CORONAVIRUS UPDATE 26.06.2020
Bassetlaw Action Centre remains closed until further notice, however we are now able to offer a Volunteer Shopping Service to those in need of essential shopping. Our Community Car Scheme is now starting to take bookings and Home Support cleaning services will resume from 1st July 2020. Please call for more details Telephone: 01777 709650.

Our staff continue to offer telephone consultations and support.
Staying Well Courses and Minibus trips are postponed until further notice.

Bassetlaw Action Centre is a community resource agency offering help and support to individuals and organisations throughout Bassetlaw; promoting the independence of older and vulnerable people and supporting individuals with long term conditions.

Opening times: Mon- Fri 09:00am - 13:00pm (outside these hours an answerphone service is available).

WHAT IS THE STAYING WELL EXPERT PATIENTS PROGRAMME? 

The Staying Well Expert Patients Programme (EPP) is a ‘chronic disease self-management course’ (CDSMC), a new government initiative to help people living with long term conditions maintain their health and improve their quality of life through a self management course led by someone else with a long term health condition.

Self management programmes have been running in the USA since the 1970s and came to this country in 1994. Over this time a substantial body of clinical research and experiential feedback has built up testifying to its efficiency.

The primary aim is not to impart medical information but to facilitate the development of self management skills, such as problem solving and goal setting.

The course has been designed to help people with a chronic or long-term illness regain as much control over their physical and emotional well-being as possible. It complements existing health care programmes and treatments, empowering participants to be more informed and better able to develop partnerships with their medical practitioners.

WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THE STAYING WELL EXPERT PATIENTS PROGRAMME?

It is a generic, time-limited course, suitable for people who have any long-term health condition. For example: Arthritis, Heart Disease, Stroke, Depression, MS, Epilepsy, ME, Schizophrenia, Fibromyalagia, Diabetes, HIV, indeed any condition that impacts on a persons life.  The Tutors are themselves living with long-term conditions.

Tutors use a detailed, scripted manual, underpinned by ongoing research. There is a strong emphasis on participants setting practical and achievable action plans that are evaluated weekly.

The course is informal but structured allowing an equal amount of time for discussion and information. It is held in a community rather than health venue.

 What does the Course involve?

The course consists of one 2½ hour session once a week for six weeks, the maximum number of participants on each course is 16 plus two tutors who also live with a long-term condition.

The areas covered include:
Goal setting/action planning
Problem solving
Relaxation/exercise
Symptom management techniques
Fatigue management
Dealing with emotions
Communication
Medication
Living wills/power of attorney
Healthy Eating
Distraction
Guided imagery
The course is interative, informal and friendly.

Research shows that people who have attended the course:
Have greater confidence in dealing with their illness, experience less pain, fatigue, depression and anxiety. They are more likely to continue with exercise and relaxation techniques; make fewer visits to their GP and have better communication with health professionals.

Why does the course work so well?

Because individuals with different conditions share many of the same problems, no matter what illness individuals live with it is often the consequences of that illness that are more problematic than the condition itself. When you can’t do what you used to be able to and your family and friends don’t understand, anger, frustration, loss of job or mobility, depression and pain can so easily become a cycle of despair.

Feedback from participants countrywide has been excellent and although this is something very new for the NHS it is something people want.

Yes, the course is structured but there is time for short discussions to help us learn from each other and gain support and encouragement.

Courses are available throughout Bassetlaw please contact us for more details.

We've seen the recent government advice for reopening and we are working on getting our facilities and team set up and trained to follow the guidance ready for reopening. Perspex is being bought, powerpoint training is being prepared and risk assessments are being done. If you want to know more about a specific group or meeting that was held at the well please contact hte group leaders. Blessing from all who worship and work at The Well

COVID19 - update, 16th July 2020 - Telephone safe and well checks, shopping and meds collection if volunteers are available. 

Still no face to face activity. Safe and well telephone calls and assistant shopping only.

Bassetlaw Hospital Discharge Scheme operates in Bassetlaw district for anyone aged 50 or over on hospital discharge and helps them to quickly regain their independence and confidence.

The patients will be visited on the ward before discharge and matched with a volunteer.  Services offered include:

• Preparing the home for return
• Assisting with visits to outpatients' appointments, shopping, collecting prescriptions and social activities
• Signposting to other service benefit checks, home safety, community transport and other community services.

All volunteers are trained and DBS checked, and will provide support for six  to eight weeks.

Opening times

Monday:    9 - 5pm

Tuesday:    9 - 5pm

Wednesday:    9 - 5pm

Thursday:    9 - 5pm

Friday:    9 - 5pm

COVID19 update 10th August 2020 - not currently meeting face to face, but having regular telephone calls for support. Please get in touch if in need of a chat.

Available every second Thursday of the month (6:30pm - 8:30pm)

Come along and join a network of women who have experienced breast cancer, offering emotional support and friendship. Also open to relatives and friends.

To book a place, please call any of the following:

Mary: 01909 562099

Barbara:01909 808674

Annette: 01909 733794

Breast Clinic: 01909 500900 ex 2328

COVID19 update 20th July 2020 - this service is running as normal - telephone service.

A free service where a trained volunteer can give you a friendly call once a week to discuss anything you want to from the weather to your favourite subject at a time to suit you. For 0ver 60s who are lonely and isolated. 

COVID19 update, 20th July 2020 - Whilst the Aurora Wellbeing Centres are currently closed, our Wellbeing Practitioners are continuing to offer telephone support for people affected by cancer or long term health conditions. Our support lines are open Monday - Friday (9 am-5 pm). Please call us on 01909 470985 or email admin@aurorawellbeing.org.uk

6th August 2020 - Aurora Wellbeing Centre Bassetlaw

Good news
The Aurora Centre, your local cancer charity in the Old Library Building, Worksop has the following services available in the centre, Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 2.00pm. They have opened these services in line with Government guidelines and social distancing rules. They are very fortunate to have a large building in which to utilise the space so that their volunteers and customers can feel safe and confident that the guidelines are being strictly adhered to.
The way in and out of the building is clearly marked. There is hand sanitiser throughout the building and customers are encouraged to use this as they enter and leave the centre.

Pre-loved charity shop
Aurora’s pre-loved charity shop is now open. They have a fantastic selection of good quality clothes, children’s toys and a second hand book collection selling books at very reasonable prices for you to browse. Their volunteers have been busy making hand-crafted quality facemasks, which have an internal breathable filter material and these are available to buy or order from the shop.

Valerie’s tearooms
They are operating a takeaway service from their much loved Valerie’s Tearooms and welcome old and new friends to visit and take away a hot drink, slice of cake or light refreshments. They also have a competitive meal deal on offer.

Aurora services
Aurora continues to offer telephone-based support and services to people and their families affected by cancer or long term health conditions. Every day their advisors speak to people who are living with cancer, newly diagnosed or struggling to move forward with life after treatment, and for many, they face additional difficulties due to the coronavirus outbreak. Right now, it is their priority to stay in touch with clients, volunteers and many friends of the charity. They are continuing to offer support and a friendly listening ear to anyone who may be struggling with feelings of anxiety, loneliness or depression and encourage you to chat about your concerns. Contact Aurora via telephone, Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 4.00pm, on 01909 470985.
Aurora is continuing to offer a range of support services whilst the centre remains closed, and they continue to share information and advice and arrange counselling and bereavement support. Their support groups have moved online, along with Aurora courses and exercise classes. Anyone interested is encouraged to get in touch or to subscribe to their newsletter to keep up to date. Visit www.aurorawellbeing.org.uk/worksop and click on the link.
The rest of Aurora’s facilities in the centre will be monitored closely and will become available when it is safe to do so. They are lucky to be situated in the delightful Memorial Gardens so go along, enjoy the gardens and visit the Aurora Centre.
Aurora would like to thank all of their volunteers and the local community for their continued support.

Support local
If you would like to donate to Aurora to support local people in Bassetlaw diagnosed with cancer, please visit www.localgiving.org/charity/aurorawellbeingcentres.

The telephone service is open Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 4.00pm. Call 01909 470985 or email admin@aurorawellbeing.org.uk, follow them on Twitter, @AuroraCentres, or Facebook, @AuroraWellbeingCentreBassetlaw.

Aurora provides support to people affected by cancer and long term health conditions.We share information and advice, arrange counselling, signpost support groups, courses and exercise classes. We also offer professional beauty treatments and holistic therapies and advice on skin care and hair loss, to help boost self-esteem and self-confidence whilst undergoing, and recovering from cancer treatments.

The Aurora centre is open Monday - Friday 09.30 am - 4.30pm

Weight Loss Group

CURRENTLY VIRTUAL GROUPS DUE TO COVID

Group start times

Monday: 9:00am, 11:00am, 5:00pm and 7:00pm

Tuesday: 9:00am

Friday: 9:00am

Who can use the service?

The service provides advice, information and support to stroke survivors, people with a neurological condition, their families and carers for as long as it is needed.

Stroke service information

A case worker is available to assist you to access services that you may require to support your return to day-to-day life.

Advice and support is available for practical things like:

•   Filling in forms

•   Applying for benefits

•   Assistance with looking at housing needs

•   Assistance with adaptations that are required

•   Arrange other practical assistance

•   Support to return back into employment

•   Signposting to other relevant services/agencies

•   Put people in contact with other Stroke survivors

•   Or just be a listening ear!

Support and advice

We can help you to link with existing support groups or help you to set up a new Self Help Group through Bassetlaw Self Help which is also based at Bassetlaw Action Centre.

Participating in a self-help group can provide a platform during the rehabilitation journey, and gives you access to someone to talk to about your experiences.

Staying Well Programme

The Staying Well Programme can also be accessed through the Stroke/Neuro Information Service.

Staying Well is a free six week self-management course for people living with a long term health condition, including stroke survivors and people with neurological conditions.

Central point of contact

The Stroke/Neuro Information Service is designed to be a central point of contact which enables you to access services in a seamless process .

COVID19 update, 29th July 2020 - 

The Day Hospice service is closed, however the In Patinet Unit is operating at full capacity.

Visitors Please Note:

Please do not visit if you feel unwell or if you have a persistent cough, or/and a high temperature, or if you share a household with someone who has these symptoms. 

VISITING IS NOW RESTRICTED AND YOU SHOULD TELEPHONE THE NURSING TEAM ON 01777 200060 FOR ADVICE BEFORE COMING TO THE HOSPICE.

Day Care provides support to patients and their carers who have a life limiting illness: Emotional/Social, Psychological, Symptom Management,  Advice and Information. It also provides support to cancer survivors and the bereaved. Day Care for patients available Mon-Thurs 10am-3pm, Fridays for carers, ex-[atients, groups & bereavement support.

COVID19 update, 20th July 2020 - Given the recent outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) we wanted to reassure you that Al-Anon Family Groups is still available to provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking. Whilst we do have a contingency plan in place there may be times when the Helpline is covered by a limited number of volunteers so please bear with us while we try to answer your call. We suggest anyone wishing to attend a meeting calls the Helpline to request a group contact. Telephone: 0800 0086 811 

Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not. For some of our members, the wounds still run deep, even if their loved one may no longer be a part of their lives or has died.

The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), for 25 years. We offer information and support while we fund research to find a cure. All our services are free so that no one has to face a macular condition alone. All our services are funded through membership to the Macular Society and the generous donations of our supporters. If you’d like to help us you can become a member of the Macular Society or make a donation.

COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus. It is particularly important for people with a weakened immune system to take care at this time and that may include patients with MPS, Fabry or a related condition. Please follow health and information advice from the NHS and government websites and see the latest advice for those living with an inherited metabolic disease published by the British Inherited Metabolic Disease Group (BIMDG).

Guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19  

The government has updated its guidance for people who are shielding taking into account that COVID-19 disease levels have decreased over the last few weeks.

People who are shielding remain vulnerable and should continue to take precautions but can now leave their home if they wish, as long as they are able to maintain strict social distancing. Find out who is at greatest risk of severe illness from coronavirus, what has changed in this guidance and how to register for support at this site.

Helpline

Our helpline is open 9am-5pm 

Monday-Friday: 0345 389 9901

Out of hours support line open

5pm-10pm Monday-Friday and 9am-5pm weekends: 07712 653 258

Working with medical professionals and scientists to meet three aims:

• To support families and carers and ensure all individuals with MPS and related diseases have access to best practice in diagnosis, treatment and care.

• To fund and promote research into the causes, effects and treatments of these severely life-limiting diseases.

• To increase public awareness of these rare conditions and campaign for change - to change the lives of children, adults and their families for the future.

COVID19 UPDATES AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE. ADVICE AND HOW TO STAY CONNECTED

Self Help Groups and Contacts Directory.

We have more than 30 years of experience in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, with an enviable reputation for helping people to start and grow self help groups to improve their health and wellbeing. We also bridge the gap between these groups and health and social care professionals.

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE

NKF (National Kidney Federation) have the latest news and advice for kidney patients on their website.

https://www.kidney.org.uk/news/coronavirus-latest-information-and-advice

100% of all funds raised by SAKA are for the benefit of renal patients who are cared for by the Sheffield Kidney institute. We are the ONLY local kidney charity run by patients that provides grants and support direct to patients and their families.
 

We help renal patients directly by providing financial support for the following:
 
* To purchase essential items when times are hard
* To meet certain holiday treatment costs for dialysis patients
* To meet visitors’ travel costs when patients are hospitalised
* We part-fund our Sheffield Team members at the British and World Transplant Games

* We support research at the Sheffield Kidney Institute (SKI)

We also:

* Represent Patients’ views directly to the Renal Directorate Management Team

* Support the National Kidney Federation (NKF) to provide Patient Information Leaflets and  a Free Helpline

GRADUALLY RE-OPENING THE DOORS AT NORFOLK LODGE - COVID19

From early August we will start to deliver Activity & Learning Hub on a trial basis to a small number of students at Norfolk Lodge. For the safety of everyone this is going to be a very careful and controlled process, we cannot deliver all of our services from our building straight away. As we have done throughout lockdown, we will carry on delivering services remotely and keeping in regular contact with our members and carers.

COVID19 UPDATE: OFFICE CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

For meals at home or urgent matters during this time please call and leave a message and we will get back to you. 07871 730197

ACNA Community Centre is committed to the advancement and development of the African Caribbean community in Nottingham through the provision of learning and holistic services to individuals and organisations that support the community.

The centre serves as a focal point for the African Caribbean community to learn, grow and celebrate the best in their culture.

Hall is still closed due to COVID until beginning October. Please contact Janice for dates.

50p subscription fee

COVID19 update 17th August 2020 - We are excited to let you all know that some of our regular user groups have started returning to the centre. If you attend one of the groups, please contact them directly to clarify their returning measures. Masks need to be worn upon entering the centre for your group, and again when leaving. Hand gel is available throughout the centre. The main toilets are not in use, just the one disable toilet in the main corridor. Please be considerate and observe social distancing.

We aren't open to the general public just yet, so if you have any queries or questions, please call or email us instead of visiting the centre.

The centre gates are open Monday to Saturday 9am until 2pm for use of the bottle bank. Staff are in the office to take calls or messages on Thursday Friday & Saturday for the time being.

Wide range of activities and groups. See website for further details - http://www.civiccentre.org.uk/ 

Important COVID19 notice

Many of our facilities are now open. The Woodland Play Area, Discovery Centre, and the Garden Team House remain closed. It's essential you book your visit in advance. Check What's On to book. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/reopening-and-coronavirus-faqs

Please copy and paste the link above for further information about our facilities and groups before travelling.

Fee to park applies.

Phone to confirm the next dates.

10am at the Clock Tower in the main visitor facilities.

All information on the website. Walks are once a month.

£36 National Trust membership optional.

THE ARENA IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID 19.

All regular events and groups are suspended until further notice.

Fifty plus group. Indoor bowls, badminton, snooker and table tennis. Can accommodate wheelchairs for carpet bowls.

Monday 9.30am.

£14.00 annual membership

COVID19 update, 20th July 2020 - all current and past clients have been contacted by telephone and will continue to be contaced during the pandamic to check on their welfare.

Luncheon Club:

• Every Tuesday (except Christmas week)
• 10.30am - 2.30pm
• 2 course hot meal provided by County Enterprise Foods
• Held at the Harworth Methodist Church, Waterslack Road, Bircotes.
• Please contact the Secretary in advance of attendance to secure your place.

Coffee Shop

• Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays
• 8.45am - 12.30pm
• Community centre, Devonshire Road, Harworth

Other services and meetings

Age Concern Harworth & Bircotes are able to offer:

• Signposting to other local services and organisations
• Day coach trips, for our Coffee Shop and Luncheon Club Clients, with a meal (where possible).

COVID UPDATE: Our in-person events and activities are still suspended. We’ll continue to monitor the guidance across the 4 nations and we'll update the advice for face-to-face meetings and activities by Monday 31 August. See more about Parkinson’s and coronavirus on our dedicated page or order our Parkinson's and Coronavirus: your questions answered booklet. 

Due to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, all face to face activities run by Parkinson's UK are cancelled until further notice. Some activities have now moved online. You can get in touch with your local group for up to date information using the information on our website.

For people with Parkinson’s there’s no increased risk of catching Coronavirus, however the virus can affect people with underlying health conditions differently. So to minimise risk we advise people with Parkinson’s not to meet up in person for activities and meetings.

We know that support and friendship from group activities is important and the charity is here to support you. You can contact our helpline on 0808 800 0303. It’s the first port of call for advice or to be put in touch with your local adviser. Or, why not discover the support of our online community via the forum. 

We offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. We also organise regular events and social activities. Join us and meet other people affected by Parkinson's in your area

Meeting venue
Worksop Cricket Club
Central Avenue
Worksop Nottinghamshire
S80 1EN

First Tuesday of every month from 2pm until 4pm

Free parking, disabled parking and disabled access

http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/

https://localsupport.parkinsons.org.uk/provider/bassetlaw-branch

Worksop walks. 45 minutes gentle walking, no hills.

Wednesdays 10am from Andy's cafe, Langold Lake.

20 minute walks by prior arrangement for those suffering from serious health issues also available.

Thursdays 10am (all year round) and Monday 6.30pm (April-September) from Kilton Forest Golf Club.

Contact Malcolm 07599 340551/07443 895969

CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID19

1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month. 12pm-2pm.

Mixed gender and wide age range. Very sociable, tend to join other local groups and attend together. All newcommers welcome and encouraged to make friends. Lively and friendly group.

Dip in and out.

COVID19 update, 13th August 2020 - When the lockdown happened, members of the Retford and District MS Family Support Group were quick to respond to the need to keep in touch with each other and continue where possible with physical activities where they could.
They soon discovered Zoom, which has been a lifeline to many members facing loneliness during the lockdown. Members without internet have been receiving regular phone calls and condensed versions of the group’s monthly newsletter to keep everyone involved, with the added section of MS family news where members have contributed sharing how the lockdown and other restrictions has affected their home life, how they are filling their time and, in many cases, limited members’ access to the family PC that has been taken over by home schooling.
The group Zoom calendar is fully booked for five days of the week and well supported by members taking part in social and movement therapy events consisting of seated Yoga, Tai Chi, dance and neuro Pilates as well as two quizzes a week devised by members, coffee and chat mornings and a men-only session.
The downside of the lockdown has been the cancellation of fundraising events the group always look forward to holding each year, and the planned Team Retford MS Pentathlon, when local people with MS and supporters raise money for Bassetlaw NHS neuro service, also had to be cancelled. Members were also looking forward to taking part, just for fun, in an indoor sky dive in September and it is very doubtful that will now be able to go ahead.
Anyone who is affected by Multiple Sclerosis is welcome to become part of the group and further details can be obtained from retford@mssociety.org.uk

Newcomers always welcome. We arrange a wide range of weekly & monthly events for members & include MS drop in clinic, monthly newsletter, self help info, signposting for professional help, fundraising for local MS community, art class, neuro physio based Pilates exercise, swim/flot sessions, mels out & a monthly coffee cake & chat morning.

Bassetlaw MS Support helpline call or text 07947307314

Bassetlaw Young Mums with MS Support Helpline 07947307309

First Friday of each month. The Well, Retford.

DUE TO COVID19 PLEASE CALL THE CENTRE FOR LATEST UPDATES ON TIMES AND ACTIVITIES

The Old Library, Memorial Avenue, Worksop S80 2BP

The Aurora Wellbeing Centre Worksop 01909 470985

Offer services for people with a diagnosis of cancer or long term conditions. Provides advice information and support. Drop in support group Macmillan information hub.

Gentle gym sessions Pilates and Yoga.
Beauty and Holistic treatments.
Cancer patients are entitled to 6 free treatments. Carers are entitled to 2 free treatments.
Support group 1st and 3rd Friday of the month

 COVID19 Update, 3rd August 2020 - Group suspended until beginning of 2021 

Start the evening with an hours talk, sometimes a member of the group leads this.

 They have a variety of gardeners attending, some very new to gardening and some very keen gardeners. They are a very social group and tend to spend the rest of the evening chatting.

 There is a yearly subscription of £12.00 and there is a charge of £1.00 per evening visited. If anyone wants to just visit and not become a member, the charge of £3.00 per visit applies.

 Keen for new members- anyone attending will be included in chat and welcomed!

Due to the current situation with Coronavirus, all support will be provided remotely via phone, online or using an app. Nicotine Replacement Therapy will be posted out to clients of the service following assessment with an advisor.

Stopping smoking and protection and prevention from tobacco use

From the 1^st April, Your Health, Your Way is the new service commissioned by Nottinghamshire County Council to support Nottinghamshire residents (children, young people, adults and families) to get active, lose weight, reduce alcohol intake and quit smoking. The service will also provide support for falls prevention and family weight management.

Support to quit smoking

We all know smoking is bad for you, your family and your friends. There are lots of reasons to stop smoking as well as plenty of support to quit. It's never too late to give up smoking, and research suggests that smokers who stop with support are four times more likely to succeed, and so you do not have to do it on your own.

There is a range of local support that can help you quit smoking by:

• assessing what's going to help you
• explaining what's happening to your body as you give up
• offering free stop smoking aids like nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), which can be given to you on the spot, as well as the stop smoking medication, Champix

You can get this support from the specialist stop smoking service Your Health, Your Way (details above). 

Online support and further information is also available through:

• NHS smokefree 
• No smoking day
• Stoptober
• One You.

You can also call:

• the national quit smoking helpline on 0800 0224332
• 0800 1699169 for support with quitting during pregnancy. 

Other useful information and support

NHS Choices Stop Smoking - various different articles on why you should stop smoking and advice on how to stop.

Smokefree Quit Kit - Order a free quit kit from the Smokefree website. It is a box of practical tools and advice developed with experts, smokers and ex-smokers, which has helped thousands of smokers quit successfully.

Quit Smoking Support - Apps for your phone and desktop to help support you in stopping smoking.

Quit - A charity that helps people to stop smoking and has useful advice if you are worried about gaining weight when you stop smoking.

Stoptober - A national quit campaign that takes places every October

Smokefree England - Information on smokefree legislation, including enforcement, vehicles and exemptions.

Free, confidential Stop Smoking Services right here for you!

Coronavirus Support for Young People

The outbreak of coronavirus and self-isolation has been really difficult for many young people. If you are struggling, we understand and are here to help.

Click here to access our free COVID-19 mental health resources for teenagers, parents, teachers and health professionals. The resources are put together by Clinical Psychologist Dr Krause and will be regularly updated.

Click here to view a video message from stem4’s CEO.

4 Eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder  

4 Self-Harm  

4 Anxiety and depression. Common features of anxiety include tension, worry, frustration, irritability, sadness and withdrawal. Common features of depression include hopelessness, sadness, irritability and anger, isolation, withdrawal and worthlessness.

4 Addiction

Please note that stem4 does not provide a counselling service.

COVID19 update, 17th August 2020 - We are here to keep you safe.

In line with government guidelines, we are limiting face to face contact to avoid spreading the virus.

We will keep in touch with you over the phone to make sure you're getting along ok. Please make sure we have your up to date phone number. If you miss our call please call us back as it is important that we stay in touch. If you have a medical review this will remain in place but unless your worker informs you otherwise, it will likely take place over the phone.

You can contact us on 0115 8960 798 or email us on notts@cgl.org.uk. You can also speak to a member of our online team.

Adults: A service tailored to the individual needs of the service user, Structured treatment including clinical and psychosocial interventions, Access to advice, information and a full recovery assessment; including assessment for detox and residential rehab provision, Recovery planning, Emphasis on peer mentoring and visible recovery to support service users throughout their recovery journey, Referral to other support services, Referral to employment, training and education providers, We always welcome new individuals, so please get in touch if you are interested in getting help from the service or you’d just like to ask some questions. Feel free to bring someone with you on your first visit.

Young Person's Service: Nottinghamshire Young Persons' Service is a is a free & confidential drug & alcohol service for young people up to the age of 18.

Alongside support services for young people we also offer support to parents, carers & professionals who support young people in Nottinghamshire. We want to ensure our service is flexible & accessible for young people so we offer appointments across Notts in youth services, schools & other convenient locations to bring the service to the young person.

Facebook: New Directions CGL          Twitter: @CGLnotts

Coronavirus (Covid-19):

We regret that we have not yet been able to reopen the SISH Support Group, due to Covid-19 and the continued need for social distancing to avoid the risk of spreading the virus among our group members and volunteer facilitators.

Please keep checking this website as we are looking forward to returning. We will be keeping the situation under review, with a plan to reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. 

In the meantime, here is a useful link which gives advice about where to turn in a crisis and includes a list of national helplines:

https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/crisis-contacts

Also…

Below is a link to the animation ‘F.A.C.E C.O.V.I.D’:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmvNCdpHUYM&feature=share

Other helpful links:

Bristol Mind: http://bristolmind.org.uk

Changes (Bristol): https://changesbristol.org.uk/support-groups/

Self Injury Support https://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk/our-support-services

Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org/

The original founders of the group wanted to create a safe space to talk about their self harm, and offer and receive support from each other that was non-judgemental and accepting.

The groups have run with these core principles ever since, and are one of the few self injury self help groups in the country.

 The Support Groups and Wellbeing Workshops are open to anyone, so you can just turn up if you want to. The Making Changes group will run over 6 sessions and you can self refer to sign up for this course if you think you would find it helpful.

Especially in a pandemic we believe everyone has the right to a better future.

Brighter Futures provides housing-related support for people in Nottinghamshire, who have a range of support needs and are at risk of losing their homes.

The service can support people who;

• have been assessed by Adult Health & Social Care but are ineligible for statutory services

• have a history that shows they might put their accommodation at risk without intervention and support

• have a need that is likely to require longer term but low level housing- related support.

We work with people who have a wide range of support needs, such as Autism, learning disabilities, Asperger’s or following a brain injury, or where they don’t meet the criteria for statutory adult social care, among others.

The service will be really flexible and service users will be able to have a say in how they are supported and what their needs are. We can help with finding accommodation, accessing specialist services, budgeting and claiming benefits among many other things.

We can offer support in a range of ways, which could include in own homes and in the community, to help maintain independence. The support is linked to the service user and not their tenancy, so if they move within Nottinghamshire we can continue to support them.

Based on the application, assessment and feedback that we receive from an agency, a member of the team will decide whether this service will be beneficial or not. If so they will be in contact within ten days of the referral.

If you would like to speak to anyone at Framework about the Brighter Futures service, you can contact the services in the areas below:

Bassetlaw - 2 Queen Street, Worksop, Notts, S80 2AN 
Tel: 0115 8504014
Email: bassetlawnass@frameworkha.org

Ashfield - Outram Street Centre, Outram St, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4AX
Tel: 01623 675418
Email: ashfieldnass@frameworkha.org

Mansfield - The Heath Community Centre, Fritchley Court, Oak Tree Lane Estate, Mansfield, NG18 3QE
Tel: 01623 675402   
Email: mansfieldnass@frameworkha.org

Newark and Sherwood - The Exchange, 38 Waterlane, Newark NG24 1HA 
Tel: 0115 850 4155
Email: newarknass@frameworkha.org

South Notts - Val Roberts House, 25 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 6NX
Tel:  0115 970 9581
Email: southnottsnass@frameworkha.org

COVID19 update 20th August 2020 - Unfortunately due to COVID19 all our community groups are now currently on hold until further notice. Many apologies we do understand this can be a very isolating time. Please contact us if you have any questions or need support.  Visit https://www.cisfauk.com/ for full information.

https://m.facebook.com/cisfauk1/

To ensure all adults and teens with chronic illness have a safe environment to express how they feel and are made to feel supported and understood. To provide ongoing support both online and in the community without prejudice. To be exactly what it says in our title

Are you in the Nottinghamshire, Cheshire or Manchester area?
Could you volunteer a spare afternoon or evening or anytime at all?
CISFA is desperately looking for volunteers to help with carboot sales, craft fairs and support groups. Have a laugh whilst meeting new people.
Are you a crafter or have a talent ? We are also looking for donations for craft stalls and care packs. If you can help, phone or email at cisfauk@gmail.com

COVID19 update, 29th July 2020 - no drop in sessions at the moment but face to face visits have resumed.

For anyone feeling isolated, vulnerable or lonely in their own home. Short term support in the following areas-:
Physical & mental health-Keeping active, support to maintain contacts with family & friends, preventing falls, support to manage long term health conditions
Finances- Supporting to budget, benefits applications, advice on Lasting Powers of Attorney 
Social interaction-Support to find local activities, clubs & leisure

Housing Support to maintain tenancy, housing applications, support to move house, Home Safety-Support with aids & adaptions, repairs, gardening
Maintaining independence to improve self confidence.

Drop In Details: Monday: 1 - 4 Sandy Lane, Partnership House ( Worksop ) - 11am - 4pm

Friday 11.00 - 4.00 Goodwin Hall, Retford

Service users will receive interventions if they are modertae to severe mental health problems, including depressive illnesses and disorders of personality

Interventions are offered on a 1-1 and/or group therapy basis

Support available Monday - Friday 09.00 - 5.00

Visit the website for more information www.thecalmzone.net

Support is available from 5.00pm - Midnight 365 days a year

Call 0800 58 58 58 Nationwide OR 0808 802 58 58 from London

Meet on a Wednesday Morning from 09.00 - 12.00 at Worksop Cricket Club

Follow them on Facebook @worksopsocietyofarts

NCC Customer Service Centre can arrange for the person you are caring for to have an assessment.

Call 0300 500 80 80

Monday - Friday 08.00 am - 8.00pm

Or you can email them directly Email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk

Visit the NCC Website: http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/

Open to people in Bassetlaw and Newark and Sherwood. Variety of activities, a light lunch and coffee, tea and biscuits. Members without a carer have to be able to look after themselves. Meetings: Tuesdays and Fridays, 12.00 noon-3.30pm, The Beeches Community Centre, Birch Court, Tuxford, Newark, NG22 0NG: £7 charge for two course lunch, refreshments and activities. The venues have level access, meetings are on the ground floor and there are wheelchair-accessible toilets. There are induction/hearing loop system.

Help in a crisis during Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

During this COVID-19 pandemic there may have to be changes in the way some of our services work. Please contact the service directly to check how services are being delivered and follow their advice.

The national suspension on visiting inpatient areas has been lifted. Please contact the ward you wish to visit in advance for guidance and instructions for a safe visit. 

If you need help in a mental health crisis during Coronavirus pandemic outside office hours please contact our crisis team: Help in a crisis

For other medical advice and support contact your your GP or visit NHS 111

Only visit your local Emergency Department for serious life-threatening conditions that need immediate medical attention including persistent severe chest pain, loss of consciousness, acute confused state, severe blood loss, serious burns, suspected stroke.

The core purpose of the Paediatric Occupational Therapy (OT) element of the service is to respond to the needs of children and young people who have disabilities or disorders of movement or function which may be improved or controlled by therapeutic input and use of Children and young people who have disabilities or disorders of movement or function which may be improved or controlled by therapeutic input Referral via SPA at Hurst in Worksop

This service is a seven day service 7am - 9pm.

telephone 01777 274 422

Contact us about care and support

If you need information, advice and support visit Nottinghamshire Help Yourself website. Watch this video for support on how to access advice and information. 

This service is for

Contacting our customer service team about care and support. 

Eligibility

To receive care and support you need to live in Nottinghamshire and if you provide necessary care for somebody else they need to live in Nottinghamshire. 

What will happen next

To help us deal with your enquiry as quickly as possible please include the following details:

• your name
• your email address
• your enquiry or message.

The information you provide in the form will be reviewed by our Customer Service Team and they will contact you to talk about what happens next.

In the first instance you might be offered:

• information and advice
• short term support to help you get back on your feet.

In most cases when you contact us we will use Nottinghamshire Help Yourself to find the right support or advice for you. 

Contact us online

Alternative ways to do this

If you're unable to complete the form online you can contact our Customer Service Centre on 0300 500 80 80.

COVID19 update, 20th July 2020 -  for further information please visit https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/triggers/coronavirus-covid-19/

Asthma is a condition that affects your airways – the small tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. But aside from this ‘textbook’ definition, asthma means different things to different people. So what does it mean to you?

Is it a new diagnosis you’re trying to get your head around? Have you been managing it well for years? Or are you struggling to cope with your symptoms?

Does it run in the family? Are you trying to understand the new medicines your child has been given? Is it your motivation for getting fitter and/or fundraising? Or the reason you've given up smoking?

Whatever asthma means to you, it’s useful to know more about how it affects you, both physically and emotionally, and why.

The more you understand the condition, the better position you’re in to work out with your healthcare team (i.e. your GP, asthma nurse and/or consultant) how to manage it well. Managing it well means that asthma will affect your life as little as possible.

If you have asthma:

If you’ve just been diagnosed with asthma, or even if you’ve had the condition for many years, you may have a long list of questions. To help you find some answers, we’ve put together lots of useful information - find what you need via the links above. 

If you think you may have asthma:

Asthma is a complex condition to diagnose. We have lots of  information about getting a diagnosis.

If your child has asthma

You may have lots of questions if your child’s recently been diagnosed. We’ve gathered all the information you need, plus lots of simple expert tips, in our Asthma And Your Child section.

If you think your child may have asthma

It can take time to get a diagnosis of asthma for your child. In the meantime, you probably have lots of questions and concerns. Our page on diagnosing asthma in children will give you the answers you need.

COVID19 update, 10th August 2020 - 

Due to the current situation of Covid-19 in the UK all phone calls to the office will be redirected to a mobile number so our staff can assist you from home. We will endeavor to answer whenever possible but please be aware that there may be times where we are unable to monitor it or are dealing with other calls. If you are unable to get through to us and have access to a computer please email us at  and one of our staff members will respond as soon as possible.

The British Polio Fellowship is a charitable organisation supporting and empowering people in the UK living with the late effects of polio and post-polio syndrome (PPS). We provide information, welfare and support to those affected, to enable them to live full, independent and integrated lives and campaigns to raise awareness of PPS.

We have members across the UK with over 50 branches and groups across the nation. We publish a quarterly newsletter, the bulletin; and campaigns to raise awareness of PPS among healthcare professionals, members of parliament and the general public and supports the efforts of fellow Polio organisations in our attempts to eradicate the disease worldwide.

Advice on coronavirus (Covid-19) for people with eczema

Which types of face coverings are the most eczema-friendly?

Face coverings made from 100% cotton that can be washed regularly are probably the most eczema-friendly type of covering. Cloth ear loops are less likely to irritate the skin than elastic ones. Also consider coverings that tie around the back of the head. ‘Mask headbands’ or hats with buttons are another option. With these, the elastic loops around the buttons rather than your ears. ‘Neck gaiters’, ‘buffs’ or ‘tube scarfs’, which are basically a tube of material, might suit too – if 100% cotton.

Make sure the covering fits snugly around your nose and mouth but isn’t tight.

Avoid applying ointment emollients to the face shortly before you put on a covering, as they might make the face too hot.

Supplier suggestions:

• Greenfibres sells organic cotton face masks.
• Pure Cotton Comfort sells organic cotton face masks for adults and children.
• Skinnies sells viscose face masks with cloth rather than elastic ear loops.
• Etsy has lots of different types of face coverings for sale. Search for the type you’re interested in.
• ‘Handybands’ from Seasalt have been recommended to us by a Facebook follower. They can be used as face coverings as well as head bands. Organic cotton face masks are also available from Seasalt.
• There are lots of guides and video tutorials showing you how to make different types of face covering, for example: BBC, YouTube.

If you have severe facial eczema that is made worse by wearing a face covering, the Government has exemption badges and cards on its website that you can print out.

How can I mitigate the effects of frequent hand-washing?

We recommend that people with eczema follow the government guidance to wash hands with soap and water, rather than an emollient soap substitute, as much as practically possible. Soap is considered to be more effective than emollient at breaking the lipid envelope surrounding coronavirus particles, and removing the virus from the skin. 

Frequent washing of hands with soap can, however, cause problems for people with eczema, including dry skin and hand eczema. It is very important people find ways of managing dry skin and hand eczema that may be caused or worsened by frequent washing with soap. 

Strategies for this include: 

• After washing hands with soap and water, re-wash using emollient to help protect the skin.
• Use emollients to moisturise the hands after washing and at other times during the day when the skin feels dry and sore.
• Dry hands well after washing by gently patting them dry, not rubbing. When drying your hands, take special care between the fingers where the skin is more prone to dryness and cracking, and build-up of soap residue.
• Rehydrate sore dry hands overnight, using an ointment and wearing clean cotton gloves.
• Wear nitrile gloves if you need to handle detergents or other cleaning products that can irritate the skin. These provide a physical barrier for the skin and can be purchased from chemists or from online shops.
• If you develop more severe hand eczema or suspect your skin is infected, you should contact your GP and may need prescription medicine to reduce the inflammation.

If you feel you need to use sanitising gel (which may irritate your eczema), apply your usual emollient afterwards to minimise any irritant effect. 

In public places where you can’t avoid touching surfaces, try not to touch your nose, eyes or mouth (or your child’s) because the virus gets in through mucous membranes.

What are the most eczema-friendly soaps?

We asked our followers on our social media channels which soaps they would recommend. Not all products will suit everyone, but people with eczema have said the following brands/products have worked well for them:

• Dove
• Faith in Nature
• Simple
• Olive oil soaps

We don’t recommend applying olive oil to the skin as it can damage the skin barrier, but olive oil soaps seem to be well-tolerated by many people with eczema who responded to our request for soap recommendations.

How can I see a GP or dermatologist?

Please don’t delay in getting healthcare. If you need urgent medical help and it’s not an emergency, contact your GP or NHS 111 online or telephone NHS 111 first. Your GP practice should offer online, telephone and video consultations. If you are invited in for a face-to-face appointment, infection control measures are in place to keep patients and staff safe.

The Covid-19 NICE guidance says that dermatology departments should ‘optimise the use of teledermatology, such as telephone and video consultations’. If your dermatology appointment has been cancelled due to the crisis, try to find out whether a telephone or video consultation would be possible instead.

What is the current advice regarding shielding?

The shielding programme was paused in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland on 31 July. People who were shielding are now advised to adopt strict social distancing rather than full shielding measures. 

The Chief Medical Officer for Wales has advised that shielding should continue until 16 August.

Shielding advice England

Shielding advice Wales

Shielding advice Scotland

Shielding advice Northern Ireland

Am I more likely to develop Covid-19 as a result of having eczema?

There is no evidence to suggest that people with eczema are more likely to develop Covid-19 or to experience a more severe form of the condition if they do develop it.

If I have open cracks or splits in my skin, am I more likely to pick up Covid-19?

We don’t know for certain at the moment whether this is or is not the case. However, because coronavirus seems to be spread through respiratory droplets from the coughs and sneezes of an infected person that land in the mouths, noses and airways of people nearby, it seems to be unlikely that a damaged skin barrier would increase the risk of developing Covid-19.

Our confidential telephone and email Helpline is at the heart of our work, providing information, support and reassurance to people struggling to cope with eczema. Each year, thousands of people contact the confidential Eczema Helpline via email or telephone.

We are not medically qualified and do not diagnose, prescribe, nor are we a substitute for individual medical advice, but we  have wealth of experiance about living with eczema and the challenges it brings. (We are not able to answer queries from non-UK residents as terminology, healthcare systems and treatments may differ in your country of residence, which may cause confusion.)

Call the Helpline - 0800 089 1122 - Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm

This email Helpline via helpline@eczema.org is open to all UK residents who are personally affected by eczema.  Please allow 5 working days for us to reply to you.

Nottingham: This group of carers of children with eczema and healthcare professionals was set up to offer support and information on an informal basis. The group meets infrequently, responding to local need as appropriate.

For details, visit the group’s website http://www.nottinghameczema.org.uk and sign up to its web alert (emailed news service) or contact the group through the website. The group can be followed on Twitter under the name ‘eczemasupport’.

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.

The Big House is a new purpose built eight bedded children’s home that provides short breaks care for children and young people with learning disabilities and associated challenging behaviour between the age of 10 - 18 years.  

Our vision is for The Big House to be a place where children and young people are safe, healthly and happy.  A place where everyone who comes to stay can have a good quality of care, enjoying lots of new expereinces and achieving positive outcomes.  We ensure that we offer a range of different activities and resources so young people have a range of experiences during their stay at The Big House.

We also provide additional services to parents and carers with an Outreach Service, Play Sessions and an Out or Hours Support Line.

The charity operates independently raising funds to support Families & Carers with Young adults in Nottinghamshire up to the age of 18 years old with emotional, behavioural and learning disabilities

Coronavirus and MND

Living with motor neurone disease (MND) or Kennedy's disease is challenging, but you may also be worried about the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). We are here for you, with information and support. We are continuously updating this content, with expert advice.

Welcome to the Nottinghamshire Branch

The branch is run entirely by volunteers and aims to provide the best possible support to local people with MND, their families, and carers.

Latest News

The branch hold regular open meetings on the second Thursday of every month from 2.15pm - 4.00pm at the Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley, Nottingham.

For more information about the different events and activities organised by the branch in order to provide support, raise awareness, and fundraise on behalf of people living with MND, please contact us or visit our website:

http://www.mnd-notts.org.uk/

Do IT is one of the top platforms signposted to through gov.uk guidance on how to help safely. Do IT has been working alongside the Government as part of the response to COVID-19 and are helping volunteers to get involved to support the most vulnerable people in their homes. Our aim is to make it easy for everyone in the country to provide all the help they can, and for every voluntary organisation and every person to find the help they need. So, we’ve created a community for the nation - ‘Our Community’ - on the Do IT platform.

https://do-it.org/news/our-community

Find the perfect volunteering opportunity just for you.

Enter your postcode or town to start searching now. on www.do-it.org

Click on Advanced search for more options.

Find us on Facebook for latest updates on services during COVID19.

If you are stuggling to get a diagnosis, Battling to get your child the education they deserve?

This group is FREE to attend and run by people who have been through the system themselves. This is an informal place to get some moral support

Monday Morning 09.30 - 11.00 am

Wednesday Evenings 6.30 - 8pm

We now have suitable measures in place and are able to open some of our services where it is safe to do so.

Our Current Weekly Services back up and running are as follows (last updated 7/8/20). Anything not listed here is not yet back up and running. The list will be updated regularly please keep your eye out for further updates (the list will be pinned to the top of our page for ease of finding!)

Mondays:

7-7.45pm : Dancefit Medium Impact

Tuesdays:

9.45-10.30am : Dancefit Low impact / seated session

2-3.30pm : Hands of friendship womens group

6-6.45pm : Dancefit Medium Impact

7-7.45pm : Line Dancing

Wednesdays:

7-7.45pm : Dancefit Medium/High Impact

Thursdays:

9.45-10.30am : Dancefit Medium Impact

2-3.30pm : Growing Friends Health & Wellbeing Group

6-6.45pm : Dancefit Medium/High Impact

Fridays:

10-11.30am : IMPACT Cancer Support Group (now not open until 28th August due to holidays and work happening at the centre)

Anyone that comes along to the centre is required to wear a mask in communal areas and maintain social distancing. You will also be required to register your personal details on our track and trace system in order to access this activity. If you have any questions or concerns about this please get in touch with us before you come as without these details we will be unable to admit you to the building

We are a team of individuals who understand despair. Many of us have faced similar difficulties and our service is here to help.

You can get in touch in whatever way feels most comfortable to you.

Open Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm. Closed on weekends and bank holidays.

If you contact us to tell us that you need our help, we will:

- Get back to you within one working day

- Arrange for you to meet up with a member of our suicide crisis or bereavement team

- See you regularly on a short-term in our crisis pathway, or long term in our bereavement pathway while things are difficult

- Ensure that we support you through your crisis or bereavement

- Help you to overcome practical and emotional issues and look at where else you can get help you need to feel better

- Listen to what you want.

If you are experiencing a suicide crisis or bereavement, our team aims to respond to your needs sensitively and empathically. We will listen, and we will try to understand what you are going through. We want each person who contacts us to feel heard, and with your help, we can work together to address your immediate needs and create a support plan that will keep you safe.

Don't give up just yet. Come and meet one of our team and let's take it from there. Together. 

Supporting someone during Covid-19

Checking in on your family, friends and colleagues is always important. But as the coronavirus pandemic continues, this is more important than ever.

Lots of us have felt worried about the coronavirus pandemic, and everyone will feel differently about the changes to lockdown restrictions.

If someone’s feeling anxious or worried, you don’t need to be an expert on mental health to support them. Think about using our three top tips:

1) Check in

If someone doesn’t feel ready to meet face-to-face, picking up the phone, having a video call, starting a group chat or messaging someone on social media lets them know you are there to talk and ready to listen.

2) Listen and reflect

Whether you have a mental health problem or not, this will be a challenging time for our mental health and wellbeing. If someone opens up to you, remember that you don't need to fix things or offer advice. Often just listening, and showing you take them seriously, can help someone to manage.

3) Ask questions  

Ask how people are managing, and ask again if you're worried they aren't sharing the full picture. Asking again, with interest, can help someone to open up and explore what they're feeling.

If you are in need of mental health advice and information in relation to Covid-19, our partners Mind and Rethink Mental Illness have a number of resources at the bottom of our web page.

General enquiries

The Time to Change team is currently working from home in line with Government advice on Covid-19. This means we are unable to respond to calls, voicemails or post. To get in touch, please email our team.

Email: info@time-to-change.org.uk

Time to Change is a growing social movement working to change the way we all think and act about mental health problems. We've already reached millions of people and begun to improve attitudes and behaviour.

Despite the progress we’ve made, we know that many people still don’t consider mental health relevant to them. They don’t believe mental health problems are likely to affect them or people they know.

But the reality is that mental health can affect anyone. Statistically, 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem in any given year. That’s why our work is so important. No one should have to fear being treated differently because of a mental health problem. 

If you're looking for individual advice, information or support for you or someone else, unfortunately Time to Change can't provide that but there are lots of people who can - visit our Mental health help and support services page for a list of numbers to call.

Coronavirus: how we are supporting participants during the pandemic

Since March 2020 the Coronavirus pandemic has given rise to an unprecedented situation, affecting the lives of us all and resulting in the closure of key services and support agencies. During this time the health, safety and wellbeing of Opportunity and Change participants remains our priority, and the partnership has been working tirelessly to ensure that participants remain supported.

We are continuing to accept new referrals; offering a remote induction to the project and telephone/online support until we are in a position to fully assess participant eligibility and resume face-to-face contact.

The project is responding to the crisis in the following ways:

All face-to-face appointments have been replaced with telephone and online support (e.g. Zoom, WhatsApp, email, etc.)

Frequency of contact has increased; Navigators are checking-in more often to help reduce feelings of isolation

Up to date resources are being shared, including: mental health tools, online training courses and financial support

Participants accessing counselling services have been able to continue to do so via phone or using a virtual meeting platform

Participants who are missing their weekly Skills Plus for Change sessions are being offered alternative support online

Navigator support has adapted to meet the practical needs of participants; ensuring they have access to food parcels, toiletries, utilities and delivering prescriptions where necessary

What is Opportunity and Change?

Opportunity and Change is a support programme for people with multiple and complex needs throughout Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Our programme is being delivered by local organisations working together, with a range of experience of working with people with multiple and complex needs.

We aim to support people achieve stability and provide access to mainstream services. We work with individuals to create a tailored package of support that will assist with a range of needs including accommodation, mental healthcare and education.

We are part of the national Building Better Opportunities programme funded by the Big Lottery Fund and the European Union through its European Social Fund. It is being managed by Framework, a charity and housing association dedicated to helping homeless people, preventing homelessness, and promoting opportunities for vulnerable and excluded people.

The Young Carers Service is funded by Nottinghamshire County Council and the NHS and covers the county of Nottinghamshire.

The service is being run alongside the existing Nottinghamshire Carers Hub.

Young Carers are most likely to provide care for a parent, grandparent, brother or sister, because that person has an illness or disability, mental health problem or problems with addiction to alcohol or drugs.

The service is for Young Carers aged 7 years old to 18. The service offers Young Carers the opportunity to meet in a group with other young carers, have fun, learn new skills and try different activities such as:

•  Arts & Crafts
•  Swimming & Canoeing
•  Bowling & Archery
•  Paintballing & Laser Quest
•  Cook & Eat
•  First Aid Training

The Young Carers Service is funded by Nottinghamshire County Council and the NHS and covers the county of Nottinghamshire.

The service is being run alongside the existing Nottinghamshire Carers Hub.

Young Carers are most likely to provide care for a parent, grandparent, brother or sister, because that person has an illness or disability, mental health problem or problems with addiction to alcohol or drugs.

The service is for Young Carers aged 7 years old to 18. The service offers Young Carers the opportunity to meet in a group with other young carers, have fun, learn new skills and try different activities such as:

•  Arts & Crafts
•  Swimming & Canoeing
•  Bowling & Archery
•  Paintballing & Laser Quest
•  Cook & Eat
•  First Aid Training

The service will support young carers to:  increase their self-esteem, feel more in touch with other young carers, feel more positive about engagement, feel less socially isolated, identify peer support.

To access the Young Carer Service, in the first instance please contact Nottinghamshire County Council and request a Young Carers Assessment on 0300 500 80 80.

The service will support young carers to:  increase their self-esteem, feel more in touch with other young carers, feel more positive about engagement, feel less socially isolated, identify peer support.

To access the Young Carer Service, in the first instance please contact Nottinghamshire County Council and request a Young Carers Assessment on 0300 500 80 80.

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.

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.

PLEASE CHECK WITH THE CENTRE THAT THE GROUP IS RUNNING BEFORE ATTENDING DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS.

A group on Wednesday mornings for people who are struggling with their mental health. This is a self-help group and support network.

DUE TO COVID AND GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS THIS GROUP IS CURRENTLY SUSPENDED. PLEASE CONTACT THE ORGANISER BEFORE ATTENDING.

Offers fellowship, fun and a sense of purpose in life.

1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. 7pm-9pm. Quizzes, information evenings with slides, brass bands, choirs, seaside trips, meals out etc.

£10 annual subscription for membership.

End of life care during coronavirus

If your family member or friend is approaching the end of their life, you might have lots of questions about how you can support them. You may worry about things like how to keep them safe during the coronavirus situation, what services are available and what to do when your loved one dies.

SUPPORT LINE - 0800 090 2309 - for emotional support and practical and clinical information about terminal illness. Our trained team, including nurses can answer any questions about end of life.

Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm.

If you want to talk to someone following a bereavement we have a range of services to help you.

General queries - 0800 716 146 - for queries about donating, fundraising, administration, correspondence or anything else or email supporter.relations@mariecurie.org.uk

We’re here for you with the support you need, when you need it

Call the Marie Curie Support Line for practical or clinical information and emotional support if you're living with or caring for someone who has a terminal illness, whatever your situation.

You don't need to have used Marie Curie services or be directly involved in a loved-one's care to call the support line. We're here to help family and friends, and you can find support on a wide range of issues.

No one is turned away, so please do not hesitate calling if you need any kind of support.