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PODS November Activities & Lots More...
PODS November Activities
Join PODS this November for a variety of activity sessions! Tickets must be booked via the links below and must be purchased for each child/young person attending. Parents and carers are required to attend with their children/young people. For more information please email jeannie@podstelford.org.
To book your place, please click on the links below:
PODS are Taking Part in the Kickass 5k & 10K at Weston Park!!
Staff and Volunteers are taking part in this years Kickass 5k & 10k run at Weston Park on Sunday 12th November to raise money for PODS Charity.
Please consider supporting us in raising money for a good cause? Whether you donate a lot or a little. Anything helps.
Thank you for your support.
You can donate to PODS by clicking here: PODS Kickass 5k & 10k Fundraiser
PODS Minecraft Club
Tuesday 12th September 2023 - Tuesday 19th December from 4pm-5pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU
A chance to come together and enjoy a session of Minecraft. Please note Minecraft will be accessed via PODS iPads which are linked to one another to allow multiplayer options. Children will not be able to access their own Minecraft accounts for safety reasons.
Sessions open to children and young people of all ages who are members of PODS including their siblings. Drinks and biscuits provided. Session costs are non-refundable, parent/carer/PA must remain on site for the duration of the session. Please ensure every Child/young person attending has a ticket, those attending without a ticket will be turned away. Adult tickets are NOT required.
To book, please click here: PODS Minecraft Club
Hospital Transformation Plans (extract)
"Plans to transform our hospital services in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales are underway. We want you, our local communities and patients, to have the opportunity to get involved and give your views and feedback to help inform and shape our plans to improve care for everyone"
You can join in the following meetings independently by using the SATH link below (PODS Parent Carer Forum are there representing if you are not able to attend and wish to share your experiences and views with us - please contact Jayne@podstelford.org).
To register to join any of the focus groups, please click here: Hospital Transformation Plans
- About Health HTP Update – 7th November, 18:30-19:30 – MS Teams
- Learning Disability & Autism focus group – 14th November, 18:30-20:30 – MS Teams
- Travel & Transport (PRH) focus group – 17th November, 10:00-12:00 – MS Teams
- Women & Children’s focus group – 7th December, 10:00-12:00 - Hybrid, face to face at SECC, RSH or on MS Teams
STOMP/STAMP Survey regarding Psychotropic Medication
We have been asked to share this survey to families by NHS England (via local pharmacy team).
The STOMP and STAMP team at NHS England have created a survey to find out peoples views and experiences about psychotropic medication.
The survey is for children, young people and adults who are autistic or have a learning disability, their families and carers. The information from the survey will be used to inform plans to improve how psychotropic medication is used – so people get the right medication at the right time for the right reasons.
LINK TO SURVEY: stomp stamp survey
Extract: "We are contacting you because we would like to ask autistic people, people with a learning disability, families and carers about psychotropic medication. Psychotropic medication is any medication that affects the mind for example, medication used to treat psychosis, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, ADHD and epilepsy.
We know that health professionals give people these medications when people do not have a diagnosed mental health condition and it may be used to manage what some people describe as challenging behaviour".
SOCIAL CARE/SHORT BREAKS Mythbusters
Please help us to help you to access the right services for your child/young person
We are asking families to share their questions and we will ask social care team for their responses and these will be shared as part of a 'We Said/We Did' onto the Local Offer. This will make information clearer to understand for you.
Some examples - please add your own.
- Questions about accessing support at Universal Plus, Targeted, Specialist Support
- How to access Ican2 Arthog sessions
- Activity passes - who are they for and how do you access
- What does social care look like - who delivers this support
- What does an assessment look like - how do you ask for one
- Where can you access respite/babysitter/childminder
Email direct to jayne@podstelford.org or call/text 0777 534 2092
Here is information locally available regarding 'Short Breaks': Short Breaks (telfordsend.org.uk)
Focus Groups for SCUK (£20 voucher): Low-income Households
Sharing from Participation People...
"Save the Children UK, is an organisation dedicated to ensuring every child has a bright future. SCUK supports millions of children and families annually and is currently focusing on low-income households.
Save the Children has commissioned Participation People to run focus groups for young people and families about financial support for low-income households. Every participant receives a £20 gift voucher in thanks for their time.
Are you either:
- Under 18 and receive free school meals?
- A parent/carer with household income under £30,000, or on Universal Credit?
We want to hear from you! Attend one online focus group on financial security and support and receive a £20 voucher.
Save the Children UK wants to better understand existing support for and needs of these young people and families. Participation People is delivering the focus groups on behalf of SCUK.
We understand that discussing finances can be sensitive, so we're here to listen on your terms. If a focus group isn't your preference, just ask us for a 1-2-1 session instead.
How do I sign up?
- Under 18? - https://bit.ly/SCUKfocusgroup
- Parent or carer - https://bit.ly/SCUKparentcarers"
National Supply Shortage of your Prescribed ADHD Medication
We have been made aware of issues regarding the availability of ADHD medications, and through our regular BeeU meetings, we have been provided information from the Deputy Director of Pharmacy and Medicines team. We can now share the following briefing note which we hope is useful.
For ongoing issues please contact your BeeU team and if there are any concerns that you want raising, please get in touch with me at jayne@podstelford.org.
'Design a PODS Christmas Card' Competition
With Christmas fast approaching we are running our popular Christmas card competition again.
We would love for you to get creative and get involved, this can be as a family or your child/young person. We will choose 4 winning designs, that will then be made into our Christmas cards to be sent to all our families.
Our popular PODS Christmas Card Design Session is now fully booked, but you can still create your designs at home.
Please submit your entries to kerrie@podstelford.org by 5th November.
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PODS Forum Admaston Family Group
Monday 6th November 2023 from 10am-12pm at Admaston House Community Centre, Telford, TF5 0BN
Join us at our friendly Family group, a chance to catch up on updates, discuss services and access non-judgemental peer support with fellow parent carers. We will have SEND IASS and Telford Children's Autism Hub with us on the day to talk about the services they provide.
Any family members welcome to join us and we'll supply the refreshments and treats too (donations welcome).
To book, please click here: PODS Forum Admaston Family Group
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PODS Lego Club
Monday 6th November 2023 from 4pm-5pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU
PODS Lego Club is running sessions for children from 5-14 years old during Term Time. The children will be building as well as be able to improve their to social and communication skills.
Session costs are non-refundable, parent/carer/PA must remain on site for the duration of the session. Please ensure every child/young person attending has a ticket.
To book, please click here: PODS Lego Club
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PODS Buddy Scheme
A PODS Buddy offers support to parent carers that may find it difficult to make that first step to attend a family group.
Our friendly PODS Buddy would meet you at the door, walk in with you, and stay with you at the family group, to make sure you are comfortable and not alone.
All our Buddies are parent carers, and have all had to make that first step, so they know how you’re feeling and are there to support you.
For more information or to enquire about having a PODS Buddy, please contact kerrie@podstelford.org or call: 07309 753044.
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Information from Telford & Wrekin Community Champions
Nuffield Health – Community Outreach Offer:
Nuffield Health has a charitable arm, dedicated to making “the nation fitter, healthier, happier and stronger.”
They currently offer the following FREE services: “activities … focused on improving health and wellbeing across the spectrum from prevention through to cure.”
HEALTHY START
School Wellbeing
Young people are growing up in a time of huge change and are experiencing significant wellbeing challenges. Schools play a vital role in supporting the health of our young people, but they don’t always have the tools to be able to help. That’s why we provide courses and resources to empower both students and teachers to manage their health and wellbeing.
Move Together
Free weekly fitness classes for girls aged 11-16, to build strength, confidence and fitness, at the Nuffield Gym in a discrete, dedicated space. Can also offer a programme of weekly sessions in a community centre, feeding participants into this programme when complete.
HEALTHY LIFE
Joint Pain Programme
This programme helps people with osteoarthritis manage joint pain without surgery. With a mix of physical and psychological support, it's designed to break the cycle of inactivity. NOTE: may accept any chronic pain upon application – each case is triaged individually
Community Outreach sessions
Nuffield will also come out to community centres to deliver a programme of weekly sessions to particular target audiences.
Supporting Hearts and Minds Programme
With 7.6 million people living with heart and circulatory diseases in the UK, this programme supports those who've had a cardiac diagnosis, event or procedure.
HEALTHY AGING
STAMINA
STAMINA is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a long-term supported exercise programme on the quality of life and side effects experienced by men who have undergone medical or surgical treatment for prostate cancer.
Warm Spaces
Nuffield will also come out to community centres to deliver a programme of weekly sessions to attendees of Warm Spaces for the whole autumn/winter period, eg for Seated Exercise sessions.
Contact: Terri Long, Multi Site General Manager, Nuffield Health Telford, T: 01952 293444. Terri.Long@nuffieldhealth.com
Activities/Groups
Overdale Hub
Games 4 Wellbeing
Action for Happiness Calendar - Optimistic October 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.