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Basingstoke District Disability Forum are a local charity supporting Disabled Adults, their family, and carers across Basingstoke 01256 423869 [email protected] www.bddf.org.uk The Orchard, White Hart Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4AF
Basingstoke NeighbourCare Befriending and Transport Services Assists those in need in the local community by providing support to maintain their independence. Services include befriending & transport service. 01256 423855 - [email protected] - www.neighbourcare.com
NHS Self Referral Physiotherapy. cic.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/msk/phio/ Around 30% of the population suffer with an MSK (musculoskeletal - muscle, bone or joint) condition. Phio offers a modern, simple yet highly effective solution for these patients providing a quick and accessible tool to advise and guide on to the required pathway of care.
If your condition is not suitable for the Physiotherapy service, or there are any clinical concerns, these will be detected by your responses and Phio will signpost you accordingly to the most appropriate service. For peace of mind all assessments are reviewed by a physiotherapist to ensure the correct decision has been made.
Care and Support Plans
Care and support plans are for anyone who needs care or cares for someone else. www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/help-from-social-services-and-charities/care-and-support-plans/
Personal Assistant (PA) in Care A free service working to connect people seeking a Personal Assistant in Care with people who are, or want to be, Personal Assistants in Care Website: hampshirepafinder.org.uk
EXERCISE
Healthwise Physical Activity Referral Scheme. The Sports Centre in Basingstoke Town Centre
The scheme is by referral only through a Doctor Nurse or Social Prescriber in the Basingstoke or Newbury area. "Our affordable exercise referral courses are designed to help participants develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to improve their health and wellbeing. This comprehensive 12-week programme features one-to-one assessments, individually tailored activity plans, and teaches how to change behaviours for lasting impact."
Yoga (for all abilities)St Michaels Church Cottage, Basingstoke RG21 7QW Fridays 10.30am to 11.30am* *term-time onlyCost £5 per session, no need to book. All equipment is provided. For more information please contact us on: [email protected]
Rushmoor Healthy Living charity - offers on line zoom exercise programmes aimed at those who are at risk of developing illness or have an illness which would benefit from exercise. Details of the online programme www.rhl.org.uk/downloads/timetable_zoom.pdf
Disability Challengers www.disability-challengers.org Phone 01483 579390 Provides opportunities for disabled children to access play regardless of their needs. They provide services such as play and youth schemes, a mixed-ability preschool, a day support service for disabled 8-19 year-olds who are out of school, and much more. Their workshops and events are primarily focussed around their Hub in Guildford, but they run schemes and activities across the SouthEast of England.
About Royal Voluntary Service - Hampshire Supporting You at Home ServiceWe support patients when discharged from hospital for 6-8 weeks and we also provide a befriending service which can be longer term. We can help with shopping, prescription collection, transport as well as being a friendly face to have a chat to if people are isolated in their homes due to poor mobility/mental health issues, we cover the whole of Hampshire Telephone: 07919 880629Website: Visit their website
We help people with learning disabilities to lead better lives through leisure, social activities and meaningful occupation. By offering a safe, fun and caring environment, we encourage our learning-disabled community to have a voice, keep active and achieve greater independence.
Neighbourcare Volunteer Drivers We have volunteers, who use their own cars, to pick you up from your home to drive you to Appointments - accompanying you to medical appointments and, if under 1 hour, wait with you. Then take you back home Clubs - taking you to your local club - social and health related Visits - helping you to visit a loved-one in hospital, nursing or residential home Shopping - taking you shopping Since we reimburse our volunteers’ costs, for using their own cars, we request a donation from clients to help pay for the service. We accept HCC travel vouchers. Phone 01256 423855 Email [email protected] www.neighbourcare.com
A Wizzybug is a powered wheelchair for children under 5. The Wizzybug loan scheme provides Wizzybugs free of charge. Their full user requirements and application information is available on their website. https://designability.org.uk/assistive-solutions/wizzybug/
Whizz Kidz provides made-to-measure wheelchairs to young people in the UK who need them but don't meet the NHS criteria for the type of equipment needed. They can also work alongside an NHS personal wheelchair budget. They use their in-house expertise to find the right equipment for the child or young person from manual wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs, power add ons, buggies and more.www.whizz-kidz.org.uk
Variety fund wheelchairs for under 19s for any purpose when they are not covered by local authority wheelchair services, they provided light manual wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs, sports wheelchairs and all-terrain wheelchairs. They also provide sports wheelchairs to non-profit organisations working with children and young people. https://www.variety.org.uk/how-can-we-help/wheelchairs-for-children/
Access Your Life provide support finding the right equipment to meet your needs. They also provide tailored advice, support accessing funding, reviews of a wide range of mobility equipment and exclusive discounts. https://www.accessyourlife.co.uk
Access 4 All Group Access 4 All Group Basingstoke and Deane is made up of people with various disabilities. They want to contribute to improving things for local people. They examine plans of buildings that are being built or altered for accessibility. They would also like to hear from any members of the public in the Basingstoke and Deane area that have any concerns over the accessibility of the environment around them to discuss this on a community platform. They meet together monthly with the support of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. They liaise with local organizations and businesses and make visits to local buildings and environments to advise on good practices. https://www.facebook.com/groups/a4agbd/ Artwell They are a community orientated, not-for-profit organisation that uses a diverse range of creative activities to inspire positive use of the imagination, promote mental wellbeing and inclusion across the whole community. They believe that everyone is creative and that, by being creative, better and more vibrant communities can be created. They run a range of creative workshops and projects they provide a wide range of creative activities that have wellbeing at the heart. https://artwell-basingstoke.co.uk 07846 779746
Oakley Stitchers If you enjoy crafts and would like to help others with your skills, Oakley Stitchers may be for you! Oakley Stitchers is a not-for-profit charitable organisation with several groups in the Basingstoke area. They meet regularly to put their skills to use making items for individuals, organisations and hospitals in-need around the UK. https://www.oakleystitchers.org.uk
Aerobility https://www.aerobility.com Phone 0303 303 1230 Blackbushe Airport, Camberly. UK based, registered charity. Founded in 1993, they change lives by providing the disabled community access to the magic and wonder of flight. They do this because taking the controls of an aircraft drives a focus on capability and encourages flyers to ask "If I can fly an aeroplane, what else can I do?" Also offers a virtual Aviation Experience which is free. Are you 12 years or older, living in the UK, with a disability and interested in the magic of flight? Take to the Virtual Skies and learn how to fly an aircraft with one of our experienced instructors! This free course introduces students to the basics of flight, whilst also developing personal skills such as decision making, problem solving and situational awareness. To find out more and to apply visit: aerobility.com/virtual-aviation-experience
Basingstoke Voluntary Actionhttps://www.bvaction.org.uk/residents If you want information on community services, charities or activities, you can find many of them at Basingstoke Voluntary Action. For all general enquiries please use call 01256 423816 or email [email protected]
Connect To Support in Hampshirehttps://www.connecttosupporthampshire.org.uk Providing resources to help you stay independent longer, safe and well connected to your local community.
Basingstoke District Disability Forum BOOKLET providing a ‘one stop shop’ of helpful information and a service directory.
If you are Over 60 or have a disability you can register for the Utilities Priority Services Register, this is particularly important if you have medical needs that require uninterrupted supply of water or electricity. https://www.thepsr.co.uk
HIDDEN disabilities The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower symbol is a simple tool for you t voluntarily share that you have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent and that you may need a helping hand, understanding, or more time in shops, at work, on transport, or in public spaces. This can be incredibly helpful for those with hidden disabilities, which may not be immediately visible to others.
(HPCN) is an organisation working throughout the county. We believe in an inclusive society where everyone shares the same opportunities.
Our members are parent carers of children and young people with additional needs aged 0-25 years, associated professionals, and affiliated groups. We support and train parent carer representatives to work alongside the professionals who provide health, education, adult and social services to our children and young adults.
Parity runs a day service for those over 18 with multiple disabilities. Their specially-trained staff provide accessible transport, activities and equipment in a safe environment. These include giant interactive screens and adapted cooking, art, gardening and exercise. These services allow users to be a part of the community and combat common problems faced by those with multiple disabilities and their families: isolation, loss of skills, physical discomfort and declining health. https://parityfordisability.org.uk