Latest Community Health Updates
New vaccination support buddy scheme for North Tyneside
VODA has teamed up with local GP Surgeries and North Tyneside Council to offer support to people struggling to take up their vaccine in North Tyneside. There are a number…
Accessing twice weekly rapid COVID-19 tests – residents with no symptoms
As announced by the Prime Minister all people in England without symptoms will now be able to access twice-weekly rapid tests for coronavirus from 9 April. Twice-weekly rapid testing is…
What financial support is available if I need to self isolate?
If you cannot go to work you should find out from your employer whether you are covered by their sick leave or special leave policy. If you cannot get sick…
Islamic Cultural Centre in Whitley Bay hosts Vaccination Hub
On the 4th of March, The Islamic Cultural Centre in Whitely Bay hosted a one time COVID-19 vaccination hub to encourage vaccine uptake amongst the Muslim community in North Tyneside.…
Prime Minister sets out roadmap to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions
UK Government Press Release 22 February 2021 PM Boris Johnson has announced the government’s roadmap to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions in England. Government publishes four-step roadmap to ease restrictions across…
One day vaccination hub at Heaton Mosque
Habib Jiwa, a pharmacist working for TyneHealth in North Tyneside, set up a onetime vaccination clinic at Heaton Mosque to encourage vaccination uptake within his local Muslim community. Habib commented: “Uptake for vaccination…
North Shields Covid-19 vaccination centre walkthrough
There is a lot of uncertainty in the world right now and many people who have spent the majority of the last year staying home, or close to home, are…
COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud Warning
Criminals are using the COVID-19 vaccine as a way to target the public by tricking them to hand over cash or financial details. They are sending convincing-looking text messages letting…
BAMEStream Bereavement Support Service
BAMEStream is an alliance of practitioners, therapists, policy specialists, organisations, activists and academia who specialise in the areas of mental health and wellbeing and who’s core purpose during this COVID-19 pandemic…
‘Stay at home’ order for millions in UK
The Prime Minister has announced a national lockdown from 5 January 2021 and instructed people to stay at home to control the virus, protect the NHS and save lives. PM…
COVID-19 Translated NHS Guidance
Here is a list of translated resources on COVID-19 NHS Guidance. 1. Doctors of the World have produced Coronavirus (COVID-19) translated NHS guidance in over 60 languages. Bengali PDF translation…
Could you be a North Tyneside Digital Champion?
We’re recruiting Digital Champions to work with people who need support to get online by teaching them how to use their digital device, which can help to reduce isolation and…
Five secret perks of social distancing
🤣 Of these 5 secret perks of social distancing Tip #2 is wat I need in my life! 🦠Check out this Covid-19 health update brought to you by your local…
North Tyneside to move into Tier 3 – 2 December 2020
After an incredibly challenging period of national lockdown, our region now finds itself in the ‘very high’ Tier 3. These restrictions are designed to protect the most vulnerable among us,…
New role to build strong relationships within Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
Safiah Fardin has joined the VODA team as the new Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Health, Wellbeing and Information Worker. Safaih’s role is to: Build strong relationships within Black, Asian…