Arthur’s of Newcastle

by Tony Gallagher

Arthur's of Newcastle

Welcome to our first local Wellness Kit! We're helping young adults with arthritis in the Newcastle area find and support each other. If you live, study, work or are treated in or near the city, want to connect with others nearby and find support and resources in your area, come on in!

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Fancy finding a few more friends in the North.. come and join us!

Sharing experiences, swapping local knowledge, or tackling the crucial questions, such as which pubs have the comfiest seats .. Come on in! Fun fact: WhatsApp was given its name because…

Beccy’s Story: Part One

Making life changing decisions on my own terms... As a born and bred, proud Northerner, moving hundreds of miles away and leaving behind the life, family and friends that I…

Newcastle healthcare information

Whether you’ve lived in Newcastle all your life or you’re new to this fabulous city, it’s important for you to get to grips with the healthcare system here. We’ve put…

Emotional health support in Newcastle

It’s not easy to admit that you are having issues with your emotional health and it can be difficult to ask for help. A Healthwatch Newcastle research study found that…

Exercise facilities in Newcastle

Newcastle is a super-sporty city and you’ll find lots of opportunities here to get active. It can be difficult to face the thought of exercise when you have arthritis but…

Pain management psychology service

The pain management programme (PMP) team at Newcastle Hospitals work with people who have persistent pain to help them to get the most out of their lives. The title “psychology…

Newcastle transport and travel

If you live in the city, you’re in luck - Newcastle is pretty well connected, with the famous Metro and a range of bus, ferry and train services. Traveline provides…

University Life in Newcastle

Welcome to uni life! You’ve come to a brilliant city to start a fabulous new adventure.  Going to university can feel hugely exciting, but for some it may also feel…

Gannin to graft in The Toon

(Translation: Going to work in Newcastle) Crowned as the ‘UK’s best city to work in’, when it comes to the things that make the daily grind that bit easier Newcastle…

The Return of Big Events in Newcastle

Emma is one of our longest standing Arthur’s Place members. She’s 28 years old, lives in the North East, and was diagnosed with JIA aged four.

When the Covid-19 Pandemic hit, Emma was added to the clinically extremely vulnerable list, along with 3.7million others in England.

Beccy’s Story: Part Two

Moving home to the north east, the best is yet to come! Finding a suitable place to live that’s at the opposite end of the country was always going to…