Area’s Health Help

Some of the healthy initiatives currently going on in Gateshead include:

Health walks across the borough for residents and employees

Food co-operative for employees providing locally produced fruit and

Tai-chi classes and other appropriate exercise for older residents

Going into old folks’ housing schemes and holding exercise and nutrition classes

Yoga and tai-chi for employees

Gardening projects involving young offenders and older people

Work with libraries, signposting and advising residents on healthier lifestyles