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Get healthy and active in 2018 by completing the North Lincolnshire Council "Healthy and Active Passport". It's a free six-week programme, starting 28 February 2018, from 10am to 1pm at the Central Community Centre, Scunthorpe. To book your place and find out more, call 01724 297212.
At the start of the programme you attend a half-day induction where you will get your passport with lots of handy tips and information about how to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Over the six weeks you then complete the different sections of the passport on your own or with the support of a health champion.
At the end of the six weeks, you will have a 15-20 minute one to one session to celebrate being on your way to a healthier and more active new you.
For more details or to register call 01724 297212.
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The festive season may seem like a long time ago now but we all know it puts an extra strain on household budgets and leaves many of us short of cash in the New Year. If you already had debts building up it is likely Christmas has only made the problem worse. Worrying about money can have a significant impact on your mental and emotional wellbeing but taking some simple steps to tackle the problem head on can put you back in control. Download a free copy of the Mental Health and Debt Guide for useful advice to help you manage your debt.
The North Lincolnshire Financial Inclusion Group has also produced a Pocket Contact Guide on where to find free help and assistance related to money worries and much more.
Don’t forget there is help out there – you just have to ask, and it is completely confidential!
If you need advice on managing debts, contact Citizens Advice North Lincolnshire on 01724 870941 or visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk
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Know the signs of a stroke and ‘Act FAST’
North Lincolnshire Council is joining the Stroke Association to call on people to be more aware of the early signs of a stroke, and to share the FAST message with their friends and family.
The FAST test identifies the three most common symptoms of a stroke and the right action to take:
- Face: Can the person smile? Has their mouth or eye drooped?
- Arm weakness: Can the person raise both arms?
- Speech problems: Can the person speak clearly and understand what you say?
- Time to call 999
If you recognise any single one of the symptoms of stroke, in yourself or others call 999 straightaway. Download the FAST poster for more information.
To find out more information about the FAST campaign and find out what support is available, go to Stroke Association website.
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Feeling lonely is a normal human emotion and is simply a sign of wanting contact with people. It's not just older people who feel lonely it can affect younger people too and it can often happen because of a change in circumstances, such as:
- becoming a new parent
- facing empty nest syndrome
- retirement from work
- long-term illness or disability
- bereavement
- family breakdown – divorce or separation.
Your community and neighbourhood
Find out what local activities are being planned and get involved: walks, singing groups, book clubs and bridge. For example, Contact the Elderly and the University of the Third Age have a wide range of local social groups and activities across the UK. North Lincolnshire childrens' centres have lots going on too; not just for children.
Useful contacts
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North Lincolnshire Council is urging women to have a smear test, especially those aged between 25 and 49 as figures reveal over a quarter of women in this age group are not attending.
In 2016, in North Lincolnshire only 74 per cent of eligible young women had a smear test compared to 80 per cent of women aged 50 to 64.
For more information about cervical cancer and the NHS cervical screening programme, visit the NHS website.
There is also lots of useful information on the Jo's Trust website including videos in a variety of languages on the guide for cervical screening.
Do you know the symptoms to look out for? Read this leaflet to find out more.
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Due to essential maintenance at the Scunthorpe Community Wellbeing Hub the building will be closed from Monday 12 February until Friday 23 February. The Community Wellbeing Service will be moving for the 2 weeks to Riddings Community Centre, Willoughby Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2NW.
The service will include a drop in 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4.30pm Friday with some group activities available throughout the day.You can find out about the services that will be available during this period by contacting Hub staff on 01724 296759.
Apologies for any convenience caused during this period for essential maintenance.
Scunthorpe Community Wellbeing Hub will reopen from Monday 26 February with its normal timetable of activities and groups.
Read the latest Wellbeing Hub Newsletter for information about what is happening at the Hubs over the next couple of months.
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The Community Wellbeing Hubs provide advice and support for vulnerable adults in North Lincolnshire.
Activities in the hubs and local community vary and may include:
- Support to access employment and meaningful activity
- Activities and support for carers
- Over 75 wellbeing check
- Activities such as craft, reminiscence, healthy eating, chair based exercise, tabletop games, kurling, archery and discussion of current affairs
- Targeted workshops on issues such as dementia, nutrition, home and personal safety
- Access to services including bathing, podiatry and other health topics
- Volunteering opportunities
- Information and signposting to other services
If you are feeling lonely or isolated then please feel free to contact your local Community Wellbeing Hub. Further information and contact details are available on the council website.
Read the latest Wellbeing Hub Newsletter for information about what is happening at the Hubs over the next couple of months.
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You can have a meal delivered to your home 7 days a week if you meet any of the following criteria:
- issues with physical health
- unable to perpare and cook a hot meal
- living alone or in a property alone for significant periods of time
- socially isolated
- have a learning disability or difficulty
- issues with mental health including dementia
- history of falls
- receiving care from an external agency
The meals are freshly cooked and cost £4.25 a day for a main meal and pudding and an additional £2.25 for a tea of sandwich and cake. If you would like more information please call 01724 297000.
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Would you like to
get more involved in your local community and meet new people?
Can you drive, and
do you have a few hours to spare on a regular basis?
If the answer is
yes, AgeUK in Scunthorpe would love to hear from you. They are currently
looking for friendly, helpful people to volunteer
as minibus drivers.
The role involves collecting and driving elderly people to activities such as
appointments, shopping and days out. You’ll also help people on and off the bus
and occasionally accompany them around the supermarket.
You will be making
a real difference to people’s lives and putting a smile on the face of someone
who may not have seen anyone else that day, or even that week.
For more
information you can download a description of the role or call
Age UK on 01724 849819.
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A free news and information service for blind and print impaired people.
It is a small charity, who every two weeks, record their own publication of local news, features and information. It is then sent out to listeners across the region on CD, memory stick, the BWBF Sonata Internet Radio and via the Internet. The recordings have been described as “a friend come to visit” and provide welcome company to people coping with the problems associated with sight loss.
Do you know anyone who would benefit from this free service and would like to join the family of listeners? For more information contact Edward Buckley: Tel: 01724 840211 Email: edwardbuckley@ntlworld.com
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Do you want to have a better understanding of what is going on for teenagers? If yes, this free course is for you.
'Understanding Teenagers' is a course delivered by Fluent Coaching and will take place in some of our childrens' centres.
The course is three, two sessions between 9.30am to 11.30am. There are a choice of dates and locations, please see the flyers for more details and how to book a place.
Understanding teenagers course flyer
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The Carers' Support Service provides valuable
support to around 4,500 carers in North Lincolnshire.
The
new arrangement brought together two existing carer services, which provided
separate support for adults and children/young people with disabilities, into a
single all-age service. This approach will build on the current
services which are currently available, but with the benefit that people will
only need to register with a single organisation.
The
new all-age carer service has been commissioned by North Lincolnshire Council
and NHS North Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and offers a
range of high quality services including training, access to support groups,
volunteer visiting, befriending and alternative therapies.
The
service is delivered by the Carers' Support Centre and enquiries can be
made directly on 01652
650585. Information on a full range of services will be available
shortly on the Carers
Support Centre website.
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The Adult Information Service has launched a new Adult Activity Hub website - you can find information on a whole range of activities, from New Age Kurling to coffee mornings, from lunch clubs to Yoga. Over 300 activities across the whole of North Lincolnshire are currently featured.
If you are involved in a group or activity and it is not listed on the Hub Activity website, please contact us with the details and we will add it to our listings.
If you are looking for a specific activity or would like more information, you can call 01724 296607, or email ais@northlincs.gov.uk
Adult Hub Activities website
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The Islamic Centre - Mosque Open Day
#VisitMyMosque
Sunday 18 February 2018, 10am to 6pm
People from all faiths and backgrounds are welcome.
The visit will give you the opportunity to visit the Islamic exhibition and take a guided tour, watch live Azaan and prayers, take part in discussions and ask questions.
There is a kids corner and free freshments.
For further information please contact Brother Amjad on 07710 624174.
The Islamic Centre, 4 Parkinson Avenue, Scunthorpe, DN15 7JX
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100th Anniversary
The Lithuanian community of North Lincolnshire will be celebrating
the 100th anniversary of Lithuanian Independence on Sunday the 18 February 2018 at Central Community Centre,
Scunthorpe from 3:00pm.
The event is great opportunity to learn about
Lithuanian culture and to meet members of the community.
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