'For people to live longer,healthier lives in all parts of the city - Better Health: Fairer Health'
We're critically aware of the negative effects of health inequalities, design all service outcomes to contribute to narrowing the gap, whilst managing our resources responsibly with emphasis on value for money and longer sustainability of the charity.We're responsive to changing locally identified need and understand the importance of integrated multiagency work.We recognise the diversity of staff and our communities as a strength,reflecting our commitment to community development principles.
Why the community needs usWe put our clients at the heart of all that we do whilst continually striving to provide the highest quality of service and involve them. We recruit,train, support and develop a highly effective local workforce. We provide a coordinated, multi strand approach to health improvement, providing practical skills and support to initiate and sustain lifestyle changes and improve physical and emotional health and wellbeing in areas of high need supporting transition towards independence.
Our impact on the communityWe achieve this across several areas of work; Community Health Trainers, Physical Activities Team, Food and Nutrition Team, Learning and Development Team,Childrens Centre work, Breastfeeding Peer Support Team, Volunteers/Health Champions and also through our Change4Life in West Newcastle Coordinator.Our Low cost communtiy gyms in Benwell and Lemington offer a trusted space for all, where healthier refreshments are served in the Community Cafe and drop in sessions.
