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The Grapevine Newsletter - November 2009
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Useful advice and information during winter months
CareOnLine’s Winter Tips provides a list of useful websites offering advice and information on how to keep safe, warm and healthy during winter months. You can find information on how to apply for insulation grants, free electric blanket testing, local chemists search, winter fuel payment and much more.
CareOnLine's Winter Tips.
Seasonal Flu Vaccination
Seasonal flu, also known as influenza, is a highly infectious illness caused by a virus. If you are at risk, it is best to protect yourself. A campaign launched by the Department of Health is encouraging people at risk to get a free flu jab.
Ask your GP about a flu vaccination if:
You should also ask if you have any of these problems (however old you are):
If you are not in these groups, the vaccinationisavailable for a fee at doctors' surgeries and pharmacies.
For more information please visit the: Directgov website.
Health and Wellbeing in the community
Leicestershire library services are running a pilot scheme with NHS Community Health Services at Coalville, Melton and Oadby libraries which will support Health and Wellbeing services in the community.
A series of taster sessions and health checks will be running at these three libraries in the week commencing 9th November to mark the introduction of new services.
To find out more, pop into your library, call 0116 305 6988 or visit
www.leics.gov.uk/healthandwellbeing.
Next Force4Change Meeting
The next Force4Change meeting will be held on:
Saturday 21st November, 11am - 3pm,
Action Deafness, 135 Welford Road, Leicester.
A light lunch and refreshments will be provided.
For further information please contact:
Liz Harrison on 07525 233 863. Email: force4change2008@yahoo.co.uk
Add Your Comments to the Force4Change Conversation
Force4Change Newsletter – Issue 12, November 2009.
Interesting topics
Become a Grapevine Moderator!
If you’ve enjoyedusing TheGrapevine thus far, why not think about becoming a moderator? It’s easy, fun and a great way to get involved. You don’t need any special qualifications, though it would help if you have agood grasp of the English languageand a sense ofhumour! Almost anyone can join our team of already great moderators – all you need to do iscontact us.
Being a moderator is about helping to keep the Grapevine in tiptop shape. It involves coming up with topicsof conversation that will help keep thechat moving along at a constant pace, ideally you should be visiting The Grapevine at least once a week (but preferably much more often!). At the moment, we are only looking for regular Grapevine users to become moderators.
Being a moderator is much more than being a "hall monitor." Moderators are active members of The Grapevine community who are devoted to maintaining a safe, fair and fun space for everyone. You would also welcome new members and help them feel at ease.Wewant your help to be able to continue providing the excellent service that you currently find inThe Grapevine.
Main tasks as a Grapevine Moderator:
Besides putting you in charge and giving you a larger say inThe Grapevine, being a moderator gives you the opportunity to make new friends and share your knowledge about a variety of subjects with the rest of the world.
If this sounds appealing to you, simply contact us and we will send you more information about becoming a moderator or visit this page for more information and to apply online:
www.leicscareonline.org.uk/grapevine/grapevine_become_moderator.htm.
It’s that simple!
If you decide later on that being a moderator is not for you, we will change you back into an ordinary user again.
Contact The Grapevine
Phone: 0116 305 7538. Email: grapevine@leics.gov.uk
Website: www.leicscareonline.org.uk/grapevine
Address: Leicestershire CareOnLine, Eastern Annexe, County Hall, Leicester, LE3 8RL.
The aims of CareOnLine and the Grapevine are to reduce isolation and improve the quality of life among Older People, Disabled People and their Carers. The service provides help with access to computers and the Internet, training, technical support and a purpose-built website.