Missing watching the flashy routines on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’? Is it now time for you to trip the light fantastic? Well, all things in moderation ….. Come along to our next forum meeting to find out how you can improve your health and mobility. See our ‘Events’ page for further details.
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Wheelchair & equipment consultation extended to January 29th
Wheelchair & equipment consultation
Local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and North Yorkshire County Council have joined forces to call for the opinions of local health and social care equipment users. Health and social care equipment includes mobility and communication aids that help to support adults and children to live independently at home. Examples include shower chairs, perching stools, kettle tippers, pressure relieving mattresses, wheelchairs, etc.
Is it time to exercise the little grey cells?
It’s that time of year, again ….. time to think about learning a new skill, or a new language or just to exercise the ‘little grey cells’. The adult learning prospectuses are now available. Follow this link for further details. There’s also a lot going on at Harrogate library, as you can see on our ‘New Ventures and Special Events’ page.
Rain! Rain! Rain! It’s so depressing
Whether it’s the post-Christmas blues, or the short daylight hours, many of us can feel a bit ‘down’, particularly after the weather we’ve been having. We can all do with a boost from time to time and a visit to your local library might provide the answer. ‘Reading Well Mood-boosting Books is a national promotion of uplifting titles, including novels, poetry and non-fiction’. There are general mood-boosting books, as well as those recommended for people who have cancer (although the books themselves may not be about cancer, but have been rated as uplifting). For further details about the Reading Well scheme follow this link or visit your local library and pick up a flyer.
Watch out! The burglars are about.
U-Switch has provided some really useful seasonal tips on how to keep your home and property safe from burglars. There are also warnings about keeping spare keys safe. Continue reading
Another festive display!
Christmas is coming ….. don’t forget St Peter’s Christmas Tree Festival at St Peter’s Church in Harrogate.
Local businesses, shops, local groups, families, and individuals bring decorated Christmas trees to display in the Church.
The Christmas tree festival will be December 12th – 24th and aims to raise essential funding for vulnerable local people.Trees will be on display for two weeks and there will be Remembrance Trees as well as the opportunity to vote for your favourite ones. Anyone can enter the competition.
Don’t miss this!
If you need inspiration for decorating your Christmas tree or just want to be astounded by others’ imagination, the display in St John’s Church in Knaresborough is not to be missed. Prepare to be amazed by the beautiful, traditional or quirky trees ….. and vote for your favourite. Admission is free, All donations and proceeds from the festival will be shared between St John’s Church Lighting Fund and its chosen charities.
If you missed it, click here to see some of wonderful trees.
Lots of conviviality at our Christmas Lunch
By popular request, we met for our Christmas Lunch at the Ascot House Hotel, King’s Road. The three course meal was delicious and enjoyed by all. As usual the hotel staff provided excellent attentive service.
It was a really enjoyable occasion: plenty of Christmas cheer, great food and delightful company.
A Practical Guide to Healthy Ageing
NHS England, in partnership with Age UK, has published a revised version of A Practical Guide to Healthy Ageing. The guide is particularly relevant for people aged around 70 years who may be suffering from mild frailty. It covers key areas including preventing falls, staying well in winter, eye and foot care and mental well-being. The revised version includes cognitive ageing, oral health, bereavement and social isolation, with suggestions on when to seek medical advice and support. Free copies of the guide can be ordered by services and older people by calling 0300 123 1002 quoting reference HA2, or via the DH orderline Also listed on our ‘Publications’ page on the Information Hub’
Looking for a care home? How much will care cost?
The answer to these and other questions can be found in the latest edition of the ‘North Yorkshire Care Services Directory‘. It contains information about social care services available in North Yorkshire and lists care and nursing homes in the county. Also available on our ‘Publications’ page on the Information Hub.