The Haven is a new project offering out of hours mental health support at Scunthorpe and District Mind. The project aims to offer a safe space for people who are feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope and is staffed by trained mental health support workers. The Haven will offer a range of activities such as relaxation, art, board games etc to help people relax and unwind and will also provide 1:1 support to offer a listening ear, support to develop more effective coping strategies and support to access help from other appropriate agencies. . The Haven will be open 6pm to 12pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings and people requiring support can phone on 01724 279500 or just call into Scunthorpe and District Mind, Printers Yard, Fenton Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6QX. In an emergency, please call the North Lincolnshire Crisis Team 01724 382015.
The aim of the project is to prevent people reaching crisis point and to help them access the support they need, rather than struggling to find help and turning to the emergency services when they can no longer cope. It is open to people over the age of 16 living or registered with a GP in North Lincolnshire. The Haven isn’t suitable for those under 16, people under the influence of illicit substances or for people experiencing a major mental health crisis.
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Scams are crimes, and they're a growing problem, so it's important to be aware of what they might look like and how you can avoid them. Independent Age have produced a guide which looks at:
- Avoiding and spotting scams
- Security dos and don'ts
- Who is targeted by scammers
- Types of scam
- What to do if you've been scammed
- What to do if you think someone else has been scammed
Order your free guide to spotting, avoiding and reporting scams from Independent Age.
The Independent Age website also has many other factsheets and guides available to download covering topics such as money, housing options, health, personal life, support and care and future planning.
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Caring for someone can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be lonely, boring, frustrating, frightening and stressful. A Carer Peer Support Group can offer the empathetic support that only another Carer can give.
Groups meet regularly throughout North Lincolnshire. They are a great way to meet other Carers, socialise, develop friendships and share information.
There are some groups that focus on a particular group of Carers such as parent Carers and some groups may focus on a particular condition such as the Dementia Peer Support Group, other groups are there for any Carer in a particular area of North Lincolnshire.
You will be made very welcome at any of the support groups.
Talk to the Carers’ Support Service if you feel that you cannot attend a group because of your caring role.
For more information visit the Carers' Support Service website, call them on 01652 650585 or email info@carerssupportcentre.com
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Pharmacists are experts in medicines who can help you with minor health concerns.
As qualified healthcare professionals, they can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, tummy trouble and aches and pains.
If symptoms suggest it's something more serious, pharmacists have the right training to make sure you get the help you need. For example they will tell you if you need to see a GP.
All pharmacists train for five years in the use of medicines. They are also trained in managing minor illnesses and providing health and wellbeing advice.
Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You don't need an appointment – you can just walk in.
Most pharmacies have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.
Find a pharmacy near you.
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One of the greatest challenges in later life is beating loneliness and social isolation. Loneliness isn't necessarily about being alone, though it can be. It's also about not having the right meaningful connections in our lives. Anyone can feel lonely. It can happen at any age, whether in relationship, or surrounded by a large family. It's about the quality and meaning that we find when relating to another person or group.
The effects of loneliness go much deeper than the immediate feeling of isolation. For older people it can contribute to depression, stroke, high blood pressure, cognitive decline and more.
To enjoy a fulfilling and healthy later life, it's important to take steps to minimise the risk of becoming isolated.
If you feel lonely already, there are things you can do to feel better again. It may seem daunting at first, but small changes can make a difference.
Visit the Adult Information Hub website for more information and ideas of coping with loneliness. The What's On guide contains information about groups and activities you can get involved in.
The Independent Age website also has lots of advice on loneliness, including their Friendship Service and many other subjects.
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It has never been easier for residents to pay to dispose of their waste at Household Recycling Centres (HRC) across North Lincolnshire now card payments are available.
North Lincolnshire Council recently started accepting card – or smartphone payments at its Household Recycling Centres, except at Barnetby and Broughton where no charges apply.
From 1 April 2020, only card payments will be accepted to provide a better service for residents.
Cashless payments brings about many benefits for customers including, less waiting time and no need to worry about having the correct amount of cash.
It is free to dispose of most items at Household Recycling Centres. However, there is a cost to disposing of plasterboard, soil, ceramics, hardcore and rubble, and tyres.
To find out where your nearest Household Recycling Centre is, go to the council's recycling page.
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We offer a number services to enhance your employment prospects. Available to anyone 16 and over.
- Writing a CV or updating your existing CV
- One to one support with job search
- Help with job applications
- Interview Techniques
- Accessing training opportunities and education
- Voluntary work
Monday - 9am to 12pm
Crosby Community Association, 105 – 107 Frodingham Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 7JT
Tuesday - 9am to 1pm
Ashby Link, Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, DN16 2RY
Wednesday - 9.30am to 5pm
Epworth Community and Wellbeing Hub, High Street, Epworth, DN9 1EP
Thursday - 9am to 12pm
Baysgarth Leisure Centre, Baysgarth Park, Brigg Road, Barton Upon Humber, DN18 5DT
For further information contact: 01724 296969.
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Scunthorpe Diabetes Support group will be holding meetings on the following Wednesday evenings at 7pm:
8 January 2020, 11 March 2020, 13 May 2020, 8 July 2020, 9 September 2020, 11 November 2020.
Meetings will be held at Scunthorpe Community Wellbeing Hub, Alvingham Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2DP and all are free to attend.
Guest speakers have been invited from NHS CCG, Diabetes UK, British Heart Foundation, Brigg Carers, Mindfulness, Bank Fraud.
For more information email info@scunthorpediabetes.co.uk
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The Wold Singers, three part ladies choir, have vacancies for first/second sopranos and altos and would love to welcome you into the choir.
The choir sing a varied repertoire of songs in a friendly atmosphere and rehearse at Old Brumby United Church, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe from 7pm to 9pm each Monday evening.
Just come along or contact Musical Director Carole Mundy on 01652 654428 or carole.mundy@outlook.com
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If you want to get out and about, make new friends, try something new; take a look at the council's What's On guide. Use the categories to choose the topics you are interested in, example, Friendship and Social groups, Active Ageing and Adult Learning to name just a few.
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Since the gallery’s doors first opened in 2001 we have developed a great reputation for offering a varied and exciting exhibition programme of contemporary art. Our venue shows around 20 exhibitions per year, across six exhibition spaces, and we aim to be as ambitious and creatively diverse with our shows as possible. As well as bringing arts and culture to the local community, we also aim to show art by groups that are under represented in mainstream galleries and the art world.
Encompassing a wide range of media, subjects and artistic approaches, we present a mixture of in-house curated exhibitions, touring shows and exhibitions developed in partnership with fellow creative organisations. We also produce and deliver our own touring exhibitions to other galleries nationally, and offer an extensive education programme for all ages and abilities.
Check out the website for further details.
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Barton Inclusive Football Club are offering walking football sessions for people aged 50+ years, every Monday (except for Bank Holidays) from 8pm to 9pm at Baysgarth Leisure Centre.
It costs £4 per session.
For more information please contact Sophie Bartup on 07715 530269.
Scunthorpe United Community Trust
Walking Football sessions every Monday night from 5.30pm to 7pm at Premier Pitch (3G), Kettering Rd, Scunthorpe, DN161UW.
£3 per session.
Aimed mainly at Over 50s, but any age welcome. Male or female.
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Epworth Sequence Tea Dance at Epworth Thurlow Pavilion
4 February - 2pm to 4pm
Sequence Tea Dance is every Tuesday at Epworth Thurlow Pavilion on Station Road.
Costs £1.50 which includes refreshments and raffle ticket.
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