EAT WELL, AGE WELL
The Eat Well Age Well programme is an informative and fun programme of between 8-14 sessions developed specifically for older people living in Portsmouth. The sessions provide an opportunity to gain knowledge, socialise and try out gentle physical activities in order to improve or maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The sessions cover healthy cooking and microwave demonstrations, healthy eating and specific dietary needs, physical activities, winter warmth, feeling safe in your community and falls prevention.
The benefits include a healthier diet and lifestyle, more physical activity, being more aware of grants and services that are available, making new friends, as well as feeling good about being you.
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Feeling Good, Being You
Over 55? Feeling the winter blues? Come and spring into action with some uplifting activities to maximise your wellbeing! Starting weekly from Tuesday 22nd March – 3rd May 2011 at St Mary's Community Building, St Mary's Road, Portsmouth And from Thursday 24th March – 26th May at Roko Health Club, Copnor, Portsmouth.
To find out more and to book a place, please contact Julie Roberts on 023 92 688705.
DOWNLOAD A ROKO HEALTH CLUB FLYER or a ST. MARY'S FLYER
Homecheck
Homecheck is a City Council scheme where homes of over 60's and disabled people can be given a free home safety inspection, and in the case of the over 60's a visit includes a security inspection. Customers can either be Council tenants or private homeowners.
Homecheck Inspectors have received training regarding looking for and rectifying tripping hazards, advising on smoke detectors (supplied and fitted free of charge) as well as installing a range of security devices.
If you would like a Homecheck visit please call (023) 9283 4274
Home Safety Visits
Every Year Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service attend over 26000 emergency calls. 4000 of these are in homes just like yours - over 350 of these incidents result in death or injury.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service will carry out a FREE fire safety check in your home for people aged 65+. They will supply and fit FREE OF CHARGE smoke detectors where required. They will also go through a plan of escape with you.
Simply call 023 8064 4000 to book your Home Fire Safety Check.
Meals on Wheels
Portsmouth City Council, working with the WRVS, provide a "Meals on Wheels" service within Portsmouth City.
Hot meals are delivered daily, 365 days a year from the WRVS delivery unit in Farlington, Portsmouth. A two-course meal delivered hot to the door costs £3.40 daily. This is a reduced and subsidised rate for those people who cannot manage their own meal provision and have no family or friends that can be reasonably expected to help.This can be a long or short term situation.
There is a varied menu to choose from each day all designed to provide a good balanced diet. Cultural as well as dietary needs such as soft food or diabetic meals are catered for. The same meals can be delivered frozen to be reheated in the oven or microwave,and delivered in bulk every one or two weeks.
In addition to the lunch service, Meals on Wheels also provide a selection of sandwiches and cake to be eaten at tea time. The sandwiches are fresh daily and will be delivered at the same time as the lunch. The additional cost for the tea service is £2 a day.
A referral to the "Meals on Wheels" service can be made by Social Workers, GP's and carers, friends and family or by the person interested in receiving the meals.
For more information contact the HIDS team on 023 9268 8390/1
Shopmobility In Portsmouth
Shopmobility is for anyone, young or old, whether their disability is temporary or permenant. You do not need to be registered disabled or a blue badge holder to use it. Once you join Portsmouth Shopmobility and be issued with a membership card, you will automatically become a member of Wessex Shopmobility. This will entitle you to use all the centres in the scheme.
A member of staff will talk to you about the most suitable and comfortable vehicle for you and give you training on the vehicle. When you feel comfortable and the staff are happy that you are confident... OFF YOU GO!
How much does it cost ?
Annual Membership
Portsmouth Shopmobility £7:50
Daily Hire, Scooter,Powerchair or Wheelchair
Less than 2 hours - £2:00
Up to one working day - £4:00
Manual Wheelchair
Less than 2 hours - £2:00
Up to one working day £3:00
For further information
please call: 023 9281 6973
Dial-A-Ride
Dial-A-Ride provides door to door transport using modern minibuses. It is available to people with limited mobility that are residents in the City of Portsmouth and find it difficult or impossible to get to a bus stop or get on to a bus. Every minibus is equipped with a passenger lift, enabling the transport of wheelchair users as well as people who require additional travel support. Once you register you can travel anywhere in the City of Portsmouth for any reason with the exception of visiting day centres or hospital appointments.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Single journey - £2:00
Return Journey - £3:50.
Only blind bus tokens taken
HOW AND WHEN CAN I BOOK A JOURNEY?
To register please call: 023 9287 7146
Social Activity Clubs In Portsmouth
The social activity groups in Portsmouth are for people over the age of 50. They are very friendly groups welcoming both male and female and offer socialising, companionship as well as an opportunity to make new friends. Activities include: guest speakers on special interests, quizzes and games, information on health and well being and services to old people, trips out and plenty of opportunities for fun and laughter and chats over a cup of tea. Some clubs have an in-house café so club members can enjoy the benefits of light lunch or refreshments. You can stay the whole time or pop in for an hour or so.
Monday Club - Paulsgrove
Paulsgrove Community Centre,
Marsden Road,
Paulsgrove
Members meet on Mondays, between 2 - 4pm.
The Welcome Club - Landport
Salvation Army Haven,
Lake Road,
Landport
Members meet on Monday between 10am - 2.30pm. (Light Lunch available)
Southsea Friends - Southsea
Southsea Community Centre,
St Paul's Square,
Southsea
Members meet on Tuesday between 9.30am - 1.30pm (Light lunch available)
Wednesday Club - Portsea
John Pounds Healthy Living Centre
Queens Street
Portsea.
Members meet on Wednesdays between 10am - 2.30pm. (Light Lunch available)
The Friday Club
John Pounds Healthy Living Centre,
Queen Street,
Portsea
Members meet on Fridays between 10am - 2.30pm. (Light lunch available)
For more information:
Tel No. 023 9268 8390
The Men's 50+ Group
The Men's 50+ Group is a social group for older men that meet at The Bradbury Centre (Age UK), Kingston Road, Portsmouth.
Members meet on the first Friday of the month from 10am – 12noon.
The group have sessions that include speakers of interest that they have chosen, quizzes, entertainers, games and information on Health and Well-being and services for older men. There are opportunities for trips out as well as social time and laughter over a cup of tea and biscuits. You can stay for the whole time or drop in as you feel.
For more information about the club please contact the Health Improvement and Development Service at the City Council and ask for Julie Roberts on 023 92 688705.
Fratton Live At Home
Fratton Community Centre
Trafalgar Place
Fratton
Portsmouth, PO1 5JJ
E-mail: frattonliveathome@hotmail.co.uk
- Gentle Exercise and New Age Curling on Monday’s 10.30-12noon. All welcome.
- Knit and Natter on First Tuesday of each Month 2-4pm
The Friendship Club
Members meet on Thursdays 2pm - 4pm
Circle of Friends
Members meet on Wednesday 10am - 12 noon
For more information:
Tel Scheme co-ordinator 023 9278 0500
Life Matters
St Cuthbert's Centre
Hayling Ave
Copnor
Portsmouth
Members meet on Thursdays between 2pm - 3.45pm
For more information contact:
Centre Manager Tel No. 023 9266 7036
Email: heather.hostler@talktalk.net
Support for Carers
Carers look after family, friends or neighbours who need help because they are ill, frail or disabled. The help they provide is unpaid. Surveys consistently show that between 60 - 75% of carers suffer ill health as a direct result of their caring role. The National Strategy for Carers, a government document, admits that "51% of carers had suffered a physical injury such as a strained back since they began to care"
On top of this, 80% of carers suffered anxiety and 50% depression. So, caring can damage your health.
Caring can also be emotionally draining and you may not always be able to maintain a positive outlook. It is difficult to avoid becoming stressed.
Portsmouth Carers Centre can provide information, support and access to breaks for carers in Portsmouth, check out the website here: www.hids.org.uk/carers
Grow Your Own Grub: tasty food from tiny spaces
6 easy to follow leaflets on growing fruit and vegetables in small spaces like balconies, window boxes or window sills, and recipe ideas for when your food is ready to eat.
Download the Leaflets (PDF doc - 1036kb).
Help The Aged Booklets
Help The Aged produces a range of booklets offering advice to older people on a range of subjects such as:-
- Better Hearing
- Healthy Eating
- Keep Out The Cold
- Fitter Feet
- Healthy Bones
- Keeping Mobile
- Shingles
See www.helptheaged.org.uk for a full list of the leaflets, or pick them up at any library, Age Concern Day Centres or Citizen Advice Bureau..