Your March Shropshire Health & Wellbeing update

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Shropshire Health and Wellbeing e-Newsletter

Welcome to this March 2018 Shropshire Health & Wellbeing e-Newsletter. This e-Newsletter is for everyone interested in health and wellbeing in the county.

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Age UK call out for volunteers in Bridgnorth

Volunteers needed to support older people

Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is looking for more people who are willing to volunteer some of their time to make a real difference to the lives of older people living in Bridgnorth and the surrounding area. The charity is urgently looking for more volunteers to help out with befriending and the day centres at Alveley and Much Wenlock.

Volunteer befrienders spend 1-2 hours a week visiting an older person in their own home to provide companionship. The role might also involve taking an older person out to a coffee shop or accompanying them to a hobby in the Bridgnorth area.

The day centres in Alveley and Much Wenlock are looking for more people to join the team of dedicated volunteers. The Age UK STW day centres offer older people a chance to get out of the house and socialise with others. For a small charge transport to and from the day centre is provided along with a hot meal and plenty of activities such as singing, bingo, quizzes, talks and day trips.

Alveley day centre meets on a Monday and is also looking for an organiser to co-ordinate the volunteers, set up for the day, arrange the activities, serve lunch and refreshments.
Much Wenlock day centre is looking for a volunteer helper to be part of the team on Tuesdays.

Heather Osborne, Chief Executive of Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin, said: “We are specifically looking to fill these roles in the Bridgnorth area. Volunteering is incredibly rewarding and a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of local older people who are lonely and isolated”.

Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin provides ongoing support and training, and reimburse expenses. If you would like to discuss the roles in more detail please call Janice or Claire in Volunteer Recruitment on 01743 588 570 or visit the website www.ageukshropshireandtelford.org.uk

Guided Walk - Broseley, Buildwas Abbey & Benthall Edge

(6 miles)

Monday 26th March EXTRA DATE

Meeting at Birchmeadow Centre car park (TF12 5LP located off Birchmeadow Road in Broseley) we will walk to Ironbridge and follow the River Severn passing Buildwas Abbey.

On the return to Broseley we will pass along Benthall Edge.

Please note that this walk starts and finishes from Birchmeadow Park, Broseley and NOT Severn Valley Country Park. Free parking at the car park.

Booking and payment in advance is essential for all walks - call 01746 781192. (Sorry no refunds)

We are finding that the walks are very popular so please book early to avoid disappointment. Please wear walking boots and bring a packed lunch and drink.

Meet at starting point at 9.15am for a 9.30am start.

Adults £3.50 Children £2.00.

KICK CANCER PROGRAMME

Today Shrewsbury town in the community launched their new Kick Cancer programme. Working in partnership with Lingen Davies Cancer Fund, they have created a multi-sport programme helping those living with or recovering from Cancer in Shropshire.

The programme is looking to recruit people from Shropshire onto the 6-week programme which will start on 13th March, running every Tuesday, 3.30pm – 5.30pm.

The sessions will consist of different group exercise sessions followed by social sessions both held at The Community Hub at Shrewsbury Town Football Club.

Speaking of the programme, Naomi Atkin, Executive Officer at Lingen Davies, Said

"I am really pleased that Lingen Davies Cancer Fund and Shrewsbury Town in the Community are working together on this exciting pilot project."

"Physical activity can be really beneficial to people during and after their cancer treatment, and this is a great opportunity for people in our community to get back to fitness or try out a new activity to help their recovery."

"Lingen Davies is the only local charity supporting active treatment and recovery for people affected by cancer in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Mid Wales; quality of life beyond cancer is a key theme of our £1.25 million 40th Anniversary Appeal, and we’re excited about the contribution that the Kick Cancer programme will make to this."

Updates from our Partners

Volunteer

To find out about the volunteering activities which have been going on across Shropshire's Great Outdoors take a look at the webpage http://www.shropshiresgreatoutdoors.co.uk/volunteering-outdoors/

If you are interested in volunteering or to find out more about our volunteering opportunities please visit our webpage, call on 01743 255957 or email .

For all the latest news from The Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals click here.

For the latest news from Healthwatch Shropshire, click here

Do you have a question for the Health and Wellbeing Board?

If you have any questions for the Health and Wellbeing Board, you can contact Healthwatch Shropshire. Just click here to contact them or Telephone: 01743 237 884 Email:enquiries@healthwatchshropshire.co.uk or write to Freepost HEALTHWATCH SHROPSHIRE

Got some news to share?

If you have a topic or article that you would like to feature in this newsletter, please contact us by email:shropshiretogether@shropshire.gov.uk or telephone: 01743 253998

Health and Wellbeing Board - Next Meeting:

The next public Health and Wellbeing Board meeting will be held on the 24th May, 2018 starting at 09:30am at Shirehall in Shrewsbury.

The agenda and relevant papers will become available on the Health and Wellbeing webpage prior to the meeting. Please click here to access previous meeting agendas

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