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PODS Pamper Day & Lots More...

PODS Pamper Day

Monday 11th September at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

In order to recognise and support our parents/carers, PODS is holding a Pamper Session for the families. The session is being held in slots from 9.30am till 2pm to enable maximum members to be able to join us.

Please book your slot and arrive just 5 mins before your booked time slot to avoid waiting.

The treatments available on the day are: Nail Painting, Gel Nails, Face Massage, Henna Tattoo and Reiki.  All treatments will cost just £5 each and payment should be made in cash only. Along with this, tea, coffee and cake and biscuits will also be available for everyone attending.

To book your time slot, please click here: PODS Pamper Day

PODS Lego Club

Monday 11th September 2023 - Monday 23rd October 2023 from 4pm-5pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

PODS Lego Club is running sessions for children from 5-14 years old during Term Time. The children will be building as well as be able to improve their  to social and communication skills. 

Session costs are non-refundable, parent/carer/PA must remain on site for the duration of the session. Please ensure every child/young person attending has a ticket.

To book a place, please click here: PODS Lego Club

Support Information for Neurodivergent Children aged 0-5 Years

Sharing from NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin...

"When children have needs related to neurodiversity they may require support from a range of services. The information below sets out the range of support available in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to access most of these services, however the focus in this age group is autism or possible autism as other neurodevelopment conditions are less likely to be assessed in the under-fives."

To view the support information on the Healthier Together website, please click here: Support Information for Neurodivergent Children aged 0-5 Years

Adult Social Care Charging Policy Review - Telford & Wrekin Council. Your Voice is Important in How These Policies are Reviewed!!

There is an 'easy read' version of the consultation pack that covers the following proposed changes; link here: Easy Version of Adult Social Care Charging Policies Consultation Pack - Telford & Wrekin Council

Change 1: We will change what amount we use for the Minimum Income Guarantee
Change 2: We will include a new tariff for people who get care and support in their own home
Change 3: We will start to include other benefits when we do your financial assessment
Change 4: Ask people to pay when we arrange their care
Change 5: New charges for people who use Appointee and Deputy services
Change 6: New charges for using Community Alarms
Change 7: Making Deferred Agreement fees bigger

Please share your views at events (in person) or online as follows:

In Person Meeting: Wednesday 23rd August 2023 at 6pm at Ketley Community Centre, Holyhead Road, Ketley, Telford, TF1 5AN

Online: Tuesday 29th August, 2pm, Microsoft Teams.

Booking links for events: Adult Social Care Charging Policies Consultation Tickets, the Borough | Eventbrite

MPFT Digital Skills Workshop

Please see the poster below for information on the MPFT Digital Skills Workshop being held on 13th September from 10am-4pm at Southwater Library. This is a free session.

Impact Magazine

IMPACT magazine brings you all the latest information about the changes and improvements that are being made as part of the Getting to Good programme from The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

Inside this edition, you will find articles on the following: robotic surgery, state-of-the-art radiotherapy virtual training system and how new technology is helping families use maternity services.

To read the magazine in full, please click here: Impact Magazine

PODS Arthog Outreach and SkyReach Sessions 

Join PODS this September for sessions at Arthog Outreach (Wellington) and SkyReach (Town Park)! Sessions are every Monday at 4:45-6:15 and open for primary aged children and 12-25 years, alternating between the two venues and age groups.

Activities at SkyReach may consist of high ropes, quick jump, orienteering and crate stack. Activities at Arthog Outreach may consist of indoor Climbing, archery, orienteering, woodland/ stream adventure, bushcraft, crate Stack and abseil slope. Parent/carer attendance is required (as either participant or spectator). Bookings are essential via Ticketsource. Please email jeannie@podstelford.org for more information.

Arthog Outreach 12-25 

Arthog Outreach Primary Age - SOLD OUT

SkyReach 12-25 

SkyReach Primary Age - SOLD OUT

Scam Events in Collaboration with HSBC and Barclays 

Please see the poster below for details on scam events in collaboration with HSBC and Barclays. The sessions are free to attend. Citizens Advice will also be attending these sessions to offer advice and support.

No booking required.

PODS Family Experience Annual Survey 

Please help us to share your experiences with our annual survey.

The evidence from this report is used in discussions with strategic and operational teams - across health, social care, education to work with services to understand the parent carer and family voice, and to improve outcomes.

To take part in the survey, please click the following link: PODS Family Experience Annual Survey 

If you wish to be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 shopping voucher, please complete your name/email/telephone details at the end of the form.

This survey will take approx 6 minutes to complete. nb. All information shared will be anonymised.

Information from Telford & Wrekin Community Champions

Urology Awareness Month - September 2023

The Urology Foundation share that Urology Awareness Month is an annual campaign to raise awareness of urological diseases including prostate, bladder, kidney and male reproductive cancers and non-malignant conditions including incontinence, urinary tract infections (UTIs), erectile dysfunction and kidney stones. 

You can find out more here: The Urology Foundation 

Action for Happiness Calendar - Altruistic August 2023

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Thank you for reading our latest Ebulletin, please stay safe & well. 

Kerrie Seagrave, Member Support Co-ordinator

on behalf of PODS Parent Carer Forum.

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