Health Courses and Support Groups

For all activities contact:

Somshun Nessa

Mobile – 07960 084 119

Email: somshun.nessa@soarcommunity.org.uk

Pain Support Group

• Tuesdays 12.30 – 2.30pm

• 30th September, 14th and 28th October

• At Sorby House, Spital Hill

Socialise with like-minded people and gain new skills to self-manage pain. Includes workshops around pain management, relaxation, massage and meditation.

Translators are available.

This is a fortnightly service, everyone is welcome. The sessions are delivered by Somshun Nessa and supported by Page Hall Practice Champions.

Cook and Eat sessions

• Thursdays, 11.30am – 1.30pm

• Monthly: 23rd October, 27 November, 18th December

• The Furnival, Verdon Street

• Free and open to all.

Exercise groups at Verdon Recreation Centre

Zumba

• Tuesdays 6.30 – 7.30pm, £3

Women Only Exercise Course

• Mondays 1.30 – 2.30pm. Free

Contact Somshun to check that spaces are available.

Women Only Support Group

• Next sessions: 12.00 – 2.00pm

• Tuesday 21st October and Tuesday 25th November

• At Sorby House, Spital Hill

We welcome you to join our safe, confidential and friendly environment.

This group we will be looking at practical ways to cope with stress and anger, and may include a safe and effective practical exercise. It will provide practical and emotional support for women going through any kind of abuse

This group is supported by Somshun Nessa and Page Hall Practice Champions Almas and Shafaz.

FREE refreshments available.

‘What is Health?’ course

• 8 week course, with creche

• Starts Tuesday 14th October

• 9.30am – 12:30pm

• St Cuthbert's Church, Fir Vale

By the end of the 8 weeks programme participants will be able to:

• Express their own view of health and wellbeing

• Relate how their moods, friends, family and finances can affect their health and wellbeing

• Relate how social contact, network and money affect communities

• Recognise their own skills and how they can set achievable goals

• Share experience, make friends and join in local activities

Domestic Abuse Awareness training

• Monday 24th November

• 9.30am – 4.30pm

• Sorby House, 42 Spital Hill

To book contact Somshun Nessa.

For more information on courses delivered by Vida, see

http://www.vidasheffield.org.uk

To access support for domestic abuse:

Call the helpline on 0808 808 2241 or

email help@sheffielddact.org.uk

In case of emergency or if you are a neighbour who overhears or witnesses a victim of domestic abuse ring 999 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.