Stockton-on-Tees Adult Carers' Support Service

17/02/2026

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Join us for a fabulous dementia friendly St Patrick's sing-a-long in March!

📅 Thursday 12th March
🕟 5pm until 6.30pm
📍 Yarm School
Contact memento@yarmschool.org to book free places.

There will be laughter, clapping, and singing along to lots of favourites, as well as a tasty Irish stew with colcannon, teas and coffees, and even Guinness!

Please share with anyone who lives with dementia or cares for someone who does.

10/02/2026

🦷 If you are looking for urgent dental care and struggling please take a look at the post below to find out how you can get the help you need.

Did you know?🤔

Appointments are available if you have a dental problem that needs to be treated urgently.

You can:
➡️Contact an NHS dentist
➡️Book an appointment at an urgent dental access centre
➡️Contact 111 online or call 111

Find out more by visiting the link in the comments👇

05/02/2026

🎨 Arts and Crafts to Improve Health and Wellbeing 🎨

Looking for a creative way to support your health and wellbeing? 💙

Join us for a relaxed and supportive Arts & Crafts course at the LiveWell Hub, Thornaby delivered by Stockton Council Learning & Skills.

🗓 Starts: Friday 6 March 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
📆 Duration: 4 weeks
📍 Venue: LiveWell Hub, Thorntree Road, Thornaby, TS17 8AP

This course offers a welcoming space to get creative, meet others, and use arts and crafts as a positive way to support mental health and wellbeing. No previous experience needed – just come along and enjoy! ✂️🖌️

📞 Places are limited, call 01642 527363 to book your place.

Please feel free to share with anyone who may be interested 👇

02/02/2026

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Stockton Council Learning & Skills 🎨

Our LiveWell Hub participants had an amazing time on Friday at the Glass Painting Workshop, delivered by the talented team at Stockton Learning and Skills.

Everyone got the chance to unwind, get creative, and take home their own colourful glass artwork. The session was relaxing, fun, and full of laughter, exactly what we love to see at the Hub!

✨ Check out some of the stunning designs created by our attendees!

If you missed this one, keep an eye out for our next creative workshop…you won’t want to miss it!

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

28/01/2026

🤩 Join the Stockton Adult Carers team on Friday 30 January 2026 for a stroll around Ropner Park, 10:30am - 12pm (Meet outside Ropner Park Café)

☎ For more information, please contact the Stockton Adult Carers Support Service on 01462 524 494

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Friends of Ropner Park

26/01/2026

💛 Adult Carers – Your Voice Matters 💛

We’ve been listening to feedback from our Adult Carers Support Service consultation survey, and you told us how important connection, local support, and being able to meet in person really are.

As a result, we’re focusing on:
✅ Establishing local carer support groups in the community
✅ Hosting regular sessions and events for carers
✅ Creating more opportunities to meet us face to face, access information, and feel supported

Caring for someone can be rewarding, but it can also feel isolating. You’re not alone — we’re here to listen, support, and connect you with others who understand.

📞 01642 524 494
📧 carerssupport@stockton.gov.uk

If you’re an adult carer in Stockton-on-Tees, get in touch and be part of shaping the support that works for you.

-on-Tees Borough Council

25/01/2026

❄️ A Yellow Cold-Health Alert has been issued by the for the North East - in effect between 26/01/2026 and 30/01/2026 at 18:00.

Cold weather causes increased risk to the health of vulnerable individuals. Please see the tips below for keeping yourself and those you care for safe during cold weather:

Plan ahead
• Check the weather forecast and the news.
• Make sure you have sufficient food and medicine.
• Take simple measures to reduce draughts at home.

Keep yourself warm
• Try to heat rooms you spend a lot of time in, such as the living room or bedroom, to at least 18°C.
• Keep your bedroom windows closed at night.
• Wear several layers of thinner clothing; this could keep you warmer than one thicker layer.

Prepare your home
• Check what support for housing and energy bills may be available for you.
• Use energy saving tips to save money on heating.
• Make sure appliances are safe and working well.

Protect yourself and the people around you by getting the vaccines you’re eligible for, like COVID-19, flu, pneumococcal and RSV. These vaccines help keep you healthy and stop the spread of serious illnesses to others. Visit the NHS website for more information about winter vaccinations.

Get help if needed. Call NHS 111 or in an emergency 999.

23/01/2026

📣 Come and see us at Something New For You!

🧡 Stockton Adult Carers, -on-Tees Shared Lives and the Dementia Service will be hosting an information stall at the Something New For You event next Tuesday, 27 January, from 10am–1pm at Forum Theatre, Billingham.

👋 There’s no need to book - just drop in, say hello and find out more about the support available for you or someone you care for. Our team will be on hand to answer questions, share information and help you explore new opportunities.

🙂 This free event brings together a wide range of organisations offering health support, wellbeing services, volunteering opportunities and more. You can also enjoy activities on the day including yoga, cookery, karaoke, boxing, a silent disco and plenty more!

✨ We’d love to see you there, come along and try something new for you!

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

22/01/2026

💛 Support for Adult Carers 💛

Caring for someone can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating hospital admissions and healthcare services. Stockton Adult Carers Support Service is here to help.

We offer:
✅ Hospital and healthcare navigation support
✅ Clear communication and updates throughout the process
✅ A dedicated Carers Advisor based at North Tees Hospital providing direct support

Whether you’re facing challenges during an admission or need help understanding next steps, you don’t have to manage it alone.

📞 01642 524 494
📧 carerssupport@stockton.gov.uk

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

21/01/2026

Join Queen's Campus Sport Page supported gym sessions every Wednesday 😃

20/01/2026

⚽ Football Memories & Gentle Exercise ⚽

Take a trip down memory lane and rediscover the joy of football in a relaxed, friendly way.

Shape The Play Football Memories & Gentle Exercise sessions combine thought‑provoking football memorabilia with low‑impact, inclusive activities, designed to support health and wellbeing. Everything is tailored to individual needs – we really do play by your rules.

📍 Location: LiveWell Hub, Thorntree Road, Thornaby, TS17 8AP
⏰ Time: 1.00pm – 2.30pm
📅 Provisional Wednesday sessions available throughout the year

This session is ideal for those living with dementia and their carers, offering a supportive space to connect, reminisce, and keep gently active.

For more information, contact the LiveWell Hub on:

📞 Call: 01642 527363
📧 Email: Livewell-hub@stockton.gov.uk

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

19/01/2026

Pop the kettle on this

For some, January is the time of year for new beginnings, resolutions and making plans, but for others, it can be a struggle.

This Brew Monday, 19 January, Samaritans is reminding everyone to reach out for a cuppa and a catch-up with the people you care about.

So, pop the kettle on and reach for your favourite mug. Brew Monday is a great opportunity to reach out to family, friends, and loved ones, to stay connected with the people you care about.

Samaritans have some great tips for listening and helping someone open up as well as more information on how to get involved on Brew Monday with awareness raising and fundraising.

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, visit the Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council website for more information on the support available locally.

To find out more about Brew Monday, visit the Samaritans website.

Samaritans Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council