Most people would agree that physical activity is good for you; however, the majority of us don't do enough to improve our health and some of us don't do anything at all.

Available through your GP or Healthcare Professional, this programme aims to provide you with the support and advice you need to exercise safely and appropriately.  You will learn new skills such as how to listen to your body and exercise at a pace which is comfortable for your condition.

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.

COVID UPDATE: SESSIONS ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL COVID RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED.

Safe, effective and fun exercise sessions to help prevent falls, improve confidence and independence and improve posture.

Sessions are delivered by a fully qualified chair based exercise leader, fully insured and a member of REPS (register for exercise professionals). 

The exercises consist of strength and balance training and can be adapted to suit all needs.

Being active can have a positive effect on how we feel and can actually increase our energy levels and help us with day to day activities. 

Exercise sessions also enable us to be socially interactive whilst being in a safe, friendly environment.

Sit tall, stand strong exercises are proven to help hearts and muscles become healthier. They are proven to:

• Help prevent falls
• Inmprove mobility
• Help with joint stiffness/pain
• Help with everyday tasks
• Improve stamina, strength and energy
• Improve balance and posture
• Increase confidence and independence
• Reduce stress and low mood
• Enable regular sleep pattern

Please contact Sarah Mullany:

Mobile: 07731 684 747          Tel: 01909 509 166

'Having worked in the care sector for 20+ years, I have a passion and enthusiasm for enabling people to be more independent and feel more confident.  The sessions I deliver are specialist, evidence based, effective exercises for all people, especially older people, disabled people and stroke survivors.'

GROUPS CURRENTLY SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID19.

Please contact Sarah Mullany on the details below for when the groups will recommence.

A fun way to meet new people whilst improving your strength, mobility and fitness.

Now available at the following venues

Monday 2pm, Carlton In Lindrick Civic Centre

Tuesday 09.50 am, The Crossing  - Worksop

Tuesday 11.00 am, The Crossing Worksop

Wednesday 11.00, The Well, Retford

Thursday 11.00, The Crossing, Worksop ( suitable for people with MS )

Thursday 1.30pm - The Crossing Worksop ( Worksop Parkinsons Society )

Friday 09.30 am Letwell Village Hall

Friday 2.00 pm, The Crossing Worksop including Friendship Tea at 3pm

Stopped running due to COVID. Hoping to restart in October 2020

This class aids fitness and mobility and takes place at Clarborough Village Hall on Tuesdays from 10.00 am - 11.00 am, followed then by free refereshments of biscuits, coffee, tea and a chat until 11.30 am.

The sessions are run by a qualified level 2 chair based exercise coach with over 10 years experience.

If you want to have fun and a laigh whilst keeping fit and mobile then come along and give it a go.

Steve Bell is assisted by Sarah Bennett to deliver these sessions

The cost is £3.50 per session

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.

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.

Wednesday at 3.30pm for 45 minutes then stay for a cuppa and biscuit afterwards.