Stockton-on-Tees Community Wellbeing Champions

Could you, or someone you know, use a little extra help with food support? 🍞🍎 There’s so much support available across Stockton-on-Tees. Check out the services below and please share to help spread the word 💚 @stocktoncouncil

Spotlight time! ✨ Wellington Wellness Live – 8 April 🥊 Knock Out Depression – Taster session 10:30–11am 🎈 Red Balloons – Peer support + movement for wellbeing More coming soon 👀 See you there! 💚✨

📣 Diabetes Peer Support Group is on TODAY! 🗓️ Thursday 26th March | 🕐 2–4pm 📍 John Whitehead Park, Billingham Relaxed support & friendly chats 💬💙

📣Exciting news for Teesside! A brand‑new Peer Support Network for Neurodivergent Adults is starting on 🗓️Monday 30th March, 7pm–8:30pm. The first meet‑up will be at 📍ASDA Café, Portrack Lane A welcoming space to connect, share, and support one another.

💙 On TODAY, the new Diabetes Peer Support Group is meeting from 1–3pm at The Wellbeing Hub. If you’re affected by diabetes, come join a warm, friendly, non‑judgemental space to connect and share.

The countdown to Wellington Wellness Live begins! 🎉 ✨ CGL Stockton Recovery Service – Supporting adults affected by drug/alcohol use. Catch their talk 11:30am–12pm! ✨ Tees Active – Becky will be offering mini health checks on the day. More showcases coming soon 👀💚

🌍 #WorldTBDay “Yes! We can end TB — led by countries, powered by people.” 💪 TB mainly affects the lungs, but it is treatable and preventable. Learn more: @nhs 👉 nhs.uk/conditions/tub… @who 👉 who.int/campaigns/worl… #Stockton #PublicHealthMessages #WorldHealth

❓Did you know that Measles can cause: ➡️Pneumonia ➡️Blindness ➡️Deafness ➡️Swelling of the brain and it can be fatal Check your child's red book or speak to your GP practice to make sure they are up to date with their MMRV vaccines💉 #BeWiseImmunise

🎾 Free pickleball taster sessions all March at Thornaby Pavilion! with @TeesActive Ages 14+. Mondays 10–12 & Wednesdays 6–8. Equipment provided, pop along and try it! #Pickleball #Stockton-on-Tees #Community #Sport

🐏Farm visits are a brilliant day out for families - and a few simple steps mean you can enjoy every moment safely. For tips on keeping the whole family healthy, see below. 🚜Read more: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/02/how… @stocktoncouncil @UKHSA #FarmVisits

📚 Family Day every Saturday at Billingham Library! ♟️ Chess Club: 10–12 🧱 LEGO Club: 1–3 🎲 Games, digi toys, jigsaws & colouring all day 📖 Books for all ages! Pop along and get involved. More info: 01642 528084 / tinyurl.com/3wprmety @stocktoncouncil

🦷 World Oral Health Day! “A Happy Mouth is… A Happy Life.” Keep your smile healthy: ✨ Brush 2 mins, twice daily ✨ Regular dental check‑ups ✨ Cut sugary foods & drinks ✨ Keep free sugars low Info 👉 worldoralhealthday.org/about NHS 👉 nhs.uk/live-well/heal… #WOHD26

👟 Try the NHS Active 10 Walking Tracker! A simple way to get more active and boost your wellbeing. ✨ Track brisk minutes, earn rewards, set goals & get healthy tips. 📲 Download: Apple 👉 apps.apple.com/gb/app/nhs-act… Google play.google.com/store/apps/det… #Stockton #WalkingApp

📣 Coming Up at the LiveWell Hub, on Thursday 23rd April Join Cleveland Police for a session on the Herbert Protocol, a vital service that helps protect people living with dementia or memory loss. Learn how it supports you and your loved ones. 💙 #Dementia #MemoryLoss #Support

📣 One week to go! Our next Diabetes Peer Support Groups are coming up: Wed 25th, The Wellbeing Hub, Stockton Thu 26th, John Whitehead Park, Billingham If you’re living with diabetes or supporting someone who is, come along and connect with others who share similar experiences.

🔔 Scam Smart Workshop – 12th May Learn to spot modern scams with experts from the North‑East ROCU. 📍 Stockton Wellbeing Hub 🕙 10am–12pm Limited spaces — book now: Hello@stocktonwellbeinghub.org For more info 👉 rocu.police.uk/our-national-n… #Stockton #ScamAwareness

📣 Hardwick & Salters Lane residents, have your say! Come along and help shape the future of your community. 📍 Aspen Gardens, Hardwick, TS19 8GB 📆 Monday 30th March ⏱ 10:00–11:30am ☕ Free refreshments provided To register, please 📞 or 📨 the team!

🚨 Meningitis B confirmed in Kent UKHSA has identified the recent cases as MenB. Meningitis can become serious fast — know the signs. ℹ️ Symptoms & when to get help: nhs.uk/conditions/men… 💉 MenB vaccine info: nhs.uk/vaccinations/m… Stay aware & share. 💙

✨ Discover how Makaton uses signs and symbols to support communication. Meet Jade from North Tees & Hartlepool NHS, and mum of triplets with SEN, sharing why it matters. 💛 Booking is essential for the FREE session on Thursday 2nd April. #Makaton #SEN #InclusiveCommunication

⚠️ Don’t bin vapes! Batteries can spark fires in trucks & depots. ♻️ Takes 30 seconds to recycle. Find your nearest drop‑off point (supermarkets, vape shops, council sites): 🔗 recycleyourelectricals.org.uk/how-to-recycle… 🔗 gov.uk/guidance/my-sa… #BatteryFires