Strokability

If you are recovering from the effects of a stroke why not consider joining a gentle exercise group specifically designed for stroke survivors

In some areas we are running or planning to run ‘Strokeability’ groups. Strokeability is a 12 week gentle exercise programme specifically designed for people living with stroke. The course also includes guidance on relaxation techniques and advice and information about local support services. The courses are led by qualified and experienced leisure instructors. There is a small charge of £2 per session. In some areas we have on-going stroke exercise classes, where people meet once a week for an hour of gentle exercise

For Gedling Sue Prochnicki CarltonForum Leisure Centre,Coningswath Rd,Carlton,NG4 3SHTelephone: 0115 9872333

For Ashfield Dianne Holmes Ashfield District Council, Urban Road, Kirkby InAshfield,NG17 8DATelephone: 01623 457 233

Full details available from this link Strokeability Information Pack

Voice for Health in Nottingham North & East

Nottingham North and East Clinical Commissioning Group are committed to involving patients, carers and people who use services in the planning and decision-making process around the services we provide and commission.  The below events will focus on what have been happening locally within Nottingham North & East, discuss the health priorities of the local area and then seek discussions with the public on what our priorities should be over the next 12 months and beyond. 

• Wednesday, 22nd February 2012. 10.00am-12 noon, Richard Herrod Centre, Foxhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham NG4 1RL
• Monday 27th February 2012, 1:30pm-3:30pm, The John Godber Centre, Ogle Street,  Hucknall,  Nottingham NG15 7FQ
• Tuesday 28th February 2012, 6:00pm-7:30pm,  Arnold Hill Community Centre, Gedling Road,  Arnold, Nottingham NG5 6NZ
• Friday 2nd March 2012, 10.00am-12 noon,  The Greasley Sports & Community Centre,Dovecote Road,  Newthorpe,  Nottinghamshire NG16 3QN

 Your views are very important to us and we would welcome your attendance at these events.  Please confirm your attendance by contacting, Rachael Rees or Sally Button on 0115 8831713 to book a place or you can email Rachael.rees@nottspct.nhs.uk

Download the poster here. Nottingham North & East Patient and Public Involvement events

Self Help Choir

Do you love to Sing?

Self Help Nottingham is exploring the idea of setting up a self help choir. Singing is beneficial to health and our vision is a vibrant choir made up of people from a range of self help groups. Would this work? What would it take to turn this idea into reality? Can you help? We are looking for musical members of local self help groups who can share their ideas and expertise.

If you belong to a local self help group in Nottingham, please contact Self Help Nottingham at Ormiston House,32-36 Pelham Street,NottinghamNG1 2EG or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk

 

Nottinghamshire LINk newsletter

The February edition of the Nottinghamshire LINk (Local Involvement Network) newsletter is out now. 

Read about local events and activities to engage and involve people in discussions around health and social care issues. 

To obtain a copy click on the link below.

Nottinghamshire County LINk Newsletter February 2012

 

Out of Hours Service Review

The current contracts for out of hours GP services in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City are due to end in March 2013, so we will need to plan and buy new services. Out of hours is the service provided for patients when the GP surgery is closed. It operates in the evenings, at the weekend and on bank holidays.

The first stage of this process is to find out whether the current service is meeting your needs. We are also keen to understand what you expect from healthcare providers when your GP and community services are closed.

If you live in Rushcliffe, Nottingham West or Nottingham North and East please click here to take part and let us have your feedback.

If you live inMansfield, Ashfield,Newarkor Sherwood please click on link below;

http://www.surveys.nottinghamcity.nhs.uk/snapwebhost/surveylogin.asp?k=132446534199

 

The surveys will remain open until31 January 2012.

We are also keen to receive feedback from groups or organisations.

If you would like us to attend one of your meetings, for the City or South, please contact Tracie Baker on 0115 883 9320 or email tracie.baker@notttinghamcity.nhs.uk, or for the north, contact Julie Andrews on 01623 673329 or email julie.andrews@nottspct.nhs.uk This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it so that this can be arranged.

Results from the questionnaire will be published on this site in March 2012. If you would like to be involved in the next stage of this process please indicate this at question 41 of the questionnaire.

Support the Bill to protect Children and Young people from the harms of tobacco smoke

NHS Nottinghamshire  are asking local people to write to their MP in support of the Bill asking for a ban for smoking in private vehicles where there are children present.  The Early Day Motion (EDM) expresses support for Alex Cunningham’s Ten Minute Rule Bill to ban smoking in cars with children. The 2^ndReading of the Bill is taking place on Friday 20 January and I strongly encourage you to support the Bill should it go to a vote.

In support of their campaign, NHS Nottinghamshire have put together some background papers around Tobacco and Nottinghamshire.  The text below is an extract from some of the information.   

Since the smoking ban in all enclosed public places in 2007 there has been evidence of the reduction in tobacco consumption and exposure to second-hand smoke. The Cochrane review 2010 concluded that the introduction of the legislative smoking ban has led to a reduction in exposure to Second Hand Smoke and improvement in health outcomes.[1] Research suggests that 30% of smokers smoke in their vehicle and over half of all journeys made by children aged 16 and under are in private vehicles, suggesting that private vehicles are a source of exposure to Second Hand Smoke.[2]

[1] Callinan J.E, Clarke A, Doherty K and Kelleher, C. (2010). Legislative smoking bans for reducing secondhand smoke exposure, smoking prevalence and tobacco consumption. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

2 British Medical Associate (2007). Breaking the cycle of children’s exposure to tobacco smoke

If you plan on writing to your MP remember we have two in this area. 

Gedling Vernon Coaker (Lab).  Write to 2A Parkyn Road Daybrook Nottingham NG5 6BG.  Tel: 0115 920 4224  Email: coakerv@parliament.uk Web: http://www.vernon-coaker-mp.co.uk/

Sherwood Mark Spencer (Con). Write c/o Under one roof. 3A Vine Terrace Hucknall Nottingham NG15 7HN. Tel: 0115 9681186  Web: www.markspencermp.com  Email: mark.spencer.mp@parliament.uk 

Read the supporting paper here Smoking in cars Fact sheet

Nottinghamshire Carers’ Advisory Group 19 January 2012

Nottinghamshire Carers’ Advisory Group is open to all carers and voluntary groups who have an interest in carers.  They work as an advisory group to the NHS, Adult Social Care and Health Department of the County Council and Local Authorities to improve services for carers in Nottinghamshire.

Their next meeting is on Thursday 19th January 2012 from 10.30am to 12.30pm at St George’s Centre, 91 Victoria Road Netherfield,  Nottingham NG4 2NN

Go along and hear how Hospitals are working to improve communication with carers – a chance to feed in your experiences

PLUS

Give your views on the new Crisis Prevention Service

Updates on actions around

• Self Directed Support/Financial Assessment process
• Quality Monitoring of support services

Information about

• Nottingham & Notts Carers Federation Services
• Rally Round online service for carers

To book a place complete the booking form and send it to Val Gardiner, Newark & Sherwood CVS, 67 Northgate, Newark, Notts  NG24 1HD.  Alternatively you can email vgardiner@nandscvs.org or telephone 01636 613693  Download the flyer and form – NCAG flyer January 2012 in word

Carers can have their travel and care costs can be reimbursed.

Winter Warmer Nutrition Workshop

NHS Nottinghamshire Nutrition & Dietetic Services  is offering FREE  1 hour workshop for community groups on healthy eating advice to reduce the risk of colds and Flu. 

Groups needs to be in Broxtowe, Gedling, Newark and Sherwood and Rushcliffe Community

The sessions are fun and interactive session and include a Winter Warming vegetable soup to make and try!

To Book a date for a member of the Community Nutrition team to visit your group Phone: 01623 785183 Email: community.team@nottshc-chp.nhs.uk

 

 

Hard of Hearing Social Club

 

Nottinghamshire Deaf Society organise a monthly social club activity for people who are deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and communicate in spoken English. 

The club aims to offer people with hearing loss a relaxed, informal place to socialise and gain information on hearing aids, equipment and other services.  Family and friends can attend too.

They meet on the 4th Friday of the month (*3rd Friday in December) between 10 am and 2 pm at Nottinghamshire Deaf Society, 22 Forest Road West.  Lunch available from £2.50.  Tea/coffee 50p

Find out more from Rachael on telephone 0115 988 7576 or SMS 07817 275253 or by visiting www.nottsdeaf.org.uk

Women’s Aid Intergrated Services

Women’s Aid Intergrated Services have had a few busy and successful which has included winning the tender to provide Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVA’s) for the South of the county which includes Gedling.  The service started in October 2011 and will continue to provide high quality specialist services in the south of Nottinghamshire.

We are also supporting NDVF to provide a male IDVA to help male domestic violence survivors in Nottingham city.  The new IDVA role will help to fill a recognised gap in services for men and we are happy to support this.

In Nottingham, we were awarded a grant to provide children’s workers in all refuges over the summer.  This has been a valuable service helping to keep children stimulated, safe and occupied during a very difficult time in their lives. It also helps to give mothers the time they need to reassess their own lives. Children’s work is continuing in our refuge after the summer as we have acquired funding for a children’s worker from October 2011. We are really pleased to be able to provide this essential ongoing support to children.

Working closely with others is essential in tackling domestic abuse. We work with many agencies but we are always keen to hear from anyone wanting to work with us in any way.

They also have a brand new website and a glossy newsletter.  Check out their services at http://www.wais.org.uk/home.php 

 

If you want to read their Autumn Newsletter then click on this link.  You will need Adobe Acrobat to access it. WAIS newsletter – Autumn 2011