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Creating a safe home
If you are getting older, or have a health condition that restricts your mobility, by making some simple changes in your home, you can: make it safer for you to move around your home and do things on your own remove any hazards that could cause you to trip, slip…Medication Management
While taking medication is a necessary part of many people’s lives, it’s often easy to get distracted and forget to take them. Not only can this have an effect on the condition you are taking them for, but can also lead to or cause other issues, such as increasing the risk of a fall. Here are…Preparing Meals
Nutritious foods and an active lifestyle can help achieve optimal health throughout life. Poor nutrition, skipping a meal or not eating enough can cause dizziness, weakness, lightheadedness and reduced concentration. All of these can increase the likeness of a fall. We understand that it may not always be easy to prepare nutritious meals…Shopping
If you are unable to visit the shops in person, here are suggestions of some other ways you can get your essential supplies. Help from family and friends Consider family members or friends that may be able to help. They may be able to pick up your shopping while out doing their…Personal Care
Personal care includes activities such as getting washed, dressed and taking care of your eyes and feet. If you are getting older or you have a health condition that reduces your mobility, personal care tasks can be difficult. We understand that being able to do these tasks for yourself is an important part of maintaining…Looking After Yourself
Being able to look after yourself can help you to stay independent, but by doing things like keeping your feet in good condition, you can also reduce the risk of falls. As you get older, or if you have a health condition that affects your mobility, everyday things like getting dressed in the morning might…Living Independently
We understand that staying independent is important so that you can live well, for longer. As your circumstances and abilities change, doing things on your own can become more difficult, but there are lots of things you can do to keep your independence - both at home and when you are…NW SEND Regional Network May 2022
Please click here to see the full Newsletter. If there are particular areas of work or themes that you would like support with, activities or events then do let us know. We would also welcome any good news you have to share, or challenges you’d…NW SEND Regional Network April 2022
Please click here to see the full Newsletter. If there are particular areas of work or themes that you would like support with, activities or events then do let us know. We would also welcome any good news you have to share, or challenges you’d…