In 1995 we began our journey in the west end of Newcastle and, over three decades, have grown to deliver a wide range of community-focused services and partnerships that make a measurable difference to physical and mental wellbeing across the region.

As we celebrate 30 years of making a difference, we invite you to watch our journey video below – sharing the people, partnerships and stories that have shaped Healthworks and strengthened our mission to tackle health inequalities and improve outcomes for thousands of local people.

Our Aims

Healthworks helps people of all ages to live longer, healthier and happier lives, especially in communities facing the greatest challenges.

We do this by:

• Sharing clear, trusted information about health and people’s rights to healthcare

• Helping communities understand health issues and make informed choices

• Supporting prevention through partnership working with local services

• Promoting physical activity, healthy eating and positive lifestyle changes

• Providing training and support for community groups

• Delivering services that reduce health inequalities

We focus our work in areas where poor health, disability and social challenges such as low income, unemployment and poor housing have the greatest impact on people’s quality of life.

What We Do

Our work spans community wellbeing programmes, health education, tailored interventions and collaborative projects that empower individuals, families and neighbourhoods to lead longer, healthier lives.

Through partnerships with local organisations, the NHS, public health and community groups, Healthworks continues to deliver sustainable, impactful solutions that close health gaps across the North East.

Explore Our Services

Find out more about each of the services we offer.

We’re proud of what we’ve achieved over the past 30 years in reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for people and communities across the North East.

Our latest Impact Report shows how our programmes are making a real difference – from helping people stay healthier and more active, to generating significant savings for local health and social care services.

Read our Impact Report to see the full story of our work, evidence of our achievements and the real-life results our community-led approach delivers.