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).

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The NHS and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.

Stay at home if you have either:

- a high temperature - you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature)

- a new, continuous cough. This means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)

- loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. This means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal.

Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital

Use the 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do

Read the NHS advice about staying home including how long to isolate for.

Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:

- You feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home

- Your condition gets worse

- Your symptoms do not get better after 7 days

Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.

For further information on: High risk groups, How to avoid catching and spreading coronavirus and Pregnancy advice. Go to: nhs.uk/coronavirus.

For information on social distancing, go to: gov.uk/guidance-on-social-distancing

Ring our main telephone line on 01777 713330 to book an appointment. Say immediately if your call is an emergency.Your condition may be assessed by a triage Doctor, who will then either provide you with advice or give you an appointment to see a doctor, nurse or other health professional.

For debt problems call 01909 498890 or for general problems call 0300 4568369. For cancer-related money problems call 01909 498889.

Every Citizens Advice is a registered charity reliant on our trained volunteers and funding to provide these vital services for local communities.

Bassetlaw Citizens Advice offers free generalist advice to any person accessing the service. Specialist services within our team are only available to individuals resident in the Bassetlaw area.

Generalist Advice sessions cover all enquiry areas such as; employment, debt, welfare rights (inlcuding Universal Credit), relationships, housing, consumer rights & saving money on energy bills.

Our office provides drop-in sessions where a short introductory interview will be held to help decide how you can be best advised. You may then require a follow on appointment. 

Worksop office drop-in sessions:

Mon: 09.30 - 15.00 
Wed: 09.30 - 15.00 
Fri:    09.30 - 13.00 

Retford office drop-in sessions:

Tuesday & Thursday 10.00 - 14.00

Telephone advice line- 03444 111 444

Unless indicated otherwise, an adviser should be available to  provide introductory information to help decide how you can best progress with your enquiry.

Monday-Friday 10.00 - 16.00

National Number: 03444 111 444

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 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 -  for full details please visit https://www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk/kb5/nottinghamshire/directory/home.page 

We also provide some services to help you keep independent which you can access at anytime, without the need for any type of assessment.

These include:

Meals at Home delivery service

 http://www.countyenterprisefoods.co.uk/

Handy Person's Adaptation Service- help and support to keep people safe  secure in their home with free or low-cost but high quality essential adaptations  small practical jobs.

• telephone: 0300 500 80 80.
• email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk.

The Connect Service- can help you by finding info about local services, activities & opportunities. If needed, Connect staff can work with you around money issues, housing problems, health management & other things. This short-term support will be tailored to your needs & will focus on achieving what you want in a way that suits you.

• website: www.personalisedsupport.co.uk/Bassetlaw-Connect
• telephone: 0115 844 3541

Independent Financial Advice & Support 

 0300 500 80 80 

If after exploring these options you feel you may need more support, then you might need to have a Care & Support Assessment. This will allow you to explain the things you are finding hard to achieve & we will discuss with you how we might be able to help you.

The aim of the assessment will always be to help you regain or maintain a level of independence.  We will carry out the assessment in the most proportionate way depending on your needs, this could be over the telephone or at one of our clinics.  

Please contact us on 0300 500 80 80, an advisor can help you with your options and may complete a referral for a care and support assessment.

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

Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.

Call 116 123 from any phone OR email jo@samaritans.org

http://www.samaritans.org/

COVID-19 Virus Charity Update

We are closing the Lounges and all face-to face therapy in line with the government’s advice on social distancing, but we are committed to maintaining counselling and support through digital contact or by phone where possible. The position of the government and the measures in place are changing daily so we will stay in touch and be clear about what it means for our charity and for you, our service users.

Please keep in regular contact with your key worker/ therapist via Skype or by telephone during this time. Rachael will be in touch with everyone who attends the Lounge to discuss further measures, including group support. Your therapist will be in touch to organise continued therapy in whatever method suits you best.

Stay safe, everyone, and bear with us as we try to maintain your support in this difficult time.

Survivors Helping Each other (SHE) provides the following support services:

• Provides services for females only
• Information service
• Support service

Survivors Helping Each other (SHE) provides the above services to women who suffered any of the following types of abuse in childhood:

• Emotional abuse
• Physical abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Rape

To provide a variety of self help based support for young people & women over the age of 16yrs who are survivors of sexual abuse.  To promote public education and awareness of long term effects of sexual abuse.  We offer mutual support, drop in and crisis support, befriending, mentoring, creative therapy, personal development skills,  volunteering, skills and literacy.

Weekly drop in and crisis support - first call for details in your area.

Contact form is currently unavailable. Please email.

Harmless was established at the beginning of October 2007 to respond to the needs of people who do or are at risk of self-harm and suicide. It is a national voluntary organisation for people who self harm, their friends, families and professionals. Harmless has 3 Directors and a broad range of staff.

People Who Self Harm

Self harm is the term used to describe when someone deliberately hurts themselves as a way of dealing with their emotions. They may do this in a number of ways, including:

• cutting or scratching themselves
• burning themselves with a flame or something hot
• causing bruising to the body by hitting themselves
• throwing their body against something that will hurt
• taking overdoses of tablets or medication
• inserting objects into the body
• hair pulling (also known as trichotilliomania)

This is by no means an exhaustive list.

Help in a crisis during Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

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

Some of our services now offer video consultations. You should speak to your clinician if this is something you would like them to consider. You can find out more about video consultation here.

Visiting: 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 the COVID-19 pandemic outside office hours please contact our crisis team: Help in a crisis

CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. It’s the part of the NHS which helps children and young people who have problems with their thoughts or feelings. We can help people until they are 18.  If someone like a teacher or your doctor is worried about you, they can write to CAMHS to see if we can help you. This is called making a referral. The person who is going to write to us has to get your permission first. As long as we think you are able to decide, it's up to you whether or not we let your parents know.

If you are having trouble with your thoughts or feelings talk to your parents or carers, or an adult you trust.  There is a useful website called Health for Teens that you may find useful:  http://www.healthforteens.co.uk/

Most children who get help from CAMHS see one of our community teams. This normally means you will come to see us for weekly appointments at one of our bases, at a health centre or at your school.  We have lots of people working for us who can help you in different ways. These include:

• family therapists – who talk through problems with you and your family
• CAMHS social workers – who support children and families through difficult times
• family support workers – who can give advice to your parents or carers
• mental health practitioners – who support young people and their families to bring about positive change
• psychologists – experts in how people think and act
• psychiatrists – doctors who work on thoughts and feelings
• art psychotherapists – who can help you by using art and music

For more information visit our website: http://bit.ly/2sQl6GD

Information for parents and carers can be found at: http://bit.ly/2sgBCkS

As well as our community teams, we have some teams which work on other difficulties. These include:

• Problems with eating
• Problems with drugs or alcohol
• Psychosis – when someone hears or sees things which aren’t there
• Intellectual disability – when someone finds it difficult to communicate or understand things

The Nottinghamshire Runaways service work alongside young people and their families to find out what has caused them to run away and prevent them from running away again in the future.

The service is funded by Nottinghamshire County Council and run in partnership with Missing People.

Every five minutes a child runs away from home or care, they could be forced out by their parents or carers, fleeing conflict or abuse in the home.

We help young people who have run away who are at risk of:

• becoming involved in crime to survive, from stealing to criminal gang involvement 
• sexual exploitation and abuse 
• drug and alcohol misuse 
• mental and sexual health issues 
• exclusion from school and failure to meet educational milestones.

What we do

Provide a dedicated helpline

We run a dedicated helpline and provide support to young people who have runaway or need advice. We also support family and friends who are concerned about runaways.

Carry out return home interviews

We work with the young person to find out what caused them to runaway and to support them to address the causes.

Provide follow on support

We provide follow on support such as as a brief intervention or mentoring match, which helps to reduce the number of times the young person goes missing.

Work with other agencies

We work with other agencies and make referrals when specialist help is needed.

COVID LOCKDOWN NEWS

At lockdown, Rhubarb Farm closed to all volunteers on 23rd March.  10 staff continued to work on site, to maintain our horticultural production, and to adapt our work to providing food bags for people in need, and cooked meals for older people.  Staff kept weekly contact with all our volunteers during lockdown, to help them through the isolation and support their resilience in coping with the situation.

We have been delivering about 55 food bags every Friday, and 25 cooked meals every Monday.   We have also continued to supply our regular veg bag customers, who all come to collect them on Fridays or Saturday mornings.

Rhubarb Farm receives food every week from Fareshare which is the main source of food for our food bags.  But we also receive donations of food from Morrisons of Bolsover, and Tesco of Clowne.  In addition, through the support of grants, we buy toiletries to add to the bags, and some vegetables when available from our site. 

We have lost a lot of income as a result of losing paying placements, and so have had to apply for a lot of grants.

We have received grants from the following funders, and wish to express our thanks for all their support during this time:

Feeding Derbyshire, Local Improvement Scheme of Nottinghamshire County Council, Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Alpkit Foundation, Charities Aid Foundation, The Fore, Tesco Bags of Help, Aviva Community Fund, Bolsover Connect, Community Leadership Fund of Derbyshire County Council, Bolsover COVID-19 Recovery Fund.  We were rejected by several other funders, as the demand for financial help has been huge and funders cannot help all voluntary sector organisations.  In addition, we received a £10,000 grant from Bassetlaw District Council because we have a business rateable value.  This and the grants we received have helped us sustain the enterprise and continue to work during the pandemic. 

We furloughed 7 staff and 2 staff worked from self-isolation.   The Job Retention Scheme has enabled us to keep our staff in employment although we have had to make one staff member redundant, because not all our posts are funded. 

Since 26th May we have very gradually been bringing volunteers back to site.  This has to be a very slow process because of the need to maintain and manage social distancing, hand hygiene and general hygiene.  We received a grant to install an outdoor sink, which has helped with this.  During lockdown staff re-organised three different buildings:  the office became the new shop and Community Pantry.  The Men in Sheds container became the new office, and the shop became the new Men in Sheds building!   The Mess Room was also refurbished, and distancing and hygiene measures installed.

Rhubarb Farm is resilient, flexible and well-organised and we have high hopes that we will be able to maintain our services and continue to help vulnerable people to change their lives for the better.

An agriculture-based environmental social enterprise based in Langwith on the Derbyshire/Norttinghamshire border, providing a service to the unemployed, recovering drug and alcohol misusers, ex-offenders, young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). Excludes school students, people with learning difficulties, people with mental health issues and physical health issues, ex-service personnel and people with dementia.

The main activity of Rhubarb Farm is organic horticulture. As well as the growing of fruit and vegetables this includes the upkeep and further development of the 8 acre site. This will involve construction, hedge laying, art and crafts, cooking, chicken keeping, IT, amongst many other things

We do offer volunteer placements for people with complex needs.  We have a drug and alcohol worker.  We can support people one-to-one where needed.

£13 for session. Costs agreed determining on how many hours/type of support needed.

Open Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

PLEASE CONTACT FRAN TAYLOR FOR LATEST UPDATES ON WHEN THE GROUP IS RUNNING DUE TO COVID19 RESTRICTIONS.

Would you like how to grow your own vegetables and share the work with others? 

Come along on Sundays any time from 12pm-2pm in winter and help. Extending to 5pm with better weather.

Take away some delicious vegetables. 

Meet some new people.

Open to all ages and experience.

Sue is the main gardening volunteer. Contact pm only 07511 015497
 

COVID19 update, 20th July 2020 - for details please call 01302 812345

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/ Our free national advice line and local advice helps hundreds of thousands of people every year.

Age UK Doncaster provides services including homecare, cleaning services, day services, home and garden services and a home from hospital service.

Age UK Doncaster can also offer information and advice on a range of issues including money, housing, health and social care etc.

COVID19 update, 3rd August - 

July 4th saw some of the restrictions in our lives lifting. During July our staff will be working from our Worksop, Newark, Mansfield and Eastwood venues although these still remain closed to the public.

If you need to speak to a member of our team our central phone number 0800 470 0203 is still available and messages can be left for any of our team.

Our District Community Recovery Coaches are available on –
Marie Smith (Mansfield and Ashfield) 07852 451959 or marierc@nottinghamshiremind.org.uk
Christy Worthington (Eastwood) 07843 597876 or christyrc@nottinghamshiremind.org.uk
Sarah Carter (Bassetlaw) 07398 073844 or sarahrc@nottinghamshiremind.org.uk

Resilience and Stabilisation service Lead Heidi Cotton can be contacted on 07458 302608 or randslead@nottinghamshiremind.org.uk

Our Promotions and Partnerships Lead Shelly Gascoigne can be contacted on 07458 301834 or partnershipsandpromotions@nottinghamshiremind.org.uk

Counselling enquiries are dealt with by Teela Savoury on 07458 301506 or communications@nottinghamshiremind.org.uk

Administrative and general enquiries are dealt with by Julie Levers on 07930 359048 or admin@nottinghamshiremind.org.uk

Across the Nottinghamshire area we support people with mental health problems and their carers.

Professional and self-referrals  are accepted depending on the services required.

Office Opening Hours: 9am – 4pm Monday – Friday

COVID19 update 17th August 2020 - We are booking for a small number of 'in person' classes at the centre during August. We are still offering a number of online classes via ZOOM. 

Visit website for full information https://www.jasminetrust.co.uk/classes

Set in Parkland, our visually stunning venue Babworth Court, embraces an atmosphere of calm serenity, and supports a wide range of yoga classes, events and training.

There are many reasons why people choose yoga - for fitness, to aid recovery following injury, to stay healthy, to relieve stress through relaxation and meditation, and to provide strategies for dealing with depression. Participants are encouraged to enjoy the many benefits which yoga can bring to daily life.

Jasmine Trust holds regular events led by world renowned Teachers offering innovative ideas, practice methods and challenging explorations of the traditional teachings of Yoga.

Each summer the club has an outing and some of the places we have visited includes Derbyshire Well Dressing, Constable Country, Corfe Abbey, Whitby, The Norfolk Broads and many others. 
At Christmas, a lunch is provided at one of various restaurants, which is free to members.

Club meets every Friday afternoon and evening

We work with service users who have mental health difficulties which require the involvement of specialist mental health services & cannot be managed by the GP surgery.This service is for men & women aged between 18 and 65 & those over 65 who are already accessing adult mental health services.We provide care management & general emotional support, through to specific and other modes of therapy that will help with recovery. Wherever possible, we help to discharge service users back to the care of their GP once a stable period of recovery is achieved

Our staff have the skills to help you to cope with periods of severe mental illness and work on your personal path of recovery. We work with people who have a wide range of mental health difficulties. Some may require short term intervention and sometimes longer term care plans will be put in place. We also work with carers and families involved in your care.

The Local Mental Health Teams have brought together the following services: Assertive Outreach, Community Rehabilitation, Community Assessment Treatment Services, City Recovery Service, Early Intervention in Psychosis, Social Inclusion and Wellbeing, Community Occupational Therapy Service, Medical Services.

Support offered can include:

• Psychological support and therapies
• Identification of social care needs and ways of meeting those
• Practical support
• Occupational therapy
• Medication
• Recovery work and support groups
• Employment course
• Links to wider community resources
• Signposting and advise

All referrals are received from GPs.

The Local Mental Health Teams can be contacted Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm

COVID19 update, 20th August 2020 - Our classes are currently suspended. Latest news: classes won't resume until at least October! - Visit http://www.cwitgroup.btck.co.uk/ for full information.

Varied groups. Please see list below.

Table Tennis

Mon 10am-12noon contact Pat Ward 01777 708969

Indoor Bowls

Mon 2pm-4pm contact Geoff 01777 703140

Women's Institute

2nd Mon in month 7pm-9.30pm contact Lesley Baines 07967191007

IT Group

Tues 1.30pm-3pm

Wed 10am-11.30am (term time only) contact Greg Herdman 01777 700918

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).

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.

2nd Tuesday on each month. Table top games, knit and natter, nostalgia corner, crafts and good old fashioned chat.

Regular Events

Monday, 10 am – 12noon   Coffee Morning
Tuesday, 6 pm – 7 pm   Boys’ Brigade
Wednesday, 6.15 pm – 7.15 pm   Brownies
Thursday, 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm   Rainbows
Thursday, 7 pm – 8.30 pm   Guides

COVID19 - They are keeping in touch via phone with all of their members.

£1.50 per session= 50p towards drinks.

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Small group maximum 6-7 in a workshop environment - very sociable. One workshop is wheelchair accessible.

Food available at extra cost.

COVID19 update, 3rd August 2020 - awaiting guidance on when it will be safe to open the cafe again. Keeping in touch with friends of the cafe via telephone.

The cafe is at 10.15am when you will be able to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and cake whilst making new friends.

There is also a Support Worker from Christians Against Poverty (a debt counselling organisation) in the team if you require that service. At 11.15am there will be various activities lasting an hour on a rolling monthly cycle, subject to change.

£2 donation.

You can also stay over for our ‘Lunch on Mondays’ where you can enjoy a 2 course meal for just £5. 

CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

NHS Volunteer Responders offers help to people in need of support or who are avoiding public places during the COVID-19 pandemic. Call 0808 196 3646 (8am to 8pm)

“The Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) supports older people in their own homes by giving time and practical help them get the best from life.

They provide specialist services locally, tailoring them to meet their individual needs with friendly local volunteers. These services range from support at home to social activities within the community.

-          Home Library Service: where we deliver books from the library to your house.

-          Home From Hospital Service: where we support you with practical help for six weeks after a stay in a medical setting.

-          Good Neighbours Scheme: a longer term support system to our Home From Hospital Service

-          Signposting: we help you find the support you need locally

 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!

Macmillan Cancer Support Pod

Our Macmillan Pod, in the main outpatient area of Doncaster Royal Infirmary, helps those affected by cancer.

COVID 19 update, 6th August, 2020 - hoping that group will start again in September 2020 but please call Colin Gwilym on 07443 581486 for full information.

Mon 6-7pm - Worksop Leisure Centre, Valley Road, Worksop

First session free then £3.00 per session thereafter 

A friendly atmosphere where you can come and discuss your health in an informal and relaxed way.  Our main aim is to try and maintain positive attitudes towards depression and anxiety and to share ways and things that help us. In our group we chat about the problems we may face on a daily basis such as relationships with friends and family, the stigma of illness, finding and maintaining employment and the effects of medication.  You are welcome to being a relative, friend or carer with you if you prefer not to come alone.  Tea and coffee are available at a small charge.

Held every Tuesday, 1.30pm-3.30pm at Bassetlaw Museum, Grove Street, Retford, DN22 6LD

COVID19  update 20th July 2020 - Call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 from anywhere in the UK and get the information and support you need. Where appropriate, calls will be referred to the specific services required across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales.

Our Helpline is your direct line to the support, advice, and products you need to face the future with confidence. If you or someone you know has a sight problem, our specialist advice workers can help.

Contact the RNIB Helpline

Get in touch today

Find out all the different ways the RNIB Helpline can support you by phone or email. 

Telephone: 0303 123 9999 open from 8am - 8pm weekdays and 9am - 1pm Saturdays.

Email: helpline@rnib.org.uk

How the Helpline can support you

We aim to help you with any questions or enquiries you have by offering the following services, which are all available through the Helpline.

In depth advice and support

Our friendly Advice Service team are here to provide a listening ear and are trained to give specialist advice to anyone affected by sight loss.

Understanding eye health and eye conditions

Get information on a particular eye condition, the effects and what can be done to help with help from our Eye Information Service

Benefits appeals, community care and discrimination

If you need any information on legal rights, our dedicated Legal Rights Service can give you advice and, where possible, formal representation.  

Emotional support and counselling

If you’re finding it hard to come to terms with feelings about sight loss, our trained counsellors are here to listen and offer support.

Benefits, Consessions and Tax advice

Get in touch with the Tax Advice Service if you need any help with tax and benefit issues, including Blind Person’s Allowance.

Make friends and socialise

Take part in our telephone social groups offered by RNIB Talk and Support to help make new friends. 

Get tech savvy

Find out how technology can transform your life whether you’re blind or partially sighted.

Explore reading choices

If you're struggling to read because of your sight we've got plenty of reading solutions, whatever your tastes and reading preferences.

Get advice on products

Advice on products that support independent living, both in the home and out and about.

*Calls cost no more than a standard rate call to 01 or 02 numbers and count towards any inclusive minutes in the same way as 01 and 02 calls. The price of calls varies between different service providers, including between landline and mobile companies. 

Please note that we record all our calls for training and quality purposes.

Mandy Edwards is a qualified Psychodynamic and CBT counsellor, alongside being a BACP registered member. Covers Worksop S80 and Mansfield NG19.

Specialises in:

• Approaches to Incest and Sexual Abuse
• Working with staff and students in higher education
• Couple and family counselling
• Supervision
• Staff counselling
• Attachment issues
• Relationship issues
• Psychodynamic therapy
• CBT

Further information on services offered on Counselling Directory and Future Minds

Like the rest of the world, Place2Be is adapting as coronavirus (COVID-19) impacts society and everyday lives. 

With school closures and lots of uncertainty, we’re working hard to ensure we can support as many children, young people and families as possible during this unsettling time. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing tips, advice, and updates on how to access our services.

With so much uncertainty in the world, children and young people need our emotional support now more than ever. Please donate today to help us to support the mental health of children and families across the UK.

Children are less likely to suffer from serious mental health difficulties in later life if they receive support at an early age, providing a cost saving to adult mental health services.

Growing evidence indicates that promoting positive mental health also improves a range of positive school outcomes, including attitudes to learning, better attendance and lower exclusion rates. 

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

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.

Most of us will at some point experience common mental health issues such as low mood, depression, anxiety, stress, phobias, anger, panic, trauma, bereavement, loss, relationship difficulties and family problems.  If these affect your day-to-day life or how you cope, talking therapies may be able to help, if you are 18 and above, and are registered with a Bassetlaw GP. 

We cover the Bassetlaw area.

https://www.insighthealthcare.org/our-services/talking-therapies/find-a-service/bassetlaw/

Contact us for an appointment on 0300 300 0033 or you could ask your GP for a referral.  You can also fill out an online form.

Covid-19 Update

In these difficult times SANE is continuing to offer help through our team of professionals and trained volunteers.

Although our previous SANEline number cannot operate at the moment, you can leave a message on 07984 967 708 giving your first name and a contact number, and one of our professionals or senior volunteers will call you back as soon as practicable. You can also contact us, as before, through our Support Forum, Textcare and other services.

See here for more information.

"Mental health is as important as physical health in these worrying and stressful days when there is so much uncertainty.

"For those who are already vulnerable through depression, anxiety and other conditions, the prospect of isolation may be hard to face. By keeping our lines open, we are striving to continue to offer some reassurance, inner strength and hope."

SANE services provide practical help, emotional support and specialist information to individuals affected by mental health problems, their family, friends and carers.

SANEline (helpline):  0300 304 7000 (4.30 pm - 10.30 pm daily) NOT OPERATING AT THE MOMENT DUE TO COVID

Website:  http://www.sane.org.uk

Online support & counselling.

Turn2me provides a 3 tiered approach to supporting mental wellbeing- self help, peer support and proffesional support. 

Remain anonymous, express yourself and share your experiences without fear of recognition or judgement.

We can support you through peer support, support groups, counselling and psychotherapy.

Visit our website for contact details.

COVID19 SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR THOSE STRUGGLING TO INTEGRATE BACK INTO SOCIETY AND ANXIOUS.

We provide information and advice for the carers of and people with Panic, Anxiety, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and the effects of Tranquiliser withdrawal. We can provide treatment and support over the telephone so that all sufferers can be helped. We also have expanding internet services please try them out. Please take all information and advice in tandem with the support from your local GP.

Mentor Service - (one to one) with a trained mentor who helps people with their anxiety problems, teaches Anxiety Management and Cognitive Behavoiur Therapy

Recovery Groups - for members with a trained group leaders who teaches Anxiety Management and Cognitive behaviour Therapy

help Line- is answered by trained volunteers to give out information, show empathy and support for all anxiety sufferers.

Our vision is to help improve the mental health of youth by the effective translation and transfer of scientific knowledge. Our model is to use the best scientific evidence available to develop application-ready training programs, publications, tools and resources that can be applied across disciplines to enhance the understanding of adolescent mental health and mental disorders.

COVID19 update - 13th August 2020 - 

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

Some of our services now offer video consultations. You should speak to your clinician if this is something you would like them to consider. 

Visiting: 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 the COVID-19 pandemic outside office hours please contact our crisis team: 0808 196 3779

Bassetlaw: 0300 123 1804 (7.30am – 9pm) or 0115 956 0860 (9pm – 7.30am)

The team work with children and young people up to 18 years old who have an intellectual disability and suffer emotional distress. They work with parents/carers, schools, health professionals, social care and short breaks and offer individual tailored advice and strategies to support the young person.

The main base is Thorneywood, with clinics held in Langold, Newark-on-Trent and Mansfield. All sites have parking and disabled access.

To access this service we must receive a referral from a healthcare or educational professional.  For more information please call 01623 425 110.

Help in a crisis

Outside of office hours (Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm) please contact your GP service, NHS 111, or in an emergency go to your local Accident & Emergency (A&E)department.

What we do

• Provide confidential help and advice to young people and anyone worried about a young person
• Help others to prevent young suicide by working with and training professionals
• Campaign and influence national policy

HOPELINEUK

HOPELINEUK is a confidential support and advice service for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.

If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be you can contact HOPELINEUK for confidential support and practical advice.

CALL: 0800 068 41 41

TEXT: 07860 039967

EMAIL: pat@papyrus-uk.org

OPENING HOURS

Mon-Fri 9:00 am to 10:00 pm

Weekends 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Bank Holidays 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm

We work closely with local communities through our services for families, and our local network of volunteers. Find out what we're doing near you and how you can get involved.

Get advice and support whenever you need it.

Chat to us online Mond-Fri: 1.30pm-5.30pm

COVID19 update, 20th August 2020 - Update from Childline
Because of the coronavirus, we've had to make some changes to how Childline works. For now, you can only speak to a Childline counsellor online or on the phone from 9am – midnight.

Available 24 hours a day, a confidential telephone helpline for those under 19 years old offering support and advice on any issue you are going through. 

Telephone:  0800 1111

Chat with a counsellor online or post on the message boards:  https://childline.org.uk/

Information for adults concerned about a child also available online.

Coronavirus support

Coronavirus update: We continue to be here to provide mental health and wellbeing support to all education staff.

We have produced these mental health resources for teachers, lecturers and support staff dealing with the Covid-19 crisis. These are the topics which have been highlighted as especially difficult. View the resources on our website and watch videos for support.

We're here for you. We will listen. We can help. 

For teachers and everyone working in education to boost health, happiness and wellbeing through individual support and great management.  Online chat with counsellors.

Text:  07909 341229       Website:  www.educationsupportpartnership.org.uk

24 hours a day free helpline: 08000 562 561

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

Help in a crisis during Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

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

Some of our services now offer video consultations. You should speak to your clinician if this is something you would like them to consider. You can find out more about video consultation here.

Visiting: 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 the COVID-19 pandemic outside office hours please contact our crisis team: Help in a crisis

For other medical advice and support contact 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 breathlessness, severe blood loss, serious burns or suspected stroke.

Single Point of Referral - Bassetlaw

Our Single Point of Referral service provides a central point of access, via telephone, for all Bassetlaw residents who have a health query or wish to make contact with their health professional supporting them in their care.

Single Point of Referral is staffed by a team of experienced advisors who have a wide knowledge of local health service provision and customer care expertise.

Our service is available to adults over the age of 18.

Accessing our service

Single Point of Referral is a telephone service. Please contact 01777 274 422

Please email info@moneysortedind2n2.org ‘Money Sorted in D2N2’ helps people with money management and supports them to improve their financial well-being.

It can help you if you are someone not in work and you live in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham or Nottinghamshire. We are still taking new referrals during the Corona virus period. Please email info@moneysortedind2n2.org

Money Sorted in D2N2 provides support and personally tailored interventions for people experiencing the greatest financial difficulty.  It will enable individuals to take control, build their confidence and skills and help them tackle barriers and problems in order to improve their financial well-being.

It is for people of working age who are experiencing financial difficulties and exclusion, who are unemployed or economically inactive and living in the D2N2 area.  

If you are working with someone who may be interested in this project please contact the Money Sorted in D2N2 team:

Tel no: 0115 908 1534

Email: info@moneysortedind2n2.org

Website: http://moneysortedind2n2.org/

What does post-lockdown mean?

The government has officially eased lockdown rules, meaning as things stand right now, you’re allowed to meet up with more friends and family from different households, visit pubs and restaurants and even have your hair cut!

You still have to follow some social distancing restrictions and rules are slightly different depending on where in the UK you live.

For a full summary, see this BBC article.

Is the easing of lockdown a good thing?

For some people, the end of lockdown might feel like a huge relief. You can go out again! You can see your mates and you can do all the things you’ve been missing so much over the past few months.

But this isn’t the way everyone feels, and many of us might not feel at all ready to go back to “normality.”

• Though you may want to see your friends, the thought of putting yourself or others at risk of getting ill can be scary.
• You might be dealing with loss.
• You might be struggling with your mental or physical health.
• You might not want things to change.

How do I cope with all this change and uncertainty?

Uncertainty can be uncomfortable. When the future is hard to predict it can make you feel like things are out of your control, which can be scary.

Anxiety and fear are reasonable and natural responses to big changes.

If you feel this way there’s nothing wrong with you and there’s no need to feel embarrassed.

• Try talking to someone you trust about the way you’re feeling.
• Sticking to a routine can help to give you a sense of control, even if it’s something small like reading before bed or going for a walk at the same time every day.
• Try writing a list of all the things you can control.
• Get creative! Try singing, dancing, playing music or painting to express how you’re feeling.

What if I don’t feel comfortable going out yet?

Know that you don’t need to do anything you’re not comfortable with.

• Take things at your own pace.
• Communicate with your friends and family about how the changes are making you feel.
• If it makes you feel safer, stick to meeting people in the park in smaller groups.
• If you want to wear a mask when you see people then that’s fine too.

What if I’m shielding?

For those who are shielding (often people with long-term health conditions), the easing of restrictions won’t apply in the same way.

If you or someone in your family is shielding then it can be really stressful to see life returning to normal. It can also give you massive FOMO!

If you’re shielding or you’re worried about someone who is, know that you’re not alone.

Make sure you’re chatting to friends and family as much as you can. You can also chat things through with one of our team.

It might help to switch off from social media sometimes to avoid drawing comparisons.

Things are going back to normal, but I’m dealing with loss

Some people will have lost loved ones during the pandemic. It can be difficult to see normality returning when you’re dealing with grief and loss.

You may not have been able to see a loved one before they passed away. Restrictions may have meant that you couldn’t go to their funeral. This can make things feel twice as hard.

Grieving is one of the hardest things we go through, and everyone reacts differently. It’s ok if you’re struggling and it’s nothing to feel guilty about. But the fact that restrictions are easing also means that you can now see the people in your life that can support you through this time. Staying in touch with your friends and family can make a huge difference.

You might find our article on coping with grief helpful. Take a look at Barnardo’s article on coping with loss.

You could also sign up for bereavement counselling. You can get free counselling with The Mix here.

But, I liked some bits of lockdown!

Did you actually find lockdown nice and peaceful? Some people enjoyed the chance to slow things down and reconnect with the things they love doing.

You might also feel anxious about returning to school, university or to normal working life. But you’re not the only person who’ll be feeling this way.

• Make a list of all the things you enjoyed about lockdown, so you know which habits you want to keep.
• Talk to your employer or your teachers about what you need to feel comfortable going back to a more normal routine.
• Take things slowly; no one is forcing you to rush back to a faster pace of life.

Stay connected

No matter how you’re feeling about a post-lockdown world, it’s important to remember that we’re all going through this together, and there’s no perfect way of coping.

The key thing is to stay connected to those around you and make sure you feel supported and heard.

You might find these articles by Mind and the Mental Health Foundation helpful.

Speak to our team for free and confidential support on anything and everything that’s on your mind.

Next Steps

• If you're under 25 and would like free confidential telephone counselling from The Mix to help you figure things out complete this form and we'll call you to arrange your first session. 
• Mind offers advice and support to people with mental health problems. Their helpline runs nine to six from Monday to Friday. 0300 123 3393
• Anyone can contact the Samaritans on their 24-hour helpline to talk things through. 116 123
• Our Crisis Messenger provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. If you’re aged 25 or under, you can text THEMIX to 85258
• AnxietyUK run helplines, email support, live chats and therapy services for people with anxiety disorders. 08444 775 774
• Chat about this subject on our Discussion Boards.
• Need help but confused where to go locally? Download our StepFinder iPhone app to find local support services quickly.

The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via online, social or our free

If you’re under 25 and need help but don’t know where to turn call us for FREE on 0808 808 4994. We’ll explore your situation with you and find organisations that may be able to help you further. We’re open from 11am to 11pm every day.

One to one chat allows you to live message our trained helpline supporters about any issue that is troubling you. Our team is trained to help you explore your situation and find organisations which might be able to help you further. We offer a non-judgemental service so you can speak to us about any issue. We’re open from 11am to 11pm every day.

We want to help you find the information you need. The more you are able to tell us about your current situation, the more we will be able to help. You can email the helpline at any time and we aim to respond within 24 hours.

Visit our website: http://www.themix.org.uk/

Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 08.00 am - 8.00 pm Saturday 09.00 am - 5.00pm

The service supports Victims and survivors to be resilient and in doing so are less likely to be re-victimised; empowered to cope and recover from crime and anti-social behaviour by timely and effective victim-centred support from local services, families and communities.

Victims do not have to report a crime to access the service. Victims of both recorded and self-reported crime are tracked at all points in their journey and given access to information, practical support and advice and where appropriate, referral to ‘cope, recover and empowerment’ support services in their local communities.

Victim CARE ensures that the support will be victim-centred and outcome focussed. It will ensure that the needs of the victim are considered and supported at every stage of the criminal justice process.

The service is provided by a team of experienced professional case workers, giving one to one support to victims of crime and ASB. The team is supported by a committed and highly trained team of volunteers. The aim is to improve victims’ experience with the criminal justice system and associated support services.

Types of support

Victims of crime and anti-social behaviour benefit from enhanced help and support with a new-style service, designed around the needs of victims to help them cope and recover from their experience and empower them to become more resilient

• Tailored emotional and practical support, advocacy and restorative justice determined through a ‘needs assessment’, focusing on the level of harm caused by the crime and the vulnerability of the victim.
• A dedicated Caseworker providing one to one support to each victim, making it less stressful for them and reducing the number of times they are asked to tell their story
• Access to restorative justice services arranged by the Caseworker, which could include facilitating dialogue with a person with a conviction. Restorative justice brings those harmed by crime or conflict and those responsible for the harm into communication, enabling everyone affected by a particular incident to play a part in repairing the harm and finding a positive way forward.

Who we are

The PANDAS Foundation is here to help support and advise any parent and their networks who need support with perinatal mental illness. We are also here to inform and guide family members, carers, friends and employers as to how they can support someone who is suffering.

PANDAS survives thanks to the hard work of our dedicated volunteer team and your own donations. If you are interested in fundraising for our vital support services, please contact our fundraising team kerry.thomas@pandasfoundation.org.uk or donate now.

New website coming in 2020

How we can help

• FREE helpline 0808 1961 776. Available on all landlines. Monday – Sunday 11am-10pm. Manned by a team of trained volunteers who will be happy to chat to you and direct you to the right support.
• PANDAS Email Support: info@pandasfoundation.org.uk available 365 days a year. We’ll respond within 72 hours. Please get in touch if you’d like any more information regarding perinatal mental illness or are looking for support for yourself or your partner, friend or colleague.
• PANDAS Foundation Facebook Page Our PANDAS Social Media team are online seven days a week, keeping you inspired, motivated and informed with current news and reports on perinatal mental health.
• PANDAS Dads Facebook Page Developed to support partners and carers affected by perinatal mental illness, our PANDAS Dads volunteers are on hand to offer support and information seven days a week.
• PANDAS Support Groups Our PANDAS Support Groups offer a fantastic opportunity to meet up with other parents affected by perinatal mental illness. Our team of PANDAS Support Group Leaders are on hand to provide information about local activities and services, whilst also offering support and advice. To find your local group call or email us.

Follow us

Instagram / Facebook / Twitter

Contact details

Fundraising : kerry.thomas@pandasfoundation.org.uk
PR, charity and Media Enquiries: annie.belasco@pandasfoundation.org.uk
New Group recruitment: Lauren.tonner@pandasfoundation.org.uk

We are a Limited Company registered in England and Wales with company number 7740327.
Charity number 1149485

COVID UPDATE: PLEASE VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR DETAILS OF HOW TO GET IN TOUCH IF YOU REQUIRE COUNSELLING.

We offer 121 counselling service for children aged 14 and over and adults with no upper age cap.

Our service is low cost and free in exceptional circumstances.

We are a team of 17 counsellors.

All BACP registered.

We have just celebrated our 5 birthday.

We deliver our service across Ashfield and Mansfield in GP surgeries, schools and community centres. 

Sessions cost £10 or free for those in severe cases of low/no income.

Meetings: Tuesdays 3.30pm in Mansfield Library.
121 counselling sessions across the district in several community venues.

Find us on Facebook at : https://www.facebook.com/counsellinginmansfieldforchildrenyoungpeopleadults/about/

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

https://kooth.com/

Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people

SESSIONS ARE NOW BACK IN SERVICE AFTER CORONA PANDEMIC

The groups is based in Mansfield and meetings take place every Thursday morning at 10.30 am at Friends Meeting House, Rosemanry Street, Mansfield, Notts.

Contact via Facebook.

Support is accessible Monday - Friday 09.00 - 5.00pm based at Bassetlaw Hospital

COVID19 - currently offering counselling by telephone or email support. 

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

COVID19 update 24th August 2020 - 

With the Government advising the public to avoid non-essential travel following the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we are asking that visitors do not attend any of our treatment centres. This includes veterans, who will receive their treatment and support off-site.

Our 24-hour Helpline 0800 138 1619 will remain open to provide confidential advice and support to veterans and their families.

Self-Help guides and tools for veterans during this difficult time are now available on our website.

>> CLICK for COVID-19 Self-Help guides.

Treats conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety disorders.  Services are free of charge to the Veteran, and provides a dedicated service for Veterans whose mental health condition is often complex and long term.

If you're a veteran worried about your mental health, we can help.

Here are some symptoms you may recognise if you've had traumatic experiences:

• Work-related or relationship problems
• Feeling numb and empty
• Feeling suicidal
• Self harm and self-destructive tendencies
• Avoidance of people and places
• Panic attacks/anxiety/depression/mood swings
• Feeling isolated
• Frequent periods of withdrawal into oneself
• Nightmares/flashbacks/insomnia
• Anger or aggressive behaviour
• Feeling distrustful and suspicious/blaming others
• Misuse of alcohol/drugs/gambling and/or food
• Seeking out high-risk/dangerous pursuits.

Our life-changing treatment is on hand for you.

Visit our website for more information www.combatstress.org.uk

If you’re currently serving or have served in the UK Armed Forces, you can call our 24-hour mental health helpline. If you’re a family member or carer worried about the mental health of a loved one, or need to talk to someone yourself, you can call the helpline too.

The helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

Veterans and their families can call 0800 138 1619.

Serving personnel and their families can call 0800 323 4444.

You can also text on 07537 404719 and email helpline@combatstress.org.uk standard charges may apply for texts, please check with your provider.

Combat Stress and our helpline are not crisis services.  If you are in an emergency situation, and need urgent support please call the emergency services via 999 or the Samaritans via 116 123.

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

Follow them on Facebook @worksopsocietyofarts

Through friendship and social events, we help our members get more enjoyment out of life, and offer care, advice and support in times of need.

The group welcome people of all ages to join in their activities

Visit their website to find out where the next event is near you

Example of events:

Simon Bull gives a brilliant insight in to his photographic journey at The Crossing Church & Centre, Newcastle Street, Worksop S80 2AT (for this event contact 01709 838673).

Upcoming events

Coffee and Catch up MorningS Yorks and N Derbys District Branch1 September 2020, 11.00am

Coffee and Catch up MorningS Yorks and N Derbys District Branch2 September 2020, 11.00am

Coffee and Catch up MorningS Yorks and N Derbys District Branch3 September 2020, 11.00am

Coffee and Catch up MorningS Yorks and N Derbys District Branch4 September 2020, 11.00am

Text: 07507 329 952

Advice for Teens in Nottinghamshire

- Organisation: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Service: Nottinghamshire Healthy Family Team
- For: Young people aged 11-19
- Response time: Within 24 hours, 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday (except bank holidays)

Parentline for Nottinghamshire

- Organisation: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Service: Nottinghamshire Healthy Family Team
- For: Parents and carers of all children and young people aged 0-19
- Response time: Within 24 hours, 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday (except bank holidays)

 07520 619919

COVID19 update, 20th July 2020 - for further information and help, please visit https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/ 

Services include 1:1 therapy. Works regularly with external agencies & healthcare professionals to improve services for those living with anxiety & anxiety-based depression & also campaign to raise awareness of the conditions.

Phoneline is open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm 03444 775 774

Text Service: 07537 416 905

Covid -19 update- Closed until further notice             

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Accessible transport can usually be provided by the scheme if necessary. All meals are freshly cooked on the premises and consist of three courses. Aimed at people over 60 who live in their own homes, to promote independent living.  

Based in Long Eaton, Nottingham the Trust serves the needs of homeless men from all parts of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

Person Centred in its approach the Canaan Trust values every homeless person as a unique individual. The Trust is committed to transparency, to fair access, diversity, inclusion as well as fair exit from its service.

The Canaan Trust supplies accommodation as the tip of the iceberg of its homeless service. Staff provide individual and collective support 24-7 with staff permanently, physically, available on site, recognizing that the homeless have complex needs which have contributed to their homelessness and they subsequent social exclusion.

The trust currently runs two properties and aims to provide a homely environment for all residents, providing areas for social interaction and friendships to develop.

Jordan House
Is a large nine-bedroom property with an extensive shared kitchen, large lounge, new dinning room, several bathrooms and toilet facilities.

Cranmer Street
Is a shared house with three bedrooms, shared kitchen, lounge, and bathroom.

Both properties are situated close to the town centre’s amenities – doctors, dentists, shops, Post Office, Job Centre, Connexions office and library.

Education – Our college facility
At Jordon House the trust has built a state-of-the-art education facility. The majority of its clients have educational issues requiring assistance with literacy and numeracy.
Working in partnership with Derby College, which provides professional tutors, clients can undertake courses in literacy and numeracy in a familiar environment which is supportive and conducive to their embracing the opportunities provided. This enables them to take examinations in both subjects at a pace appropriate to individual needs and abilities.

The educational facility is called The Manna and is also used to provide learning opportunities in many of the skills for life the majority of us take for granted. Clients are helped with budgeting, personal hygiene, cooking, shopping, sexual health, emotional intelligence, first aid, writing CVs, job searching, letter writing, and official form completion.

Clients, as well as receiving one to one support, can take part in group sessions dealing with issues relating to interpersonal skills, and substance abuse.

Volunteers put classes on in the Manna introducing clients to such subjects as art, sculpture, IT and other extra curricular studies.

Other volunteers help clients enjoy sports such as archery while the project provides clients with the opportunity to use the gym and swimming facilities at West Park.

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.

When you are going through a difficult time, it can be very easy to keep your worries to yourself and believe that you are the only one experiencing such painful feelings. While we all have our own ways of coping, information and support can make a huge difference.

Counselling Directory was set up by a team who know how difficult it can be to find the support and information you need. Being a team who between us have experienced various mental health issues, we know how it feels to be overwhelmed, isolated and somewhat lost.

Through our own experiences, we have learnt how important having relevant information is and how the right support can help transform lives.

Our journey inspired us to share what we have learnt along the way with others. Our team is passionate about counselling and we want to promote the huge benefits talking therapy can have. We know how important it is to find the right counsellor for you and we are dedicated to making that process as simple as possible.

Contact us by phone 

Tel: 0333 325 2500 

Monday 9.30am to 5pm
Tuesday - Thursday 9am to 5pm
Friday 9am to 4pm

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.

Thers time to chat, time to play & time to sing. Lots of Music & Fun

Everyone welcome

Every Thursday 1.00pm - 3.00 pm at The Well, North Road, Retford,

£4 pp - 1 child - Carer Free

Free refreshments

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.

Grassroots is an award-winning charity and UK leader in suicide prevention. We believe that suicide can be prevented through open and direct conversations. We call this Real Talk. We provide people with the skills and confidence needed to save lives through our training, innovation, and thought-provoking campaigns. But that’s not all. We make change. We work with ChangeMakers - the people who share our beliefs and want to make a difference.

Please visit the website for more information, resources and support https://www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/

Men's Advice Line: confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members).

We help by: giving you time to tell your story; offering emotional support; providing practical advice; signposting you to other services for specialist help.

Are you being abused? Please contact us

Call freephone 0808 801 0327 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm or email info@mensadviceline.org.uk

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.

This is a non mandatory free service that you can become part of. Our dedicated teams are based locally to you to make accessing services easier for you.

Once we have confirmed that you are able to access our programme through some initial checks, you will receive one to one personalised support to overcome barriers that are holding you back from employment and education.

Towards Work is delivered throughout Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire by a partnership of local organisations who specialise in supporting people into work.

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.

The Mailing Preference Service (MPS) is a free service set up in 1983 and funded by the direct mail industry to enable consumers to have their names and home addresses in the UK removed from lists used by the industry. It is actively supported by the Royal Mail and all directly involved trade associations and fully supported by The Information Commissioners Office (ICO).

UK consumers generate millions of pounds of postal sales per year, the majority welcome the information and special offers they receive by post. However, some people might take a different view.

If you have suffered a bereavement or just want to stop unsolicited mail register with the MPS

Visit the website to register online for the MPS

Independent working is often thought to be a strength but it can lead to isolation and anxiety. Many farmers work alone in small one-man businesses with little human interaction. Small problems can quickly escalate into larger ones and large problems can sometimes become seem too daunting for an individual to deal with.

Whether business, family, health or farming issues our caseworkers are there to listen, help and remain in contact as long as required.

Dedicated Support Group

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.

The first session is Free and then £1.50 thereafter.

The Group is run by Dave Bacon

Monday Mornings - all morning - 10am onwards. Contact Richard Hylton-Mais 07832 222480

COVID19 -  Men's group has continuted through lockdown by means of Zoom meetings. One 2 One sessions available.

Monday and Friday 10am-3pm.

£32.50 per week

Mental health helpline.