Give blood to help save more lives

PEOPLE in North East Lincolnshire are being urged to give blood this winter as more road accidents and seasonal cold and flu put a strain on supplies.

From September, vital blood supplies see a sudden drop because fewer people are able to donate due to general illness becoming more prominent in the autumn and winter.

 

'NOTHING TO IT': Janice Smith gives blood under the care of Ann Smith, NHS donor carer.

But at the same time, the need for emergency blood increases as there are more accidents, such as car crashes and falls, during the colder weather.

LINk Monthly Meeting

This month saw the LINk visited by the George Hardwick Foundation.  Sally Bemrose, LINk Governing Body member, and her colleage Jacqui McHardy, gave a presentation on the services offered by the North East Lincolnshire Carers Centre.

It was a very interesting and informative talk which gave a real insight into the life of carers and the services which exist to support them.  To check out the presentation, click here.

For more information on the North East Lincolnshire Carers Centre, click here.

Next month's meeting takes place on Tuesday 18th October from 2-4pm at Corpus Christi Community Centre, Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 7LJ and our guest speakers will be from Scope and the Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence.

Carers who care for one another

"THIS group is absolutely fantastic and provides a real lifeline for all of us."

Since 1994, Jasmine Best, of Scartho, has helped care for her mum, who has a range of medical conditions.

THERE FOR EACH OTHER: Members of the Carer's Friendship Group celebrate their second year anniversary. They meet at the Yarborough Hotel, Grimsby, every Monday. Picture: Michelle Adamson.

And one organisation is there to support her – The Carers' Friendship Group, which is celebrating its second anniversary.

LINk Monthly Meeting

It's our LINk monthly meeting tomorrow, so why not pop along to find out what we do?

We meet at Corpus Christi Community Centre, Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 7LJ at 2pm.

This month, 20th September, features Sally Bemrose from the George Hardwick Centre speaking about her work with carers and Andrea Bratley telling us all about Equality Duty.

So why not come along for a cup of tea?

Don't be embarrassed – it could save your life

HEALTH professionals are urging women not to be embarrassed when it comes to their gynaecological health ... as it could one day save your life.

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness month, which is being supported by local health experts in Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals.

RAISING AWARENESS: Sharon Tyler advises women to get checked out by their GP if they have any symptoms.

The aim is to get women talking about the disease so they know what classic signs and symptoms to look out for in order to get the quick diagnosis that is crucial in beating all cancers.

Sexual Health Week, 12-18 September

Welcome to the Facts of Life

At FPA we know that talking to your children about growing up, relationships and sex can be tough.

Some parents find it easy. But many mums and dads don’t. What should I tell them at this age? Will I know the answer? I’m embarrassed to talk about it.

Worries can stop you from talking at all or you answer a few questions but don't know how to carry on.

Sound familiar? Then you’re in the right place. At FPA we want to give mums and dads across the UK the confidence and information to talk to their children about the facts of life.

Health Myths - 10 things we're told will make us happier and healthier

Excellent news for women over the age of 50 hit the headlines today – clinical evidence that one alcoholic drink a day can help keep women over the age of 50 not only happy, but healthy well into old age.

In a study obviously based on the idea of a little of what you fancy does you good, US researchers from the Harvard University School of Public Health in Boston studied 14,000 nurses from 1976 onwards and found that women over the age of 50 who treated themselves to one alcoholic drink daily for between five and seven days a week enjoyed a healthier old age than those who abstained or drank heavily.

For everyone else, however, it’s back to an apple a day. But how much good does that apple really do? Here are 10 widely believed health claims - are they truth or myth?

Community get chance to Eng-Age

IT'S Question Time …

Older people in North East Lincolnshire will get the chance to have their say at a BBC Question Time-style forum.

AWAITING YOUR VIEWS: Gearing up for a forum are members of the Eng-Age older people's forum. From left, Martin Reed, Tim Mickleburgh, deputy chairman Jane Hyldon-King, Ian Brocklebank and chairman Ray Oxby. Picture: Abby Ruston

To celebrate Older People's Day, the volunteer group Eng-Age has organised an event for the elderly, with topics such as transport and health.

Essential items checklist launched for OAPs if winter bites deep

OLDER people won't be feeling the bite of cold weather as much this winter, thanks to a new campaign.

A scheme to help elderly and isolated people in North East Lincolnshire prepare for the winter will begin on October 7.

STOCKING UP: The West Marsh Over-50s Club is backing a scheme to help elderly people prepare for winter. From left are club members Rita Weare and Lilly Hezzell, with Pat Wilsea, the Older People's Community Champion, and Martin Wakefield from Care Plus. Picture: Rick Byrne

Goodbye and good luck!

The LINk members and staff bid Hayley a fond farewell.  

Hayley has worked for the LINk for a year and a half as the LINk and Healthier Communities Administration Assistant.  A firm favourite with both volunteers and colleagues, Hayley will certainly be missed.  

Hayley, with tutor Becky, as she receives her NVQ certificate.