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Win an annual pass to Normanby Hall Country Park
If you would like to be in with a chance to win an annual pass to Normanby Hall Country Park, all you have to do is spare a few minutes of your time to complete our survey on the AIS Direct newsletters.
Let us know what you think of the newsletters. Do you enjoy reading the newsletter? Is there enough variety? Is there a topic you would like us to cover?
The survey is open until 30 April 2018 and a winner will be chosen at random after the closing date.
If you would like to view previous newsletters please visit the AIS page on the Adult Information Hub website.
Please note, some changes have been made following comments from the survey responses received to date. Thank you for your feedback. Good Luck in the draw.
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Are you looking for something to do over the Easter holidays? Have you checked out the Adult Hub Activity website? Add a link to your favourites, it's a very handy website.
There are over 300 listings of groups and activities you can get involved in across North Lincolnshire. Search by date, type of activity or area/location of the activity. Whether you are interested in the Arts, Sports or Friendship groups, there is hopefully something for everyone.
You can also visit the council What's On guide for a wide range of activities and events for families and adults.
If you know of a group or activity that is not currently listed on either website, please get in contact with us and we will be happy to add it to our ever growing bank of groups and activities.
Email: ais@northlincs.gov.uk
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North Lincolnshire Council is supporting Bowel Cancer Awareness Month in April and is raising awareness of bowel cancer screening at home for men and women over 60 years-old.
Every
30 minutes in the UK someone dies from bowel cancer. But early diagnosis saves
lives. Visit the website now for free copies of the handy
symptoms guide to share with family and friends.
Bowel cancer is the
UK’s second biggest cancer killer, however it shouldn’t be because it is
treatable and curable, especially if diagnosed early. Nearly everyone diagnosed
at the earliest stage will survive bowel cancer but this drops significantly as
the disease develops.
Early diagnosis really does save lives
Read more on the council website or visit the Bowel Cancer UK website.
If you want to know what the symptoms to look out for are watch this video.
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The NHS are conducting a review of the Humber Acute Services and they have produced a document called the 'Issues Paper' to set out some of the big challenges the NHS and other health
and care bodies in the Humber area are facing. It describes some of the work
that NHS bodies, local Councils and other health and care organisations are
doing in partnership to help improve local heath and care services.
The document has been produced in order to
start a conversation with local people, staff and other interested parties. It is hoped, through this
Issues Paper, to highlight some of the really
difficult challenges that our local health and care system is facing in the
Humber area and welcome thoughts and ideas about how best to respond to them
from a wide range of people.
You can read
the whole document on their website or request a paper copy via the contact
details below.
To provide
your feedback and ideas, you can contact Humber Acute on this link or fill out an online survey.
Contact: Humber Acute Services Review, c/o NHS Hull CCG, 2nd
Floor, Wilberforce Court, Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, HU1 1UY.
Email us: humber.acutereview@nhs.net Phone us: 01482 344711
Visit website: humbercoastandvale.org.uk/humberacutereview
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North Lincolnshire Healthy Lifestyle Service brings together lifestyle support services in one place, making it easier for local people to get support to make changes to improve their health and wellbeing.
A team of friendly and knowledgeable healthy lifestyle facilitators can support groups of people to focus on how to:
- Achieve and maintain a healthy weight
- Stop smoking
- Become more physically active
- Increase wellbeing including mental and emotional health
One to one support is also available.
People can refer themselves to the service or be referred by other agencies.
An initial one to one assessment will be offered to identify individual’s health and wellbeing goals before taking the next steps to a healthier lifestyle.
Currently based at Riddings Youth Centre on Keelby Road in Scunthorpe the service can offer appointments between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 12pm on Saturdays.
The service can be accessed in a range of local settings such as leisure centres, wellbeing hubs, children’s centres and some GP surgeries.
If you would like more information please contact us on:
Tel: 01724 298212 or email: nlc.healthylifestyles@nhs.net
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Taking up running can seem like a scary prospect, especially if you feel out of shape or unfit.
NHS Couch to 5K will help you gradually work up towards running 5K in just 9 weeks.
What is Couch to 5K?
Couch to 5K is a running plan for absolute beginners. It was developed by a new runner, Josh Clark, who wanted to help his fifty-something mum get off the couch and start running, too.
The plan involves 3 runs a week, with a day of rest inbetween, and a different schedule for each of the 9 weeks.
For details of how to get started and to download the free app, visit the NHS Choices website.
There are podcasts and coaching, by celebrities, available via the app to encourage you all the way.
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Carer Peer Support Groups
Caring for someone can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be lonely, boring, frustrating, frightening and stressful.
The Carers' Support Service is here to support you through the difficult times and a Carer Peer Support Groups can offer the empathetic support that only another carer can give.
Groups meet regularly throughout North Lincolnshire. They are a great way to meet other carers, socialise, develop friendships and share information.
There are some groups that focus on a particular group of carers, such as parent carers and some groups may focus on a particular condition such as the Dementia Peer Support Group.
You will be made very welcome at any of the support groups. If your caring role stops you from attending a Peer Support Group, contact us to discuss.
Further information is available from the Carers' Support Service on 01652 650585 or
email info@carerssupportcentre.com
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If you look after another adult or child who cannot manage for themselves - it could be your partner, a relative, friend or neighbour; and you don’t already have a medical condition currently being treated yourself then you are entitled to a FREE NHS HEALTH CHECK… contact your GP for more information.
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CallConnect is a unique bus service with no fixed timetable, but instead responds to passenger requests. Routes are different each day depending on the bookings made by passengers. Journey requests can be made by telephone or online.
The service is designed to improve transport opportunities in rural communities and some market towns where there is an infrequent conventional bus service.
Further information is available on the AIH website.
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The Adult Information Service and Family Information Service are on Facebook and Twitter.
Follow us on Facebook NorthLincsAIS and Twitter @NorthLincsAIS to receive useful information and advice relating to adults, carers and their families in North Lincolnshire.
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Are you interested in joining a reading group in the Broughton
area?
The North Lincs Meetup Reading Group meet on the last Wednesday of the
month at the Red Lion, 45 High Street, Broughton, at 4.45pm. Books are provided
free of charge by North Lincolnshire Libraries.
Contact the group through the Meetup web pages to find out more.
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If you will be aged between 14 and 25 this summer (July to September),
you might be interested in becoming a Reading Hack Activist at ones of our libraries.
You will be helping young readers engage with and discuss a variety of
books as they take part in 'Mischief Makers', this year's Summer Reading Challenge.
If you would like to find out more, please contact Rosie Scotting at
library.enquiries@northlincs.gov.uk. Applications close 9 June 2018.
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Healthwatch - Festival of Wellbeing
It promises to be a great day out with activities, demonstrations, competitions, and information and advice stalls.
Suitable for everyone. Download the poster for more information.
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A Perfect Day - 11 August 2018
A festival specifically for people with disabilities and their friends and families is taking place at the Drill Hall, Lincoln. See the flyer for more details and how to book.
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