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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Lancashire Recovery College prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Welcome H appy New Year and welcome to your fourth Lancashire Recovery College prospectus. This term we have found homes for the College across Central Lancashire, Blackpool and West Lancashire. We’ve listened to your feedback and know you prefer to come to the same location to access the Recovery Learning offers we deliver. We will be offering further pilots in East Lancashire and Fylde & Wyre, please get involved to let us know what you would like to see in your local community. We continue to work in partnership with local community groups, charities and organisations to bring you the varied and community focussed opportunities you’ve identified. We have formed Advisory Groups in each locality which everyone is welcome to attend. Getting involved in your local Advisory Group means you will help us to co-design the service to ensure we are connected to the community and responsive to its needs. We continue to put co-production at the heart of everything we do and our Curriculum Development Groups provide a supportive environment to share ideas, co-create new opportunities and engage with our partners. We’ve got some great new opportunities available this term including photography and movement & dance, as well as our popular courses around living with conditions and mental health awareness. It goes without saying, none of this would be possible without the support of our Volunteers and members. Please continue to spread the word about Lancashire Recovery College so we can continue to improve and develop. The Recovery Team Recovery.College@lancashirecare.nhs.uk Follow us on Twitter @LSCFTcollege
Lancashire Recovery College Contents About the Recovery College ................................................................ 6 Who is the Recovery College for? ....................................................... 6 How to enrol and book your place ..................................................... 7 What to expect ...................................................................................... 8 About co-production ............................................................................ 8 Advisory Group ..................................................................................... 9 Volunteering with us ............................................................................ 9 Our Partnerships ................................................................................... 10 Our Courses explained ......................................................................... 12 What’s on: Central Lancashire ............................................................... 14 What’s on: Blackpool & Fylde ................................................................ 21 What’s on: Lytham .................................................................................. 26 What’s on: West Lancashire .................................................................. 29 What’s on: Blackburn with Darwen ..................................................... 35 What’s on: East Lancashire - Burnley, Hyndburn & Pendle ............. 40 Opportunities for All ............................................................................ 43 HARRI - Health, information, recovery, resilience and information .......... 46 Book your place .................................................................................... 48 prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 5
Lancashire Recovery College About the Recovery College We aim to provide something fun and different for the people of Lancashire, improving health and wellbeing through learning and opportunity. We hope to offer people the skills and tools to empower them to take control of their health and wellbeing. We aim to build resilient Lancashire communities with well supported, informed and proactive citizens. With us you can share skills, make friends and connect with your community to become part of something bigger where you live, and it’s all FREE to access! Who is the Recovery College for? The Recovery College is for anyone “ over the age of 18 living or working in I think the range and Lancashire & South Cumbria. quality of courses you provide to people in You don’t need to be accessing Lancashire is amazing Lancashire Care services or have an and because they are existing health condition to enrol. We’re free anybody can access here for everyone who wants to improve them. ” their health and wellbeing through meaningful opportunities. We aim to bring everyone together regardless of background, profession or life experience to learn and share skills while improving wellbeing. Page 6 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Lancashire Recovery College How to enrol and book your place “ We ask you to enrol with the College so The courses are free we can keep you up to date with our and easy to book on developments and opportunities. You may be asked to complete an enrolment form for ” to. Lancashire Recovery College when attending your first course and we’ll also ask for your contact details when you book your place so we can contact you with any changes/ updates. Some of the partners we work with may also need you to complete their enrolment forms too. This is so we can keep our courses FREE and help you plan your next steps. To book your place on a course please visit Eventbrite - Lancashire Recovery College and have a browse through our offers. You can also visit our website at: www.lancashirecare.nhs.uk/lancashire-recovery-college Or call our friendly team on 01772 695 365 Or email us at recovery.college@lancashirecare.nhs.uk Follow us on Twitter @CollegeLcft prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 7
Lancashire Recovery College What to expect “ The facilitator was very As members of the Recovery College we friendly, approachable will all: and easy to talk to. The • Treat everyone with respect and environment was calm and we were able empathy to discuss anything • Do what we are ready to do and not and not be judged or over commit interrupted. ” • Attend what we say we will, or cancel as soon as we can if something comes up, so someone else can take the space • Understand that our opinions may differ at times and that is ok • Not attend courses under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol • Respect the confidential nature of our learning spaces, but understand that sometimes to keep people safe we may need to share information “ About co-production Co-production means doing WITH, instead of We aim to create a service that is co- developed and co-delivered alongside experts doing TO. ” by experience (people who have personal experience of a particular health challenge) and experts by profession (people who have professional knowledge in a particular subject area). We want to bring a different dynamic to the college by empowering people to use their experiences and skills to help others on their recovery journey. Page 8 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Lancashire Recovery College Advisory Group If you would like to get involved or have any ideas about how we can collectively improve Lancashire Recovery College you could consider joining your local Advisory Group, which meets monthly. Advisory Group is open to everyone who has an interest in co-developing the Lancashire Recovery College and you can get involved as much or as little as you like. We meet monthly in each locality, you can find further details in this prospectus, on our website or by giving the team a call/ email. Recovery.College@lancashirecare.nhs.uk “ Volunteering with us I was worried it would be like school but it’s Volunteering within the Recovery College completely different! can be very rewarding, and will be Everyone is friendly and tailored to your individual interests and just learning more about skills. themselves. ” We believe our Volunteers help us to get the college right. We are looking to work alongside people who will bring enthusiasm, skills and experiences, flexibility, fresh ideas and new ways of working. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from people with lived experience and their carers You don’t need to have volunteered before but our volunteers need to demonstrate empathy, hope and control so we can keep enhancing the opportunities available to our communities. Volunteering is a chance to meet new like-minded people and gain experience, especially if you are interested in a career in Health, Wellbeing or even Teaching. A regular time commitment is required, because consistency is important to our learners. All volunteers are DBS checked and will be supported by the recovery team; you will receive continuous supervision and support throughout your time with us. If you would like to discuss our volunteer opportunities please email Recovery.College@lancashirecare.nhs.uk or visit our website www.lancashirecare.nhs.uk/lancashire-recovery-college prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 9
Lancashire Recovery College Our Partnerships Partnerships help us to grow our offer and deliver a varied curriculum whilst signposting to support service in your community. We are working alongside a number of Lancashire based teams, organisations and charities to help people navigate and get involved in the many opportunities and experiences in Lancashire. If you have an opportunity you would like our members to know about, please get in touch. We are always looking to develop links within our communities which could be great spaces to bring people together, workshops & courses, volunteering & employment opportunities and social support including housing, getting active, accessing benefits and improving wellbeing. We work alongside our community members, service users, carers and staff to develop fun and engaging, co-produced opportunities. If you would like to be involved please contact Recovery.College@lancashirecare.nhs.uk “Our visitors have loved having Lancashire Adult Learning is one of access to Lancashire Recovery the UK’s largest Adult Community College’s courses. And we’ve Learning providers, reaching over found that many people who 14,500 learners across Lancashire. haven’t visited the Harris in years We work at the very heart of have rediscovered us through communities, working to improve the College. Our Space to Relax their health and wellbeing and gallery is a beautiful setting to get to help communities thrive. Our some new skills and take time for partnership with Recovery College yourself. We hope it offers a calm has gone from strength to strength, and inspirational setting for self-care allowing us to reach people for – something we all need so much whom we can offer new learning nowadays.” experiences and give them opportunities to live life well. Page 10 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Lancashire Recovery College Blackburn with Darwen Adult Learning is committed to providing high quality teaching to local people Live in the Moment CIC would like by helping them to improve their to partner with Lancashire Recovery skills and increase their economic College as the aims of the college prospects. Our service aims to create closely reflect those of our CIC. Our resilient, cohesive environments mission is to empower people to live where learners can improve their fulfilling lives by providing them with health and wellbeing. We offer a skills and tools that lead to improved range of courses and workshops self-awareness, resilience and positive suited to our local communities. mental health. We believe that we can provide a valuable resource to the work of the college. prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 11
Lancashire Recovery College Our Courses Explained The Our Health courses introduce information about mental health conditions. We welcome individuals safely sharing their experiences, but this isn’t a requirement. You may want to learn more about specific conditions or how you can support someone you care for. By attending these courses our members hope to gain a set of skills, tools and knowledge they can use and share between peers and family members to promote a more fulfilled life. The Wellbeing courses focus on the link between mind, activity and body. These courses will cover areas such as exercise, good nutrition and making healthy lifestyle choices. Our members book on to these courses to improve energy levels, sleep patterns or general quality of life, whilst enjoying the social environment. Nourish the Soul has courses developed to explore different spiritual techniques which connect individuals to themselves. These introductory courses promote relaxation and reflection; learners often go on to access social groups in the wider community to broaden their practice. Page 12 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Lancashire Recovery College Our Creativity & Culture courses are designed to unearth, explore or rekindle our creative sides. You may like to express your journey through song, dance, art or crafts and you are most welcome to do this with us. Working creatively may help members to express themselves and create pieces that speak to others, supporting one and other on recovery journeys. Next Steps is designed to connect members to wider opportunities in their communities. We recognise recovery is a journey and not a destination so we detail some of the meaningful opportunities available following your attendance at the Recovery College. Working alongside our many partners we aim to signpost people to community activities to guide them to lead a connected and fulfilled life. “ We’ve been developing more workshops, courses and partnerships since last term, to bring you lots of new opportunities. Thank you to everyone who is volunteering and working with us, it’s through our shared experiences we can develop a great community offer. ” Suzie Senior Operations Manager for Recovery & Resilience prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 13
Lancashire Recovery College What’s on: Central Lancashire We are ideally situated at The Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library in Preston. The Harris has created a beautiful gallery called Space to Relax – The Wellbeing Gallery, which is open to the public every day. Every Monday Lancashire Recovery College has exclusive use of the Wellbeing Gallery to deliver a workshop each morning and afternoon. We do close the doors to the gallery during course delivery, to provide a safe and confidential space, but we open the doors outside of course times so everyone can enjoy the art and activities on offer. With fantastic transport links and a number of partners working alongside us, we are able to offer a learning, support and advice hub every Monday. Please feel free to come and visit the team to see if there’s something you would like to engage with. Page 14 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Lancashire Recovery College wellbeing: Self-Compassion How do you speak to yourself? Do you find yourself being quite negative? Self-compassion is regarding yourself with the same value as you do with the friends and family you admire. This course will look at why we slip in to these negative patterns and how we can be a little kinder to ourselves. 2 Sessions The Wellbeing Gallery, Monday 6th & 13th January 10:30 – 12:30 Space to Relax. Our Health: Mental Health Awareness In this course we explore the myths about mental health and look at some of the facts. If you want to improve your understanding of what mental health really is this course will give you a great understanding of how we can all help each other to recognise, support and recover from episodes of poor mental health. The Wellbeing Gallery, Monday13th January 1:30 – 3:30 Space to Relax. wellbeing: 5 Ways to improve your Mental Wellbeing Sometimes small changes to our lifestyle and daily routine can have a surprisingly big impact on how we feel. The Five Ways to Wellbeing are proven to help us find ways to cope better with issues such as anxiety, stress and low mood. Our experienced tutors will help you to explore each of the five ways through simple activities which are easy to make part of our daily lives. The Wellbeing Gallery, Monday 20th January 1:30 – 3:30 Space to Relax. prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 15
Lancashire Recovery College I creativity & culture: Introduction to Photography Would you like to learn how to make better use of the cameras we all own on our smartphones? Join our friendly partners, Positive Focus, for a two week course that will teach you how to use your camera, take better pictures and share them with others. Monday 20th & 27th 10:30 – The Wellbeing Gallery, January 12:30pm Space to Relax. creativity & culture: Poetry for Loss In this workshop, we will be exploring ways to read, write and talk about loss. Come and join a friendly, supportive group of people – you don’t need to have had any experience of creative writing to attend. Poet and UCLan lecturer Yvonne Reddick will be sharing poems to inspire and ignite your creative side. We’ll talk about grief and bereavement, but also related losses such as losing independence or a job. Monday 27th January to 1:30pm – The Wellbeing Gallery, Monday 17th February (4 3:30pm Space to Relax. weeks) Our Health: Living with Anxiety Anxiety is a very common form of mental health which can prevent you from reaching your full potential. In this course we will look to understand what anxiety is, why we may experience anxiety and look at some of the strategies we can develop to help reduce episodes. The Wellbeing Gallery, Monday 3rd February 10:30 – 12:30 Space to Relax. Page 16 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Lancashire Recovery College Our Health: Understanding Autism This course is for those individuals who wish to increase their understanding and knowledge of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). You will learn what is meant by ASD and identify some of the key characteristics as well as some of the challenges those living with autism face. You will have the opportunity to share ideas and learn strategies for managing some of the specific challenges facing those on the Autistic Spectrum. The Wellbeing Gallery, Monday 10th February 10:30 – 12:30 Space to Relax. Our Health: What is Addiction? Addiction can present in many forms but the most common we’ll hear about are drugs and alcohol. In this course we will explore what addiction is, why some people suffer with addiction more than others and how we can support those with addictions to recover. The Wellbeing Gallery, Monday 17th February 10:30 – 12:30 Space to Relax. creativity & culture: Location Photography Many people enjoy the creative process of photography. Our partners, Positive Focus, will guide you through location photography out on the streets of Preston. In week one you will have the opportunity to use your own camera equipment to take photographs in and around The Harris. In week two you will review your images and look briefly at editing, sharing and display. Monday 24th February & The Wellbeing Gallery, 10:30 – 12:30 2nd March Space to Relax. prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 17
Lancashire Recovery College nourishing the soul: Tree of Life The Tree of Life is a creative course that’s allows you to look at your life experiences, things that are important to you and how you look at yourself. We’ll discuss what a Tree of Life visual could be used for and start to create our own personal designs. You’ll be encouraged to take your Tree of Life home with you and to keep adding to the design throughout your personal wellbeing journey. The Wellbeing Gallery, Monday 24th February 1:30 – 3:30pm Space to Relax. wellbeing: Relax & De-Stress Exploring relaxation can help you look after yourself when you’re feeling stressed or worried, we could all learn more about how to bring ease and calm into our hectic lives. This course is designed to show you things you can try which will help you to unwind and reinvigorate at the end of a long day. The Wellbeing Gallery, Monday 2nd March 1:30 – 3:30pm Space to Relax. nourishing the soul: Nature to nurture An increase in digital technology and communication is making it harder to find time to focus, and could be adding to the increasing number of people in the UK struggling with their wellbeing. Lancashire Wildlife Trust have created ‘Nature to Nurture’ delivered by the Ecotherapy Team – Myplace which will introduce you to a local nature reserve and offer you an opportunity to try your hand at bush craft, building fires and wildlife spotting. Brockholes Nature Reserve, Saturday 7th March 1:00 – 3:30pm PR5 0AG Page 18 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Lancashire Recovery College nourishing the soul: Mindcalm In a busy and hectic world, we could all benefit from slowing down and creating some space, peace and calm. This short course will be a fantastic start in your search for calm. You will be introduced to a variety of simple techniques to help you relax your mind and discover first-hand the peaceful presence of your own being, experience the power of the present moment and be amazed at how still your mind can be. The Wellbeing Gallery, Monday 9th March 10:30 – 12:30 Space to Relax. creativity & culture: Movement for Wellbeing During this 4 week course you will experience the benefits of becoming more aware of your body; the capacity it has to help us feel, think and move in a way that is positive, encouraging, expressive and calming. No prior experience is necessary; the workshops will be inclusive and can be responsive to any specific needs within the group. Our hope is together we will become more aware, creative and mobile. Monday 9th March to The Wellbeing Gallery, Monday 30th March (4 1:30 – 3:30pm Space to Relax. weeks) creativity & culture: Doodling for Wellbeing Zentangling is a method of drawing where patterns fill defined spaces to form beautiful designs. They are deceptively simple to create, anyone can do it. With hundreds of patterns to try and endless possibilities to create a wonderful piece of artwork. We’re sure this workshop will help you to relax and bring out the artist in you. Beginners most welcome! The Wellbeing Gallery, Monday 16th March 10:30 – 12:30 Space to Relax. prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 19
Lancashire Recovery College Our Health: Living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Our facilitator is living with CFS after being diagnosed in 1995 and subsequently medically retired. In this workshop we will cover views of CFS through lived experience, discuss what CFS is and hopefully introduce some coping strategies to live well with chronic fatigue syndrome. The Wellbeing Gallery, Monday 23rd March 10:30 – 12:30 Space to Relax. creativity & culture: Mindful Mandala Art Engaging in mandala art can be a highly enriching personal experience in which you are able to bring yourself fully in to the present moment whilst creating beautiful, personal pieces of art. Mandala art has been known to promote relaxation, calm the nervous system, invoke positive energies, and balance body energies. This short course will combine Mindfulness with Mandala Art to allow you to experience the benefits it can bring for yourself. The Wellbeing Gallery, Monday 30th March 10:30 – 12:30 Space to Relax. Page 20 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Lancashire Recovery College What’s on: Blackpool & Fylde We’ve been piloting our offer in Blackpool since September 2019 and we’re pleased to continue our partnership with the Claremont Park Community Centre this term. We’ve listened to communities outside of Blackpool and will be piloting deliveries in Lytham and Poutlon-le-Fylde while we try to find a partner to work with to give the College a home. We hope to continue to engage with communities and partners across Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre whilst developing new courses and scoping more venues, so everyone can find something local and accessible to them. We need your help with this so please get in touch if you think you may be able to help. next steps: Enrolment If you would like to discuss the opportunities available and visit the team then please come along to our open enrolment session at the beginning of term. Drop in from Claremont Park Community Thursday 9th January 1:00pm Centre, FY1 2QJ prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 21
Lancashire Recovery College wellbeing: Survivor’s Circle Survivor’s Circle is a Peer led support group for survivors of sexual abuse and rape. Our group provides a safe and confidential space for people to chat informally and get access to specialist support and services. The group will meet fortnightly. We respectfully ask that you contact Claire Stephenson (Group lead) via email at survivorscircleblackpool@gmail.com before accessing the group, so we can make sure everyone is welcomed properly. nourishing the soul: Tree of Life The Tree of Life is a creative course that’s allows you to look at your life experiences, things that are important to you and how you look at yourself. We’ll discuss what a Tree of Life visual could be used for and start to create our own personal designs. You’ll be encouraged to take your Tree of Life home with you and to keep adding to the design throughout your personal wellbeing journey. Claremont Park Community Thursday 16th January 10:30 – 12:30 Centre, FY1 2QJ Our Health: Mental Health Awareness In this course we explore the myths about mental health and look at some of the facts. If you want to improve your understanding of what mental health really is this course will give you a great understanding of how we can all help each other to recognise, support and recover from episodes of poor mental health. Claremont Park Community Thursday 16th January 1:30 – 3:30 Centre, FY1 2QJ Page 22 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Lancashire Recovery College nourishing the soul: Nature to nurture An increase in digital technology and communication is making it harder to find time to focus, and could be adding to the increasing number of people in the UK struggling with their wellbeing. Lancashire Wildlife Trust have created ‘Nature to Nurture’ delivered by the Ecotherapy Team - Myplace which will introduce you to a local nature reserve and offer you an opportunity to try your hand at bush craft, building fires and wildlife spotting. Poulton-Le-Fylde, Cottam Friday 17th January 1:00 – 4:00pm Hall, FY6 7RN Our Health: Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) WRAP is designed to offer you an opportunity to learn skills and look at tools which together form a wellness toolbox, so that the next time you start to experience challenges you have positive coping mechanisms that support you to live a fulfilled life. This course is delivered in a relaxed atmosphere and often people learn from each other and share their experiences of trying different things, giving you insight into what options are available and how they work. Although this course was originally designed to specifically support people with long term mental health challenges, there is something to gain for everyone. Thursday 23rd January to Claremont Park Community Thursday 13th February (4 1:30 – 3:30pm Centre, FY1 2QJ weeks) prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 23
Lancashire Recovery College wellbeing: Introduction to Assertiveness In partnership with Live in the Moment CIC, Assertiveness recognises the importance of understanding your rights as a human being and introduces the “Bill of Rights” we should be designing for ourselves. You will have the opportunity to practice assertiveness skills in different situations. Claremont Park Community Thursday 13th February 10:30 – 12:30 Centre, FY1 2QJ Our Health: What is Addiction? Addiction can present in many forms but the most common we’ll hear about are drugs and alcohol. In this course we will explore what addiction is, why some people suffer with addiction more than others and how we can support those with addictions to recover. Claremont Park Community Thursday 20th February 1:30 – 3:30pm Centre, FY1 2QJ creativity & culture: Crafts for Wellbeing This course will encourage interaction between learners in a creative environment allowing them to feel confident, build positive self-esteem and contribute to the 5 ways of Wellbeing as well as developing a range of craft skills. Included in crafts for wellbeing may be Printmaking, Sketchbookery, Bookbinding and Book Art, Card making, Mandala Stones, Vintage Crafts or Felt Flower Making. Claremont Park Community Thursday 27th February 1:30- 3:30pm Centre, FY1 2QJ Page 24 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Lancashire Recovery College next steps: Tenancy Training In partnership with Blackpool Adult and Family Learning we recognise the housing issues across Blackpool. Together we will look at your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, while considering budgeting and affordability options. The training is designed to help you with your housing options and to consider sustainability of accommodation. This is a two week course and you must complete both weeks to gain your Tenancy Certificate. Thursday 5th March to Claremont Park Community 1:00 – 3:30pm Thursday 12th March Centre, FY1 2QJ nourishing the soul: Introduction to Laughter Yoga In this workshop you will have the opportunity to experience the physical and mental health benefits of mindful breathing techniques. Laughter Yoga is proven to elevate mood, improve breathing and circulation and even boosts your immune system! Why not learn to laugh unconditionally whilst connecting with others and gaining positive social interaction? 10:30 – Claremont Park Community Thursday 12th March 12:30pm Centre, FY1 2QJ wellbeing: Living a More Creative Life Do you envisage a future that will never change, or get increasingly worse? Through this workshop we hope to encourage you to look at life differently. We’ll explore tools such as “The Wheel of Life” to rediscover balance in our lives and look to make some readjustments to improve our mental well-being. We believe we are the masters of our own destiny and all of us have the power to support each other in making positive changes. Thursday 19th March to Claremont Park Community Thursday 26th March (2 1:30 – 3:30pm Centre, FY1 2QJ weeks) prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 25
Lancashire Recovery College What’s on: Lytham wellbeing: Relax & De-Stress Exploring relaxation can help you look after yourself when you’re feeling stressed or worried, we could all learn more about how to bring ease and calm into our hectic lives. This course is designed to show you things you can try which will help you to unwind and reinvigorate at the end of a long day. 10:30 - Saltcotes Community Thursday 6th February 12:30pm Centre, FY8 4HP On completion of this introduction, you will be given the opportunity to enrol to a longer five week programme called Relax Your Mind, Relax Your Body; which explores relaxation & mindful practice in more detail so you can incorporate these tools in daily life. This course will start on Thursday 27th February, please speak to the course tutor from Lancashire Adult Learning for more details. Page 26 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Lancashire Recovery College creativity & culture: Therapeutic Writing Research over the last 30 years has found that writing helps calm the mind and emotions, and increases feelings of happiness and wellbeing. Therapeutic Writing uses guided writing activities to increase and strengthen personal development, providing you with a valuable tool which you can take away with you to use throughout your life. In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to take part in activities designed to help release the words within you in a positive and creative way. These enjoyable activities will help you learn to increases self-awareness, develop clarity, insight and inspiration, and elevate your mood. No previous writing experience is needed. Anyone can do it. All levels of learners are able to participate. The workshop provides guidance and support to promote writing for wellbeing, connection and enjoyment. You will have the opportunity to share your experiences, but you will not be asked to share or read aloud unless you wish the choice is always yours. 10:30 – Saltcotes Community Thursday 13th February 12:30pm Centre, FY8 4HP Our Health: Understanding Autism This course is for those individuals who wish to increase their understanding and knowledge of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). You will learn what is meant by ASD and identify some of the key characteristics as well as some of the challenges those living with autism face. You will have the opportunity to share ideas and learn strategies for managing some of the specific challenges facing those on the Autistic Spectrum. Saltcotes Community Thursday 19th March 1:30 – 3:30pm Centre, FY8 4HP prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 27
Lancashire Recovery College Have you found something to enrol too? Would you prefer to see something else? Everyone has the opportunity to co-develop the Lancashire Recovery College, join us at our monthly Advisory Groups to find out more and help us grow. Here are the Fylde Coast dates for your diary... Claremont Park Community Thursday 30th January 10:30am Centre, FY1 2QJ Claremont Park Community Thursday 27th February 10:30am Centre, FY1 2QJ Claremont Park Community Thursday 26th March 10:30am Centre, FY1 2QJ “ I’m looking forward to delivering in the college and wish there was something like this around when I was struggling with my mental ” health. Page 28 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Lancashire Recovery College What’s on: West Lancashire We are delighted to be partnered with The Pulse in Skelmersdale this term. Based in the Concourse Shopping Centre, The Pulse is a vibrant venue with great transport links for communities across West Lancashire. The Pulse shares the same values as Lancashire Recovery College, celebrating recovery while valuing lived experience and we hope you enjoy the opportunities we have planned to deliver. We are looking to work with more partners in West Lancashire to ensure we can offer a varied and fun curriculum, alongside volunteers with a commitment to co-production and co-development. next steps: Enrolment If you would like to discuss the opportunities available and visit the team then please come along to our open enrolment session at the beginning of term. Drop in anytime The Pulse, Unit 73, Tuesday 14th January between 10:30am – Concourse Shopping 3:30pm Centre, WN8 6LN prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 29
Lancashire Recovery College creativity & culture: Art for Wellbeing This course will encourage interaction between learners in a creative environment allowing them to feel confident, build positive self-esteem and contribute to the 5 ways of Wellbeing as well as developing artistic skills. The Pulse, Unit 73, 10:30 – Tuesday 21st January Concourse Shopping 12:30pm Centre, WN8 6LN Our Health: Mental Health Awareness In this course we explore the myths about mental health and look at some of the facts. If you want to improve your understanding of what mental health really is this course will give you a great understanding of how we can all help each other to recognise, support and recover from episodes of poor mental health. The Pulse, Unit 73, Tuesday 21st January 1:30 – 3:30 Concourse Shopping Centre, WN8 6LN wellbeing: Chair Based Exercise with Drumming This fun and exciting session introduces a group exercise programme that is suitable for all levels of fitness. Exercises involve the use of drumsticks, music and rhythm, to develop posture, balance, strength and mobility. The Pulse, Unit 73, 10:30 – Tuesday 28th January Concourse Shopping 12:30pm Centre, WN8 6LN Page 30 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Lancashire Recovery College nourishing the soul: Tree of Life The Tree of Life is a creative course that’s allows you to look at your life experiences, things that are important to you and how you look at yourself. We’ll discuss what a Tree of Life visual could be used for and start to create our own personal designs. You’ll be encouraged to take your Tree of Life home with you and to keep adding to the design throughout your personal wellbeing journey. The Pulse, Unit 73, Tuesday 28th January 1:30 – 3:30pm Concourse Shopping Centre, WN8 6LN wellbeing: 5 ways to improve your mental wellbeing Sometimes small changes to our lifestyle and daily routine can have a surprisingly big impact on how we feel. The Five Ways to Wellbeing are proven to help us find ways to cope better with issues such as anxiety, stress and low mood. Our experienced tutors will help you to explore each of the five ways through simple activities which are easy to make part of our daily lives. The Pulse, Unit 73, 10:30 – Tuesday 4th February Concourse Shopping 12:30pm Centre, WN8 6LN wellbeing: Self Compassion How do you speak to yourself? Do you find yourself being quite negative? Self-compassion is regarding yourself with the same value as you do with the friends and family you admire. This course will look at why we slip in to these negative patterns and how we can be a little kinder to ourselves. Tuesday 4th February to The Pulse, Unit 73, Tuesday 11th February (2 1:30 – 3:30pm Concourse Shopping weeks) Centre, WN8 6LN prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 31
Lancashire Recovery College nourishing the soul: Mindcalm In a busy and hectic world, we could all benefit from slowing down and creating some space, peace and calm. This short course will be a fantastic start in your search for calm. You will be introduced to a variety of simple techniques to help you relax your mind and discover first-hand the peaceful presence of your own being, experience the power of the present moment and be amazed at how still your mind can be. The Pulse, Unit 73, Tuesday 25th February 10:30 – 12:30 Concourse Shopping Centre, WN8 6LN Our Health: Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) WRAP is designed to offer you an opportunity to learn skills and look at tools which together form a wellness toolbox, so that the next time you start to experience challenges you have positive coping mechanisms that support you to live a fulfilled life. This course is delivered in a relaxed atmosphere and often people learn from each other and share their experiences of trying different things, giving you insight into what options are available and how they work. Although this course was originally designed to specifically support people with long term mental health challenges, there is something to gain for everyone. Tuesday 25th February to The Pulse, Unit 73, Tuesday 17th March (4 1:30 – 3:30pm Concourse Shopping weeks) Centre, WN8 6LN Page 32 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Lancashire Recovery College next steps: Get in to Volunteering This one off session is for people considering a volunteering role. It will enable you to consider the main skills, qualities and characteristics required, and outline the purpose of a volunteer. This course will help you identify why volunteering is good for you and your local community, the skills and qualities needed to volunteer in different sectors and how to identify local volunteering opportunities and progression opportunities. The Pulse, Unit 73, 10:30 – Tuesday 3rd March Concourse Shopping 12:30pm Centre, WN8 6LN nourishing the soul: Kindfulness Where do you put yourself on your To Do list? Juggling the demands of life in a busy and hectic world can be incredibly overwhelming and for many of us. With ‘Kindfulness’, blending mindfulness and being kind to yourself we can learn to become less judgmental of ourselves and others. This taster session will help equip you with tools to help create a more positive mind-set, put yourself first and put self-care on the top of your To Do list! The Pulse, Unit 73, 10:30 – Tuesday 17th March Concourse Shopping 12:30pm Centre, WN8 6LN prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 33
Lancashire Recovery College creativity & culture: Mindful Mandala Art Engaging in mandala art can be a highly enriching personal experience in which you are able to bring yourself fully in to the present moment whilst creating beautiful, personal pieces of art. Mandala art has been known to promote relaxation, calm the nervous system, invoke positive energies, and balance body energies. This short course will combine Mindfulness with Mandala Art to allow you to experience the benefits it can bring for yourself. The Pulse, Unit 73, 10:30 – Tuesday 24th March Concourse Shopping 12:30pm Centre, WN8 6LN Have you found something to enrol too? Would you prefer to see something else? Everyone has the opportunity to co-develop the Lancashire Recovery College, join us at our monthly Advisory Groups to find out more and help us grow. Here are the West Lancashire dates for your diary... The Pulse, Unit 73, Tuesday 11th February 10:30 Concourse Shopping Centre, WN8 6LN The Pulse, Unit 73, Tuesday 24th March 1:30 Concourse Shopping Centre, WN8 6LN Page 34 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Lancashire Recovery College What’s on: Blackburn with Darwen We’ve been piloting our offer in Blackburn with Darwen since September 2019 and we’re pleased to continue our partnership with BwD Adult Learning team this term. We’ve listened to communities around Blackburn with Darwen and will be piloting few session at Darwen Town Hall. We hope to continue to engage with communities and partners across Blackburn with Darwen whilst developing new courses and scoping more venues, so everyone can find something local and accessible to them. We need your help with this so please get in touch if you think you may be able to help. prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 35
Lancashire Recovery College Our Health: Mental Health Awareness (New) Join us for a brief overview of common mental health conditions, explore the myths about mental health and look at some of the facts. Improve your understanding of what mental health is, how we can all help each other to recognise, support and recover from episodes of poor mental health. Bank Top Neighbourhood Learning Centre Arthur Friday 31st January 10am-12pm Way, Blackburn, BB2 1QP Tel: 01254 581175 Our Health: Dementia Friends and Mental Health Awareness Do you want to be able to better support people with dementia in your local community? Dementia Friends is about learning more about dementia and the small ways you can help create a more Dementia friendly community. We will also explore mental health and wellbeing and look at some of the signs and symptoms of mental health. Bank Top Neighbourhood Learning Centre Centre Wednesday 22nd January 10am – 12:30 Arthur Way, Blackburn, BB2 1QP Darwen Town Hall, Croft Wednesday 29th January 1pm – 3.30pm Street, Darwen, BB3 1BQ Tel: 01254 585585 Our Health: Stress Awareness Learn how to spot stress and how to deal with it. Discover the impact stress can have on your body, mind and your daily life. You will come away being able to identify triggers, and know how to begin to recognise personal signs of stress. Audley Neighbourhood Thursday 16th January 1pm-3pm Learning Centre Pringle Street, Blackburn, BB1 1SF 12.30pm – Darwen Town Hall, Croft Tuesday 11th February 3.30pm Street, Darwen, BB3 1BQ Page 36 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Lancashire Recovery College nourishing the soul: Introduction To Japanese Yoga Have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of techniques derived from Japanese Yoga and adapted to modern life. This session will focus on a range of techniques based on relaxation, meditation and yoga practices. The tutor will take into account learners physical limitations and adapt exercises and practices to meet individual capabilities. Bank Top Neighbourhood 12.30pm - Learning Centre, Centre Arthur Friday 10th January 3.30pm Way, Blackburn, BB2 1QP Tel: 01254 581175 Bank Top Neighbourhood 9.30am- Learning Centre, Centre Arthur Friday 31st January 12.30pm Way, Blackburn, BB2 1QP Tel: 01254 581175 nourishing the soul: Introduction To Indian Head Massage Indian Head Massage, also known as Champissage has been practiced for over 1000 years. This workshop will give you an introduction to Indian Head Massage where you will learn about the traditional oils and their benefits. You will be taught a range of techniques that can be combined in order to perform an Indian Head Massage treatment on friends and family. Bank Top Neighbourhood Learning Centre, Centre 9.30am – Friday 24th January Arthur Way, Blackburn, BB2 12.30pm 1QP Tel: 01254 581175 prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 37
Lancashire Recovery College creativity & culture: Refocus: An Introduction To Smartphone Photography (New!) Learn how to use your smart phone to take better photographs while learning photography techniques you can use to take impressive photos. Bank Top Neighbourhood Learning Centre, Centre 10am- Friday 28th February Arthur Way, Blackburn, BB2 12.30pm 1QP Tel: 01254 581175 creativity & culture: Herbs, Health & Happiness Herbs can help us on our path to wellbeing. Identifying and finding different uses for herbs can be a great hobby. In this session you will learn the history of “Herb lore”, explore ways of using herbs to improve our health and wellbeing and make a craft gift to take home. Audley Neighbourhood 1.30pm – Learning Centre, Pringle Friday 3rd April 3.30pm Street, Blackburn, BB1 1SF Tel: 01254 507720 creativity & culture: Zentangling Zentangling is a method of drawing where patterns fill defined spaces to form beautiful designs. They are deceptively simple to create, anyone can do it. There are hundreds of patterns to try and endless possibilities to create a wonderful piece of artwork. We’re sure this workshop will help you to relax and bring out the artist in you. Beginners most welcome! Audley Neighbourhood Learning Centre, Pringle Tuesday 10th March 10am – 12pm Street, Blackburn, BB1 1SF Tel: 01254 507720 Page 38 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Lancashire Recovery College creativity & culture: Introduction To Knitting (New!) Would you like to learn to knit? This two-week course is for those who want to begin to learn how to knit. You will be taught how to do the “stocking and garter” stich and how to use this to produce an individual scarf. £1 charge for knitting needles - 2 weeks Audley Neighbourhood Tuesday 25th February & Learning Centre, Pringle 10am-12pm Tuesday 3rd march Street, Blackburn, BB1 1SF Tel: 01254 507720 prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 39
Lancashire Recovery College What’s on: East Lancashire – Burnley, Hyndburn & Pendle Delivered in partnership with Lancashire Adult Learning We are pleased to introduce you to these courses provided by Lancashire Adult Learning. To enrol on to any of these courses please call 0333 003 1717 or enrol via the Lancashire adult Learning website at www.lal.ac.uk We are looking to work with more partners in East Lancashire to ensure we can offer a varied and fun curriculum, alongside volunteers, with a commitment to co-production and co-development. Page 40 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Lancashire Recovery College creativity & culture: Spring basket to boost your wellbeing Working with plants and nature is proven to improve health and reduce stress. Come and create your own colourful spring basket which you can take home. Experience a sense of accomplishment and the benefits that working with plants can have on your self-esteem. The skills you will learn will also enable you to make your own summer basket at home and be the envy of all your neighbours. Valley Street Community Thursday 6th February 9:30 - 12:30 Centre, Valley street, BB11 5LZ Quote course code BHBN1014 wellbeing: 5 ways to improve your mental wellbeing Sometimes small changes to our lifestyle and daily routine can have a surprisingly big impact on how we feel. The Five Ways to Wellbeing are proven to help us find ways to cope better with issues such as anxiety, stress and low mood. Our experienced tutors will help you to explore each of the five ways through simple activities which are easy to make part of our daily lives. 1:00pm – Northlight, Brierfield Mill, Friday 7th February 3:00pm Glen Way, BB9 5NH Course code BHBN1000C nourishing the soul: Relax and De-stress Exploring relaxation can help you look after yourself when you’re feeling stressed or worried, we could all learn more about how to bring ease and calm into our hectic lives. This course is designed to show you things you can try which will help you to unwind and reinvigorate at the end of a long day. 9:30am – Northlight, Brierfield Mill, Friday 24th April 12:00pm Glen Way, BB9 5NH Quote course code BHBN1006D prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 41
Lancashire Recovery College creativity & culture: Grow your own Healthy Herbs Learn about the culinary benefits of using herbs in your cooking and the benefits plants can have in a multitude of wellbeing uses. Learn how to grow herbs from seeds and cuttings and how to maintain and care for them at home. Discover how growing your own herbs at home can benefit your health as well as saving pounds in your purse. Burnley FC in the 9:00am – Thursday 16th January Community, Turf Moor, 12:00pm Harry Potts Way, BB10 4XB Quote course code BHBN1011 creativity & culture: Lancashire Lifesavers Would you know what to do if a loved one suffered a cardiac arrest? If not, now is the time to become a Lancashire Lifesaver! BBC Radio Lancashire – along with Lancashire Adult Learning, Lancashire County Council and the North West Ambulance Service – have launched the #LancashireLifesaver campaign to train as many people across the county as possible. Come along to this free session to learn these essential lifesaving skills and to become a Lancashire Lifesaver. At the end of the session, you will receive a certificate and pin badge. 9:30am – Burnley FC in the community, turf Thursday 30th January 11:00am moor, harry potts way, BB10 4BX Quote course code BHBN1004M 1:00pm – Waterside Centre, St James’ Court Friday 20th March 2:30pm West, Accrington, BB5 1NA Quote course code BHBN1004W 1:00pm – Northlight, Brierfield Mill, Glen Tuesday 31st March 2:30pm Way, BB9 5NH Quote course code BHBN1004P “ Brilliant workshop! I had no skills (beforehand) in terms of craft work or decoupage. After this workshop, I’ve learnt so much, it’s unbelievable. ” Page 42 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Lancashire Recovery College Opportunities for all community workshops: Let’s Grow Preston Let’s Grow Preston is a community based environmental charity that runs two community gardens and also supports a network of all of the other community green space and growing projects within the PR postcode. Our aim is to create a network of welcoming and inclusive green spaces where anyone and everyone can get involved in some outdoor horticultural activity and enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits that this can bring. Whether you want to spend some more time outside, get more active, meet new people, help to care for the environment or all of the above, contact us and we can connect you with the right opportunity for you. Contact Details Tel: 07535 836364 Email: LetsGrowPreston@gmail.com Facebook /LetsGrowPreston Visit us at one of our drop in sessions below Drop In Sessions We run regular drop in sessions at both of our community gardens, where you can find out more about what we do and see if you would like to get involved. We also work with lots of other green spaces in the PR area, so if you fancy something different contact us and we’ll connect you with something more suitable. prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 43
Lancashire Recovery College Ashton Walled Garden, Ashton Park, Pedders Lane, Preston, PR2 1HL Come along on Wednesdays, 10am-3pm Grange Community Garden, Fir Trees Avenue (opposite number 79), Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6QW Come along on Mondays and Tuesdays, 10am-3pm and Thursdays, 10am- 1pm community workshops: Peer Talks Peer Support Groups Our peer support groups are for anyone over 18 facing depression, anxiety or similar distress. Our sessions are free, friendly and confidential. We meet every Thursday, 11am at Intact Centre, 49 Whitby Ave, Ingol, and 7.30pm at Central Methodist Church, Lune Street, Preston. For more details see www.peertalk.org.uk/index.php/support-groups Are you a local community group, wanting to grow your membership and reach out to more people? Get in touch with the Recovery team and let us share your opportunities with our members! community workshops: Research at Lancashire Care Our research team at Lancashire Care are involved in many projects you may like to get involved in which may change the way we treat, approach and support those with mental health conditions. If you would be interested in hearing more about the current projects and how to get involved please contact the team: Tel: 01772 773498 Email: Research@lancashirecare.nhs.uk Twitter @LCFTResearch Page 44 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Lancashire Recovery College community workshops: Canal & River Trust Canal & River Trust is the charity that works with communities to transform their local canals and rivers, creating places and spaces that can be enjoyed by everyone, every day. Become a volunteer and help us bring wellbeing opportunities to people across England and Wales. You’ll not only meet like-minded people, but you’ll make a difference to the local places they love and have plenty of fun along the way. Register your interest or find more information about our volunteer opportunities at: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/volunteer community workshops: Stubbylee Community Greenhouses Stubbylee Community Greenhouses provides a safe space to recoup, recover and thrive. Every year we deliver around 12,000 wellbeing interventions through our main site and recovery college and around 38,000 through our entire project. Our range of activity is vast from horticulture and allied trades to blacksmithing and artwork. Feel free to have a look at our website at www.thegreenhouses.org for further information or call in and have a look round, there really is something for everyone. prospectus Winter/spring 2020 Page 45
Lancashire Recovery College HARRI We understand how difficult it can be to navigate the NHS and the services it offers, as well as those from our many partners across Lancashire. HARRI is a vehicle that tours across Lancashire to highlight the services and support available in your community. HARRI has our recovery team on board but also hosts a variety of our partners who are able to offer on the day advice and support, as well as signposting so you get the information you need, simply by jumping on board! You can also sign up to become a Recovery College member and book on to your preferred course right then and there. You can see where HARRI will be visiting by visiting our website www.lancashirecare.nhs.uk/harri To talk to us about HARRI contact HARRI@lancashirecare.nhs.uk “ HARRI is a great tool to engage with the local community who might not normally access our services. It is great that we can see a difference when people come on board. ” Hasan Senior Operational Manager for Recovery & Resilience Page 46 prospectus Winter/Spring 2020
Book your place To book your place on one of our courses you will need to enrol with us through Eventbrite. You can visit our website: www.lancashirecare.nhs.uk/recovery-college-course-booking or search Lancashire Recovery College on Eventbrite If you have any difficulty booking your place, give us a call on 01772 695 365 or email us at: recovery.college@lancashirecare.nhs.uk Don't worry if you cant make it after you've booked, please let us know though so we can offer the space to someone else. rces of information: Other sources of information: urces of information: alth Helpline provides an information and listening The Mental Health Helpline provides an information and listening Health ondays to Helpline Fridays provides and froman If you would appreciate some support attending your course, give us e in Lancashire. It is available between 7.00pm information 12.00 and12.00 noon until listening service for people in Lancashire. It is available between 7.00pm and 11.00pm Mondays to Fridays and from 12.00 noon until 12.00 ople in Lancashire. It is available between 7.00pm urdays and Sundays. Freephone a call and we'll see if we can connect you to a study buddy. 0500 639000. Mondays to Fridays and from 12.00 noon until 12.00 midnight on Saturdays and Sundays. Freephone 0500 639000. The Patient Advice and Liaison Service provides advice and aturdays vice andand Sundays. Liaison Freephone Service provides 0500 advice639000. and ase contact East Lancashire PALS on: OtherOthersources sources of information: of information: information. Please contact East Lancashire PALS on: Advice and Liaison Service provides The advice Theand Mental MentalHelpline Health Health Helpline provides provides an an information information and and listening 01282 listening 474178 or 07507 857345 or 07507 lease 857345 contact East Lancashire PALSservice on: forservice people in Lancashire. It is available between 7.00pm 7.00pm for people in Lancashire. It is available between 8 or 07507 857345 and 11.00pm and 11.00pm MondaysMondays to Fridaystoand Fridays fromand from 12.00 12.00 noon noon until until 12.00 12.00 midnightmidnight on Saturdays on Saturdays and Sundays. and Sundays. Freephone Freephone 0500 639000. 0500 639000. If you have If you have problems reading the print we can provide The Advice Patient and Advice and Service Liaison provides Service provides advice and e The Patient information. Liaison Please East contact East Lancashire advice and PALS on:PALS on: eading ve information. problems reading Please contact 01282 474178 Lancashire 01282 474178 or 07507or857345 07507 857345 the print we wereading ewethis this leaflet in large print, can provideaudio this book or Braille. arge de this leaflet in large If you Ifhave you have olarge book problems reading print, audio book problems reading W przypadku jakichkolwiek problemow z odczytaniem tekstu z dio book the we print we or Braille. przyjamnoscia dstarczymy Panstwu ulotke z duzym drukiem, the print tasme do odluchu lub tekst w jezyku Braille. can provide can provide this this leafletleaflet in large in large print, print, audio audio book book Leaflet number: XXX XXX/XXXX XXX XXX/XXXX Data Protection Data Protection The Trust will endeavour to ensure that your Name of Leaflet: Seeing a Clinical Psychologist The Trust will endeavour to ensure that your Seeing a Clinical Psychologist hr:Darwen XXX XXX/XXXX orData orremains Braille. information Braille. Protection secure and confidential at all in Blackburn with Darwen information remains secure and confidential at all times. The Data Protection Act 1998 explains how a Clinical Psychologist times. et: Seeing2009 February The The TrustData will Protection endeavour Act 1998 explains to ensure that yourhow Date produced: February 2009 personal information should be processed and this
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