06 August 2018
What is STEM STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths. Due to the growth of technology, there is a greater demand for people to learn about and work within STEM industries. School curriculums are increasingly focusing on bring STEM to…
04 July 2018
After the success of our Sunderland Innovation Project, Pathways, Moving On Tyne & Wear is thrilled to announce we’ll be rolling the project out across the whole of Tyne and Wear. This Innovation Project set out to provide support…
03 July 2018
James was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of five. At 27, he lives with his mum in Sunderland and had been unemployed for 11 months when he joined Moving On Tyne & Wear (MOTW). Due to…
27 June 2018
We’re delighted to announce that the Moving On Tyne & Wear awareness campaign has just launched across the area! The campaign will see our new advertising displayed across local transport, such as buses and metros, as well as on…
14 June 2018
Suffering from a physical health barrier is often a restrictive issue that impacts a person’s day to day life. It’s easy to feel isolated and alone. Although everyone feels their health in a unique way, more often than not, there…
30 May 2018
At 56, having been unemployed for six years, John* felt like there was never going to be a time when he could return to work. He had previously worked as a welder in various shipyards, having served his apprenticeship as…
21 March 2018
I’m Mark, a Peer Mentor and Volunteer Co-ordinator at Moving On Tyne & Wear (MOTW). Part of my role is to encourage participants in South Tyneside to take an active role in their local community through our service, and sometimes…
15 March 2018
Stephen first engaged with the STEM Innovation Project when he came along to a volunteering taster day, organised in partnership with St Mary’s Lighthouse. The taster day involved volunteers taking part in rocky shore surveys and taking samples…
13 March 2018
Lauren was first introduced into the STEM Innovation Project by her Navigator in North Tyneside, as she is interested in environmental volunteering. Lauren is also interested in helping to shape health services by talking about her own experiences,…
06 March 2018
I’m Mark, a Peer Mentor and Volunteer Co-ordinator at Moving On Tyne & Wear (MOTW). As part of my role, I am responsible for recruiting and training peer mentors in South Tyneside who have experience of long-term health conditions. We…
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