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19/06/2026
19/06/2026

This week is ๐Ÿš

We are celebrating our Travel with Confidence project at Skills for People.

Michael is one of our Travel Champions. He helps and encourages other people to build their confidence using buses, trains and the Metro.

Being able to travel independently can help people make friends, get to work, attend appointments and be part of their community.

Well done Michael and everyone taking part in Travel with Confidence!

๐Ÿ“ฃ It's Learning Disability Week. The theme for 2026 is "Do you see me?". People with a learning disability should be see...
19/06/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ It's Learning Disability Week.

The theme for 2026 is "Do you see me?".

People with a learning disability should be seen, heard and valued.

The Mix it Up group made some personalised photo holders.

They thought about what this theme means to them.

๐Ÿ˜€ "I feel seen when Iโ€™m around people who donโ€™t judge me."

๐Ÿ˜Š "People see me and help me out."

๐Ÿ™‚ "I like to look at two quotes (affirmations) a day. They help me along. My happy place is Yoga."

๐Ÿ˜„ "Dogs and my boyfriend make me feel seen."

๐Ÿฅฐ "My cat makes me feel seen."

Great to see everyone at this Learning Disability Event today๐Ÿ˜Š Skills for People in Teesside self-advocates shared stori...
16/06/2026

Great to see everyone at this Learning Disability Event today๐Ÿ˜Š

Skills for People in Teesside self-advocates shared stories about: ๐Ÿ”Š
โœจ๏ธ life with a learning disability
โœจ๏ธ what is important to us
โœจ๏ธ what we are proud of
โœจ๏ธ how we can be supported

โ›ฑ๏ธ Here is the June newsletter for groups in Newcastle!This month you can... ๐Ÿคœ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿค›๐Ÿฟ Meet with friends, and meet new people...
28/05/2026

โ›ฑ๏ธ Here is the June newsletter for groups in Newcastle!

This month you can...

๐Ÿคœ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿค›๐Ÿฟ Meet with friends, and meet new people, at the friendly Meet and Connect group.
๐ŸŒž Enjoy the sunshine - get outdoors with a weekly walk, or join Save the Planet on the allotment!
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ‘จ Come and talk with Amanda, a Learning Disability Sexual Health Nurse, for any sexual health questions you have, at the Love Life drop-in.

If you, or someone you support, would like to join a new group, please get in touch: 0191 281 8737

We hope to see you at a group soon!

๐ŸŒค๏ธ Here is the May newsletter for groups in Newcastle!This month you can... ๐ŸŒฟ Enjoy the warmer weather and learn outdoor...
02/05/2026

๐ŸŒค๏ธ Here is the May newsletter for groups in Newcastle!

This month you can...
๐ŸŒฟ Enjoy the warmer weather and learn outdoor skills with Save the Planet, every week.
๐Ÿ˜Š Build skills to feel relaxed at the weekly Wednesday Wind Down - from home or at Skills for People.
๐Ÿ™ Join an accessible yoga class each Monday, with Shanti Bee - Holistic Wellbeing Centre

If you, or someone you support, would like to join a new group, please get in touch: 0191 281 8737

We hope to see you at a group soon!

๐Ÿ“ฃThank you to everyone who joined us on 30th March! It was a brilliant day full of ideas, conversations, and people comi...
02/04/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃThank you to everyone who joined us on 30th March! It was a brilliant day full of ideas, conversations, and people coming together to make housing better for people with a learning disability in Newcastle.

๐Ÿ™A huge thank you to all attendees, self advocates, guest speakers, partners, and our amazing Skills for People team for making the day a success.

โœจWe loved seeing people connect, share experiences, and push for positive change.

๐Ÿ“„ Our full event report will be shared soon, so keep an eye on our page and our website for updates.
๐ŸŒ www.skillsforpeople.org.uk

๐Ÿชบ Here is the April newsletter for groups in Newcastle!This month you can... ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Feel more confident about voting before ...
01/04/2026

๐Ÿชบ Here is the April newsletter for groups in Newcastle!

This month you can...

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Feel more confident about voting before the May local elections, with Geordie Voices.
๐ŸŒณ Take part in a Forest School course, over 3 sessions.
โ˜บ๏ธ Enjoy a weekly calming wind down, at Skills for People or from home, using Zoom.

If you, or someone you support, would like to join a new group, please get in touch: 0191 281 8737

We hope to see you at a group soon!

๐Ÿ  What makes a home feel right to you?Thatโ€™s one of the key questions weโ€™ll be discussing at our event on housing for pe...
25/03/2026

๐Ÿ  What makes a home feel right to you?
Thatโ€™s one of the key questions weโ€™ll be discussing at our event on housing for people with a learning disability - and weโ€™d love to hear your views.
๐ŸคWeโ€™re bringing people together to talk about what good housing and support should look like in Newcastle.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Join us for friendly conversations, shared experiences, and co produced ideas for the future.

๐Ÿ—“ Monday 30th March 2026
โฐ 10am โ€“ 1pm
๐Ÿ“ Banqueting Suite, Newcastle Civic Centre
๐Ÿฅช Snacks and drinks provided
๐Ÿ†“ Free event - booking required

Important:
โณ You must book your place by Thursday 26th March at 10am.

๐Ÿ”— Book here: [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whats-important-to-you-about-housing-tickets-1983266779325?aff=oddtdtcreator]
๐Ÿ“ž 0191 281 8737
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

Newcastle City Council
North East and North Cumbria NHS

โฐ One week to go!Our event on housing for people with a learning disability is happening next Monday - and thereโ€™s still...
23/03/2026

โฐ One week to go!
Our event on housing for people with a learning disability is happening next Monday - and thereโ€™s still time to book your free place.

Come along to share what matters to you, hear from others, and help shape better housing and support in Newcastle.

๐Ÿ—“ Monday 30th March
๐Ÿ“ Newcastle Civic Centre
๐Ÿฅช Snacks and drinks provided

Book your place:
๐Ÿ”— [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whats-important-to-you-about-housing-tickets-1983266779325?aff=oddtdtcreator]
๐Ÿ“ž 0191 281 8737
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

Newcastle City Council
North East and North Cumbria NHS

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