14/09/2015 - Permalink

People invited to more Let’s Talk Local sessions for advice about care

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Shropshire Council and People2People are inviting people and their carers to drop into their Let’s Talk Local hub session for the latest advice and information.

These drop-in sessions are taking place in Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Ludlow and Whitchurch. They are part of a new pilot which aims to help people to get to know their options for the future, particularly those who fund their own care.

  • Shrewsbury – every other Friday (next being Friday 25 September 2015) from 10am – 3pm at 1a Castle Gates, SY1 2AQ.
  • Shrewsbury – every Thursday (From Thursday 1 October 2015) from 10am – 12pm at Louise House, Roman Road, SY3 9JN.
  • Oswestry – every Wednesday from 1.30pm – 3pm at The Centre (off Oak Street Park), SY11 1LW.
  • Ludlow – every other Monday (Next being Monday 21 September 2015) from 1.30pm – 3pm at Helena Lane House, 20 Hamlet Road, Ludlow, SY8 2NP.
  • Whitchurch – Every other Thursday (Next being Thursday 24 September 2015) from 9.30am – 1pm at The Beech Tree Community Centre, Community Hospital Site, Claypit Street, SY13 1NT.

Lee Chapman, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for adult services, said:-

“Our Let’s Talk Local hub sessions have been in place for a while now and require no prior appointment to be made. They are a fantastic way to help people stay healthy and to help maintain independence within their home and community. It’s for these reasons that the initiative is proving to be extremely popular.

“By offering people the opportunity to speak with People2People, the hubs enable them to access information from a range of local organisations including: housing support, Age UK, occupational therapy, social work, benefits advice, assistive technology and Independent Advocacy Services.

“The hubs offer people access to all sorts of information, in one place, and within people’s own, local communities. Our primary aim with Let’s Talk Local hub sessions is to really get to know people before they need our help so we can help them to plan for the future and remain independent for as long as possible, preferably within their own home.”

People2People are a not-for-profit independent social work practice working with Shropshire Council to provide adult social care support to older people and those with disabilities.