A variety of social network groups: Alternative Monday 2 – 4pm…Healthy Start Vouchers
Healthy Start is a UK-wide statutory government scheme to help expectant mothers, new parents and their children to eat healthily and get the nutrition they need to have a great start in life. With Healthy Start, you get free vouchers every week to spend on…High Street Heart Checks - NHS England
High street checks on NHS - Pharmacists are set to offer rapid detection and help for killer conditions like heart disease as part of a major revamp of high street pharmacy services. The high street heart checks are part of an ambitious target the NHS…Severe Mental Impairment Council Tax Discount
You or someone you care for could be entitled to a 'severe mental impairment' council tax discount. By law, someone who has been medically certified as having a permanent condition that affects their intelligence and social functioning (eg, Alzheimer's or severe learning difficulties, but many…Reporting Missing Persons - Herbert Protocol
By following the link below you will find information about the Herbert Protocol, which has recently been launched by Northumbria Police. All the Safeguarding Adult Boards covered by Northumbria Police’s area are backing the initiative. It provides ‘added value’ information, for example previous favourite places…What's On?
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