What we offer?

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Sarah’s Star is a welcoming, non-clinical community hub for adults and families affected by incurable or life-limiting illness, caring, loss and bereavement.

We provide a safe space where people can come as they are, talk openly, meet others who understand and find support, connection and moments of joy during difficult times.

Someone to Talk To

Sometimes you simply need someone to listen.

We offer:

• 1-to-1 counselling

• Grief support and Grief Circle

• Drop-in support sessions

• A safe, welcoming space to talk

• Support and connection with others who understand

• Support for people living with illness, family members, carers and those who are bereaved

Wellbeing & All-Abilities Exercise

Our wellbeing and exercise activities provide opportunities to relax, look after yourself, keep moving and try something new in a supportive environment.

These include:

• Reiki

• End-of-life Reiki

• Massage vouchers

• Sound baths

• Guided meditation

• Hand massage sessions

• Beauty and wellbeing support

• Seated Pilates

• All-abilities exercise

• Seated Thai boxing / Muay Thai

Creativity & Expression

Creativity can be a powerful way to express feelings, remember someone or simply enjoy doing something for yourself.

We offer:

• Craft sessions

• Creative workshops

• Creative writing

• Poetry workshops

• Sketch Your Grief

• Art-based activities

• Memory and memorial activities

• Seasonal and social creative activities

Friendship, Community & Connection

You don't have to go through this alone.

Our social activities provide opportunities to meet people, make friends, share experiences and enjoy time together.

Activities include:

• Sarah's Stories Book Club

• Groove and dance sessions

• Tea and chat

• Informal social sessions

• Community get-togethers

• Opportunities to meet other people who understand

Grief, Bereavement & End-of-Life Support

We create space for honest conversations about grief, loss, death and dying.

Our support includes:

• Grief and bereavement support

• Grief Circle

• Death and end-of-life conversations

• Death Café and related events

• End-of-life Reiki

• Memory and memorial activities

• Opportunities to talk openly about death, dying and loss

Information, Awareness & Community

Through our community work, events and Living Matters podcast, we create opportunities to share experiences, raise awareness and connect people with useful information and support.

We also work alongside local organisations and professionals to help people find the right support when they need it.

Our Community Hub

At the heart of Sarah's Star is our welcoming community space at the Linskill Centre in North Shields.

It is a place where you can:

• Come as you are

• Have a cuppa and a chat

• Meet people who understand

• Take part in activities

• Try something new

• Find a moment of calm

• Feel less alone

You don't have to know exactly what you need before you come through the door. We're here to listen, support you and help you find what feels right for you.