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PODS Arthog Outreach and SkyReach Sessions & Lots More...
PODS Arthog Outreach and SkyReach Sessions
Join PODS this September for sessions at Arthog Outreach (Wellington) and SkyReach (Town Park)! Sessions are every Monday at 4:45-6:15 and open for primary aged children and 12-25 years, alternating between the two venues and age groups.
Activities at SkyReach may consist of high ropes, quick jump, orienteering and crate stack. Activities at Arthog Outreach may consist of indoor Climbing, archery, orienteering, woodland/ stream adventure, bushcraft, crate Stack and abseil slope. Parent/carer attendance is required (as either participant or spectator). Bookings are essential via Ticketsource. Please email jeannie@podstelford.org for more information.
PODS Sensory Sessions
We have a range of sensory group sessions and private hire bookings available during August! Please visit Ticketsource for more information about group ages and dates. Parent/carer attendance required. Siblings are welcome, please book a ticket per child. Please email queries to jeannie@podstelford.org.
PODS Family Experience Annual Survey
Please help us to share your experiences with our annual survey.
The evidence from this report is used in discussions with strategic and operational teams - across health, social care, education to work with services to understand the parent carer and family voice, and to improve outcomes.
To take part in the survey, please click the following link: PODS Family Experience Annual Survey
If you wish to be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 shopping voucher, please complete your name/email/telephone details at the end of the form.
This survey will take approx 6 minutes to complete. nb. All information shared will be anonymised.
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Constipation Campaign for People with Learning Disabilities
Constipation can be a life-threatening issue for people with a learning disability who are at heightened risk of complications if it is left untreated. 23 per cent of people with a learning disability who died in 2019 had constipation as a long-term condition. The NHS have co-produced campaign resources and a toolkit with people with a learning disability to highlight the seriousness of the condition.
To read the leaflet for carers, please click here: Let’s Talk about Constipation
PODS MenSpace
Thursday 24th August 2023 from 10am at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford TF2 9TU
A chance to put the world to rights over cake and coffee! Join us at the MenSpace group. A group dedicated to male carers.
These groups are guided by you, you can talk about whatever you want, and give us all chance to help each other out. You will also be able to influence how these groups run in the future by feeding back what you want from the group and how we can achieve this.
To book, please click here: PODS MenSpace
PODS PFA Open Room
Wednesday 9th August 2023 from 6pm-8pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU
This group is aimed at those parents/carers of young people aged between 14 and 25 to have a chat and share experiences over tea, coffee, and biscuits.
Loads of relevant information will be available during the group and I will be available to answer any questions or discuss specific difficulties. If you are unable to make it, please feel free to contact me on: matt@podstelford.org
To book, please click here: PODS PFA Open Room
PODS Social - Anime (12-25s)
Tuesday 15th August 2023 from 2pm-4pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford TF2 9TU
PODS are hosting a Social Session for young people aged 12 years to 25 years and their siblings. All our Social Sessions have a very relaxed atmosphere but there is always a specific focus. This session is: ANIME.
All the materials needed will be provided to all the young people booked. Young People are welcome to bring their own anime creations and/or references. Parents/carers to stay on the site during the session. All tickets are non-refundable.
To book, please click here: PODS Social - Anime (12-25s)
PODS Social - Games (12-25s)
Tuesday 22nd August 2023 from 2pm-4pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford TF2 9TU
PODS is hosting a Social Session for young people aged 12 years to 25 years and their siblings. All our Social Sessions have a very relaxed atmosphere but there is always a specific focus. This session is: GAMES.
Young people are encouraged to “Bring Your Own Games” to play too. Parents/carers to stay on the site during the session. All tickets are non-refundable.
To book, please click here: PODS Social - Games (12-25s)
Information from Telford & Wrekin Community Champions
NHS Diabetes X-PERT Course for Type 2 Diabetes
Do you have Type 2 Diabetes? Would you like help to understand and manage it better?
If so, you can sign up to the NHS approved, group structured education programme which is free to anyone with Type 2 Diabetes. In the Telford area, these face-to-face sessions are being held at Meeting Point House in Telford Town Centre.
Please call 01743 277696 or email shropcom.xpertdiabetes@nhs.net to book a free place on the next available course.
Take Five to Age Well
The Five to Thrive campaign offers five steps to a longer, healthier life. Launching on 1 September, the campaign will build a UK-wide community that encourages people to commit to behaviours to help them age well, and which will have a lasting impact on their health and wellbeing. Throughout the month of September, those who make a Five to Thrive pledge will be sent inspiration and encouragement via email.
Visit the Take Five to Age Well Website Here
Community Events/Activities
Pavilion Field, Draycott, TF3 2DN on 16th August from 11am-3pm
BeeU Open Day on Wednesday 30th August from 10am-2pm at Welllington Cricket Club, TF1 2BW
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Women’s Wellbeing Roadshow on Saturday 9th September from 9.30am-2.30pm, at Telford Minster, TF3 4HS
Action for Happiness Calendar - Altruistic August 2023
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Thank you for reading our latest Ebulletin, please stay safe & well.
Kerrie Seagrave, Member Support Co-ordinator
on behalf of PODS Parent Carer Forum.
We hope you enjoyed reading our latest e-bulletin - we hope you continue to find it useful. If you have any suggestions to make it better feel free to let me know.