Welcome to the new website of GAD– the Greenwich Association of Disabled People. Please be patient while we add information to the new site, and in the meantime please don't hesitate to contact us if there's anything you can't find.
Alan Kerr
General Manager
Stay Warm - Stay Safe this winter in Greenwich
Worried you won't be able to keep warm this winter? Or do you know someone who you think might find it hard to cope when the weather gets cold?
This winter Greenwich Council is providing extra services and personal support for any of our residents who may be at risk during the cold weather.
Cold homes can cause health conditions to get worse, for example in people with heart problems or breathing (respiratory) problems. Icy conditions outside can make falls more likely especially amongst people who may be frail or unsteady when walking.
Help for people who may be vulnerable in cold weather
Using extra funding provided by the Department of Health, the Council will be working with GPs, the voluntary sector, social workers and the companies who provide social care to identify anyone who may be vulnerable during the cold weather and make sure they get help if they need it.
This help could include a visit from a care worker to:
*make sure the person is keeping warm at home
*organise help if cold weather means they cannot get out, for example, to the shops, or to attend an *appointment at the hospital or GP
*help put people in touch with the Council's Handyperson Service, or to the Council's Welfare Rights Service who can make sure that people receive all of the benefits that they are entitled to.
*Increased handyperson service
The Council's increased winter handyperson service will include:
*checking and setting central heating programmers
*bleeding and balancing radiators
*installing a thermostatic radiator valve in main room
*installing draught proofing
*installing a hot water tank jacket
*checking the level of insulation in the loft
*a free handyperson fleecy blanket and room thermometer
*a benefit check by the Council's Welfare Rights Service
*other small jobs around the home to help you stay warm and safe.
How to apply or refer someone
Anyone who would like to access these services, or refer someone whom they think might be at risk, should contact Greenwich Council's handyperson service or Greenwich Council's social care information officers.
Greenwich Council's Handyperson Service
Tel: 020 8921 2614 or
email: handyperson@greenwich.gov.uk
Greenwich Council's Social Care Information Officers:
Tel: 020 8921 2304
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Volunteer performers needed for London 2012 Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympics Games (LOCOG) has today begun a search for enthusiastic and energetic adult volunteer performers to participate in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Jenny Sealey & Bradley Hemmings, Co Artistic -Directors of the Opening Ceremony and Kim Gavin, Artistic Director of the Paralympic Closing Ceremony, are searching for 5,000 volunteer performers to fill roles as dancers, actors, percussionists and general all-round performers.
Successful applicants will perform in front of a packed stadium and a worldwide broadcast audience for this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of one of the largest events ever staged in the UK.
Applicants must be able to participate in up to two auditions that will take place on evenings and weekends in February and March, up to two or three rehearsal sessions each week of up to four hours per session from June, and a number of all day rehearsals in the three weeks leading up to each Ceremony. All of these rehearsals will take place in East London.
Jenny Sealey, Co-Artistic Director of the London 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony said: ‘As with the Olympic Ceremonies we’re looking for both disabled and non-disabled applicants and previous performance experience is not required; we’re really looking for enthusiasm and commitment. Anyone with a positive attitude, huge amounts of energy and a willingness to perform in front of a stadium audience and to millions of people around the world should get onto the London 2012 website now and sign up.’
Kim Gavin, Artistic Director of the Paralympic Closing Ceremony, said: ‘For the Paralympic Ceremonies we’ll audition around 8,000 people to get our 5,000 volunteer performers. This is a great opportunity to take part in what will be the grand finale of the entire Games.'
People can find more information and register their interest for this opportunity by completing the online application form www.london2012.com/ceremoniescasting.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 13 February 2012 and it is not a first come first served process.
To be eligible applicants must be aged 18 years or older on 1 March 2012. Only one application per person will be accepted and if LOCOG receives over 8,000 applications a computerised draw will be used to randomly create the short list for auditions.
For those who want a chance to see the successful applicants in action there are a limited number of tickets still available for the Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies at www.tickets.london2012.com.
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P2P Marketplace
The P2P Marketplace is a leading online service providing a quality Social Care & Wellness shopping service to local people in Greenwich looking to find, organise and book support services that will help simplify their lives.
Their customers are able to quickly search our extensive list of providers and find, select and book individual workers or volunteers who meet their personal preference and are available at the times they wish to have their services delivered.
They ensure that all professionals and services advertising through this site are legitimate providers, hold relevant insurance cover and have undergone vigorous quality assurance checks. However, all bookings are private arrangements between the customer and chosen provider and both customers and providers are advised to make sure they are personally comfortable with each other’s credentials before service commences.
Go to www.p2pmp.co.uk for further information
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GREENWICH OVER 55’S
DEAF LUNCH CLUB
11:00AM-3:30PM
STARTING FRIDAY 21ST OCTOBER 2011
Every Friday at the Hoy Café, Greenwich
Remark! Community welcomes all local residents of Greenwich to our new Deaf lunch club. Join us and catch up with friends old and new, over a homemade lunch and some warming drinks.
We will have available a free advocacy service to offer guidance on any issues you have, and to help with writing letters and making phone calls.
Entry is £3 to include lunch, tea and coffee.
A transport service will also be arranged for members who are unable to take public transport.
Contact Cheryl Culver–07595 036641 (sms) or Jess Doyle- 07952 845287 (voice) Cheryl.culver@remark.uk.com or jess.doyle@remark.uk.com
Directions:
THE HOY CAFÉ
193 CREEK ROAD, LONDON, SE8 3BU
Bus 199 & 188 stop outside the cafe. (Bus stop is called “Greenwich Creek Side”)
10 minutes walk from the DLR
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