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.

It offers information and advice for families and other professionals about special needs/learning disability, help with behaviour management in areas such as sleep, toileting, challenging behaviour, play, social skills.  For children aged 3-18 years with moderate/severe learning disability or with a diagnosis of autism.  Parents or any professional can refer.  Children must be registered with a Bassetlaw GP. 

COVID19 update, 27th July 2020 - The Covid-19 pandemic has presented challenges for autistic individuals and their families, including huge changes to their daily routines. We understand how this unprecedented situation can increase anxieties and cause difficulties, therefore we have provided some information on our online services, useful links and other resources that may be helpful and of interest. Please visit website for full information http://www.autismeastmidlands.org.uk/adult-services/flexible-day-opportunities/tall-trees-day-service-retford/

The service runs for 52 weeks a year, 7 days a week excluding bank holidays, operating between the hours of 8am and 8pm.

Our building, which used to be the Tall Trees doctor’s surgery has been fully refurbished and now consists of a communal area, IT / media suite, relaxation areas, two training kitchens to help promote independent living skills, gardens, craft rooms and a meeting room.

Tall Trees Day Services offers a flexible programme of activities based on individual preference.

Activities Available:

Work Skills:
Literacy
Communication
Computer Skills

Creative:
Arts and Crafts
Music and Dance

Relaxation:
Music
Sensory Room

Life Skills:
Cooking skills
Independent living skills
Keeping fit
Social skills

Community Based Activities:
Supported voluntary placements
Accessing public transport

Sports and Hobbies:
Swimming
Gardening
Horse riding
Bowling

Our experienced staff will work with you to develop an individual plan of activities. We aim to help develop skills by creating a structures timetable within a supportive environment.

All our activities specifically focus on developing communication skills, social integration, confidence and independence.

Our 24 hour nursing care is delivered with a high staffing ratio that 
guarantees individual care and attention is always at hand.

Has 4 units with 49 beds and a 2 bedroom apartment - 51 beds in total.  All self contained and modern

• Unit 1 complex and palliative care
• Unit 2 complex and palliative care 
• Unit 3 complex and palliative care 
• Unit 4 rehabilitation to help patients return to the community/assisted living schemes
• 2 bedroom apartment

We specialise in complex physical conditions for people with life limiting conditions often requiring specialist nursing intervention.  We work to Gold Standards Framework for end of life care

A new unit of 24 beds for complex and paliative care is currently being built and will open in November 2013

Other services include:

• Sensory and holistic therapies
• Full activity planning for individuals and groups
• 2 physiotherapists
• Strong community links
• Counselling and mental health specialist
• Psychologist
• Internet and phone access avaiable in each room
• Childrens' multimedia room

Our Services

We cater for a range of different types of stay...

• Specialist emergency care at the specific request of GPs, Specialist Nurses, Local Authorities Continuing Health Care, Clinical Commissioning Groups, families and patients.
• Respite care
• Interim care
• Short and long stays
• Re-enablement
• Carer’s breaks
• Intense rehabilitation to quickly improve independence
• Slow-stream rehabilitation
• End of life care / palliative care
• Symptom management
• Step-up beds
• Step-down beds

We always assess individuals to ensure we can meet their needs and provide positive agreed outcomes prior to agreeing admission

The S.A.N.D Sports club is for young people aged 8 years to 18 years and takes place on a Monday between 6.00pm and 7.00pm at Worksop college sports hall. The Sand Club also offers Play with a Purpose Swimming lesson on a Thursday evening starting at 6.00pm at Bircotes Leisure Centre.

The S.A.N.D Sports club offers the opportunity to increase the number of young people actively involved in sports at a level appropriate to them and focuses on promoting the health and well being of all individuals. The sports sessions comprise of Boccia, Zone Hockey, Badminton, Swimming, Kwik Cricket, Basketball, Football, S.A.Q, T Ball, Table Top Games and Social Activities to name just a few.

The S.A.N.D clubs aim and philosophy is to provide out of school hours, sporting and learning opportunities for pupils in special schools. We also aim to focus on and encourage abilities of young people with additional needs attending mainstream schools.

We welcome parents/Carers to all our S.A.N.D sports club sessions and value your support.

S.A.N.D. at Worksop College, first session is free then a voluntary donation of £3.00 for each session. (Term Time only)

Play With A Purpose Swimming Lessons

The Play with a purpose SAND swimming lessons at Bircotes Leisure Centre is facilitated by B.P.L (Barnsley Premiership leisure) on a Thursday evening 6:00pm- 6:40pm beginners, 6:45pm-7:30pm intermediate lane swimming.

Contact Jo Hinton for further information. Email: jo.hinton@bpl.org.uk or tel: 01302 743979 option 2 for further information.

SANDance

SANDance contemporary dance and choreography is a new project funded by Inspire Youth Arts Nottinghamshire and takes place at Outwood Academy Valley school Worksop on a Wednesday evening 6.00pm -7.30pm, (Term time only). These sessions are free to attend.

Contact Sali Gresham for further information. Email: sali_angel@icloud.com

COVID19 update, 29th July 2020 - see website for further details - https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/cldt

The teams include a wide range of health and social care specialists such as: Social Workers/Community Care Officers, Welfare Rights Officers, Transition Co-ordinators, Supported Living Co-ordinators, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Community Learning Disability Nurses.

The health professionals within the team will provide information and advice to adults with learning disabilities covering a wide spectrum of health related issues.  They are often best placed to provide supoprt and assistance in the end stage of an individual's life due to the existing relationships and knowledge within the framework of the CLDT.

At this often difficult but vital stage of an individual's life, the health focus of the team will be on supporting the individual and their carers to understand the processes involved and providing therapeutic interventions to assist with both the physical and emotional implications.  They will be integral to the liaison amongst wider members of the multi-disciplinary team and to the facilitation of all required planning and implementation of the individual's care needs.  The community learning disability team is available as a resource to the individual and their carers, to enable informed, considered and fairer access to health care at a time when it is needed most.

COVID19 update, 27th July 2020 - The Covid-19 pandemic has presented challenges for autistic individuals and their families, including huge changes to their daily routines. We understand how this unprecedented situation can increase anxieties and cause difficulties, therefore we have provided some information on our online services, useful links and other resources that may be helpful and of interest.  Please visit website for full information https://www.autismeastmidlands.org.uk/coronavirus/

Autism East Midlands - Flexible Day Opportunities is a practical skills environment, based at Park Street in Worksop. 

What we offer:

We offer a specialist autism person-centred environment where we can support you and help you to manage your anxieties and behaviours.  Our experienced staff will work with you to develop an individual plan of activities.  We aim to help you to develop existing and new skills by creating a structured timetable within a supportive environment.

Eligibility Criteria: Aged 14+ with no upper age limit with a diagnosis of autism/Asperger syndrome.

For disabled people and carers. Information on local services, benefits, support groups, equipment, employment, education and leisure. Aims to link people with organisations both locally and nationally.

0300 500 80 80 - Monday to Friday 8am-6pm

Alternative ways to do this

If you prefer to speak to us, you can contact our customer service team. 

Telephone

We are closely following Government and Public Health England guidance about COVID-19. In response to this, we ask that you use our online services where you can instead and only call the Customer Services Centre if your enquiry is urgent.

Telephone: 0300 500 80 80

• Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm

Calls cost no more than a standard geographic charge and are included in discount packages and inclusive minutes schemes.

Language translator: If English is not your preferred language you can ask the advisor to use a translator while on the call

Text relay: If you are Deaf or can’t speak on the phone, contact us using  Relay UK.  Download the Relay UK app or using your existing text phone prefix our dedicated text Relay number with the Relay UK code (18001) 

Contact us using Relay UK: 18001 01623 434 993

COVID UPDATE: Worksop Library is currently closed. Bassetlaw Day service is not currently running a building based, face to face service until further notice.

Bassetlaw Day Services offers services to a wide group of people, covering an age range of nineteen upwards.  We offer an imaginative and flexible service for people, who require close support and supervision and to people who are working towards living as independently as possible in their local community. We offer day services across two sites in Worksop. We aim to make each day for people who access our service an enjoyable experience.  We offer a range of stimulating activities designed to meet individual support needs and give new experiences in a safe environment through social, recreational and educational activities.

Facilities at Albion Close
We have a wide range of facilities on offer including a salon, sensory room, activity rooms, a well-equipped art and craft room, comfortable lounges and a spacious dining room. The building has a full catering service and an excellent choice of hot and cold meals are available.

Bassetlaw Day Services
Albion Close
Worksop
Nottinghamshire

Facilities at the Community Resource within Worksop Library

The day service opened in 2010 and is a modern fully equipped building with a computer suite, art and craft room, spacious lounges, several multi- purpose activity rooms and an accessible enclosed garden. The day service can provide an excellant choice of hot and cold meals. The barista café located within the Library also offers an excellent choice of food and drinks throughout the day.

Provide guide dogs and other mobility support service to Blind and Visually impaired people. If we can’t help you directly, we’ll do what we can to work with other service providers in the area to meet your needs. 

Covid-19 Sight Loss information line - 0800 781 1444

Give us a call and speak to someone from Guide Dogs who understands what you’re going through. We are open from 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.  Whether you’re asking for yourself, a member of your family, your child or a friend. We can help you identify ways to continue living actively, independently and well with sight loss during the coronavirus outbreak, refer you to our other services or help you access services by other providers.

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

Our Shared Lives scheme, which is rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, helps adults who need support to live more independently in the community and provides an alternative to residential care.

We need carers from all kinds of backgrounds to provide support in their home, drawing on their families, friends and neighbours to help some of our most isolated and vulnerable people to be part of a community.

A range of Shared Lives opportunities are available, all based in the carer’s home:

• long term live-in arrangement
• somewhere to stay for a short break
• somewhere to go for daytime support
• supporting a person to live independently or be part of their community 
• somewhere to stay while a person recovers after leaving hospital.

Shared Lives carers are paid depending on the level of support they provide.

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

We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

The home is split into two units, Witham and Trent. Each has six en-suite bedrooms along with a communal kitchen, lounge and dining room. We also have an art room, IT suite, a spacious lounge and a sensory room.

Beeches is located near the towns of Retford, Worksop, Mansfield and Lincoln, providing easy reach to local amenities. This allows residents to benefit from a full range of community activities, including attending functions at the community hall, walks in the countryside, as well as other local amenities.

Supporting you

At Redbank House we support seven people with learning disabilities and autism, who may exhibit behaviours that challenge. We also specialise in supporting people with Prader-Willi syndrome.

We believe everyone should be able to live as independent a life as possible. We support individuals to make decisions about their lives while also encouraging them to respect the different views and needs other people have.

There are good relationships between staff, the people who live at Redbank House, family, friends and the wider community. We take part in local activities, such as bingo.

Some people have jobs delivering magazines, which provide opportunities to get to know local people. Other activities the residents currently enjoy is music, dance and art classes and we can access other courses depending on what people are interested in.

We encourage everyone to be involved in how our home is run by expressing their view at house meetings, making suggestions and completing questionnaires. Everyone has the opportunity to be involved in recruiting new staff, showing potential new employees around our home and asking them questions and people are encouraged to take on responsibilities such as answering the phone, asking visitors to sign in and sorting the post.

Location

Our home is in a rural area in a quiet village and has a large garden. We can access facilities in nearby towns using public transport or our own vehicle.

This club provides young disabled people with opportunities to come together in a safe and supportive environment. The club allows young people to gain independence and meet other young people in a social setting. All activities are planned and developed with young people and these might include dance, drama, adventure or talking about things that are important to them

Sessions run Tuesday evenings 6:15 - 8:45pm

This club provides young disabled people with opportunities to come together in a safe and supportive environment. The club allows young people to gain independence and meet other young people in a social setting. All activities are planned and developed with young people and these might include dance, drama, adventure or talking about things that are important to them

Sessions run Thursday evenings 6:00 - 8:15pm. Ages 12-24

COVID19 update 16th July 2020 - currently only telephone contact, trying to organise some group activity during school holidays, or 'Teams' meetings. Referral process can be taken by telephone.

APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own is a registered charity based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, working to improve the life chances of children, young people and their families who experience a wide range of barriers created by having special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These barriers include conditions affecting social,  educational, development and behaviour. Young people may experience neurological conditions and physical disabilities too. At the earliest opportunity we provide a wide range of information, advice and access to a personalised range of specialist health, care and education support services for children and young people with SEND and their whole family unit. We work as equals with young people and their families to help create better opportunities to succeed in life.

Open referral source, referrals are accepted for support to any family member or carer who has a child and/or young person with additional needs age 0-25 years. Referrals will be taken by telephone, email, mail and in person. Referrals accepted from parents, carers, health and social care professionals, education, children centres and other complementary organisations. 

Provides information, benefit advice and advocacy for disabled people.

NCDP offers                            

• Information and advice on Welfare Rights.
• Information and advice on issues relating to the Disability Discrimination Act.
• Information and training to increase the levels of awareness for disability and disability issues.

We don’t offer

• Medical opinions, advice or treatment – this is the province of qualified medical and health professionals.

We achieve this by 

• Making disabled people aware of disability laws and any changes that may affect them.
• Talking to people with knowledge on legal and welfare issues on behalf of disabled people.
• Distribute and signpost information relevant to disabled people.
• Working to improve facilities and information aimed at disabled people.
• Speaking in Committees and Forums on behalf of disabled people.

Who is it for?

• Disabled people.
• Carers.
• Partners.
• People with an interest in disability and disability issues.

Provides respite care for carers of those with a physical or learning disability, Alzheimer's or elderly frail who wish to remain in their own home. Offer individual care packages which supplement/complement existing statutory services and work closely with them. Provide trained care support workers to work in the community. 

COVID 19 - update 13th July, sitting service for those currently in the service now resumed. 

For children with Special Educational Needs from 3 years to 19 years of age.adequately for life after school.

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR LATEST COVID19 UPDATES.

St. Giles is a friendly and aspirational school for children and young people aged 3-18 with a broad range of special educational needs, from moderate/severe to profound and multiple, which includes those with autism. We are situated in the market town of Retford and our school serves the whole of the Bassetlaw area, which is the most northerly district of Nottinghamshire.

Our pupils are encouraged to work in a stimulating and caring environment, where they are taught that ‘no dreams are out of reach’.  Our aim is to develop the full potential of individual children involving teachers, other professionals and parents in partnership.

St. Giles School develops the full potential our pupils by providing a broad based and balanced curriculum which is individually tailored to the needs of each pupil.  Curriculum includes National Curriculum and its pre-requisites, sensory education, communication skills, a wide ranging personal and social education programme, mobility education, and a well-developed post 16 education programme.

Floating support service for people with learning disability, or physical sensory disability.  Supported living  providers.

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.

Coronavirus update for local areas

Due to the outbreak of Coronavirus, we have transitioned all face to face services into virtual delivery. Do get in touch with us for further information using the Search for Services in Your Local Area search box above.

If you need support or information please contact the Helpline on 0800 5200 520, email helpline@versusarthritis.org or visit the online forum. We’re working with the NHS, health professional organisations and charities to ensure that we’re regularly updating coronavirus information.

Also, we're exploring other ways to provide support during this time and would welcome ideas to volunteering@versusarthritis.org. We would really appreciate your help in spreading this message throughout our network, particularly to those who attend our Branches and Groups who may access this information online. Please do all you can to support our network at this difficult time.

Find out more about what this means for you.

Find out what’s going on where you are and how Versus Arthritis offers help and support across the UK.

Please get in touch on 0300 790 0400 or email volunteering@versusarthritis.org before attending any branches or groups for the first time.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and arthritis 

We’ll be continually reviewing this content as the COVID-19 situation evolves across the UK and guidance changes over time. Therefore, it’s important to check this page regularly for updates.  

What should you do?

Current advice for people with arthritis recommends that you should wash your hands regularly, practice socially distance according to the 2-metre guidelines and stay at home as much as possible.

It's important to try to keep active, eat healthy and take care of your wellbeing. We’ve published these articles which include advice to help support you.

• Looking after your wellbeing
• Managing your pain at home
• Staying at home and arthritis
• Staying active with arthritis

There are likely to be differences at a more local level when required. If there’s different advice where you are, your local council website should have details. Find your local council at gov.uk

Self-isolating and shielding

If you are being treated for an autoimmune condition it may increase your risk of getting coronavirus.

At the height of the pandemic you may have been advised to shield or self-isolate to protect yourself.

While virus rates remain low the UK Government has eased restrictions for vulnerable people. This means from 1 August in Northern Ireland, Scotland and England you will no longer have to shield and will have greater freedom, while the risk is lower. Shielding will be paused in Wales from the 16 August.

Although this does not reduce your risk from the virus, it does mean you are able to get out more and can mix with small groups of people, while infection rates are low

We're continuing to monitor Government announcements from each nation and will provide updates as more information becomes available. For more information read Arthritis and COVID-19 - what are the risks?

Information and resources

• COVID-19 employment and work information
• Information for children and young people
• Arthritis and COVID-19 - your questions answered
• Vaccinations for COVID-19

We're here for you

Whether you’re self-isolating at home, supporting loved ones or caring for those in the community, we’ll continue to stand by, support and speak up for people living with arthritis.

Call our free Helpline on 0800 5200 520, or email helpline@versusarthritis.org (Mon-Fri 9am – 8pm), talk to COVA, our COVID-19 virtual assistant, 24/7, or connect with others on our online community.

Arthritis and coronavirus – looking after your emotional wellbeing

We know that many of you will be impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19). Whether your are returning to work, staying at home, or you are supporting loved ones.

As we are continuing to adjust to our different routines, you might be feeling anxious and it may feel harder to take care of your wellbeing.

There’s lots of people looking out for you

Public Health England has published this guide with advice on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus crisis.

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) have also compiled these resources to support you with managing your physical and mental health and wellbeing.

If you’re having a difficult time, you can reach out to expert organisations like Mind and Anxiety UK for emotional support. If you're feeling anxious about the easing of lockdown, read Anxiety UK's article on coronaphobia and life after lockdown.

Young Minds UK provide mental health advice for children and young people, and if you care for others you can contact Carers UK for support. 

If you’re struggling to cope, the Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. 

Also, you can call our free helpline on 0800 5200 520 or email: helpline@versusarthritis.org (Mon-Fri 9am – 8pm) andconnect with others on our online community. 

Here’s our selection of the best advice from our information and leading wellbeing experts:

If you're feeling worried

If you need further support, the mental health charity, Mind has lots of information which could help. This includes specific support on coronavirus and wellbeing, from checklists to make sure you have everything you need if you are staying at home, finding ways to spend your time and advice on limiting social media and news for a while.

For conversations with children about the coronavirus, look at the Mental Health Foundation’s advice on how to talk to children.

Getting rest

We know that getting a good night sleep can be tricky when you live with pain and lack of sleep can lower the body’s ability to cope with pain.

If you’re finding it harder to get quality sleep at the moment, try some simple meditation techniques or an online yoga class might help. Read more about the benefits of meditation, yoga and tai-chi and our sleep top tips.

Keep healthy

Try to get into a new daily routine that prioritises looking after yourself.

Try to eat a balanced and healthy diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables. If you can’t get what you usually buy right now, tinned food can be a great alternative. Check out the store cupboard thread on our online community.

Find out what support is on your doorstep, as many local shops are offering food deliveries, as well as the supermarkets. Take a look at the COVID-19 Mutual Aid website for a list of local groups that might be able to help.

If you have a garden, make time every day to get outside and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine. If you can’t get outdoors, open the windows and take time to sit in a sunny spot, especially if you're working at home.

Exercise – every little helps

Doing just a small amount of regular exercise can make a big difference to both your physical and mental health and wellbeing. It can boost your mood and help you relax. Try to make exercise a regular part of your day.

If you like to get outside, this might be a frustrating time. But there are things we can do at home to move more.

For inspiration on ways to get moving at home go to the We are Undefeatable website.They have ideas ranging from chair exercises, yoga to dancing in your kitchen.

Local Group

Time 13:30

• Location South Forest Leisure Complex, Edwinstowe, NG21 9JA

Hydrotherapy classes  - Every Tuesday 12 - 1pm and two sessions on Thursdays: 9.15 - 10.15am and 10.30 - 11.30am.

Tai chi classes - Every Monday 11.30 - 12.30pm.

A self help group that aims to maintain contact and exchange information with local cardiac patients. Speakers on a wide range of topics, some medical. Occasional visits to places of interest. For people who have been treated in the Bassetlaw Coronary Care Unit.

Stays in regular contact with the cardiac rehabilitation unit at the Bassetlaw Hospital. Meetings: 1st Friday, 2.30pm-4.30pm, alternating between Retford Primary Care Centre (North Road, Retford, DN22 7XF) and The Crossing Church and Centre (Newcastle Street, Worksop, S80 2AT); please contact for details. There is a one-off charge of £5.00 for membership.

COVID 19 UPDATE

Due to COVID-19 and government restrictions, Disability Nottinghamshire will only be operating a telephone and online service until further notice. The #CONNECTwithDN project (funded by The National Lottery Community Fund) will be available Monday and Tuesdays 9am- 3pm. The Disability Support and Advice service (funded by CRT Service) will be available Monday and Tuesdays 10am-3pm. As a result of this, all outreach services will be suspended from 23 March 2020. The telephone advice line will be closed and emails to advice@disabilitynottinghamshire.org.uk will not be monitored. 

• Provide information to disabled people and our allies.
• Work with groups of disabled people; some self-facilitating and some led by our development worker.
• Offer training to disabled members on issues such as assertiveness and confidence building.
• Offer a one-to-one support service using trained disabled volunteer advocates.
• Network with other organisations to promote and co-ordinate issues concerning disabled people.

COVID-19 Information

At Eden Futures we take the risk presented by Covid-19 very seriously and we are constantly reviewing our support for staff teams and service users so that they have the best support possible at all times.

All of our guidance is written in line with government updates so that we can be assured that people living and working in our services have access to the correct information.

If you are visiting any of our services, please follow the staff instructions about what you need to do. They will ask anyone visiting any service to wear a face covering, and will offer you a mask to wear if you haven’t brought one with you.

If you are visiting any of our offices, you must wear a mask in line with the most recent government guidelines. You will be offered the correct type of mask to wear if you haven’t brought one with you. You will be asked to declare that you are symptom free, and you will be directed to where you can clean your hands. Hand sanitisers will be available throughout each office and in services. If you are visiting one of our offices, please follow the signs to ensure that you are 2m away from anyone else at all times.

Staff members will always have access to the most up to date risk assessment for their working area; this will be available to them on our intranet site, ERNIE.

If you require further information, you can email ceo@edenfutures.org and someone will respond as soon as possible.

We support people with:

• a learning disability
• with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
• who are Deaf with additional disabilities
• with and Aquired Brain Injury
• with physical disabilities
• with enduring mental health support needs
• who require support under the Mental Health Act
• who are deemed as complex and challenging to support
• who may have complex support needs due to an overshadowed or dual diagnosis

Provides respite care and independent living training.

The Dovecote is a beautiful and serene care home in the heart of Pleasley in Mansfield. The service has been operating for over 20 years and now under new management we are looking to the future .

At the Dovecote we are passionate about providing a high quality service which is led by our residents choices at every step of the way, from the activities they like to do to the food they like to eat.

Our staff team are highly trained to NVQ level 3 and undertake additional specialist training which makes the Dovecote not only a beautiful care home but a safe one as well where our residents are treated with dignity and respect at all times.

Our staff have undergone PROAC Skip training (conflict intervention training) and Autism training to meet all of the needs of our residents.

We offer holiday’s for our residents, a range of activities in the community and we also host Nottinghams largest disco for people with Learning Disabilities – the Dovedance.

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

COVID-19 UPDATES. If you work for us, please keep up to date with our latest information in response to COVID19. If you are a client or family member who is wanting to get in touch, please contact us on 0207 959 1003

Who are Pulse Community Healthcare?

Pulse Community Healthcare is a UK provider of complex person-centred care packages.

Our specialist healthcare teams support people with a variety of conditions and disabilities to live their life as independently as possible, in their own homes. Working in close partnership with our client’s family, friends, carers and commissioners, as well as other healthcare professionals, local organisations and hospital teams, we assess and understand our individual client needs. 

Resourced by experienced and highly trained support workers and community nurses, our customised care packages are devised to the highest clinical standards delivering person-centred care, quality of life and most importantly client independence.

COVID19 update, 13th August 2020 - When the lockdown happened, members of the Retford and District MS Family Support Group were quick to respond to the need to keep in touch with each other and continue where possible with physical activities where they could.
They soon discovered Zoom, which has been a lifeline to many members facing loneliness during the lockdown. Members without internet have been receiving regular phone calls and condensed versions of the group’s monthly newsletter to keep everyone involved, with the added section of MS family news where members have contributed sharing how the lockdown and other restrictions has affected their home life, how they are filling their time and, in many cases, limited members’ access to the family PC that has been taken over by home schooling.
The group Zoom calendar is fully booked for five days of the week and well supported by members taking part in social and movement therapy events consisting of seated Yoga, Tai Chi, dance and neuro Pilates as well as two quizzes a week devised by members, coffee and chat mornings and a men-only session.
The downside of the lockdown has been the cancellation of fundraising events the group always look forward to holding each year, and the planned Team Retford MS Pentathlon, when local people with MS and supporters raise money for Bassetlaw NHS neuro service, also had to be cancelled. Members were also looking forward to taking part, just for fun, in an indoor sky dive in September and it is very doubtful that will now be able to go ahead.
Anyone who is affected by Multiple Sclerosis is welcome to become part of the group and further details can be obtained from retford@mssociety.org.uk

Newcomers always welcome. We arrange a wide range of weekly & monthly events for members & include MS drop in clinic, monthly newsletter, self help info, signposting for professional help, fundraising for local MS community, art class, neuro physio based Pilates exercise, swim/flot sessions, mels out & a monthly coffee cake & chat morning.

Bassetlaw MS Support helpline call or text 07947307314

Bassetlaw Young Mums with MS Support Helpline 07947307309

First Friday of each month. The Well, Retford.

Open: Tuesday to Saturday 9.00am to 4.00pm

Occasional Wheelchair Use
If you require a wheelchair for occasional use, e.g. shopping, visiting relatives, going on holiday, your needs may be met by:

Shop Mobility Scheme.  This is available in Retford and Worksop town centres.  Wheelchairs may be borrowed free, from Chancery Lane Car Park in Retford, or Priory Centre Car Park in Worksop. The wheelchairs can only be used in the town centre. People are required to register with the scheme before using the wheelchairs - Worksop (01909) 479070 or Retford (01777) 705432.  It is advisable to book in advance.

Some shops such as Asda, Tesco, Morrison’s, and Sainsbury’s have wheelchairs for use in-store. Ask at the Customer Information Desk.

Meadowhall, Four Seasons, Frenchgate, Crystal Peaks, and Victoria Centre are shopping centres that have wheelchairs to borrow while shopping in the centre.  Pre-booking may be necessary at busy times.
Local mobility shops hire wheelchairs for short periods. There is usually a charge for this service.

Short term loan (up to three months)
If you require a manual wheelchair because you have a medical condition (such as a broken leg or ankle) which is likely to improve within three months, your Doctor, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Community Nurse will be able to request one for short-term use from the Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES).

Long-term loan (Over six months)
If your Doctor or Health Care Professional has assessed that you require a wheelchair to use regularly and for the long term (over six months), they will make a referral to the wheelchair service for the most appropriate manual wheelchair from the available range. If you and your carer are not able to use or manage a manual wheelchair due to a physical or medical condition, you may be eligible for an attendant controlled powered wheelchair.

A voucher scheme is available.  Following an assessment by service you may choose to receive a voucher towards the cost of a different or more expensive manual wheelchair of your choice

If a Doctor or Health Care Professional has referred you for a powered wheelchair, you will be asked to participate in a three-part assessment.  This assesses whether your medical condition or physical disability causes your mobility to be severely restricted and that assesses whether your home is suitable to use and store a powered wheelchair. Your ability to safely drive (manoeuvre) the wheelchair will be assessed.

Buying a Wheelchair
You may wish to buy your own wheelchair, but it is strongly recommended that you seek advice from a health professional and try a range of wheelchairs before you purchase.  Remember that all wheelchairs need to be regularly serviced.

Hospital Wheelchairs
The wheelchairs at Bassetlaw Hospital and Retford Hospital are for the use of patients and their carers during their visit/stay in hospital.  They are for use within the hospital only.

friends 4 support is for parent carers of disabled children in Bassetlaw.  You do not need a diagnosis to attend our meetings.  Many of the parent carers have children on the autism spectrum or with ADHD, but other disabilities are represented as well.

Please e-mail us if you wish to be added to our contact list.  We will then keep you informed of future meetings by e-mail.

info@friends4support.co.uk or text Diane on 07860 509755

Especially in a pandemic we believe everyone has the right to a better future.

Brighter Futures provides housing-related support for people in Nottinghamshire, who have a range of support needs and are at risk of losing their homes.

The service can support people who;

• have been assessed by Adult Health & Social Care but are ineligible for statutory services

• have a history that shows they might put their accommodation at risk without intervention and support

• have a need that is likely to require longer term but low level housing- related support.

We work with people who have a wide range of support needs, such as Autism, learning disabilities, Asperger’s or following a brain injury, or where they don’t meet the criteria for statutory adult social care, among others.

The service will be really flexible and service users will be able to have a say in how they are supported and what their needs are. We can help with finding accommodation, accessing specialist services, budgeting and claiming benefits among many other things.

We can offer support in a range of ways, which could include in own homes and in the community, to help maintain independence. The support is linked to the service user and not their tenancy, so if they move within Nottinghamshire we can continue to support them.

Based on the application, assessment and feedback that we receive from an agency, a member of the team will decide whether this service will be beneficial or not. If so they will be in contact within ten days of the referral.

If you would like to speak to anyone at Framework about the Brighter Futures service, you can contact the services in the areas below:

Bassetlaw - 2 Queen Street, Worksop, Notts, S80 2AN 
Tel: 0115 8504014
Email: bassetlawnass@frameworkha.org

Ashfield - Outram Street Centre, Outram St, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4AX
Tel: 01623 675418
Email: ashfieldnass@frameworkha.org

Mansfield - The Heath Community Centre, Fritchley Court, Oak Tree Lane Estate, Mansfield, NG18 3QE
Tel: 01623 675402   
Email: mansfieldnass@frameworkha.org

Newark and Sherwood - The Exchange, 38 Waterlane, Newark NG24 1HA 
Tel: 0115 850 4155
Email: newarknass@frameworkha.org

South Notts - Val Roberts House, 25 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 6NX
Tel:  0115 970 9581
Email: southnottsnass@frameworkha.org

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

COVID19 update, 20th July 2020 - 

There will be no further meetings until the Covid 19 outbreak is over and social distancing

rules have been abolished, meetings are unviable otherwise

August 13th  -  If social distance restrictions are lifted a special meal out

September 14th (Monday)  -  Dog Racing Colwick Park

October 8th -  AGM

November 12th  -  TBA

December 10th or 17th Thursday or 15th Tuesday  -  TBA (Possibly Willow Tree)

The group usually meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at different locations around Nottinghamshire;  Our principle area is West Bridgford.

Our group is unique as our events take place in the evening with some days out at the weekend in the summer months.

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 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.

OUR MISSION

To assist limbless veterans to lead independent and fulfilling lives

Blesma, The Limbless Veterans, is an Armed Forces charity dedicated to assisting serving and ex-Service men and women who have suffered life-changing limbloss or the use of a limb, an eye or sight. We support these men and women in their communities throughout the UK.  Visit https://blesma.org/ for full details.

Find us on Facebook for latest updates on services during COVID19.

If you are stuggling to get a diagnosis, Battling to get your child the education they deserve?

This group is FREE to attend and run by people who have been through the system themselves. This is an informal place to get some moral support

Monday Morning 09.30 - 11.00 am

Wednesday Evenings 6.30 - 8pm

We now have suitable measures in place and are able to open some of our services where it is safe to do so.

Our Current Weekly Services back up and running are as follows (last updated 7/8/20). Anything not listed here is not yet back up and running. The list will be updated regularly please keep your eye out for further updates (the list will be pinned to the top of our page for ease of finding!)

Mondays:

7-7.45pm : Dancefit Medium Impact

Tuesdays:

9.45-10.30am : Dancefit Low impact / seated session

2-3.30pm : Hands of friendship womens group

6-6.45pm : Dancefit Medium Impact

7-7.45pm : Line Dancing

Wednesdays:

7-7.45pm : Dancefit Medium/High Impact

Thursdays:

9.45-10.30am : Dancefit Medium Impact

2-3.30pm : Growing Friends Health & Wellbeing Group

6-6.45pm : Dancefit Medium/High Impact

Fridays:

10-11.30am : IMPACT Cancer Support Group (now not open until 28th August due to holidays and work happening at the centre)

Anyone that comes along to the centre is required to wear a mask in communal areas and maintain social distancing. You will also be required to register your personal details on our track and trace system in order to access this activity. If you have any questions or concerns about this please get in touch with us before you come as without these details we will be unable to admit you to the building

At Girlguiding Nottinghamshire, we help girls reach their full potential...

With more than 9000 members, Girlguiding Nottinghamshire gives girls and young women space where they can grow, develop, build brilliant friendships, and make a positive difference to their lives and their communities. We may have been going for a long time but we continue to give girls and young women, of all backgrounds and faiths, an opportunity to make their voices heard so that they can realise their full potential to become dynamic members of the 21st century.

Whatever your daughters interests, whatever age - Girlguiding Nottinghamshire gives the chance to discover their full potential, give back to the local community, gain practical life skills and have fun with friendships that are built to last.

We are an inclusive organisation and will help any member to get the most out of their time with us. Guiding welcomes girls and adults with disabilities and its varied programme is flexible to allow most girls to participate. Every member of guiding makes a promise to do their best. If a girl or leader is willing to commit to the Promise – then they can become a member of Girlguiding UK.

Do come and join us if you have learning or physical special needs that limit your activities but not your hopes and achievements. Everyone is included and everyone does their best.

Everyone has their strengths and we aim to work with the abilities a person has and offer help if they need it. In guiding we encourage the girls to learn social skills, work together, be tolerant and respect diversity whilst carrying out the most important part of our philosophy – having fun! A girl with disabilities should be able to take as full a part as possible in her unit's activities. At the same time, the other girls’ requirements are taken into account so that the experience is a positive one for everyone.

We will do our best to find you a place in a local unit if possible but it would be helpful if parents discuss their daughter’s needs with the unit leader before she joins so that advice can be taken from the guiding Adviser for Members with Disabilities.

Our shop and the ground floor at Nottinghamshire Guide Head Quarters are wheelchair accessible, as are our camp and holiday premises.

The shop is open: Weds and Thurs 3pm-7pm and Sat 10am-2pm.
T: (0115) 987 3625 

Areas covered by Worksop Division are

Bircotes, Blyth, Carlton in Lindrick, Harworth, Langold, Oldcotes and Worksop

Our Districts are WORKSOP NORTH, WORKSOP SOUTH and WORKSOP VILLAGES

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.

At Britannia Mobility & Bathing we work hard to provide top class, affordable service and will always do our best to provide you with the best products at the best price. All of our products are compliant with the most recent British and European safety standards, ensuring you can rely on them for years to come. Our professional teams are available 24/7 and will always be on call for any repairs or problems you may have.

During this difficult period, CISWO is continuing to provide our personal welfare service and are accepting referrals from individuals themselves, family members and other agencies. The majority of our services can be delivered remotely and we are working hard to provide support by telephone, email, and post.

Our free and confidential service includes;

Assistance with welfare benefit applications and industry related compensation schemes.

Advice on mining related issues including illness and disability.

Help to access mobility equipment including walking aids and wheelchairs.

Support to reduce loneliness and social isolation.

Advocacy to enable you to express your views and concerns, and defend and promote your rights, including access to information and services.

Emotional support including loss and bereavement, illness and caring responsibilities.

Financial assistance at times of exceptional hardship through CISWO grants or assistance through other agencies and charities.  Access to holidays and convalescence.

Access to CISWO educational grants for former mineworkers and their dependents. Our support is available to former mineworkers, partners, widows and any dependent children or adult dependents with a disability. We have also extended our services to those in our client group most in need, particularly those who are self-isolating and have limited local support and can provide access to essential shopping and prescription collection in some areas.

Please contact your local office if you think we can help:

NorthEngland@ciswo.org.uk South England Welfare Offices, Berry Hill Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 4JR. 01623 625 767