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The eHealth team provides free information and advice to local elderly, frail, isolated and/or vulnerable people on assistive technologies that can support independent living, improve quality of life and promote proactive personal management of health and social care. To contact the eHealth team call 01482 342294, or email ehealth@goodwin-centre.org
Click here to read a report and evaluation of the eHealth Project (Connecting Neighbourhoods through Telecare) first year activities.
The programme is part of the Big Lottery Fund – Altogether Better project, a five-year programme to help people and communities across Yorkshire and Humber to eat better, be more physically active and improve their mental health. The aim of Healthwise Hull is to empower local residents to make a difference to the overall health of Hull by improving the health choices that they, their families and friends make.
The partnership activity assists serving, ex-service personnel and their dependants in all aspects of their lives whether it be specific advice on welfare, benefits, pensions, compensation, career options etc or the provision of material support in the form of accessing welfare breaks in residential centres around the country, ‘immediate needs’ grants for those eligible which can cover help with debt and money advice, essential property repairs/household goods, advice, guidance signposting, and much more.
For more information on services and support please tel: 01482 217274 email: rbl@goodwin-centre.org
Sometimes people need more than just a friendly visit when they are living independently at home - Danny’s Dream is a project which provides targeted support around personal care and daily living activities for children, young people and adults with severe physical and/or learning difficulties to allow them to achieve their potential to the fullest possible extent. To contact the Danny’s Dream team please telephone 01482 313883 or email dannysdream@goodwin-centre.org
This is a service offered to all Hull residents and qualifying Royal British Legion beneficiaries within the City of Hull.
A trained and CRB checked ‘HandyVan’ fitter will visit your home following an initial assessment of need and carry out such tasks as Security, Home Safety surveys and the fitting of security hardware and alarms as needed to improve security against crime and wellbeing in the home.
Also available are services to tackle general odd jobs, small repairs and falls prevention, whilst providing advice and reassurance which allows people to remain living independently in their own home.
HandyVan provide services for domestic plumbing, minor domestic electrical work, some decorating work and garden remodification to aid falls prevention.
All services are subject to qualifying criteria. The Goodwin HandyVan Services operate from 08:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday (out of hours by arrangement only). To contact the service, or for more information, please telephone 01482 228677 or 01482 300300 or email handyvan@goodwin-centre.org
Our ‘Befrienders’ undertake a variety of activities with older and vulnerable people such as occasional shopping, escorts, Health & Wellbeing activities etc. Assistance with letter writing/reading and ‘call in time’ telephone support is also available. Our users include those experiencing mobility problems, loneliness/isolation as well as low level health problems and disabilities.
To contact the Befrienders team please telephone 01482 342294 or email ehealth@goodwin-centre.org
Breastfeeding peer support has been shown to be highly successful in helping women initiate and sustain breastfeeding for longer (NCT, 2009) and it is recognised as a key strategy in normalising breastfeeding. Therefore this valuable service will be a great support to mothers in Hull, helping them initiate and sustain exclusive or partial breastfeeding for longer.
The Goodwin volunteer doula project provides support to women during pregnancy and the early weeks of family life. This website provides resources for Doula projects across the country. It also provides a place where women can share experience and find out more about becoming involved in Doula projects. Find out more about the principles of the Doula project and how to set up a project. For more information call 01482 497811 or email jburton@goodwin-centre.org
Goodwin provides free and flexible support from trained advisors, home visits to suit you.
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Contact the trained advisor in your area for help and advice:
West Hull – Julia: 07779 587536 / 01482 610255
North Hull – Trevor: 07779 587571 / 01482 342294
East Hull – Chelsea: 07973 371364
Email: healthwardens@goodwin-centre.org
Hull FC and NHS Hull have teamed up to help you get healthier and live longer via the services offered by Health West. Follow in the footsteps of your heros and get a unique and fascinating behind the scenes experience. Read all about Fit Fan Lukas Tenosa and his experience or download a leaflet here.
FirstStop Advice is an independent, free service offering advice and information for older people, their families and carers about housing and care options in later life. It is led by the charity Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) working in partnership with other national and local organisations.
For further information on FirstStop please click here
To book an appointment with a local FirstStop service representative please call 01482 342294.
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