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Lunches, Social Groups, Transport and Activities for Older People in Gateshead
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Everything you need to know about volunteering at Teams and Bensham Community Care
If you're considering volunteering as a way to enhance your career prospects, to improve your wellbeing, or to give something back to the...
Mar 1410 min read
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Bridging the Digital Divide: How New Laptops and Tablets Are Transforming Our Groups
A generous grant from the Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation has allowed our charity, Teams and Bensham Community Care, to...
Feb 192 min read
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Teams and Bensham Community Care Secures £48,000 Grant to Transform New Premises for Older Adults in Gateshead
Teams and Bensham Community Care, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of older people in Gateshead, is thrilled to announce it has...
Feb 123 min read
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What Happens at a Home Assessment before Joining a Lunch Club or Men’s Group?
Home assessments are a key part of the process here at Teams and Bensham Community Care, for all new lunch club and men’s group...
Feb 116 min read
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Teams and Bensham Community Care Receives £75,000 Grant from the Wolfson Foundation to Transform New Premises and Continue Supporting Vulnerable Older People in Gateshead
Teams and Bensham Community Care, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of older people in Gateshead, is delighted to announce it...
Jan 303 min read
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The Impact of The Pargiter Trust: Connecting Older Men in Gateshead
At the heart of our work is a commitment to the older men of Gateshead, and thanks to the generous funding from The Pargiter Trust, we’ve...
Jan 84 min read
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What happens at a Teams & Bensham Community Care Men's Group?
If you or someone you know wants to join a group in Gateshead, you aren't alone in wondering if it'll be the right fit, or what...
Dec 13, 20245 min read
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What happens at a Teams & Bensham Community Care Lunch Club?
If you or someone you know wants to join a group in Gateshead, you aren't alone in wondering if it'll be the right fit, or what...
Dec 6, 20245 min read
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Joining a Men's Group for Food and Friendship - Tim's Story
Loneliness is a significant issue that affects many men, particularly those who are bereaved, or living alone. Fortunately, in...
Nov 22, 20243 min read
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Day Centres For Older People: What are the benefits?
Day centres are community venues where activities, hot meals, companionship and care are provided under one, accessible roof. Some...
Oct 25, 20248 min read
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Teams and Bensham Community Care Receives £25,000 in Funding to Help Older People Stay Connected
We are thrilled to announce our charity has received a £25,000 grant to help us to continue to provide groups and activities to ensure...
Sep 12, 20242 min read
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Joining a Lunch Club – Rita’s Story of Overcoming Anxiety
Mental health concerns affect many older people, particularly those who are bereaved, experience ill health and/or isolation. Sometimes,...
Aug 20, 20244 min read
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A Year of Exercise for Older People in Gateshead thanks to The National Lottery
For 12 months, starting from August 2024, Teams and Bensham Community Care are able to continue their free exercise sessions, twice per...
Aug 16, 20243 min read
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Day Centre Celebrates after Receiving £20,000 in National Lottery Funding to Help Older People to Stay Connected
Teams and Bensham Community Care is celebrating after being awarded £20,000 in National Lottery funding to support its work providing...
Aug 9, 20243 min read
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Hundreds of Wellbeing-Boosting Activities Delivered over The Past Two Years thanks to Global's Make Some Noise
Over two years ago, our charity applied to be one of small charities across the UK to receive funding support from Global's Make Some...
Jun 24, 20244 min read
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