Carers Group
When: Thursdays 9th October, 13th November, 11th December 10.30am – 12.00pm
Where: Pakistan Advice and Community Association, Page Hall Road
How to take part: Contact the centre for information
Cost: Contact the centre for more information
Contact: Pakistan Advice and Community Association on 0114 261 9130
Women only support group
To support women who have suffered or are suffering from domestic abuse. We offer practical advocacy and emotional support for women going through any kind of abuse.
When: Tuesdays 23rd September, 21st October, 25th November, 12.00 – 2.00pm
Where: Sorby House, 42 Spital Street, S3 6AE
Contact: Somshun Nessa on 0114 213 2591 or 07960 084 119 or email: somshun.nessa@soarcommunity.org.uk
Burngreave Health Trainers
The Community Health Trainers can offer one-to-one support around changing or leading a healthier lifestyle.
Health Trainers can help with:
Advice and information
Eating healthily
Stopping Smoking
Getting more active
The service is free and confidential.
Contact: Somshun Nessa on 0114 213 2591 or 07960 084 119 or email: somshun.nessa@soarcommunity.org.uk
Sorby House, 42 Spital Hill, Sheffield, S4 7LG]
ROMA Women Health Workshops & Zumba
When: Wednesdays commencing 1st October for 6 weeks. Session starts at 3.30pm
Where: Pakistan Advice and Community Association, 127 Page Hall Road
How to take part: Contact the centre for information
Cost: Free
Contact: For future dates contact Rhona Sanders at Pakistan Advice and Community Association on 0114 261 9130.
Feeling Good on Verdon Street project
Weekly drop-in coffee morning for women only.
There will be information sessions from health professionals, knitting, crocheting, crafts, Zumba, Somali Dancing, aerobics, health walks and much more. Funded by People’s Health Trust.
Where: Verdon Recreation Centre, Verdon Street
When: Every Wednesday, 10.00am – 12.00 noon
Restarting Wednesday 17th September
How to take part: Women only. Just turn up
Cost: Free
Contact: Aislinn Adams on 07432 805 847 or email: aislinn.adams@tiscali.co.uk
Chronic Pain Support Group
Socialise with like-minded people and gain new skills to self-manage your pain. Includes workshops about pain management, relaxation, massage and meditation. Translators are available. Everyone welcome.
When: Tuesdays 30th September, 14th and 28th October, 12.30 – 2.30pm
Where: Sorby House, 42 Spital Street, S3 6AE
How to take part: No referral needed
Cost: Free
Contact: Somshun Nessa on 0114 213 2591 or 07960 084 119 or somshun.nessa@soarcommunity.org.uk
Seasonal flu vaccinations – for patients of Burngreave Surgery and Herries Road Surgery
When: Drop-in clinics on the following days:
Herries Road Surgery – Mondays 29th September and 6th October, 10.00am – 12.30pm
Burngreave Surgery – Wednesdays 1st and 8th October, 8.30 – 11.30am
Where: Herries Road Surgery, 450 Herries Road Contact: 0114 232 6590
Where: Burngreave Surgery, 5 Burngreave Road Contact: 0114 272 5619
If you are over the age of 65 or have one of the following: asthma, COPD, diabetes, chronic liver or kidney disease, heart disease, stroke/ TIA, if you have a weakened immune system or are a carer or are currently pregnant you need to book your flu vaccination now.
If you are unable to attend one of the above sessions, please ring your receptionist on the number above to make an appointment in one of our nurse-led flu clinics.
Stop Smoking Services
Drop in to see a trained stop smoking advisor at:
Pitsmoor Surgery, 151 Burngreave Road S3 9DL
Swift Pharmacy, 1 Gower Street S4 7HA
Upwell Street Surgery, 93 Upwell Street S4 8AN
Wicker Pharmacy, 55-59 Wicker S3 8HT
Page Hall Medical Centre, 101 Owler Lane
(Advisers in practices can support registered patients)
Contact: 0800 612 0011 (free from landlines) or 0330 660 1166 (free from mobiles)