ÖйúPÕ¾ People's Group NHS 10-year plan workshops
We have one more workshop for ÖйúPÕ¾ People's Group about the NHS 10-year plan.
Emmanuel Church Hall in Guildford.
This is an opportunity for people to share their experiences to help change the NHS and make it better. Please sign up to one of the workshops so that everyone can have their say.
ÖйúPÕ¾ Professionals: Autism Suicide Prevention Training
Autism Oxford are offering free online training sessions for professionals in ÖйúPÕ¾, supporting either children and young people or adults.
This training aims to give professionals tools to better support autistic individuals.
Professionals supporting children and young people:
- 5 March 10:30am and 30 April 10:30am
- 22 May 1:30pm and 10 July 1:30pm
Professionals supporting adults:
- 25 April 10:30am and 4 July 10:30am
- 3 June 1:30pm and 15 July 1:30pm
Each course is 2 sessions of 2.5 hours. It includes pre-learning, live sessions, and post-reflection to deepen your knowledge and skills. Certificates are provided when both parts are completed.
Email with any questions: ssp@autismoxford.org.uk
Preparing for adulthood in ÖйúPÕ¾ information update
We have updated our information about preparing for adulthood.
Transition is when you start planning for life as an adult and when moving from services for children to services for adults.
The transition team is working to support young people with disabilities who also have an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP).
Countryside Visitor Survey
ÖйúPÕ¾ wants to learn from visitors and residents. They want to know how people enjoy ÖйúPÕ¾'s countryside. They value feedback on what to improve.
Take part in their Countryside Visitor Survey. Help shape how they manage ÖйúPÕ¾'s countryside.
The survey takes around 10 minutes to complete.
Emotional support for people with learning disabilities
Healthwatch ÖйúPÕ¾ are exploring access to and experiences of emotional and mental health support for people who have a learning disability. They want to learn about the experiences of people who provide care or support through .
This will help inform future service development and identify training requirements.
Closing date for survey: 16 March 2025
For more information about this project, please contact the Healthwatch ÖйúPÕ¾ Helpdesk:
Phone: 0303 303 0023
SMS (text only): 07592 787 533
WhatsApp: 07592 787 533
Email: enquiries@healthwatchsurrey.co.uk
NHS Pharmacy First campaign
This campaign is to raise awareness of the support community pharmacists can give patients in their homes.
The Pharmacy First service lets pharmacists prescribe medicine for seven common conditions. No need to visit a GP to get a prescription.
This easy-read leaflet explains those seven conditions.
If you are looking to share more about this with people you know or support you can use these .
Healthwatch GP practices leaflets
Healthwatch have co-designed an
If you would like a copy of this, you can contact Vicky Rushworth.
Email: Vicky. Rushworth@luminus-cic.uk
Include Choir Choral Connections Concert
The Include Choir will be joining with Vocal Dimension Chorus for a concert of connection in March, which will feature their brand-new song about inclusion.
Where: St Mary's Church, Chart Lane, Reigate RH2 7RN
When: Saturday 15 March
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: £12 including one drink.
For tickets:
Email: info@redhillredstonerotary.org or buy at the door.
Y-MANIA Valentine Disco
Y-Mania are holding a Valentine's Day disco, a nightclub experience for adults with learning disabilities. Carers go free. You must be over 18 to attend. ID is needed. To buy drinks, please bring cash.
Date: Friday 14 February
Where: YMCA Sports and Community Centre, Princes Road, Redhill, RH1 6JJ
Costs: £6 in advance / £8 at the door
To get tickets:
Email: Russell.bewley@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk
Phone: 01737 779 979
ÖйúPÕ¾ Coalition Monthly Wellbeing Events 2025
ÖйúPÕ¾ Coalition of Disabled People are running free monthly wellbeing events throughout 2025. These events, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, will be all over ÖйúPÕ¾. These inclusive sessions suit all abilities. They are a great way to try something new and catch up with or make friends this year!
For more information (or for additional support)
Email: involvement@surreycoalition.org.uk
ÖйúPÕ¾ Disabled Facilities Grant Feedback
The Disabled Facilities Grant helps pay for home adaptations. It allows people to live with greater independence. This includes things like stair lifts, grab rails, extensions, and bathroom fittings.
The Better Care Fund team in ÖйúPÕ¾ is collecting feedback from residents about their .
Bloomin' Arts Perform It!
Bloomin' Arts Perform It!, is a fun and welcoming drama group for disabled adults, offering the perfect space to explore your creativity, build confidence, and make new friends.
For just a one-off payment of £50 (less than £2 a week) you'll secure your place all the way up to Summer 2025, unbeatable value for an experience filled with joy and laughter!
Why not start with a free taster session? Come along and see what it's all about!
When: Every Wednesday, 4:30–6:30PM
Where: 5A Shawlands Court, Newchapel Road, Lingfield, ÖйúPÕ¾ RH7 6BL
To find out more
Email: info@bloominarts.org.uk
Tel: 01342 836 785
Join us and discover the joy of performing together!
To find out more about other creative arts course visit their website.
Camberley Careers Fair 2025
The Camberley Careers Fair 2025 is back. Hosted by The Workshop, Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) and Camberley Job Club, this is the event to jumpstart your career and connect with top local businesses and organisations.
When: Wednesday 26 February 2025
Where: Camberley Theatre
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Living Well - Growing Old with Learning Disabilities
An exciting and innovative free event for people who work with or care for people with learning disabilities. Improve your knowledge, skills and understanding of supporting people with their physical and wellbeing needs as they age.
Organised by ÖйúPÕ¾ and Borders Partnership Community Teams for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) to equip you with all you need.
Date: Monday 24 February 2025
Time: 9.15am to 4.15pm
Place: 18 Mole Business Park, Leatherhead, KT22 7AD
Book your free ticket now at the .
For any questions email: freya.morris@sabp.nhs.uk
People with a learning disability are entitled to a pneumococcal vaccination
The helps protect against serious illnesses like pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis.
Recommended for people with a learning disability and adults aged 65 and over.
The vaccine is free from your doctor.
You can speak to a nurse or doctor at your surgery or clinic about this.
Free Easy Read winter guide
Many people will experience difficulties this winter. Easy Read Online has created a to help. The guide provides advice on staying warm and healthy, help with money and looking out for others.
Please share and pass it on to anyone who would find it helpful.
Calling all voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in ÖйúPÕ¾
We are building an asset network to bring together local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. This is all about connecting, collaborating and making a bigger impact for ÖйúPÕ¾ residents.
Why sign up?
- meet like-minded groups working on similar goals
- stay in the loop with council-led updates on grants, funding and training
- discover opportunities to partner up, learn and grow
Recently, we have shared information about employment and adult social care grants and sustainable business training—and more is on the way! It only takes 10 minutes to .
If you are not sure if you've already joined, you can email communitiesandpreventionprojects@surreycc.gov.uk to check.
Help in ÖйúPÕ¾ if you're struggling this winter
We know times are tough so we want to do everything we can to support you during this time.
We have rounded up all the tips and contact details to support you if you're struggling this winter. Whether you're over 60, a family, a person with a disability or health condition, out of work, a carer or simply just looking to cut back on your everyday energy bills. There is information for you. There is a financial support section, welfare section and health and wellbeing section.
Find more support at the Welfare hub.
You can also use our financial and welfare support chat bot which will guide you through support relevant to you and your needs.
Winter vaccinations
October was the start of the winter vaccine campaign. People with a learning disability are more likely to get ill from the flu. If your GP hasn't contacted you yet, please contact them to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. You may be able to have your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations at the same time.
If you are a main carer or get carers allowance, you can also get a free flu vaccine. This will help protect you and the person you care for.
Do talk to your GP if you are worried about the vaccinations.
Find Easy Read leaflets on how to protect yourself from flu by having the flu vaccine at .
In this video, vaccines at their GP practice.