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 activities are available. Our blog helps take away the guess work by giving you a run down of a typical day at the Teams and Bensham Community Care lunch club, so you know what to expect from start to finish.

Loneliness is a significant issue that affects many men, particularly those who are bereaved, or living alone. Fortunately, in...

Mental health concerns affect many older people, particularly those who are bereaved, experience ill health and/or isolation. Sometimes, there is no cause, and we feel low or anxious for no obvious reason. Fortunately, in Gateshead, there are community groups and organisations, such as Teams and Bensham Community Care that assist in helping people find comfort and companionship during times when their mental health is not where they’d like it to be.

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 Noise. Thanks to the incredible generosity of listeners across Global’s radio brands - Capital, Heart, LBC, Classic FM, Smooth, Radio X, Capital XTRA and Gold - Make Some Noise has raised millions of pounds for good causes. The priority for Make Some Noise for 2022 was to bring people together to improve wellbeing and mental health. As soon a