Opportunities
Getting Connected Digital Inclusion Course
A free course is starting soon designed to help people navigate their mobile devices with ease.
Topics covered -• Navigating around your device • Getting online • Apps • Online safety • Useful websites
Thursday 11th September 1pm-3pm
The Bothy, 12 Ashcroft Road, Cirencester, GL7 1QX
To see if you are eligible and to sign up please contact
Michelle Bradburn at Michelle.bradburn@thechurn.org.uk
Or Phone 01285 380038
Free courses through the Isbourne Centre
Below is an overview of some of the opportunities available.
Yoga for Wellbeing (at Springbank)
This project recommences on Friday 12th September and runs weekly, term time only. Priority is for people living in areas of West Cheltenham, however please enquire as we may have a couple of spaces available for those living in other areas of Cheltenham.
Cost: Free (fully funded by the Cheltenham Borough Council Health & Wellbeing Fund)
Venue: Springbank Community Resource Centre & Cafe
Feel Good Thursdays – monthly drop-in (at Isbourne)
1st Thursday of the month, wellbeing peer support group. Refreshments and social time with a different wellbeing taster topic each month. Perfect for people to dip their toe in and come and meet the Community Wellbeing team.
Cost: Free / donations
Venue: The Isbourne, Cheltenham town centre
Art for Wellbeing – monthly drop-in (at Isbourne)
3rd Thursday of the month. A gentle, no pressure creative art group offering a space to unwind and destress in the therapeutic setting of The Isbourne – no art experience needed.
Cost: Free / donations
Venue: The Isbourne, Cheltenham town centre
Please see the site below for more information or email Bonnie Lloyd at bonnie@isbourne.org
https://www.isbourne.org/whats-on
Priority Services Register
If you rely on power for medical equipment then the PSR could be for you.
Once registered, customers may receive tailored support including advance notice of power cuts, help with meter readings, and access to alternative heating or cooking facilities in emergency scenarios.
Please click below to see if you are eligible and how to register
Click here for the priority services register
Thriving Communities Grants
The scheme opens on the 14th of August for applications and closes on the 28th of September.
The grant is open for:
- Projects that help adults to stay well and support them to live independently for as long as possible
- Developing community connections, social networks and building resilience
- Promoting inclusive independence and wellbeing in adults
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Providing place-based activities (activities in residential communities), for example community-led activities)
Find out more information and eligibility here.
Job opportunity with Sofab Sports
Please see the attached job description for a digital sales assistant with Sofab.
Sofab say ‘An integral goal of ours is to provide training and employment opportunities for individuals overcoming various hardships in their lives. At Sofab Sports, more than 60% of our workforce have a physical or mental disability, have previously been homeless or are reforming and reintegrating back into mainstream society.’
They are looking to just have initial conversations with people rather than CV’s or applications.
To apply or find out more information please contact Dale Rawlins on dale.rawlins@sofabsports.org.uk
Black Kings – Mental Health & Wellbeing Circle
A new Black men’s therapy group in Gloucester consisting of 8 sessions.
Click here for more information
Note: There is a cost to join this group but bursaries are available.
9th October to Thursday, 27th November, every Thursday from 6 to 8pm
For more information not on the website you can also contact: office@artlift.org / 01452 222 726
Deadline to apply is the 12th of September.
Call for evidence
The Autism Act 2009 Committee is asking people to answer a series of questions around autism so that it can make specific, practical recommendations about what the Government should do next.
The link below has the series of questions and other formats such as easy read or audio are available too.
You do not need to be autistic to answer these questions.
The link will also show how to send in your answers.
If anything is unclear please email HLAutismAct2009@parliament.uk for support.
The Link : Autism Act 2009 Committee Page
Disability rights UK is looking for those with lived experience for intersectional research
Are you a Disabled person who experiences multiple forms of identity oppression i.e., race, gender, sexuality?
Would you be happy to talk about your experiences of physical activity?
This research is called Moving Intersectionality and is part of DRUK’s Moving Social Work programme.
The time commitment will be 4 hours, and you will be paid for your time! For more information on how to get involved, contact kate.l.marks@durham.ac.uk
Paid Peer Worker Role
Please see the attached flyer on joining the ‘Clean Slate Elements Peer Support Programme’ to become a peer support worker. Details on how to get in touch are also on the attached flyer.
A research project with Inclusion Gloucestershire
You can take part in a study of the barriers that disabled people aged 18+ have faced in accessing free or low-cost talking therapies or counselling in Gloucestershire.
We know that people have experienced some barriers in accessing these services, and we would like to interview people to find out more about this.
Participants will receive a £25 voucher for taking part and have a chance to express their views about what will improve access to talking therapies in the county.
If you would like to take part in this research study you can email research@inclusion-glos.org or phone 07517994765.
More information can be found here
Inclusion Gloucestershire
