Eight services in Normanton ....

Had a quick reminder this week about eight services available in Normanton. The services vary from supporting victims of sexual assault and rape to a drop in project for the over 50's who have recently been bereaved and includes details of Yorkshire Miners Convalescent Homes! On a Wednesday we have a regular education session for all staff in the practice. One of the items this week was the 'Wednesday Box' - this is a box of letters, flyers and information that has come into the practice that staff should know about but is not important enough to circulate around, and these services were in the box.

Anyway, here is the list (in alphabetical order):

Arthritis Care - challenging pain course.
This is a self management course for people with arthritis and chronic pain. To find out about the next course email anthonym@arthritis.org.uk

Awake Mentoring Scheme
A mentoring scheme for disabled people by disabled people. Email awakementoring@scope.org.uk

Beyond Existing
A support group for adults who have been abused - telephone 0114 2709 1782

Bridge Project
A drop in service for the over 50's who have been recently bereaved. Every Thursday afternoon at Kings Medical Practice.

Fibromyalgia Support Group
Email fibrowakefield@gmail.com for details of the local group

Mental Health Matters
Primary care employment coach for people with mental health problems. Email uhall@mentalhealthmatters.co.uk

NHS Health Trainers
Offer a variety of ways to help people improve their health. If you would like a personal coach and mentor then telephone 01977 665717 or email healthtrainers@wdpct.nhs.uk

Rebound
A project that helps to divert young people from drugs and alcohol in Wakefield. Email rebound@cri.org.uk.

STAR crisis worker scheme
A support scheme for the over 14's who have been raped or sexually abused in the last seven days. The project will discuss the options and you do not have to have made a police report to get help on the scheme. Telephone 0844 4068 680

Yorkshire Miners Welfare Convalescent Homes
Low cost convalescent breaks (Monday to Saturday) for mineworkers, former mineworkers and their widows. For details telephone 01977 703384

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