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Do you need support with your energy bills? Come along for a free hot drink, slice of cake and a chat, with the Switched on Portsmouth team. 📍Portsmouth Central Library, Guildhall Square📅 Wednesday 26 November, 10am – 2pm The team can refer you into schemes for free energy upgrades, or help with a dispute with your energy supplier, or give advice on how to keep your energy bills down. Grab yourself a voucher from them for a free coffee and cake from the Lily & Lime café on the top floor. If you aren’t able to attend but would like…
Pop along to the Menopause Café at John Pounds Centre on 9 December at 6pm. Join other people and chat about perimenopause and menopause over a cuppa.
If you are feeling lonely, isolated, or just want to meet new people – leaning on the community support available in Portsmouth will improve your overall wellbeing and increase your sense of belonging. Try one of the opportunities below, Pop along to the community helpdesk in the Central Library and speak to the Hive team about connecting in your community or search the online directory https://hiveportsmouth.org.uk/hive-directory There are also a variety of social groups available with the Independence and Living team. To find out more search Social activities and groups for adultshttps://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/support-to-be-independent/social-activities-and-groups-for-adults/
HAF Fun Pompey will be returning for the Christmas school holidays, offering exciting opportunities and delicious food to children and young people. If you’re eligible for benefits related free school meals, your child can attend HAF for free. If you’re not sure, you can check to see if you’re eligible.https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/schools-and-learning/schools/school-meals/?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=GovDeliveryBookings for the HAF programme are due to launch at the end of November, giving you plenty of time to plan for the school break. Keep up to date with the launch, last minute spaces and additional activities by signing up to the HAF e-newsletter. https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKPORTSMOUTH/signup/35433
Flu and COVID-19 spread easily in winter and can be hard to avoid. It’s important you have the vaccinations you’re offered to reduce your risk of severe symptoms Flu and Covid-19 vaccinations are available for those who are eligible. For people who are eligible, there are several ways to get the vaccinated, If you need help, you can also call the NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Covid-19 vaccination helpline on 0300 562 0018 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/
Come along to the mobile library bus on Mondays in Drayton and Paulsgrove for health and wellbeing advice and information, including: ▫️ Free stop smoking and healthy weight support▫️ Accessing activities in your community▫️ Help for families Come along on Monday 17th, 24th November and 1 December: Drayton: Drayton Lane (near Havant Road) 9:30am–12:30pmPaulsgrove: Hillsley Road (near shop) 1:00pm–2:15pm | Victory School 2:30pm–3.45pm
Are you interested in community research? Portsmouth City Council is looking for casual community field workers to help find out about Portsmouth residents’ perception and experience of crime and anti-social behaviour. To find out more and to apply search https://resourcing.portsmouth.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=921
What happens when we start seeing and hearing people and valuing their contribution? How can we move to a world where acceptance is a norm? Watch Duke Harrison Hunter talk about his personal experiences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVCTp4e6isk
Whether you take the bus, trains, taxis or ferries regularly or not, have your say to help us develop a strategy that works for everyone. Take part in the consultation https://www.research.net/r/DraftPTSConsultEBULLETIN
The HSF exceptional hardship scheme is for households in Portsmouth who are struggling financially due to the increased cost in bills or a loss of an income meaning they are unable to afford daily living costs including buying essential household items. To apply for the scheme please complete an online https://my.portsmouth.gov.uk/en/AchieveForms/?form_uri=sandbox-publish://AF-Process-64d909c6-e9b1-414b-94a7-2ba2c3d89920/AF-Stage-24d8f832-e3cb-4d2a-8bea-223190374a64/definition.json&redirectlink=%2Fen&cancelRedirectLink=%2Fen&consentMessage=yes For those who are unable to do so, they can apply by ringing the dedicated HSF helpline on 023 9268 8010. Residents may apply if they meet the scheme’s criteria and have not received an Exceptional Hardship payment within the last six calendar months. If an applicant has previously…