County Durham Resilience

08/10/2025

We had a great time yesterday at the Horden Centennial Centre for a mindful exercise. A huge thank you to the amazing team at Pioneering Care Partnership Growth Hub Seaham for donating all the soil and plants for our winter pansies potting mindful exercise, your generosity helped create a calming, creative space for everyone involved. 💜

And a big shout out to the Centennial Centre in Horden for kindly hosting us , we’re so grateful for your support and hospitality.

It’s incredible what can happen when local organisations come together to support wellbeing.

07/10/2025

Let’s quit together this Stoptober. There’s no need to go it alone. It’s much easier to stop smoking when you get the right support, and there are lots of options to choose from. 🚭

It’s never too late to quit smoking. Even if you’ve tried quitting before, give it another go this Stoptober.

For information on stopping smoking visit: www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

05/10/2025

Whether it's through 1:1 or group work, we will tailor our help to your needs to offer you the best support possible for you and your emotional resilience. 💜

We are here to help people, bridging the gap between services, and helping to improve social wellbeing and mental health.

Find out more about us here: www.pcp.uk.net/county-durham-resilience

04/10/2025

While we can't promise a cure for fibromyalgia, these tips can help manage symptoms and improve your quality of life. 💜

Living with fibromyalgia can be challenging, but with the right strategies and support, it's possible to manage symptoms and improve quality of life. This week, we'll be sharing tips and insights to help you with life with fibromyalgia. 👇

- Acceptance of your condition is crucial for managing fibromyalgia
- Pacing yourself is important, whether balancing work/life or being at home
- Plan days meticulously, especially work days, to manage fatigue

Find useful resources here: https://livewellwithpain.co.uk/

03/10/2025

Join us for a calming, hands-on wellbeing session where we’ll be potting beautiful winter pansies and taking a moment to slow down, this is on Tuesday 7 October from 10am to 11:30am at Horden Centennial Centre, Seventh Street, Horden, County Durham, SR8 4LX. 💜

Discover five simple ways to care for your plant, and five powerful ways to care for yourself.

It’s a mindful activity with a meaningful message, perfect for boosting your mood and resilience as the seasons change.

02/10/2025

Our Project Lead Donna, had a great afternoon at the Healthworks Newcastle 30th Anniversary Conference!

Donna said: " it was informative, inspirational, empowering, and thought-provoking, it was a pleasure to be part of a celebration marking three decades of impactful work.

"It was fantastic to connect with others from across the sector, hear about Healthworks' journey, and exciting visions for the future of health and wellbeing in the community."

Many congratulations to Healthworks on this fantastic achievement.

30/09/2025

The first of a monthly meet up and safe space for the LGBTQ+ community in partnership with Hamsteels Community Centre in Esh Winning was a great success last Saturday. 💜

This new meet-up offers a chance to connect with others, build friendships, and access information about local support groups and community projects.

Whether you're looking to meet new people or learn more about what's available in your area, everyone is welcome - keep an eye out for details on the next meet up.

If you would like to know more, don't hesitate to contact resilience@pcp.uk.net.

22/09/2025

We are really excited for this one! We, in partnership with Hamsteels Community Centre in Esh Winning, are launching a welcoming and safe space for the LGBTQ+ community on Saturday 27 September from 10am to midday at Hamsteels Community Centre, Western Avenue, Esh Winning, County Durham, DH7 9LS. 💜

This new meet-up offers a chance to connect with others, build friendships, and access information about local support groups and community projects.

Whether you're looking to meet new people or learn more about what's available in your area, everyone is welcome.

We are pleased to welcome Waythrough, LGBT North East and The Marra Project to the event, with more organisations to be announced.

19/09/2025

Great stuff. 🎃

We have a special treat for next week's Supportive Spaces, our Community Development Officer, Lucie will be in attendance showcasing how you can utilise pumpkins in some dishes - in a cost effective way. 🎃

Pumpkin isn’t just for carving, it’s packed with goodness. Rich in vitamins A and C, it supports your immune system, promotes healthy skin, and is great for your heart. Plus, it’s low in calories and high in fibre, making it a seasonal superfood.

Come down to the Pioneering Care Centre in Newton Aycliffe anytime between 4pm to 6pm for this on Wednesday 24 September, a free warm meal, practical support and advice around fuel poverty, you can socialise and whilst you are here you can charge your phone, tablet or laptop.

Many thanks to Point North for the funding for this initiative. 💜

17/09/2025

The Melissa Bus will be visiting the Pioneering Care Centre, in Newton Aycliffe, for Stoptober next month, on Monday 6 October, from 9am to 2pm. 💜

The NHSE MELISSA (Mobile Educational Learning, Improving Simulation and Safety Activities) bus, is used across the North East and North Cumbria to support various healthcare training and wellbeing initiatives for both staff and the public.

At the bus you can have:
- a mini health check
- a chat about healthy eating
- access to stop smoking services
- information on cancer awareness and spotting signs and symptoms
- mental health support

Other services including the Adult Wellbeing Services Wellbeing For Life team, the Cancer Awareness Team County Durham and Smokefree County Durham will be there. 💚

16/09/2025

County Durham Resilience Service, in partnership with Hamsteels Community Centre in Esh Winning, is launching a welcoming and safe space for the LGBTQ+ community on Saturday 27 September from 10am to midday at Hamsteels Community Centre, Western Avenue, Esh Winning, County Durham, DH7 9LS. 💜

This new meet-up offers a chance to connect with others, build friendships, and access information about local support groups and community projects.

Whether you're looking to meet new people or learn more about what's available in your area, everyone is welcome.

We are pleased to welcome Waythrough and LGBT North East to the event, with more organisations to be announced.