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Are you a carer? We can offer an opportunity to chat to professionals or other carers in an informal setting with tea, coffee and light snacks as well as free holistic therapies, at the Avenues Day Centre based in Freshwater. Tel: 01983 755532 Communication 4 All GroupThis is a group for users run by users who are interested in many topics including advocacy, learning new skills and challenging others in areas of disability. Tel: 01983 822209 ext 211 Community And Rural Environment Project Tel: 01983 822209 ext 208 DIAL If you have a query please give us a ring for an informal chat, or alternately, make an appointment to come into the office to talk to someone in confidence. Tel: 01983 522823 Email: info@dialiow.freeserve.co.uk Direct Payments Support SchemeDirect Payments are a way of managing your own care. Anyone who is receiving care, from their local council are eligible for Direct Payments. There are two ways of using Direct Payments, Using an established care agency. Employing a Personal Assistant directly. Tel: 01983 522823 Disability Equality Training Contact Elizabeth Martin 01983 822209 ext 208 Fit 4 Relax Telephone: 07838196746 GymWe have a range of equipment and activities that promote a healthy lifestyle with specially trained instructors. We can offer small group sessions or one to one sessions where appropriate. Tel: 01983 822209 ext 203 ICTWe have a fully equipped Information communications technology suite, including specialist equipment, software, and hardware, in a friendly accessible environment. We offer free computer related classes in a relaxed setting. Tel: 01983 822209 ext 210 Isle of Wight Advocacy TrustCitizen Advocacy is a partnership between two people. Usually one is a vulnerable person, who is at risk of being ignored or not listened to, and the other is an ordinary citizen who is willing to speak up for the other partner’s choices and decisions. Tel: 01983 822209 ext 203 or 07734 448 069 Mental Health Carers Assessment TeamA Carer is someone of any age whose life is restricted because they are looking after a friend, relative, partner or person who cannot manage without help because of illness, age or a disability of any kind. You may not think of yourself as a Carer because you carry out tasks out of love. We can offer you an informal assessment, which can offer you support, information and free access to holistic therapies. Tel: 01983 822209 ext 203 NVQ TrainingWe are an accredited centre that can offer various NVQ qualifications either in-house or workplace based. The Riverside Centre prides itself on delivering NVQs with guidance and support from its staff. Advice and resources are easily accessible to candidates and employers at all times. Tel: 01983 822209 ext 210 Quay HouseQuay House is a “Clubhouse” type of environment that encourages people who have/are dealing with mental health issues, who feel they are ready to “move on”; whether that is back to work, becoming a volunteer, joining a local group, compiling a C.V., learning new skills or participating in various activities. Tel: 01983 822209 ext 203 Saturday Respite GroupDo you care for someone with mild to moderate memory problems, if so; we can offer you each Saturday to yourself, information and support. Each Saturday we can provide activities, lunch, relaxation sessions to your partner. Tel: 01983 822209 ext 203 Support for People with Physical, Learning Disabilities & Mental Health IssuesWe offer a range of support and activities from basic skills, social skills, relaxation techniques, art and craft, drama, singing, music, outings, cooking, creative writing, card making, walking, accessing the gym, gardening etc; that promote independence, motivation, healthy living, interaction with others and outside activities that enable service users to live a more fulfilling life. Tel: 01983 82209 ext 211 Woodwork/OT GardenersWe have fully equipped woodwork room and an allotment based in the Newport area. The OT Diggers are self funded gardening for health project based at the Riverside Centre. Both projects involve staff and volunteers working alongside users with disabilities to develop horticulture, carpentry and social skills in a relaxed and friendly setting. The NHS Trust and the Riverside Centre support both projects. Tel: 01983 822209 ext 205
Please contact Bookings Manager on 01983 822209 ext 207 for details of catering services, conference facilities and availability.
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The Riverside
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