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Village Halls Week 22nd-28th January

21 Jan, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Great Yarmouth, Heritage, Information, advice and guidance, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, West Norfolk

22nd to 28th January 2019 is Village Halls Week - it's time to celebrate all the good things that happen in these places!

Resource: People Growing Older with Learning Disabilities Guidance

11 Oct, 2018by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Mental health, Older people

NICE have published guidelines on how to provide care and support the needs of people growing older with learning disabilities, and their families and carers. 

Age UK's Call In Time Service

09 Jul, 2018by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Mental health, Older people

Age UK’s Call in Time is a free telelphone befrieinding service for those over 60. 

Resource: Guidance for Older Drivers (GOLD) Programme

15 May, 2018by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Older people

Norfolk County Council’s GOLD programme offers older drivers reassurance and a development session to refresh skills and increase confidence

The Benjamin Foundation's Butterfly Butties Lunch Club - King's Lynn

27 Apr, 2018by Clare FianderOlder people, West Norfolk

Butterfly Butties Social Action lunch club launched in King's Lynn in August 2017 as part of the In Good Company Campaign and the #iwill pledge. 

Be part of delivering Social Prescribing - West Norfolk and Breckland District Council areas

01 Feb, 2018by Anonymous (not verified)Breckland, Funding, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, News Article, Older people, West Norfolk

Community Action Norfolk are seeking to appoint VCSE providers to deliver Social Prescribing in the West Norfolk and Breckland areas  

Save money on gas and electricity bills with Big Switch and Save!

19 Dec, 2017by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

Saving money on electricity and gas bills with Big Switch and Save

Resources: Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board's Website

01 Dec, 2017by Clare FianderOlder people, Staying safe and legal

New items have been added to the Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board website. 

Dementia Care Forum (Norwich) - from 29th September 2017

15 Sep, 2017by Clare FianderMental health, Norwich, Older people

The Dementia Care Forum is an informal supportive forum for those with dementia, their carers and anyone with an interest in dementia.

The importance of community transport

15 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderBreckland, Broadland, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Knowledge Base, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, Volunteering, West Norfolk

For many people, community transport is their only means of getting to and from a medical appointment. It plays an important part in tackling social isolation, maintaining well-being and enabling people to access health services.
 

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