The Spirituality & Well-being Partnership (previously known as 'hope faith and love') would like to invite members from different faith groups to join them. The group is made up of representatives from different faith groups and staff from Solent NHS Mental Health Services.
The aim is 'to enable Faith and community groups to work in partnership with health services to support mental health & spiritual well-being for the people of Portsmouth'.
The group organises events, as well as mental health training for community groups and is looking at setting up support groups. The steering group usually meets once a month at St. James' hospital.
For more information please contact Community Development Workers Team on 023 9268 3442.
Wednesday 16 April 2014
Women's only / BME fitness group
Fratton Community Centre are looking to set up a women's only group / BME (Black, Minority and Ethnic) fitness group within their gym. They would like to make a session where the group would have a sole use of the fitness room and be able to use the equipment at their own pace.
Treadmills, bikes, rowers, cross-trainer, resistance equipment, mats, step boxes and free weight toning are available. A female instructor can be provided for the initial induction.
It would be a pay as you go session costing £1.50 per hour or a course of 10 sessions for £10 per person.
A time and day to be confirmed with the group members.
If you are interested, or know of any individuals or groups that would benefit from those sessions, please contact David Sharkey, Fitness Manager, Fratton Community Centre on 023 92 751441 or email frattoncc@yahoo.co.uk (Website: http://www.frattoncc.org.uk/).
Treadmills, bikes, rowers, cross-trainer, resistance equipment, mats, step boxes and free weight toning are available. A female instructor can be provided for the initial induction.
It would be a pay as you go session costing £1.50 per hour or a course of 10 sessions for £10 per person.
A time and day to be confirmed with the group members.
If you are interested, or know of any individuals or groups that would benefit from those sessions, please contact David Sharkey, Fitness Manager, Fratton Community Centre on 023 92 751441 or email frattoncc@yahoo.co.uk (Website: http://www.frattoncc.org.uk/).
Autism Basic Awareness Training
Autism Support and Advice has planned a day to discuss and learn about the basic issues of autism to enable you to work with, meet the needs of, and understand how to communicate with individuals who have high functioning autism.
When: Wednesday 30th April 2014, 10am - 4pm
Where: Portsmouth City Museum, Museum Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2LJ
It is a day when parents, carers, those who have high functioning autism and professionals can come together to share their experiences, good and bad!
Places are limited. Email pirates_are_cooler_than_ninjas@hotmail.co.uk or call 07954404184 to request a booking form.
When: Wednesday 30th April 2014, 10am - 4pm
Where: Portsmouth City Museum, Museum Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2LJ
It is a day when parents, carers, those who have high functioning autism and professionals can come together to share their experiences, good and bad!
Places are limited. Email pirates_are_cooler_than_ninjas@hotmail.co.uk or call 07954404184 to request a booking form.
Tuesday 15 April 2014
Autism Event 2014
Autism Hampshire and Portsmouth City Council are pleased to be working together to run the 2014 Autism Conference. The event will introduce new Diagnostic and Support Services available to Portsmouth residents.
When: Wednesday 21st May 2014, 9:15am - 4:00pm
Where: The Victory Suite, Fratton Park, Portsmouth PO4 8RF
Speakers:
Carole Povey, Director of Research from National Autistic Society
Dr. Judith Gould, Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist
talking about recent developments in diagnosis of Autism.
Join the event in the morning for presentations from leading professionals in the field and information about the refreshed autism strategy.
In the afternoon, there will be workshops on diagnostic complexities in adults, support, employment, children, making reasonable adjustments and more.
There will also be short café style sessions to cover a variety of popular topics.
Feel free to attend the whole day or individual sessions.
To register your interest, please contact hannah.godfrey@autismhampshire.org.uk or call 014 8988 0881 [ext. 204].
More details about the event can be found at www.autismhampshire.org.uk.
When: Wednesday 21st May 2014, 9:15am - 4:00pm
Where: The Victory Suite, Fratton Park, Portsmouth PO4 8RF
Speakers:
Carole Povey, Director of Research from National Autistic Society
Dr. Judith Gould, Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist
talking about recent developments in diagnosis of Autism.
Join the event in the morning for presentations from leading professionals in the field and information about the refreshed autism strategy.
In the afternoon, there will be workshops on diagnostic complexities in adults, support, employment, children, making reasonable adjustments and more.
There will also be short café style sessions to cover a variety of popular topics.
Feel free to attend the whole day or individual sessions.
To register your interest, please contact hannah.godfrey@autismhampshire.org.uk or call 014 8988 0881 [ext. 204].
More details about the event can be found at www.autismhampshire.org.uk.
Thursday 10 April 2014
New craft groups for LGBT people
Chatterbox LGBT is a social networking and activity group for mature people (over 25) from the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender (LGBT) communities.
The group is starting new craft groups in Fareham and Portsmouth. The first meetings will include a tutor to demonstrate crochet or knitting for beginners.
Previous meetings of the craft group have been focused on our community project to create a Pride Banner, and have been based in Gosport.
When: Saturday 26th April 2014, 11am - 2pm
Where: Spithead Resource Centre, Montgomerie Road, Southsea PO5 1EB
When: Thursday 8th May 2014, 2pm -4pm
Where: Community Action Fareham, 163 West Street, Fareham PO16 0EF
For a full list of events, visit the Chatterbox website at: http://www.chatterboxlgbt.org.uk/currentevents.html.
For more information, contact maureen@chatterboxlgbt.org.uk or call 07910 403337.
The Citizens' Panel
Have you got something to say? Join our Citizens' Panel and be be part of the conversation.
If you join the panel, we'll take your details and contact you at least four times a year to ask your views. There will also be other opportunities to take part throughout the year.
Information provided by the Citizens' Panel will help the council to shape services that are right for our residents, and will inform decision-making.
We will make sure you get feedback on how the views of the panel have been used.
You can take part online or by completing paper surveys.
If you decide you want to stop, all you need to do is let us know.
For more information, search 'citizens' panel' at www.portsmouth.gov.uk, email marketresearch@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call 023 9243 7996.
Tuesday 1 April 2014
Male carers support group
A new male carers support group was launched on 25th March 2014.The group will be meeting on
Tuesday evenings 6pm - 7pm
at the Hillside & Wymering Community Centre, Cheltenham Road, Portsmouth.
For more details, please call Rod on 023 9288 2550.
Disability Living Allowance & Personal Independent Payment - FREE information workshop
Portsmouth Parent Voice and Contact a Family are offering parent carers a FREE information workshop on Disability Living Allowance & Personal Independence Payment.
The workshop will cover:
When: 13th May 2014
Where: The Frank Sorrell Centre, Prince Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 9HR The workshop will cover:
- The process
- Eligibility
- Rates of Care and Mobility Components
- Tips for completing the form
- Where to go for support, information and advice.
Refreshments will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
To book your place, please call 07825 185608 or email: portsmouthparentvoice@hotmail.com by Monday 5th May 2014.
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