How do you look after your health and wellbeing?
Meeting up with friends, having a relaxing massage or a spot of gardening maybe. Check out this month's AIS Direct for some ideas to get you out and about and meet new people with like minded interests.
Take a look at the What's On section within this newsletter and the What's On guide on the council website for a variety of entertainment and activities to get involved in.
Did you know there is a reduced parking rate for blue badge holders at Scunthorpe hospital? See the article below for more details.
Your feedback is important to us for the development of this newsletter. If you have any comments, please email ais@northlincs.gov.uk
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Sports ‘R’ Us
If a new year and a new fitter and healthier you is what you want to achieve then why not get involved in a Rusty Rackets session?
Training and using Wimbledon as your goal could give you the motivation and focus you need to reinstate those trainers and work out gear that were destined for a life in retirement.
The Rusty Rackets tennis sessions take place every Tuesday morning at Riddings Leisure Centre on Enderby Road in Scunthorpe and runs from 10am until 12pm.
Alternatively are there are other sports and activities that you can get back in to that you haven’t taken part in since leaving school? Check out the full programme of activities on the council website or you can call the Active Ageing Development Officer on 01724 297255. There are opportunities on your doorstep and offer something for everyone aged from 16 to 116 as part of our adult programmes!
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The North Lincolnshire Community Wellbeing Hubs have lots of activities and groups that you can get involved in whatever your interests.
Chair-based exercises, new age kurling, boxercise, craft groups, singing groups, the list goes on. Take a look at the activities on the Hubs webpages for timetables of activities at each Hub.
Contact your nearest Wellbeing Hub for details, all the numbers are listed on the council website or in this attached document.
Read the Wellbeing Hub newsletter that is published bi-monthly for a variety of information and advice and What's On in your local area.
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Walking the Way to Health is an initiative that aims to encourage you to walk in your own community.
Being physically active on a regular basis can significantly improve your health and fitness, and walking is ideal for building exercise into your everyday life. It is also a perfect way to see the natural environment around you.
The Walking the Way to Health Initiative in North Lincolnshire currently has led walks that are being run all over the county. All led walks are free and most are no longer than three miles each.
You can see the latest timetable of walks on the Walking for Health website.
Contact Christine Johnson, Health Walk Coordinator
01724 297631 or 07717586380 or email:christine.johnson@northlincs.gov.uk
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March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Month. Over 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year in the UK,
and it remains the biggest killer among the gynaecological cancers, with 4,100
deaths each year. It is the fifth most common cause of cancer death in women
Recent research by Target
Ovarian Cancer shows an alarmingly low awareness of the symptoms among woman
over 50 – who are most at risk. Just one in five can name one of the key
symptoms of ovarian cancer.
The three main symptoms in women diagnosed with ovarian
cancer are:
- Increased abdominal size and persistent bloating
(not bloating that comes and goes)
- Persistent pelvic and abdominal pain
- Difficulty eating and feeling full quickly, or
feeling nauseous
In North Lincolnshire, each year on average 20 women are newly
diagnosed with ovarian cancer and 12 women die from the disease.
Most ovarian cancer cases are diagnosed at a
late stage as the symptoms are hard to recognise at an early stage.
For further information and helpful advice, visit the Target Ovarian Cancer website.
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Do you know the
signs of a stroke?
The council is
working with the Stroke Association and is calling for people across North
Lincolnshire to be more aware of the early signs of stroke, and to share the
FAST message to help save more lives.
The FAST test
identifies the three most common symptoms of a stroke and the right action to
take. They are:
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Face: Can the person smile? Has their mouth or
eye drooped?
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Arm weakness: Can the person raise both arms?
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Speech problems: Can the person speak clearly
and understand what you say?
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Time to call 999
If you recognise
any single one of the symptoms of stroke, in yourself or others call 999. Find out more about recognising the signs of a stroke on our website.
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Have you recently
been diagnosed with dementia?
The dementia guide, is the flagship resource for people recently diagnosed with dementia. It has been fully
updated and redesigned with a new brand. The guide now includes new sections on
technology, living alone, changes to relationships and coming to terms with a
diagnosis. You can download the guide from the Alzheimer's Society website.
Visit the Alzheimer's Society website for more information if you are caring for someone with dementia or to find out how you can become a Dementia Friend.
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Caring with Confidence – are you caring for someone who
couldn’t manage without your help but not sure if you’re doing the best for
them as well as looking after yourself?
Why not come along to our Caring with Confidence sessions?
Responding to demand, we will be holding four evening sessions
in April so working Carers in particular can have the opportunity to take up
these informal and interactive workshops. They can make a positive difference to
your life and the life of the person you care for.
Workshops will be held at the Carers’ Support Centre, 11
Redcombe Lane, Brigg from 6pm to 8.30pm. A light buffet will be available
from 5.30pm with sessions starting at 6pm.
- 5 April – Finding your
Way
- 12 April – Caring and
Coping
- 19 April – Caring and
Resources
- 26 April – Caring and
Communicating
Alternative care and transport may be available on request.
Ring 01652 650585 to reserve your place.
Visit the Carer's Support Centre website for lots of useful information to help you in your caring role.
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Did you know that blue badge holders get a reduced parking rate at local hospitals?
The North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Hospital Foundation Trust offer a reduced parking rate for visitors and patients who hold a blue badge.
Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) barriers are installed in their car parks, and blue badge holders can register on-line or in our security offices at each site. Once registered, the barrier will recognise your number plate when you arrive on site, lift the barrier and then when you go to pay you will be charged at the blue badge holder fixed rate fee of £2.
Online registration and further details about parking can be found on their website by clicking on this link.
Don't have a blue badge but think you may be eligible? See the information on the council website for who is eligible and how to apply for a blue badge.
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Would you like to use the library, but can’t get out and about? We may be able to help you. The Home Library Service (HLS) provides a free service to people who are unable to visit their local library in person, as a result of illness, injury or disability.
Our friendly and helpful volunteers will deliver books and audio books to you in your own home. Or perhaps you would like to apply to be one of our Home Library Service volunteers?
Details of both can be found on our Home Library Service web pages.
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North Lincolnshire Council is encouraging residents to have their say on the proposed new Local Plan that will set out how the area is developed over the next 19 years.
You will be able to share your views at consultation events from throughout February and March and online now. The consultation will run until Monday 10 April 2017.
The new North Lincolnshire Local Plan will set out the vision and objectives for the area; establish the amount and location for growth and act as a guide for future development.
It identifies important issues facing the area now and in the future, and how these can be addressed through the plan.
You can find out more information on the council website.
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North Lincolnshire Council is on the lookout for new foster carers and adoptive parents to look after children of all ages and needs. Are you who we are looking for?
Information evenings are held regularly and a list of dates and times are available on the council website. Find out more about fostering and adoption and start your journey of changing a child’s life by visiting the Fostering and Adoption pages on the council website.
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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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Tell us about your community groups and activities!
The council's Adult Information Service (AIS) maintains a directory of groups and activities for adults, aged 18 and over, who are interested in spending time with people with similar interests. It might be a lunch club, yoga group, a coffee morning for people suffering with lifelong conditions or even a sporting activity for adults with mobility issues.
Our directory is available online here – so you can have a look for yourself at what is available.
Information wanted:
The AIS is keen to expand this directory, and with your help it could be a great information hub for people across North Lincolnshire. So if you run, or know of, an activity or group that isn’t currently on the list, please tell the AIS about it and help promote what's on for local people.
To share details about your group or activity, please email: ais@northlincs.gov.uk or call on 01724 296607.
If you would like to know what is going on for adults around North Lincolnshire, contact the team and let them know what your interests are and see what they can come up with for you.
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Boom, Boom, Room is a nightclub experience for customers with special needs. It is a great opportunity to experience a night club atmosphere in a safe environment with doorstaff and a chance for customers to meet friends old and new.
The resident DJ is Peter Foster who himself has Autism and has attended a DJ course at North Lindsey College to give him the skills to provide you with a great night out. It gives him experience and it's a good night all round .
These evenings are held on the last Thursday of each month at various venues. Sometimes local bands perform to help raise their profile in the county and add to the night club experience. On special occasions there are fancy dress nights with prizes for best dressed.
Local car parks are free and all our venues are disabled friendly. Carers/personal assistants and family members are encouraged to go and join in the fun too , free of charge. Entrance is £7 for customers with special needs which in turn pays for special nights . The next event is being held at Café Indie, High Street, Scunthorpe on the 30 March, 7pm to 10pm.
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A lively piece of comedy will have audiences in North Lincolnshire laughing themselves silly this spring as part of LiveLincs’ sparkling new season of events.
Spitz and Co present Gloriator – a ‘riotously funny’ show based on the Hollywood blockbuster Gladiator.
The performance, which has already received rave reviews, was winner of the Critics’ Choice Award at Exeter Ignite.
The show is suitable for children aged 11 and above and families with children aged seven and above. You can see the performances on 2, 3 and 5 March. See the council website for more details.
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The Carers’ Support Centre
Charity Summer Ball
Friday 16 June 2017
The Forest Suite, Forest Pines Hotel & Golf Resort
7pm onwards
3 course meal, live entertainment and disco
Raffle, 10% Discount at the Bar
Dress Code : Black Tie
Tickets: £45 pp
Tel: 01652 650585
Registered
Charity
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