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The Community Wellbeing Hubs provide advice and support for vulnerable adults in North Lincolnshire.
Spotlight on Scunthorpe Wellbeing Hub
There is a large variety of activities and clubs taking place each week in the Wellbeing Hubs.
Maybe you want to join in the chair based exercise group that takes place several times per week. There are various craft clubs you could join if you want to try something new or improve your skills.
Did you know there is a 'cook and eat' club on a Thursday morning? The newspaper discussion group may be more your thing. Go along and debate current topics of news.
There is so much going on at the Hubs, we can't list them all here but here are a few:
Archery
Mondays, 1.30pm to 3.30 pm and cost £3
Hub Club
Free activities for young people aged 18-24 years old with additional needs. Every Wednesday, 6pm to 8pm at Scunthorpe Community Wellbeing Hub.
Togetherness sing-a-long group
Takes place on Thursdays, 6pm to 7.30 pm. It is a group for those with memory problems, their families and carers. It is free to attend.
To see further information visit the Wellbeing Hub webpages on the council website.
Scunthorpe Wellbeing Hub, Alvingham Road, DN16 2DP. Telephone: 01724 277906.
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Are you worried about money? Are you over 50 years of age or a Carer?
If so, maybe the Carers' Support Centre can help…..
The Carers’ Support Centre is hosting welfare benefit sessions, in conjunction with Age UK, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 1pm to 4pm. Appointments should be made by ringing 01652 650585.
You will have the opportunity to discuss your situation and any benefits you may be entitled to. The Age UK Benefits Adviser will then make an appointment to visit you at home to complete any paperwork or forms.
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Do you give regular and
substantial support to an adult who without it could not manage their daily
living? You must remember to look after your own health and mental wellbeing
and you could be entitled to an assessment of your needs as a carer.
A Carers’ Needs Assessment will assess your caring,
physical and mental health needs and will offer you the opportunity to discuss
the following:
- Carer Breaks
- Benefits Checks
- Learning and Leisure
Opportunities
- Carer Support Groups
- Emergency Planning
- Information regarding Carers
- Events
- Training
An assessment of your needs will offer you the
help you need so that you can either carry on caring or plan for future
care. Further information is available on the council website or
contact the Family Carers’ Team via email: familycarerteam@northlincs.gov.uk or by telephoning 01724 298393.
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North Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group (NLCCG) is
the NHS organisation that plans and buys health care for almost 170,000 people
who live in our area.
Health Matters 4
is an event about how they plan to improve the advice, support and care
services that will help local people have a good quality of life, recover from
periods of ill health as close to home as possible, make healthier choices and
enjoy their independence for as long as they can.
Health Matters 4 – 10
August – 12.30pm to 3.30 pm
at The House, New Life
Church, Brumby Wood Lane, Scunthorpe, DN17 1AB
At this event you will be able to share your experiences of
local healthcare and give your views on some of the local health and care plans
that the NLCCG hope will transform the health and care services available in your
area.
Please see the programme for information about all the market
stalls, presentation and discussion groups taking place together with timings
to help you plan your afternoon. Please visit all our stands where staff will
be happy to talk to you and answer your questions.
If you enjoy getting more involved in the way health services
are planned in North Lincolnshire, why not join our patient network, Embrace?
To find out more ring 0300 3000 563 or visit the Embrace website.
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Living a healthy lifestyle in mid-life can double your
chances of being healthy at 70 and beyond. In the UK it is estimated that
physical inactivity causes 17% of premature deaths from various causes
including coronary heart disease, some cancers and Type 2 Diabetes.
Making small changes now can improve your health right away
and double your chances of staying healthy as you get older. For more
information visit North Lincolnshire Council’s Health Campaign webpage and click on ‘One You’ which is a campaign
aimed at adults particularly those who are 40-60 years of age.
North Lincolnshire Council Leisure Services will be attending the 'Health Matters' event on 10 August (see previous article) offering
Functional Fitness MOT’s to older adults 50+. The MOT uses simple physical
exercises including hand grip strength test to give older adults an idea of how
their fitness compares to their peers. There will also be the opportunity to find
out about what physical activities are offered in the area. If you are unable to attend but would like to
know more about opportunities for physical activity visit the Leisure Services webpage.
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Disabled Living is a charity which provides impartial information about equipment (assistive technology) and services for disabled adults, children, older people and the professionals who support them.
The Disabled Living Supplier Directory provides information about companies and organisations that provide equipment, products and services to support disabled children, adults and older people. There is an interactive house to showcase equipment, together with a range of pods which provide information relating to services.
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Are you living with a long term
health condition? Would you like to be able to take more control to enable you
to manage your condition better on a daily basis? If the answer is yes,
then the Expert Patient Programme (EPP) is for you.
The EPP is a six week course for anyone living
with long-term health conditions. It is run by trained tutors who are also
living with a long term health condition. The course looks at a variety of
topics including:
- dealing with pain and
extreme tiredness
- coping with feelings of
depression
- relaxation techniques and
exercise
- healthy eating
- communication with family,
friends and health professionals
- positive planning for the
future
If you would like to find out more about the EPP,
or to apply to attend the course, email ExpertPatient@northlincs.gov.uk or call 01724
298404. Download the Expert Patient
Programme leaflet for
further details or visit the council website
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Come along and try our 'Do Something Different' sport, leisure and cultural sessions specifically for adults with a disability aged 16 plus. Have fun, meet new people and learn new skills.
The 2016 Summer Games, includes Archery, Dance, Wall Climbing and Multi Sports and is taking place at the Pods on Wednesday 24 August, 11am to 2pm. Don't miss out, book your place by calling Paul Kitchen, tel: 01724 297270.
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There are a few days remaining for people living and working in Greater Lincolnshire to have their say on proposals to create a Mayoral Combined Authority with a Directly Elected Mayor for the area.
Ten local authorities, from the Humber to the Wash, have joined together to ask for some powers, responsibilities and funding from Government to be devolved to Greater Lincolnshire, meaning more decisions on public services – including transport and housing - would be made locally, rather than at a national level.
We want your views on the scheme for the establishment of a Mayoral Combined Authority for Greater Lincolnshire. Visit www.northlincs.gov.uk/devolution to have your say. Consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 8 August.
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North
Lincolnshire becomes a White Ribbon County
The council was presented with the
Town and County White Ribbon Award in July for its work in supporting
the White Ribbon campaign to prevent violence against women.
The White Ribbon Town and County
Award is a nationally recognised award that demonstrates North Lincolnshire’s
commitment to the White Ribbon campaign and to reducing domestic abuse. As well
as addressing and altering social norms that lead to violent behaviour against
women, involving men in prevention activities, increasing awareness on the
issue and providing services aimed at reducing the incidence of domestic abuse.
Now North Lincolnshire has become a
White Ribbon County, the council will continue to pledge to support the work of
the White Ribbon campaign and ‘never commit, excuse or remain silent about
violence against women’.
You can find out more about what the White Ribbon
County Award means for North Lincolnshire on the council website
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Shopping, Handyperson & Gardening Services
Age UK provide shopping, gardening and handyperson services for people over 50 living in North Lincs. To find out how their services can benefit you, please contact 01652 636208
AGE UK Befriending
The Service provides a volunteer to visit you at home, chat and help you feel less alone. It is not expected that the volunteer will be with you for a long time, rather that they can help you through a difficult time and support you to get more involved in what’s happening in your local community. There will be a fee of £10 for this service. If you think you would benefit from this service please contact 01652 636208.
Equipment Clinics
The Occupational Health Therapy (OHT) Service provides equipment clinics at Ironstone Centre, Scunthorpe. To book an appointment to attend your local clinic for an assessment contact OHT Service on 01724 290600.
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There was a great atmosphere today at the Ongo Family Fun Day held at Manor Park Scunthorpe. Hundreds of people attended and the weather stayed sunny for most of the day.
There were plenty of free activities to keep the children amused and the parents happy. There were lots of information stalls from a variety of local services and providers.
Entertainment in the main ring was provided by local groups including Kimberley School of Dance and the Scunthorpe Pipe Band. Children were facinated by the dog agility group and the batton twilers.
Well done Ongo, another successful event.
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The Adult Information Service (AIS) offers information and advice to
residents of North Lincolnshire on services and activities available in your
area, Adult Social Care, Organisations that may be useful to you and other
council services.
Contact Us
You can contact the
team Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm and on Friday, 9am to 4.30pm by telephoning
01724 296607 or email ais@northlincs.gov.uk . Your enquiry will
be handled in a professional, friendly and sensitive manner.
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The Family Information
Service provides
free, impartial information and advice to families in North Lincolnshire.
We aim to provide an efficient, accessible information service to support
parents, carers and families in North Lincolnshire.
We have a wide range of information for children
and young people aged 0 to 20 and their families including:
Contact Us
You can contact us Monday to Thursday, 9am to
5pm and on Friday, 9am to 4.30pm by telephoning 01724 296629 or
email fis@northlincs.gov.uk
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Do you want to get out and meet
people, join a group to improve your fitness or maybe there's an activity
you've always wanted to try but never got round to it. Below are some ideas to
get you started:
If you prefer to speak to someone, call the Adult
Information Service (AIS), who can provide you with a list of activities in
your area. Call 01724 296607. Friendly, helpful staff are waiting for
your call.
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Community Wellbeing Hubs are a great place to meet
people and socialise. Wellbeing Hub contact numbers.
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Foresight Limited operates throughout North
and North East Lincolnshire to meet the needs and requirements of disabled
people, their families and carers. For further information, contact them
directly via their website or call 01724 271381.
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Check out the Carers’
Support Centre,
always lots of groups and activities for Carers in North Lincolnshire.
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North Lincolnshire Council –
What’s On
pages on
the council website. Lots of information about upcoming events,
exhibitions and places to visit.
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