COVID19 update 17th August 2020 - We have information on shopping, health and wellbeing and finances available.

“Carers Federation is complying with all Government guidance regarding staff working safely and remaining COVID 19 vigilant.”

Please visit https://www.carersfederation.co.uk/covid-19-info-support/ for full details

 

The Carers Federation delivers a wide range of specialist information and support services, from small local arrangements to a very large national contract with the Department of Health.

We currently offer: 
• Young carer support
• Adult carer support
• Black and ethnic minority carer support
• Drug and alcohol misuse support
• Counselling
• Local Involvement Networks (LINks)
• Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (ICAS) 
• Research
• Mentoring

 

Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 lockdown all groups at the Children’s Centres are currently suspended. As soon as we can re-open we’ll post our timetable here and let families know via our Facebook page 

Information about local services for children, young people and their families including child care and help available to pay for it.

Children’s Centres can offer one to one or group support with:

• the emotional health of you or your child
• playing with your child
• children’s behaviour
• domestic abuse
• children’s development, including listening and communication
• feeding your child
• increasing your confidence and help to get a job
• preparing for a baby

We can give you information about other services, and our groups are a great place to meet other parents and carers with young children. There are also lots of volunteering opportunities - ask at your local Children's Centre or use the contact details below to find out more

Training opportunities for parents/carers delivered by local colleges and other training providers

Tailored packages of support are available if required

Provides a fun, safe place for children to play and develop, a place for families to talk to each other.  This could be in the centre, community venue or local toddler group.

A chance for all parents including fathers and young parents to get health and parenting advice and support from midwives, health visitors, family support workers and many more

Quality play and early learning experiences provided by children's workers, childminders, day care settings and schools; all supported by a teacher.  This includes funded education for all three and four year olds for 12.5 hours per week.

Links with Job Centre Plus if you are considering new opportunities in employment or training , or need advice on benefits

All services aim to be inclusive for children and parents with additional needs, linking with specialist services and early support.

Opportunities to volunteer and be part of the management, planning and evaluation of children's centres and have a say about local services.

 

Regular Groups

Stay and Play,  Monday 9.00-10.30am

Come along to one of our play sessions, with a variety of activities for your children (0 up to 5 years) to enjoy whilst learning and developing important skills.

Under 1s Group, Wednesday 1.30-3.00pm

BABES Breastfeeding Group, Thursday 9.30-11.30am

Come along and meet other breastfeeding and pregnant women, you can also receive support from a trained Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. 

Self-Weigh

Monday 9.00am – 12.00pm

 

The Children’s Centre can also offer support with:

• Meeting other parents/carers
• Emotional health
• Children’s development
• Children’s behaviour
• Children’s emotional health
• Playing with your child
• Domestic abuse
• Family life
• Preparing for a baby
• Understanding your child
• Feeding your baby/child
• Financial advice and support
• Help to get a job
• Volunteering with us
• Increasing your confidence
• Signposting to other services
• Listening and communications

Parents/carers can request support by speaking to staff at the Children’s Centres or in groups or telephoning

COVID19 update - for full information please visit https://www.doubleimpact.org.uk/covid-19-secure/

 

Why we exist

Drug and alcohol addiction affects people from all walks of life and the reasons behind it can be complex.  Research is now showing that in many cases it is a response to childhood trauma or difficult life events.  Our service users have often lost their home, their health, their job, family, friends, confidence and hope –  people can remain caught up in a vicious cycle of addiction, problems, shame and guilt .  Our experience of delivering local services and projects since 1998 has resulted in a passionate belief that addiction doesn’t need to destroy lives –  with the right support at the right time, people can and do recover to become ‘better than well’, able to take up their place in society and be excellent citizens, parents, family members and employees.

By supporting individuals, we benefit the community; in turn, we rely on the community for our successes. You can make a difference as a business or employer through the power of partnership; as a donor or fundraiser to help us reach farther; or as a volunteer selflessly supporting our services.

Teen Challenge UK is a registered charity and operates nationally to help young people who have developed life controlling problems, especially drug and alcohol addictions, and also to offer preventative help to those who may be in danger of doing so.

Teen Challenge UK started in 1968 and now works in fifteen locations in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Teen Challenge London and Teen Challenge Strathclyde grew out of Teen Challenge UK and are now affiliated works. 

The goal of Teen Challenge UK is to help people become mentally sound, physically well, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted & spiritually alive.

een Challenge is built on and driven by Christian values and beliefs, which clearly show how precious and loved each individual is. We take this message to young people whose lives are messed up, who have lost all sense of self worth, self esteem and often the will to live. Everybody deserves the opportunity to live free and to become everything they were created to be.

An independent self help group for people experiencing alcohol problems or concerned about their alcohol consumption.  Holds regular meetings in a non-judgemental environment which is strictly confidential.  The group offers a chance to relax in an informal setting and meet others, with similar experiences, chat over a coffee and share thoughts and ideas aboiut alcohol and health issues.  Welcomes people who live in or around Cresswell, Shirebrook, Warsop, Cuckney, Langwith, Worksop, Mansfield and nearby areas.We meet every Wednsday evening in Creswell.

 

Information and enquiry service: 

Tel: 0115 911 1661 between 9am and 1pm Monday to Friday or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk.

COVID Information as at 20/07/2020 when accessed online. Please visit the webpage below regarding restrictions with meetings and where to access online help and support.

https://ukna.org/covid19

YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. Driven by their experiences we campaign, research and influence policy and practice. We also provide expert knowledge to professionals, parents and young people through our Parents' Helpline, online resources, training and development, outreach work and publications.

YoungMinds does not offer advice to young people – our helpline service is for parents or carers worried about a child or young person.

Free Parents' Helpline:  0808 802 5544    9.30-4pm

Parents' Online contact form: https://youngminds.org.uk/contact-us/parents-helpline-enquiries/

Online Resources for Young People:  http://www.youngminds.org.uk/for_children_young_people

Young person's crisis messenger: Text YM85258 if you are experiencing a mental health crisis. 24/7 response

 

 

COVID-19 Harm Reduction for People Who Use Drugs

The following tips were developed to inform the global community of drug users on important harm reduction tips to practice during the current COVID-19 ("coronavirus") pandemic. Please share, disseminate, and alter as needed to fit the needs of your community. And above all else, please stay safe and look after each other. 

1. DON'T SHARE pipes, bongs, vapes or joints, nasal tubes, and all injecting equipment including sterilized water
2. If you've got the money, try to STOCK UP on your drugs of choice before things deteriorate much further
3. If you are on OST ask your doctor if you can GET A 3 MONTH TAKE-HOME PRESCRIPTION. Ask if you can skip appointments and urine testing for at least three months.
4. BE PREPARED TO GO THROUGH INVOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL if your supplier(s) gets sick. Have backup plans and make sure you have all the necessary medications, food and drinks you will need to detox off opiates. Similar steps can be taken by those with habits to other drugs.
5. STOCK UP ON DRUG USING EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS and get enough to last you at least 3 - 4 weeks (longer if you are high risk for infection and if programs can manage it)
6. WIPE DOWN drug packages/wraps with alcohol-based cleansers after your dealer drops them off or once you've picked them up. A minimum 60% alcohol concentration has been shown to effectively kill the virus). Anti-bacterial washes don't kill viruses but are better than nothing.
7. AVOID PUTTING DRUG BAGS/WRAPS IN YOUR MOUTH, VAGINA OR ANUS. If you must carry it in your body, clean vigorously with an alcohol-based cleanser both before and after you take it out, and if carried in your mouth use an alcohol-based mouthwash afterwards
8. WASH YOUR HANDS with soap and hot water vigorously for at least 20 seconds (but longer if you can) every time you come into contact with others, after handling money and after you get your drugs. Paper towels are preferred for drying hands, or at least use a clean towel
9. PREPARE YOUR DRUGS YOURSELF and ensure that you don't handle or touch other people's equipment/drugs and don't let them touch yours
10. If you have symptoms or think you're getting sick, AVOID GOING TO YOUR LOCAL HR PROGRAMS - HAVE THEM DELIVER TO YOU and tell them you are unwell so they can take the necessary precautions for their safety
11. Be prepared for the POSSIBILITY OF NEEDLE EXCHANGES AND DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS CLOSING DOWN (and possibly drug detoxes) and follow steps 2, 3, 4 and 5 to reduce any problems related to running out of supplies or equipment
12. Remember that people with compromised immune systems, lung diseases and other pre-existing conditions are more at risk of contracting COVID19 and help keep them safe by keeping yourself safe - follow these and other harm reduction tips to help you achieve this goal.

Release is the national centre of expertise on drugs and drugs law. The organisation, founded in 1967, is an independent and registered charity.

Through our services the team provides free non-judgmental, specialist advice and information to the public and professionals on issues related to drug use and to drug laws.

The organisation campaigns directly on issues that impact on our clients - it is their experiences that drive the policy work that Release does and why we advocate for evidence-based drug policies that are founded on principles of public health rather than a criminal justice approach.

Release believes in a just and fair society where drug policies should reduce the harms associated with drugs, and where those who use drugs are treated based on principles of human rights, dignity and equality.

The organisation is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, as well as being part of the Vienna NGO Committee on Narcotic Drugs (VNGOC) and the New York NGO Committee on Drugs (NYNGOC).

IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF BASSETLAW RESIDENTS THROUGH SUPPORTED
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION INTO LOCAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT GROUPS

The Community Advisor is a specialist with a wealth of knowledge and experience about services across Bassetlaw, helping individuals to access non-medical support services from voluntary organisations and community groups.  

Anyone over the age of 16 who is registered with a Bassetlaw GP can access this service.
You can ask at your GP Reception when the Community Advisor will be visiting your local surgery or contact us directly here at BCVS.
The Community Advisor will discuss with the individual how one of the many voluntary or community services may help them improve their health and wellbeing alongside any existing medical treatment.

 

The Community Advisor can help you to:

•  Identify groups which may offer additional support to help you understand and manage your medical condition
• Access community social groups by giving you a named contact and specific group information 
• Access benefits, debt and welfare advice
• Address loneliness and isolation issues by encouraging participation with local activity group
• Access information and advice on a wide range of services for the whole family

 

Your Community Advisor will be able to identify suitable support options and they will afford the time to find contact details of the leaders of groups and services to make the access as smooth as possible.

There are several ways to make contact with the Community Advisor:

You can ring the Community Advisor direct for telephone advice. Available Monday to Friday on 01909 476118 Ext 24.

 

 

COVID19 update 6th August 2020 - possibly opening again in September, but please call for full information

 

A new peer led support group to offer a safe space to help individuals manage low mood, increase their confidence and to make new friends through shared understanding and experience

Meetings held at Hillstown Village Hall

 

This directory is maintained and operated by Nottinghamshire County Council.

If you need help using this directory or would like to contact us for more information, please get in touch with one of our friendly advisors using the details below:

Telephone: 0300 500 80 80

CSC minicom: 01623 434993

Email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk

We are open Monday – Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm.

 

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If your query is specifically around SEND, please email local.offer@nottscc.gov.uk.

If your query is specifically for Supported Self Care, please call 0300 303 2600 or email selfcarehub@selfhelp.org.uk.