Specialist Parkinson's Disease Nurse for Bassetlaw. (Adult Doncaster Community Integrated Services)

We are open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday except Bank Holidays. If the telephone is not answered, please leave a short message and contact information on the answer machine and the Parkinson’s Disease Nurse Specialists will respond to your call.

Parkinson’s Disease Nurse Specialist Service

Our Parkinson’s Disease Nurse Specialists play a key role in helping people manage their condition. We work in all settings, but mainly in the community.

Contact details and opening times

Our aims

The diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease is a significant event. Our service is here to offer support to enable people to live as normal a life as possible, to avoid unnecessary hospital appointments/admissions and consultations with consultants/GPs.

How we help

We help by:

• Listening to any problems and answering questions about Parkinson’s Disease
• Working with other services to ensure people with Parkinson’s Disease get the best service available
• Giving people with Parkinson’s Disease with access to appropriate support, as and when they need it
• Educating people with Parkinson’s Disease, and others involved in their care to have a  better understanding of their condition
• Assessing symptom management through assessing motor and non-motor functions
• Assessing response to medication and medicines management.

We are also able to offer:

• Clinic appointments (hospital and community)
• Face to face appointments – either in the patient’s home, or wherever they may be, including in hospital (if appropriate)
• Telephone advice.

Who can use our service

In order for people with Parkinson’s Disease to use our service, they must be under the care of a consultant with a special interest in Parkinson’s Disease, such as Dr A Oates or Dr O Bandmann, or under the care of a consultant who is managing their care on behalf of a consultant with a special interest in the condition.

Referral criteria

To be eligible for our service people must have a primary diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease made by a consultant with an expertise or special interest in the condition, such as Dr A Oates or Professor O Bandmann, or under the care of a consultant who is managing their care on behalf of a consultant with a special interest in the condition.

 

WHAT IS THE STAYING WELL EXPERT PATIENTS PROGRAMME? 

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

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

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

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

WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THE STAYING WELL EXPERT PATIENTS PROGRAMME?

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

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

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

 What does the Course involve?

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

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

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

Why does the course work so well?

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

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

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

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

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.

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, 13th August 2020 - Parkinson’s UK Bassetlaw Branch 

Greetings and best wishes to all readers from the Bassetlaw branch of Parkinson’s UK. Hopefully, an end to these difficult times will soon be with us.
For branch members, alas there is no news of the group’s activities resuming yet but please keep in touch for any information, help or support the committee can channel your way.
Call Christine Coldwell on 01909 730629.

 

Bassetlaw Group meeting

This is a monthly meeting for people affected by Parkinson's, sometimes includes guest speakers and meals out.

Please get in contact to find out what activity is happening which month.

There is free parking and disabled parking. Disabled access and toilet facilities.

• Meetings always have a speaker plus refreshments.
• New members are always warmly welcomed and introduced to the other Branch members.
• Local Branch members can enjoy free two monthly lunch club at a local carvery and free Weekly Pilates. ( Seated class )
• Creative ceramics classes.
• Carers and patients discussion groups
• Regular outings and theatre trips  
• Wellness centre access where complimentary therapies are available

We meet on the first Tuesday of every month 2-4pm at the Worksop Cricket Club (Central Avenue, S80 1EN). 

For further information about any of our meetings or activities, please call our local volunteer Chris on 01909 730 629. 

 

Parkinson's Specific Support Meeting

We hold specific Parkinson's support meetings twice a year for those living with Parkinson's and for carers, in March and October, please contact us for more details. These are held at The Aurora Centre, The Old Library, Memorial Avenue, Worksop, Notts. S80 2BP. Contact Chris Coldwell on 01909 730629 or email chriscoldwell@talktalk.net

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.

 

Aurora services set to relocate to enable building work to commence

02 October 2020

Aurora Wellbeing in Worksop has this week relocated a number of vital services in preparation for the start of building works and the transformation of the Old Library Building on Memorial Avenue.

Aurora Wellbeing, a local charity that supports people in Bassetlaw affected by cancer and long term health conditions was in 2019 awarded £1.56M from the National Heritage Lottery Fund (NHLF), boosted to £2M with support from key stakeholders, to transform the Old Library Building where the Aurora charity is based.

Throughout the duration of the building works, Aurora will continue to deliver services to local people to ensure people in Bassetlaw diagnosed with cancer receive vital help and support, and until services can return to the centre in 2021.

The Aurora Charity Shop and Tea Rooms will relocate to the former Dukeries Tea Rooms building on Bridge Street in Worksop in October 2020, for a period of approximately six months and will open daily from Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm.

Aurora beauty therapy services will continue to deliver services from Sparkles Beauty, Kilton Road, Worksop and customers are asked to call 0750 3612084 during this period to book appointments.

Aurora Wellbeing Practitioners will continue to provide health needs assessments and support across the Bassetlaw area (working remotely) to help support people and their families with a cancer diagnosis, and to offer emotional support, counselling and workshops.

Aurora exercise classes, including Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi, will continue either online via Zoom or at locations across the locality.

Our support lines are open Monday - Friday (9 am-5 pm). Please call us on 01909 470985 or email admin@aurorawellbeing.org.uk

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

 

COVID19 update, 29th July 2020 - 

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

Visitors Please Note:

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

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

 

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

Catchment Area

Worksop, Carlton, Langold, Firbeck, Stone woodsetts, Gildingwell, Oldcoates, Blyth, Styrrup, Tickhill, Harworth, Bawtry, Scrooby, Ranskill, Ranby, Hardwick, Carburton, Cuckney, Osburton, Shireoaks, Rhodesia & Thorpe Salvin.

Doctors

• Dr Charlotte Slater
• Dr Cheuk Lai Tang

Ring 01302 741820 to make an appointment

Out of hours ring 111

Other branches

This practice is part of a practice group.

We would like to welcome you to our practice, which aims to give a high quality service that is sensitive to your needs.

Larwood Health Partnership consists of five surgeries:
Larwood Surgery in Worksop,
Carlton Village Surgery in Carlton-in-Lindrick,
Lakeside Surgery in Langold and
Oakleaf Surgery in Harworth
Westwood Surgery in Worksop

You can be seen at any of our sites. All premises have easy access available for wheelchairs and disabled toilet facilities.

If you are interested in registering with one of our other branches please find their contact information here.

 

Asthma Clinic - Asthma Clinic

 

You can attend this service without a referral

 

Child health and development - Child Health Service

Comprehensive child health services are provided by the practice. This includes: a child immunisation clinic; a child health surveillance clinic for routine assessment by the doctor.  
Other assessments, including hearing tests are performed by health visitors.

You can attend this service without a referral

 

Learning disability health check

 

You can attend this service without a referral

 

Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC - eg IUD or implant) - Family Planning

Family planning advice and contraceptive care is provided by all the doctors and practice nurses during surgery hours. For IUD and Implants these must be discussed with a GP or family planning nurse before booking in.

You can attend this service without a referral

 

Minor surgery (e.g. removal of moles and skin lesions) - provided in-house - Minor Surgery

Doctors carry out minor surgery procedures by appointment.

You can attend this service without a referral

 

Travel health with yellow fever

The practice is a designated Yellow Fever Centre.

Please fill out a travel vaccination form and hand it in to reception - once the nurse has viewed your form you will then receive a telephone call to make an appointment

You can attend this service without a referral

 

Electronic Prescription Service

This GP offers the Electronic Prescription Service, which allows you to choose or "nominate" a pharmacy to get your medicines or appliances from. Your GP then sends your prescription electronically to the place you nominated. this means:

• If you collect your repeat prescriptions from your GP you will not have to visit your GP practice to pick up your paper prescription, saving time.
• You will have more choice about where to get your medicines from because they can be collected from a pharmacy near to where you live, work or shop.
• You may not have to wait as long as your repeat prescriptions could be prepared before you arrive.

 

 

 

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

Luncheon Club:

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

Coffee Shop

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

Other services and meetings

Age Concern Harworth & Bircotes are able to offer:

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

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

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

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

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

 

Bassetlaw Branch

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

 

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

First Tuesday of every month from 2pm until 4pm

Free parking, disabled parking and disabled access

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

Friday 11.00 - 4.00 Goodwin Hall, Retford

 

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/

 

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

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.

 

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

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