Gateshead West

An informal, friendly meet up where we offer support, information and friendly chat.

Join us for a hot cuppa and good company.

Strength & Balance is a gentle exercise at an individual`s own pace.

Face to face befriending is one of our most popular services, befriending is exactly what it sounds like – getting people together to make friends. Many older people living in their own homes can become isolated and lonely, but with a regular weekly visit - perhaps to read the paper to a visually impaired person, or to play cards or accompany a member with their grocery shop - MHA Communities can help stop this from happening. Our trained volunteer befrienders are matched with scheme members based on their interests and personalities by their local scheme manager.

Bringing people together to sing a variety of songs they know and love, in a fun and friendly environment. We also do vocal exercises that help improve brain activity and wellbeing.

Join us for a hot cuppa and good company.

An informal, friendly meet up where we offer support, information and friendly chat.

Our lunch clubs offer a chance to get out of the house, have a hot, balanced meal - and not have to do the washing up! Lunch clubs are a great way to catch up with friends or to meet new people for a friendly chat. Sometimes our clubs invite guest speakers, and there may be opportunities to play games but there’s no obligation to join in!

Enjoy an unforgettable experience with an organised, escorted day trip, a great way to explore different places and enjoy time with others.

Love to Move is a class specially designed to get people moving. The programme achieves this by carefully integrating the use of gymnastic foundation skills, cognitive stimulation therapy and social interaction activities.