Information and Advice

The Stay Well This Winter Campaign is a joint initiative, from NHS England and Public Health England, to help people with long-term conditions and those over 65 prepare for winter and ward off common winter illnesses. Cold weather can be seriously bad for your health. That’s why it’s important to look after yourself, especially during the winter. If you start to feel unwell, even if it’s a cough or a cold, don’t wait until it gets more serious. Seek advice from your pharmacist. You are eligible for the free flu vaccine if you are pregnant, are aged 65 years or over, have a long term health condition*, or are a carer. Children aged 2 or 3 years are also eligible. It’s an important, easy way to stay well this winter. Ask your GP, pharmacist or midwife about the free flu vaccine. *check eligibility Read more at www.nhs.uk/staywell Are You: Pregnant? A parent of a 2 or 3 year old? Living with a long-term health condition? Aged 65 or over? A carer? Please click on the link(s) above for more information.

For over 15 years, Wootton Bridge Community Centre has been offering the local community a convenient venue for events, occasions and meetings along with providing a location for a range of both adults and children’s activities. Our community centre is run by committee members who pride themselves on helping the community centre to flourish whilst encouraging young and older residents of Wootton Bridge to get involved. The community centre is a fantastic way to get to know the community whether you would like to join the social club or get involved with a group activity such as Zumba. The community centre is available for hire for a range of occasions including exhibitions, receptions, children and family events. We provide Disabled Access too.

The Trust works to improve the situations of individuals and families across Hampshire, working with people to gain self respect and to contribute to society by supporting them into employment, education or training. We believe in being creative and co-operative to deliver the best outcomes, and are prepared to take risks to achieve them. Our vision is of a cohesive society – a healthy and prosperous one, where everyone has the opportunities to make a significant contribution, regardless of their situation. Everybody should have a second chance at learning, work, and personal development, so we help people to expand their horizons and unlock their future. At the most basic level this means helping people to find work and employers to find the right people. We provide the facility for employers to directly reach candidates by making vacancies available to the Trust. Our work is centered on building people up to a point where they can approach the jobs market with confidence and employability.

Want to know what’s going on in YOUR area? Free Information handed out to people aged 50+ about Social Activities. Where do I go locally for Coffee Mornings, Knitting Groups, Singing Groups, Table Tennis and other activities including Volunteering? Please drop into Freshwater Library on the First Friday of every month between 10am and 12 noon. Please refer to the image.

Isle Access is a not for profit organisation promoting and encouraging accessibility on the Isle of Wight. Our aim is to provide a one-stop location for visitors and Isle of Wight residents searching for information about access at places and venues around the Island. Our listings include recommendations on accommodation and links to the transport companies that serve the Isle of Wight. We also provide disability awareness training, customer advisory groups, advice on completing access statements and much more. We are a Community Interest Company, registration number 9954407.