MHA Communities Gateshead West (formerly known as MHA Chopwell & Rowlands Gill Live at Home Scheme) is a well established and locally based charity supporting older people in the locality, largely through the support of very kind hearted volunteers. We offer befriending, activity groups, trips out, exercise classes, lunch clubs, dementia support,  intergenerational activities, learning new skills, connect to health providers and work closely in partnership with other local community organisations, enabling people to live later life well.