BME Network

Ethnic minority voices needed to shape young people’s health support

Public Health South Tees is redesigning health and wellbeing support for young people aged 11 to 19 in Middlesbrough. This includes support around emotional wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, relationships, and sexual health.

For ethnic minority communities, taking part in this survey is critical. Many families face barriers when accessing services. These include language challenges, cultural stigma around topics like mental health and sexual health, and a lack of culturally appropriate support. When these voices are missing, services are designed without a full understanding of real community needs.

This consultation gives you a direct role in shaping a new service. Your input will influence how support is delivered in schools, community settings, and through local organisations. It will also help ensure services are respectful, accessible, and relevant.

If you are a parent, community leader, faith leader, youth worker, or have lived experience, your perspective matters.

Take action now and complete the survey: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/fea1bf8484004017bafa2c18e16b87d0

Share it across your networks to ensure strong representation from ethnic minority communities.

Following the successful training of 15 Cancer Champions in November, you now have another opportunity to take part in a FREE one day Cancer Awareness Training as part of the Cancer Awareness Connect Project.

📢 Cancer Awareness Training. Become a Cancer Champion 💪🎗️
Join this one day session delivered by Cancer Research UK, through the BME Network CIC led Cancer Awareness Connect Project.

🗓 Tuesday 17th February
🕙 10am to 3pm
📍 Newport Settlement Community, St Paul’s Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 5NQ

In the morning session, you will learn about different types of cancer and early warning signs.
In the afternoon session, you will focus on how to share this information and support others as a Cancer Champion in your community.

🎓 You will receive a certificate of participation, a £25 shopping voucher, training materials, a free lunch, and ongoing practical support to help you run your own awareness session with family, friends, or community groups.

⚠️ Limited Free places avaiable.
📞 Call or message 07984 183833 for more information or to register your interest.

Let’s raise awareness and support earlier diagnosis together 💜

Matt has provided £15,000 for ARCH Teesside to introduce a Support Navigator to help victims of sexual violence in Teesside to recover ❤️‍🩹

The navigator will provide trauma-informed, emotional support to survivors of sexual violence who are waiting to access specialist help.

The funding is part of Matt's Protect and Support Fund, which grants money to charities that work with victims who are not currently accessing support.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2puayn3t

Arch provide free and confidential support, help and advocacy to people in the Teesside area who have experienced r**e and sexual abuse, at any point in their lives.

📱01642 822331
📩 [email protected]

🎄✨ KIDS CHRISTMAS DISCO – TICKETS ON SALE NOW! ✨🎄

Get ready for a magical evening of music, dancing, and festive fun at Hemlington Lake Recreation Centre!

🗓️ Thursday 18th December
🕓 4.00 – 6.00pm
🎟️ £5 per ticket – includes a hot dog, drink & a present from Santa!

🎅 Expect cheerful tunes, Christmas lights, and a visit from Santa himself!

📍Tickets available at Becky's Cafe Hemlington – pop in to grab yours before they’re gone! Tag a friend so they dont miss out!

Our community safety drop in is today from 1.30pm until 3.00pm.
Present will be Middlesbrough Council Environment and Safety Officers; Cleveland Police, Cleveland Fire, Thirteen, Safer Communities and Open Door North East. Our community workers will also be present to support the event.

If you have any safety concerns and are in need of support please come along and talk to specialists. Safety equipment will be available and issued dependent on need.

Big THANK YOU to Julie & Hannah from Stop Smoking South Tees! 🙌❤️ They visited us right as Lung Cancer Awareness Month ended! 🫁 You can listen back to the conversation on Spotify here 🎙️👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wBSWi2HhLQys4n0E6vUUi?si=nb5Xc8J2TUKu1rejbLbC6w But lung health matters ALL year! 💨✨ Ready to quit? You’re 4x more likely to succeed with their FREE help! 🚀 Get support now 👉 https://www.stopsmokingsouthtees.co.uk/ You’ve got this! 💪 #QuitSmoking #LungHealth #SouthTees #cancerawareness #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #lunghealth BME Network Northern Cancer Alliance Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria

🌟 New parents in Middlesbrough! 🌟

Get free online support with Triple P for Baby. Learn about your baby’s development, build confidence, and get the help you need.

👉 Read more and get access: https://mdcf.substack.com/p/free-support-helps-middlesbrough

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Free support helps Middlesbrough families navigate early parenthood How a free online programme is giving new parents in Middlesbrough confidence in their first year