First Broadcast - Isolation

On Friday 25 March we began the No Excuse series with a programme on the subject of isolation, which is something experienced by so many people in a number of difficult situations.
We had guests in the studio from Victim Support, the NE LGBT Domestic Abuse Forum, Arcadea - Disability Arts, Gateshead Advice Centre (formerly CAB) and the Samaritans. The programme was presented by Diane Stuart of the Cyrenians.

 PODCAST

Contact Information:  


Arcadea (Disability Arts)

email:  info@arcadea.org
Tel:0191 222 0708
(website temporarily closed for rebuilding)
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Domestic Abuse
In an emergency always dial 999

National Domestic Abuse helpline 0808 2000 247(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

Helpline for LGBT victims of Domestic abuse
Broken Rainbow0300 999 5428
Monday: 2pm - 8pm
Wednesday: 10am - 5pm
Thursday: 2pm - 8pm
http://www.broken-rainbow.org.uk/

 BME Women's Refuge - PANAH
0191 284 6998
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Gateshead Advice Centre

Can advise you about financial problems and debt.

 opening hours:
         Monday - Friday 9am-5pm (Thursdays open until 8pm)
         Saturday 9am-12 noon
Home visiting service - 10 outreach workers across the borough.

http://www.gatesheadcab.org.uk/

Call in at
5/6 Regent Terrace
Gateshead
NE8 1LU
Or telephone0191 478 5100 Advice Line 0191 477 1392
You can also text 0778620 6006 and they will call you back within 24 hours to see how they can help you.
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Samaritans
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
Whatever you're going through, whether it's big or small, don't bottle it up. We are here for you if you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk to someone.
http://www.samaritans.org/

Phone: 08457 90 90 90
email:     jo@samaritans.org

Write :   Chris, P.O. Box 9090

             Stirling, FK8 2SA 

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Victim Support
http://www.victimsupport.org/

The national charity giving free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family, friends and anyone else affected across England and Wales. We also speak out as a national voice for victims and witnesses and campaign for change.

Victim Care Unit 0845 277 0977
northumbria@victimsupport.org.uk

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THIS PROGRAMME WILL BE REPEATED ON FRIDAY 29 APRIL AT 2PM AND ON
MONDAY  2 MAY AT 10AM

Next new topic on Friday 27 May is AGEISM
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