Posts By: Karen Jones

New light touch review form for PIP

The DWP have finally created a light touch review form for claimants who have reached pension age or who have an ongoing PIP (Personal Independence Payment) award.  The form known as the AR2 form is being issued from August 2023. This form is a much shorter alternative to the AR1 PIP award review form, which… Read more »

Shingles vaccine to be available to more people

A vaccine to prevent shingles, a common, painful skin disease, is currently available on the NHS to people in their 70s.  Unlike the flu vaccine, you’ll only need to have the vaccination once and you can have it at any time of the year.  Most people will only need 1 dose, but some people who… Read more »

July 100 club winner

100 club winners July: Drawn by Jo Schofield 1st prize Geoff Fewings 2nd prize Julia Gower 3rd prize Nandi Ablett Sharing a total prize fund of: £102.50

Free Six Week Hope Programme for MS starting September

We have been sent the following information about a free 6 week online course aimed at people with MS: Do you want to enhance your resilience through these difficult times, rediscover strengths and increase your ability to cope? Hope For The Community CIC are running a group self-management programme for people living with MS to improve their wellbeing. The programme… Read more »

Have your say on the Government’s Disability Action Plan

The Government’s Disability Unit has recently launched a 12-week consultation, which will inform the new Disability Action Plan. This consultation is aimed at anyone with an interest in the action the government will take during 2023 and 2024 to improve the lives of disabled people. Disabled people and disabled people’s organisations may be particularly interested… Read more »

Physio-led pool classes

Neuro Aqua Power Physiotherapist-led pool exercise sessions for people with neurological conditions Neuro Aqua Power is a fun and empowering 50 minute exercise class! We cover strengthening, cardiovascular fitness, core stability and balance work. Participants need to be able to access the pool using a series of short steps with a rail. The West Oxfordshire… Read more »

Many thanks Phil Hicks

Many thanks to Phil Hicks who has provided us with some stunning flower pots again this year.  Lots of people have commented and it brightens our day!