What we can offer?
You may want to give up smoking, get fit and improve your health or want advice on healthy eating but don’t know where to start. That’s where we come in. We
can provide you with information and point you in the right direction for services to support you. We can even come with you to new places to help you get started.Most importantly we can work with you to come up with a plan of action that will help you achieve your health goals, however small they may be. We work with individuals and groups and have knowledge and experience of the local area, meaning we can put you in touch with other services, community groups and projects.
Who do we work with?
Our work is with individuals living or working in Gateshead, signposting to appropriate Services approved by Gateshead Council and Gateshead PCT.
Health trainers also work with and have strong links with the following services:
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Children's' Centres
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Community Centres
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Health Visitors
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Neighbourhood Management Teams
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Community Nutritionists
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The Community Health Team
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Tyneside Women Health
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Economic Development Team
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GVOC (Gateshead Voluntary Organisation Council)
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NECA, In2change, 24-7 and Oasis Drug and Alcohol departments
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Connexions
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Schools
Working along side Health Professional, Statutory and Voluntary workers enables us to Signpost you to the right people. We continue to build these networks and will make every effort to get you in touch with the Services you need.