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Your Life July 2021
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 Could you be a shared lives carer?
Wojciech and Alicja decided to become Shared Lives carers after seeing a friend support someone to lead a happy and fulfilled life. They saw a trusting bond develop between them and felt that Shared Lives was something they wanted to be a part of.
‘We find it really rewarding watching someone’s life improve – knowing you are making a difference in their lives is a great feeling. The scheme is great and we get lots of support’
Our Shared Lives scheme helps adults who need support to live more independently.
We need carers from all kinds of backgrounds to provide support in their home, from just a few hours a week to long term live-in arrangements, helping some of our most isolated and vulnerable people to be part of a community.
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Latest news
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Homecare 'early deterioration' pilot
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The son of a Newark lady talks about the benefits of a pilot scheme which is helping to spot the early signs of poor health in elderly people.
Home care staff from Fosse Healthcare are recording people’s health via a mobile App and have been trained to spot ‘soft signs of deterioration’, such as a raised temperature or fatigue, which triggers an alert. This ensures they get the help they need at an early stage to avoid a crisis or hospital admission.
“I live 150 miles away and it’s really hard to be here at the drop of a hat, so the thought that somebody’s going to be nearby or monitoring things – like an issue with her blood pressure – that’s definitely reassuring to think that could be picked up early.” Simon Hulbert
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Summer Reading Challenge 2021
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Help your grandchildren get into this year's Summer Reading Challenge with Inspire libraries! Aimed at children aged 4 to 11 years, the challenge is to read six or more library books over the summer.
This year’s theme is Wild World Heroes, in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund.
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What's on
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Go Wild in the Greenwood
Sherwood Forest
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 Notts Outdoors and the RSPB are hosting a series of exciting events and activities throughout the school holidays including have-a-go archery, a mobile climbing wall plus angel and Tomahawke throwing.
Why not come and test your skills at the home of Robin Hood?!
Prices vary depending on activity.
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Summer holiday fun ideas
Various venues across the county
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 Looking for fun summer holiday activities that will suit the whole family?
From visiting Nottinghamshire’s country parks, arts and crafts, theatrical performances to reading and staying active at home, we have got you covered.
Let us help you with your planning to get out and about and #ExploreNotts with your grandchildren this summer!
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Competition
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Win a reusable picnic hamper!
It's #NationalPicnicMonth so to celebrate we're running a reusable picnic hamper giveaway!
What better way to wind down after a busy day or to enjoy the sunshine with family and friends - slip on your sandals, pack up your picnic basket and head outdoors for dinner.
Enter our giveaway for a chance to win a reusable picnic hamper. What's more we have lots of great tips and ideas for how you can use up leftovers for those picnic treats to ensure nothing goes to waste.
Enter by 31 July 2021 for your chance to win!
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