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To assist at this time, the Met Office, in conjunction with Public Health England, is issuing the following cold weather advice: “Make sure that you stay warm. If going outside make sure you dress appropriately. If indoors, make sure that you keep your heating to the right temperature; heating your home to at least 18° Celsius in winter poses minimal risk to your health when you are wearing suitable clothing. “If there is anyone you know who might be at special risk, for example, an older person living on their own, make sure they know what to do to stay warm and are well stocked with food and medications. “If you are worried about your health or that of somebody you know, ring NHS 111.” More information can be found at www.nhs.uk/staywell. Advice can also be found in the NHS ‘Stay Well This Winter’ guide published just before Christmas and available by visiting www.mylifeafulllife.com .  Age UK also have a ‘Winter Wrapped Up’ booklet available by visiting www.iow.nhs.uk. The following key public health messages are being given Contact your GP or pharmacist if you think you, or someone you care for, might qualify for a free flu jab. There are […]

Courier: Dispatch Driver Small Item Transport Collection/ Drop Off Service Urgent/Same Day – Local Delivery Need XMAS items collected/dropped off, require urgent delivery of a parcel or small item, struggling to fill your obligations to deliver to your business customers and need to outsource? Any islandwide Dispatch Charges are from collection point to delivery destinations as are generally charged at £2 per mile subject to a £30 min charge. Add on service fees A delivery with return to the collection point is charged at 33% For extra drops or collections after the initial drop add £7.50 waiting or loading at collection or delivery address is free for the first 15 mins. If required to wait longer the full time from arrival is charged at 50 pence per min out of hours (6pm-8.30am) charged at extra. Email today for a quote;  courieriw@gmail.com

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As of 1st August 2018 The new provider of this service is NRS Healthcare. NRS Healthcare have made the referral process very straightforward. It is the same for professionals, volunteers and those who self-refer. To refer to the Community Occupational Therapy Service all you need to do is call 01983 215774

YMCA part of the Local Community Need a place to meet? If you are a community group and are looking for somewhere to meet then we can help. Within our Chapel we have the perfect meeting place Are you interested in setting up a group? If you are interested in setting up a group. Whether you want to play table tennis, dancing or you just want to meet up for a chat. Then we can help with the space If you are interested then please pop into the house or call 01983 862441

Apex Prime Care provide exceptional home care for the elderly and specialist support for anyone who cannot wholly look after themselves. We believe that the rights of the service user are paramount so we strive to maintain and where possible improve our clients’ independence. Services available across the South Coast, including: Home care for the elderly Support for physically disabled clients Palliative and terminal care Dementia care Person-centred care plans Branch Manager Michele Sherwin-Beath 07393 765 053 michele.sherwin-beath@apexprimecare.org View CQC Profile

Trust in Blue matches families, individuals and businesses with suitable handymen in their area. All of our handymen are verified retired police officers with Enhanced DBS (CRB) Certificates. Handymen are required to prove their relevant skills prior to joining the network either through references or on an induction day. Many of our handyman are qualified electricians, plumbers, joiners, heating engineers, bricklayers and tree surgeons. We seek reviews from clients after jobs in order to ensure that we consistently provide the best levels of service.