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Northumberland Emotional Wellbeing Support Team (NEWST)

Who are we?

The Northumberland Emotional Wellbeing Support Team (NEWST) is a team of mental health professionals.

We work for Cumbria, Northumbria, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust. We also work with Northumberland Children’s Social Care. We help plan and deliver trauma-informed care.

Who do we help?

  • We help services understand a young person’s emotional and mental health needs.
  • We support joined-up care for young people and their families.
  • We help build stable and caring support systems.
  • We aim to grow confidence and strength around the young person.
  • We help young people with complex needs to thrive.
  • We aim to reduce the need for mental health services.

Who works for us?

Our team includes:

  • Nurses
  • Therapists
  • Social workers
  • Managers

We have strong experience in children’s mental health and care services.

How can we help?

NEWST supports Northumberland County Council social workers. They can request a clinic meeting. This offers advice, support, and a safe space to reflect.

We provide:

  • Clinic meetings
  • “Understanding their story” sessions
  • Staff training
  • Direct work with young people and carers
  • Support for social workers
  • Group work
  • Reflective sessions

How can I get referred?

You need a social worker in Northumberland Children’s Services to refer you.

After a referral, we arrange a clinic meeting with a clinician. We decide if more support is helpful.

The team meets weekly to plan next steps. We agree the best pathway and assign a clinician.

We do not have a waiting list.

Contact

Address

Northumberland Emotional Wellbeing Support Team (NEWST) Children’s Social Care County Hall Morpeth Northumberland NE61 2EF

Opening Times

Monday 9am – 5pm Tuesday 9am – 5pm Wednesday 9am – 5pm Thursday 9am – 5pm Friday 9am – 5pm