The Staying well Expert Patients Programme is a six-week course for anyone living with a long-term health condition.  Its aims are to help you take control of your health by learning new skills to manage your condition better on a daily basis.  Each session lasts for two and a half hours and is facilitated by trained tutors who are themselves living with a long-term condition.  The Staying Well programme complements existing health care programmes and treatments, empowering participants to be more informed and better able to develop partnerships with their medical practitioners.

Topics covered by the programme:

• Dealing with pain and extreme tiredness
• Coping with feelings of depression
• Relaxation techniques and exercise
• Healthy eating
• Communicating with family, friends and professionals
• Planning for the future

The Peer Support Group is open to anyone who has attended the Staying Well Programme.  The aim of the group is for course participants to continue meeting and supporting each other.  After completing the course it is very easy to feel lost and alone again, and to find it hard to remain motivated to continue with self-management techniques that you have developed.

Meetings at The Buttermarket, Retford Town Hall on the 2nd Thursday of the month 10.30am-2pm

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 and a welcome home pack
• 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 CRB checked, and will provide support for six  to eight weeks.

SPA provides information about local health service provision as listed below:

high quality integrated services in health and social care

community nursing

continence advice

home loans

intermediate care

community rehab

rapid response

emergency dental 

Marie Curie Nursing

 It also provides a Patients Advice and Liaison service (PALS) to provide assistance, advice and support with any issues or concerns that you have about the care that you or your family is receiving.

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.

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

The centre welcomes all members of the public to the centre. On offer are a wide and varied range of services and programmes. Something for everyone.

Bereavement support in the community 09.30 - 12.30pm Every Friday Morning. Centre open weekdays 9.30am-4.30pm.

To support and help people who have been diagnosed with cancer.

Cancer patients are offered free pampering, beauty, fashion, hairdressing and therapy services. There is also a cafe and shop.

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

Diabetes UK funds pioneering research into care, cure and prevention for all types of diabetes. 

We provide:

• Careline
• Online communities
• Peer Support
• Local Support Groups

Diabetes UK works to stem the rising tide of Type 2 diabetes- through risk assessment, early diagnosis, and by communicating how healthy lifestyle choices can help many people avoid or delay its onset.

We are the UK's leading diabetes charity. 

We work with an army of 5,000 volunteers and 332 voluntary groups to raise funds and awareness, to provide support and to campaign for change 

A volunteer walking group offering free Health/Leisure Walks, starting from Harworth & Bircotes Sports & Social Club every Wednesday at 10.00 a.m. There are two levels of walks available; a short walk of approx. 1 hour at a gentle over fairly level terrain and a longer walk of approximately 90 minutes at a reasonable pace. Walks are usually on farm tracks and public paths around the Bircotes & Harworth area. Occasionally we go off site to visit places of interest. All walks are led by trained Walk Leaders who carry first aid kits and safety whistles. After the walks we adjourn to the Sports & Social Club for refreshments and a good natter. Dogs are welcome on a short lead.

For further information ring Malc on 07853 725262

50p for any tea or coffee. Open 50 weeks of the year for drop in sessions. Monday, Thursday and Friday 8.45am-12.30pm.

Contact Hilary or Maurice Jones ( Organisers telephone 07790 230673 )

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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 message us here or cisfauk@gmail.com

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 ( Worksop )

Tuesday 11.00-4.00  Oasis Community Centre ( Worksop )

Thursday 09.30 - 11.30 ( Harworth town hall )

Friday 11.00 - 4.00 Cosmic Cottage ( Retford Grove Street - Cosmic Cafe )

Programmes offering ongoing support, for up to 52 weeks (with a designated health coach) & use the principals of the behaviour change model to support healthy eating & physical activity to manage weight loss & maintenance. 12 week programme involves nutrition workshops & physical activity sessions with specialists. The emphasis is on group support to address changing behaviours and goal setting. Once the programme ends, participants have ongoing assistance of the Health Coach for maintenance sessions, drop-ins, walking groups & tel support. 26 Week Programme follows the same principals with nutrition & physical activity sessions. There is more one to one, tailored support with input from Dietician & access to a Weight Wise Psychotherapy Programme. Weightwise uses trained counsellors to work with individuals in a group setting around their emotional issues. Programmes run from Bassetlaw Hospital, Kilton Forest Community Centre & Retford Lesiure Centre.

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.   …

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

Call 0300 500 80 80

Monday - Friday 08.00 am - 8.00pm

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

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

Programmes will be held in a range of locations across Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster and Bassetlaw.

If there isn't a programme running in your area at the time of your referral, you will be placed onto the area waiting list until the next programme begins. You also have the opportunity to attend programmes in other areas should you wish.

If you would like to speak about a referral to the service please discuss this with your GP surgery.

For any questions about your referral or for help in understanding more about the scheme, please contact us on 0333 577 3010. Our booking team are available from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday. 

Improving the Health & Wellbeing of Bassetlaw Residents through supported access and navigation in to local services and support

Ring 01909 476118 to speak to a local Community Advisor about all of your wellbeing needs

This service is available Monday - Friday 09.00 - 5.00 pm

Or you can email for support 24 hours a day. ( Your email will be picked up by an Advisor the next working day )

You can email. Communityadvisor@bcvs.org.uk

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.