Community News
Sharing events, news, articles and items of interest from other businesses that share our vision “To enable people affected by disabilities to exercise choice and control, to live independent lives and to actively participate in society”.
This area of our website focuses on where you can meet peers, make new friends, get support, join groups, get more information about disabilities, gain awareness or see all the work that goes on in the greater community.
If you are looking for more frequent support or regular groups check out the meeting places and support listings from the menu on the left.
8 March 2022
Loneliness is prevalent across our society and can be compounded for people with health issues. To help people reconnect with their community and interests GP's can now refer them to Listening Support Volunteers. The Compassionate Communities scheme trains and supports these volunteers. There are similar schemes finding success in towns and villages up and down...
3 February 2022
Christians Against Poverty's Life Skills course is designed to help you: Create a budgetSee your money go furtherStay on top of billsGrow in self- confidenceImprove your relationships Join their friendly community group and gain skills to lift the pressure of life on a low income. For any questions or to book your free place contact...
3 February 2022
Scams come in many forms; uninvited contact is received by email, letter, and 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 sweep stakes, clairvoyants, computer scams, and romance scams....
20 April 2021
From 14 January, victims of domestic abuse have been able to access much needed support from thousands of pharmacies across the UK, backed by the government. The Ask for ANI scheme allows those at risk or suffering from abuse to discreetly signal that they need help and access support. By asking for ANI, a trained...
