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

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

 

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

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

WHAT IS THE STAYING WELL EXPERT PATIENTS PROGRAMME? 

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

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

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

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

WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THE STAYING WELL EXPERT PATIENTS PROGRAMME?

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

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

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

 What does the Course involve?

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

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

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

Why does the course work so well?

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

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

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

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

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. 

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

The group provides social and communication support, speakers, outings and hold a raffle at their meetings. The group meets on the first and third Thursday of the month - please get in contact for more information.

£10 annual subscription fee for membership.

Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at the Crossing between 6.45pm-9pm.

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

 

Who can use the service?

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

Stroke service information

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

Advice and support is available for practical things like:

•   Filling in forms

•   Applying for benefits

•   Assistance with looking at housing needs

•   Assistance with adaptations that are required

•   Arrange other practical assistance

•   Support to return back into employment

•   Signposting to other relevant services/agencies

•   Put people in contact with other Stroke survivors

•   Or just be a listening ear!

Support and advice

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

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

Staying Well Programme

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

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

Central point of contact

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

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.

 

 

 

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

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

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

 

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/

 

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.

 

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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.