The latest news, research and information for people working or resident in Newcastle.  Smartphones, antibiotic resistance, advocacy and CQC’s State of the Nation report.

This month is falls prevention month and it’s time for your flu jab.  Find out what is going on in Newcastle and Northumberland over the next two weeks.

Our feature issue covers a wide range of resources and services that can support you to manage your mental health.  We are raising awareness of mental health day, 10 October 2018.

Find out about the options, services and people who can help you with housing decisions in Newcastle.

Celebrating international day of older people in Newcastle this October.

Find out about activities for Older People’s day, take part in surveys and read the latest research on work and employment in the UK.

A special edition of our Info NOW mail highlighting the role of the carer and the support available in Newcastle to help them carry out, sustain and get a break from that role.

Info NOW news contains lots of opportunities for action this week – take part in Dementia Lab, comment on rehabilitation services for blind and partially sighted people and courses for those with Type 2 diabetes.

Are we falling into the stereotype of ageing poorly because we feel negatively about ageing?

What’s in Newcastle – have you been assigned grandparenting duties?  Have a look at our Summer activities section. Also, look at our ageing in the workforce article and plan your involvement in the next CCG consultation.