Here's your handy guide to activities for over 50s in Gateshead. Lots of great opportunities in October! Gateshead Council @OneYouGateshead Move To Improve over 50 Richie Paxton thoughtfound Age UK Gateshead @MethodistHomes @VersusArthritis @StMarysHeritage gatesheadopa.org.uk/whats-on/month…

Great to see lots of activity happening around QE Gateshead for Mental Health Awareness day today! #MentalHealthAwarenessDay #EveryMindMatters

Afternoon tea to lift anyone's spirits here on sunnide! Patients and their loved ones enjoyed the treats. It's the little things that make all the dofference! joann crowder @MadsLeeQE @YvonneOrmston @QEGateshead dementia services QE/Admiral Nurses ken gillapp @janiemthomp

My parents are foster Carers and have recently been given a little girl to look after but had no girls toys.....this is the generosity of the local community 💕💕

These observations are in place to provide safety and engagement for a person who is at their most vulnerable.......this is disgraceful.

!NEW COURSE! To mark #WorldDeliriumDay our brand new #free online course is now live! Find out what #Delirium is & why we need to know about it by logging in or creating your free account here: is.gd/7wK6bl #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #RCOnline #TEWV #DeliriumReady

The constant news about the #COVID19 pandemic is taking its toll on people's #mentalhealth, particularly those already living with conditions like anxiety and OCD. BBC News (World) has shared this fantastic guide to looking after your mental wellbeing: bbc.co.uk/news/health-51…

In my purples tonight but today patients finished their rainbow and it has been lovely to see. So spread the word, stay safe and stay at home ! Sunniside @DrCathKirkley @YvonneOrmston @QEGateshead ken gillapp dementia services QE/Admiral Nurses Natalie Brown joann crowder Joanne Coleman

This is fab @JohnsonMelm 🌈

Fabulous cakes donated to Sunniside staff from A Taylor Made Cake. This has really boosted the morale of the staff. Thank you so much 🙏🏻 @QEGateshead ken gillapp Tracy Healy

Really loves these 🥰

This is fab. Total inclusion from all of the team including Apsara Panikkar what good fun celebrating VE Day @QEGateshead

In times of stress and crisis we realise how much we rely on our 'team' for support. I cant say it enough that we are lucky that through all of the pandemic we are still able to still see our friends. @QEGateshead Ruth joann crowder

A patient on sunniside @QEGateshead found #poetry and writing down his thoughts therapeutic, engaging with staff, activities and suggestions have all contributed to his hard work and #recovery (He gave permission to share this one) #thereaputic #mentalhealth Safewards Star Wards

Are you a Mental Health Nursing student due to qualify soon? We have Staff Nurse vacancies in our Older People’s Mental Health Services here at Gateshead. Contact Kelly Chequer on 0191 445 3836 or click here to find out more 👉🏽 bit.ly/3tdkM0X #MentalHealthNursing

#WWENewcastle……boys first event and lovin it!!!

Are you passionate about excellence in mental health care for older people? We're looking for a mental health nurse to work on our brand new Sunniside ward with Natalie, who explains why it's a great place to work 💙 Apply at: bit.ly/3cI8oQv #NHSjobs #nursingJobs

Mental health services for older people in Gateshead are to receive a boost this week when we open a brand new, modern ward at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital – designed in a collaborative effort between patients and staff. Read more in The Chronicle chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-eas…