Monthly Archives: April 2018

Shared Lives-Drop In Sessions

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Start Date:
29th June 2018

End Date:
27th July 2018

Start Time:
1300

End Time:
1430

Event title: Shared Lives-Drop In Sessions
Venue: Darby House, Lawn Central, Telford TF3 4JA
Name: Shared Lives
Email: myoptions@telford.gov.uk
Telephone: 01952 381317
Event description: The Shared Lives scheme works to provide people with the support they need to live more independently. It works by placing people who need support to live independently with a Shared Lives carer who welcomes them into their home and helps them with independent living skills so that they can live their life to the full.

Our registered Shared Lives carers are paid for the care and support they provide. They come from all walks of life and may be individuals, couples or families – but what they have in common is the desire to make a difference.

Like to find out more?

We are having some drop in sessions for anyone that is interested in becoming a Shared Lives Carer. This gives them the chance to find out more about the scheme and what would be expected of them. Dates coming up include:

  • 25 May 2018
  • 29 June 2018
  • 27 July 2018
  • 31 August 2018

On arrival please report to reception and ask for Catherine Harryman.

Drop-in and meet the Community Participation Team

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Start Date:
8th May 2018

End Date:
8th May 2018

Start Time:
1600

End Time:
1800

Event title: Drop-in and meet the Community Participation Team
Venue: The Hub on the Hill, Southgate, Sutton Hill TF7 4AG
Name: Hub in the Hill Community Participation Team
Email: communityparticipationteam@telford.gov.uk
Telephone: 01952 382133
Event description:

Do you want to find out about local groups and activities?
• Do you want to volunteer in your community?
• Are you a voluntary community group?

We can help you find out what’s happening in your area, give you support and guidance on ideas you have and help you develop and grow. The regional funding officer from the Big Lottery will also be in attendance.

You can drop in anytime between 4 pm and 6 pm and if you’d like to book some time in with the team at this session please email communityparticipationteam@telford.gov.uk or call on 01952 382133

Scam Awareness Event at Telford

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Start Date:
9th May 2018

End Date:
9th May 2018

Start Time:
1000 and 1300

End Time:
1200 and 1500

Event title: Scam Awareness Event at Telford
Venue: Walker Room, Meeting Point House, Southwater Square, Telford,TF3 4HS
Name: Telford & Wrekin Safeguarding Adults Board (TWSAB), with National Trading Standards Scams Team
Email: partnerships@telford.gov.uk
Telephone: 01952 380131
Event description: Every year, consumers lose £5 – 10 billion to scams.

Scams come in many different forms; uninvited contact is received by email, letter, telephone or in person, making false promises to con victims out of money. There are many of these sorts of scams, but some of the most common are fake lotteries, deceptive prize draws or sweepstakes, clairvoyants, computer scams and romance scams.

Telford & Wrekin Safeguarding Adults Board (TWSAB), has joined up with the National Trading Standards Scams Team in order to run an free awareness session to find out more about scams, and how you can protect yourself and others from being a victim:
Time s are 10 am – 12 noon and 1 pm – 3 pm

If you are interested in attending this awareness session, please book your place by contacting Nikki Barden on either 01952 380131 or via email at partnerships@telford.gov.uk

TFest featuring Jay Silva

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Start Date:
5th May 2018

End Date:
5th May 2018

Start Time:
1700

End Time:
2100

Event title: TFest featuring Jay Silva
Venue: Telford College Haybridge Road, Wellington, TF1 2NP Telford
Name: Telford College
Email: N/A
Telephone: 01952 642237
Event description: we are holding a music festival at Telford College which is organised by young people for young people- TFest.

The live music event will run from 5pm-9pm, but gates will open from 3.30pm.

We will have local bands and artists performing, a dance tent and Jay Silva performing a live set as our headliner.

The event will be supporting two local charities with this event, these are the Severn Hospice and Georgia Williams Trust.

Tickets available from Skiddle. https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Telford/Telford-College-Of-Arts-And-Technology/T-Fest/13184675/

Jay Silva is the headline performer, he is a talented RnB/Neo-Soul artist from the Mecca of Grime; Bow E3. The talented vocalist / producer caught the industry’s attention with See Me Now and he hasn’t looked back. Mixtape Madness.

Supporting acts include:

  • Leo Golden Child
  • Abbie Gurney
  • Melissa Severn
  • Purple Mapp
  • Subvert –
  • And many more.

The event is supporting two local charities Severn Hospice and Georgia Williams Trust.

Shared Lives-Drop In Sessions

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Start Date:
25th May 2018

End Date:
31st August 2018

Start Time:
1300

End Time:
1430

Event title: Shared Lives-Drop In Sessions
Venue: Darby House, Lawn Central, Telford TF3 4JA
Name: Shared Lives
Email: myoptions@telford.gov.uk
Telephone: 01952 381317
Event description: The Shared Lives scheme works to provide people with the support they need to live more independently. It works by placing people who need support to live independently with a Shared Lives carer who welcomes them into their home and helps them with independent living skills so that they can live their life to the full.

Our registered Shared Lives carers are paid for the care and support they provide. They come from all walks of life and may be individuals, couples or families – but what they have in common is the desire to make a difference.

Like to find out more?

We are having some drop in sessions for anyone that is interested in becoming a Shared Lives Carer. This the opportunity to find out more about the scheme and what would be expected of them.

Dates coming up include:

  • 25 May 2018
  • 29 June 2018
  • 27 July 2018
  • 31 August 2018

On arrival please report to reception and ask for Catherine Harryman.

My Options-Telford

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Website: http://www.myoptionstelford.co.uk/

Email: myoptions@telford.gov.uk

Telephone: 01952 381317

Address: Ground Floor, Darby House, Lawn Central, Telford, TF3 4JA

About My Options: 

My Options, offers five separate services which are committed to enabling people to live life the way they choose, by offering flexible support options which promote independence, well-being and community involvement.

Working closely with individuals, parents and carers, commissioners and Local Authorities, we are a trusted and established service.

We are passionate about providing the best to our customers, listening to what people want and making a positive difference to their lives.

If you or someone you know would like to find out more about My Options and our wide range of services, our friendly team are waiting and available to help.

Please contact us by telephone on 01952 381317 or you can email us at  myoptions@telford.gov.uk.

We look forward to working with you to provide the best possible care and support solution to help you retain independence and make that difference.

 

Find us on Face Book @myoptionstelford and Twitter @TelfordWrekin

Telford & Wrekin Family Connect (formally Family Information Service)

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Website: https://www.telford.gov.uk/homepage/129/family_connect_service_directory

This page has links to the following services and help:

 

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Family Connect-Telford and Wrekin

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Website: https://apps.telford.gov.uk/familyconnect/

Email: familyconnect@telford.gov.uk

Telephone: 01952 385385

Address: Southwater One, Southwater Square, Southwater Way,Telford TF3 4JG

Family Connect is a free, confidential service providing, impartial advice, information, guidance and support on a full range of children’s services available across the borough including childcare, activities, school admissions and finance.

From a single contact point families, carers and professionals can access comprehensive local information relating to the needs of children aged 0-19 years or to 24 years for those with a disability.

Additionally, if you have a concern about a child you can contact Family Connect to speak to a Safeguarding Advisor by calling 01952 385385 or looking at this link for information http://www.telford.gov.uk/info/20223/family_connect_service_directory

Family Connect aims to ensure that families are getting the right help at the time.

Find us on Face Book @TelfordWrekin and Twitter @TelfordWrekin

Computer Skills for All-Shropshire

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Spring/Summer 2018 schedule of where you can go to get help with using your computer, ipad etc. This book downloadable here computer-skills-spring-summer-2018 has a wealth of information on many short courses, where to get help at various locations.

May be you have just got your first computer, may be you want to have a go at computer skills before you buy, the Spring/Summer 2018 directory is useful source of information for you.

“Jay’s Computer Donations”. If you have replaced your laptop or desktop and you don’t know what to do with your old one, rather than leave it on the shelf or in a cupboard you may like to donate it to “Jay’s Computer Donations”. If so this link will tell you more: https://shropshiredisability.net/would-you-help-jay-help-others/

IT FREE is a totally free weekly drop-in computer help clinic provided by the Omega – Care for Life charity ( www.omega.uk.net ). Bring along your troublesome laptop, tablet, phone or camera (or even desktop box, if you can) and the ‘techies’ will be at your disposal. PC Mike (the no-nonsense one), Brandon B (the empathetic and understanding one) and Jamie (the Apple guru) will sort out all your computer related problems. Read more here: https://shropshiredisability.net/i-t-free/

Carers UK State of Caring Survey.

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Are you an unpaid carer or know someone who is? As one of the Carers Week charities, we want to hear carers’ experiences of the impact on health, well-being and relationships of being a carer.

Every year the Carers UK “State of Caring” survey shows the reality of what it means to care for a family member of a friend. This is the most extensive survey into carers’ experiences in the UK.  It takes 20-30 minutes to complete, so grab a cuppa first! It would be appreciated if you spare the time to share your experience here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/StateofCaringCarersWeek

Download the Carers Week 2017 here: CarersWeekResearchSummary_Unembargoed