Nobody plans to become a carer. One day you are a partner, child or friend. The next, you are managing appointments and supporting someone you love, while trying to hold your own life together.

Come along to a free and practical workshop, in central Newcastle, for family carers and supporters on:

22 July 10:00 -12:30

22 July 1:30 - 4:00

23 July 10:00 - 12:30

23 July 1:30 - 4:00

This inspiring workshop draws on Professor Maurice Duffy's lived experience. He is a full-time carer. You will hear real stories and learn practical techniques to:

- help cope

- build resilience

- survive the life you never planned for.

Real stories. Real strategies. Real hope.

There is a chance to attend a special event at the House of Lords. This is to celebrate the amazing work of community champions. We are looking for two people to go to this event with ICB colleagues. The event is on Thursday 8 October 2026. There is no commitment at this stage. Contact us if you have any questions. More details will be shared before the event. Travel costs will be covered.

If you would like to be considered, please email NENCICB.Involve@nhs.net

What do you want North Tyneside to be like in the future? We want to hear from everyone who lives, works, or visits here. Tell us what matters to you now and what you would like North Tyneside to look and feel like in 10–15 years. Your ideas can help shape plans for the future and make the borough an even better place to live, work, and grow.

Durham County Council wants to hear from residents. They want to hear your views on how they should share information and advice about adult social care services. You can join an online meeting to hear what people have said so far and have your say.
The meeting is at 6pm on Monday 27 July. Everyone is welcome.

This August, the council wants to hear about people's experiences of employing Personal Assistants. You can choose from two dates to take part.

Governors help health services hear people's views and shape services. North Cumbria Integrated Care are looking for 16 new public governors. They welcome nominations from all over North Cumbria and from other areas nearby. They would like volunteers from people with different backgrounds and experience.

The closing date is 5pm on 6 August. There will be an election in September.

A PhD student at Teesside University would like to hear from young people aged 13-23. She wants to learn how being part of groups can affect how young people feel. This survey is about the groups young people are part of, like friendship groups, sports teams, or youth clubs. The survey also asks what helps young people to join groups and make connections with others, and what can make this more difficult.

Young people under 16 will need consent from a parent or guardian before taking part. For more information email Amy: a.holdsworth@tees.ac.uk

Healthwatch is your health and social care champion. They will:

- Listen to your experiences of using health and care services

- Share what they hear with the people who run services

- Help you find clear advice and info

Each Healthwatch has just published their annual report. Take a look to see what has been happening in your area.

Thank you to everyone who has told us what they think about the People's Hub. We have decided to keep the survey open, to keep listening and improving. Please fill in the survey if there's things you'd like to see in the future.