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Bromsgrove University of the Third Age
We host talks, enjoy day trips and have about 30 Interest Groups which are informal and friendly. Our group offers a wide range of leisure and study activities, providing you with the opportunity to involve yourself in new learning experiences, meet and make new friends, develop skills and share your talents with others. Enjoyment of the social and friendship side of our activities is important to us. The people who run groups are U3A members themselves. The U3A is for those no longer in full-time employment.
Contact Information:
Organisation: Bromsgrove U3A
Email: membershipsecretary@bromsgroveu3a.org.uk
Website: https://u3asites.org.uk/bromsgrove/home
Address: C/o Bromsgrove Methodist Church Centre (open Meetings Only) 19 Stratford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1AS
Concerned about memory loss - These groups may help
If you
or your family are concerned about your memory, talking this over with an
organisation or with someone who understands this difficulty can either allay
your fears or give you advice on what to do. The following service(s) are available to support you: CONTACT INFORMATION Service Name: Admiral Nurses Worcestershire Service Description: Admiral Nurses are registered mental health nurses who specialise in dementia, giving practical and emotional support to family carers, as well as the person with dementia. Tel: 0800 888 6678 Website: www.dementiauk.org/service/worcestershire-admiral-nurse-service-with-worcestershire-health-social-care-nhs-trust Address: New Haven, Princess of Wales Community Hospital, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0BB |
Delivery of pre-prepared meals
The
following services are available for those who would benefit from the
delivery of meals to their home: CONTACT INFORMATION Service Name: Home Kitchen Worcester Service Description: Home delivered freshly cooked dinners for over 65s. Place your order before 11am on the day of delivery. Free delivery within 4 miles radius of Worcester city centre. Email: food@homekitchenworcester.co.uk Tel: 07973 284041 Service Name: Parsley Box Ltd Service Description: Meals delivered to your door that dont need to be kept in a fridge or freezer. Free next day delivery on UK Mainland orders. Email: care@parsleybox.com Tel: 08006 127225 |
Fire Service safety check
You
may benefit from arranging a Fire Safety check. To request a free Fire Safety Check please contact the following service: CONTACT INFORMATION Service Name: Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service Service Description: Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service provide fire safety advice to everyone. A Safe and Well Check can be carried out for the more vulnerable such as the elderly, people living alone and those with reduced mobility. Tel: 0800 032 1155 Option 2 Website: www.hwfire.org.uk/safety-and-advice/home-safety/safe-and-well-check Address: Hindlip Park, Worcester, WR3 8SP |
Groups that can help with maintaining a healthy weight
You
have answered that your clothes sizes have increased in the last 3-6 months.
If this has happened without you trying to, and is something that you would
like help with, you may find that exercising or participating in group
activities may help. If you do not feel confident, we have found going with
someone you know might make you feel more comfortable. |
Groups that support and advise carers
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Groups that support people with Alzheimers Disease or Dementia
The
following service(s) provide help and support for those with Alzhiemers
disease or Dementia:
Service Name: Chaddesley Community Care |
Groups that support people with Mental Health issues
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Health and well-being
The following website contains a variety of information on how you can look after your health and well-being. There is a section on ‘Loneliness and isolation’ which contains advice and support for those feeling lonely.
For more information, please visit: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/info/20325/health_and_wellbeing
Help for those who may become confused or muddled when going out
You
have suggested that you are at risk of getting confused or muddled when you
go out and may not be able to find your way home. Often talking this over
with an organisation or someone who understands this difficulty can allay
your fears or give you advice on what to do. The following service(s) are available to support you: CONTACT INFORMATION Service Name: Admiral Nurses Worcestershire Service Description: Admiral Nurses are registered mental health nurses who specialise in dementia, giving practical and emotional support to family carers, as well as the person with dementia. Tel: 0800 888 6678 Website: www.dementiauk.org/service/worcestershire-admiral-nurse-service-with-worcestershire-health-social-care-nhs-trust Address: New Haven, Princess of Wales Community Hospital, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0BB |