Linda Ellis’ poem ‘The Dash’ appears on the February page of Gracious Street’s Grapevine magazine. It is an inspiring poem about how to live one’s life. To read the poem click here. To read about the author Linda Ellis, follow this link. (If you can’t read it, increase the contrast by highlighting the text (click in the text and then press Ctrl A)).
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Minding the Gaps
St Marks Church in Harrogate has produced a report called Minding the Gaps.
This comprehensive survey of the unmet social needs of the Harrogate area is now available online at http://smch.org.uk/minding-the-gaps-2/
Dying without dignity report
End of life care could be improved for up to 355,000 people a year in England, according to a report published recently by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman. The report highlights tragic cases where people’s suffering could have been avoided or lessened with the right care and treatment, as they approached the end of their lives.
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman makes final decisions on complaints about the NHS in England, including where there is a dispute about what happened. The Ombudsman service identified a range of issues with end of life care from its casework. Continue reading
The NHS Complaints Advocacy Service – here to help North Yorkshire residents
The NHS works hard to provide a high quality service but sometimes things do go wrong and people may wish to raise a complaint.
The NHS Complaints Advocacy Service in North Yorkshire is provided by Cloverleaf Advocacy. The service is available to anyone who is a resident of North Yorkshire. The NHS Complaints Advocacy Service is for those who wish to have support to make a Complaint about a service they have received from the NHS. The service is free, confidential and independent.
Harrogate district community transport information update
HARCVS is in the process of setting up a voluntary car driver service for Harrogate, Knaresborough and the surrounding villages which will provide a door-to-door service on non-urgent journeys for essential trips, as well as to attend medical appointments, lunch clubs, day centres etc. We anticipate it will be operational by the end of the summer.
Feedback on the recent library consultation
Those of you who took part in the library consultation, in February of this year, will be eager to read the results. Click Library consultation update to find out the latest news.
Confused about the new pension rules?
Need advice about the new pension rules? There is a new toolkit to help you. Follow this link for details. The toolkit currently includes:
- The toolkit currently includes:
- seven factsheets
- two videos
- infographics and photo case studies
- an all-in-one‘State Pension explained’ guide
You can also obtain advice from the Consumer Association in the Which? booklet ‘Pension Changes: What you need to know‘
Carers’ Resource ‘My Memories and Me’ – new group
Do you look after someone with short term memory loss or early dementia? There is a new weekly reminiscence group for carers and people they care for to share memories and socialise. Continue reading
‘All a-Board’ at Harrogate Library
Do you enjoy scrabble, cards, dominoes and jigsaws? Enjoy playing games and doing jigsaws together. Every Wednesday, 10.30am – 12.30pm, starting 28 January 2015 at Harrogate Library, Victoria Avenue, Harrogate
Contact – Staff at the library, call 0845 034 9520 or email Harrogate.library@northyorks.gov.uk
Silver Line celebrates its first birthday and embarks on a new venture
The CQC has formed a new partnership with the Silver Line helpline. Silver Line provides a free 24 hour confidential helpline for older people who may live alone. The service offers information, advice and friendship. Continue reading