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News and Forthcoming Events
People and Research South West
The Care Forum is working in partnership with local NHS organisations and universities in the People and Research SW initiative. The aim of the project is to support public involvement in health and social care research. To help with this, the project is keen to hear from you about anything related to your experience of the research world (see our case studies pages at http://www.crncc.nihr.ac.uk/peopleandresearchsw for some examples), as well as any forthcoming events you think would be of interest to other people or institutions involved in research. People and Research SW is also here to offer guidance and support if you are looking for information or guidance for your particular research or would like to make contact with other research projects. For more information on training events, networking meetings and other resources, see the weblink above or contact Catrin.Richards@uwe.ac.uk or 0117 328 8809.
Brain Injury Charity Launches New Drop In
Headway Bristol has a new weekly drop in service for people affected by brain injury at Frenchay hospital. The drop-in information and support service is open every Tuesday from 11:30am-12:30pm and every Thursday from 3.00am-4.00pm. The drop-in is available to anyone who has had a brain injury, and their relatives, friends, carers and interested professionals. Sessions are facilitated by a member of staff who will be on hand to provide support and help to access the resources available in the library. Contact Carrie Piper on 0117 340 3771 or info@headwaybristol.org.uk for more information.
Help for Older and Disabled People to Get Online
A new three-year initiative in Bristol will help local people access the internet, learn new skills and find out more about computers and technology. The project, call Get IT Together, is focused on helping older people and individuals with disabilities gain basic IT skills. Sessions are tailored towards the learners’ own personal interests and are delivered by friendly, approachable tutors.
Should you be interested in attending a course, or becoming a volunteer tutor, please write to Get IT Together, Room 404, The Council House, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TR. Alternatively, you can contact Project Coordinator, Marius Jennings by email: marius.jennings@citizensonline.org.uk or by calling 07785 462568.
Lone Parents in Warmley
If you are a lone parent or carer with dependent children and looking for something new to do at the weekends, the Clocktower Association can offer you a local community space, in the Warmley/Cadbury Heath area, where you can come together and hold a range of different activities for you and your children. Large spacious rooms available with kitchen facilities, car parking and disabled access. Current availability includes: all day Sunday plus occasional space Friday evenings and Saturdays. If you are interested in becoming part of a group with like-minded people, or have any suggestions then please phone Lisa at Warmley Clocktower on 0117 967 1655.
South Gloucestershire Deaf Association
South Gloucestershire Deaf Association (SGDA) holds a number of regular sessions each month including:▪ Hard of hearing coffee morning (third Tuesday) ▪ British Sign Language users coffee morning (last Tuesday) ▪ Pension and benefit sessions (last Friday) ▪ Also every Thursday a member of the Occupational Therapy team from South Gloucestershire Council can assist with equipment needs. To contact, call 01454 316 460, email enquiries@sgda.co.uk or the mobile phone/SMS number is: 07812 177 929.
Pilot Reablement Service
Brunelcare, South Gloucestershire Council and NHS South Gloucestershire are working in partnership on a pilot reablement service. This free service will help people who have been in hospital to re-establish the everyday skills needed for daily living and will also help to find voluntary services, to help with areas of people's lives such as social activities and transport. The aim is to provide a stepping stone to independence, allowing people the time, encouragement and support needed to help regain lost skills, learn new skills and gain as much independence and quality of life as possible whilst remaining in their own homes. The service will support 20 people each month who have been discharged from Southmead hospital. To find out more, contact the project manager Rebecca Harrold on 01454 868228 or rebecca.harrold@southglos.gov.uk
Southern Brooks Community Partnership Courses
All are FREE to those with less than a level 2 qualification, if not a small fee is payable.
- Dealing with Difficult Behaviour, Tuesday 30 May, 10am– 4pm Coniston Community Centre, Patchway BS34 5JP.
- Cookery & Healthy Eating, five week course. Starts Friday 15 June, 10-12 noon in Filton.
Contact 01454 868 570 or email: training@sbcommunitypartnership.org.uk to find out more.
Alzheimer's Society Sports and Social Club for People with Dementia
Meets every Monday from 10am-2pm at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, Fiddlers Wood Lane, BS32 9BS.
Activities include: birdox construction, badminton, table tennis, basketball, indoor skittles, Tai Chi and many more. Usual charge is £10 per session, but some places are funded by a Local Authority. For more information call: 0117 961 0693.
Dementia Awareness Week 2012 Fundraising Dinner Dance
On Saturday 26 May a glass of bubbly awaits you at 7:00pm upon your arrival at the 4* Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre. Dinner will be at 7:30pm where you will be served a three course meal with your choice of red or white wine, followed by coffee and mints. Continue your evening by dancing the night away to the disco. Carriages at midnight. Dress code: formal attire. Tickets £40 per person. For further information see www.alzheimers.org.uk/remembertheperson or to book your place, call Lea Memon on 0117 967 3012 or e-mail: lea.memon@alzheimers.org.uk
'Making A Noise in Libraries'
Filton Library are holding an event from 7.00pm on Thursday 14 June as part of the upcoming 'Making A Noise in Libraries' fortnight. The event will see award-winning actor Gordon Griffin giving readings from audiobooks and revealing the painstaking preparation that goes into recording them. Tickets are £2.60 for library members, £5.25 for non-members, and available from all South Gloucestershire libraries. There are also free drop-in advice sessions on zero or low cost assistive technology that can help with reading at Thornbury and Downend libraries on Monday 18 June - 10.00am-2.00pm at both libraries. Action for Blind People’s information days also give advice and information on Action’s Resource Centre (Aids & Equipment) and all other services supporting the needs of people living with a sight loss. They will be at Emersons Green Library on Thursday 14 June as part of the fortnight, and all are welcome to their later sessions on Tuesday 29 May (Thornbury Library) and Tuesday 26 June (Yate Library) as well. All the Action for Blind sessions run from 10.30am-2.30pm. To find out more call 0117 953 7750 or email: swadmin@actionforblindpeople.org.uk or visit the website: www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk
Personalisation – What it Means for Carers
An event organised by South Gloucestershire Council to give carers more information about personalisation will take place at the Pop In Cafe, Yate on Tuesday 22 May from 6.30-8.30pm. Topics will include Personal Budgets, local services, supporting service users and carers with Direct Payments, as well as carers assessments and services. To book a place, call 01454 862 356 or email: cchengagement@southglos.gov.uk
Introduction to Sex and Relationships Course
Fromeside Youth Centre, Tuesday 29 May and Tuesday 10 July, 9.00am - 3.00pm. This is aimed at anyone working with young people. It will enable workers to gain a basic understanding of sex and relationships, work and the law, and to refer young people to appropriate sources of further support. Contact Kathryn Kerry, Teenage Pregnancy Project Worker on 01454 868709 or email: kathryn.kerry@southglos.gov.uk
Plain Packs Protect Campaign
Every year, another 340,000 children in the UK are tempted to try smoking. Evidence suggests that they are more likely to be attracted by designed tobacco packs, than by plain packs. The Government is due to launch a public consultation in the coming months on whether the UK should adopt the plain packaging of tobacco products. If you would like to help protect children by signing the Plain Packs Protect petition today. It’s quick and easy, and your support will be fed through to the national consultation. Go to http://www.plainpacksprotect.co.uk/ to sign the petition or find out more. The Plain Pack Protects campaign is a partnership of NHS organisations such as Smokefree South West, charities such as Cancer Research UK or the British Heart Foundation and others.
