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Useful services and external resources, for your care and career.
This is an expanding directory and current community suggestions are not definitive. Know of a service or resource that should be featured?
Green Care: A Conceptual Framework (COST)
A Report of the Working Group on the Health Benefits of Green Care.
COST 866, Green Care in Agriculture.
Editors: Joe Sempik, Rachel Hine and Deborah Wilcox.
COST – the acronym for European Cooperation in Science and Technology – is the oldest and widest European inter-governmental network for cooperation in research. COST is presently used by the scientific communities of 35 European countries to cooperate in common research projects supported by national funds.
[Source: COST online]
[EUROPEAN REPORT]
Green Estate
Green Estate offers work experience and social activities for people who have Individual Budgets. Our main programmes available - running 50 weeks each year - are Manor Oaks Farm, Cook, Lunch & Learn and Manor Oaks Crafts. Each of our programmes offer our clients the opportunity to join and become an active and integral part of the Green Estate team.
[UK: SHEFFIELD NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATION]
Have Wheelchair Will Travel
Surely we cant be the first people to do this? I kept asking our travel agent, the airline and our therapists. We certainly are not the first family with a disabled child to travel to America, but at times it felt that way.
That was when the idea for this website came to me. Why not share all my research and great discoveries with others who are either, planning a trip, or are feeling nervous about giving it a go.'
Julie Jones combines her skills as an ex-travel consultant with her experiences travelling with her family, including her son who lives with cerebral palsy. Have Wheelchair Will Travel has an engaged community with a range of backgrounds, including people living with a disability, therapists, educators, teachers and tourism representatives. This brings a wealth of information and experience to the website and Facebook page.
- Bupa Travel Blog Award: Winner
- Ausmumpreneur Heart & Edge Award: Winner
- ASTW Best Travel Blog: Finalist
Email us: havewchairwilltravel@gmail.com
Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/havewheelchairwilltravel
[AUSTRALIA-BASED; INFORMATION APPLICABLE WORLDWIDE]
SAGE Greenfingers
SAGE stands for Support Arts Gardening Education. We promote the mental and physical well-being of adults experiencing mental health problems, via the provision of creative therapeutic activities.
We can offer support to men or women over 18, whose life is troubled by mental health issues. These might range from mild to severe and include diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, panic attacks and PTSD. We are also able to accommodate adults who have a dual diagnosis of learning disability and/or physical disability.
[UK: SHEFFIELD ORGANISATION]
Sheffield Shamblers
Do you enjoy walking but want to do this at a leisurely pace? Fed up with walking groups that want to beat the clock over the distance of the walk? Or maybe you are new to walking and fear that you won't be able to keep up with experienced walkers? Then come and join the Sheffield Shamblers walking group! Health walks are an ideal introduction to walking for those who haven't been walking before, are bored at home, or perhaps recovering from an illness or operation.
We are a group of people of all ages, from every walk of life, who enjoy walking and having a good time. Pleasant company and a good sense of humour is essential on all our walks. If you are looking for formal walks organised with military precision and strict codes of conduct, then this club is not for you!
Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead at all times.
[UK: SHEFFIELD ORGANISATION]
Thrive
Thrive uses gardening to bring about positive changes in the lives of people living with disabilities or ill health, or are isolated, disadvantaged or vulnerable.
Using gardening as a safe and secure way to develop someone's ability to mix socially and make friends, and to learn practical skills to help them be more independent is now a proven therapy.
Gardening improves physical and mental health and could lead to volunteering with other organisations, qualifications in horticulture which people can do with us and ultimately a job.
[UK SERVICE: AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE]
Tir Coed
Tir Coed is a charity and social enterprise that engages people with woodlands, through volunteering, training and bespoke activities that develop skills and improve woodlands for the benefit of everyone.
Vision:
Thriving sustainable rural communities integrated with the natural environment.
Mission:
To unlock the potential of woodlands to provide a community facility, educational and health activities, and to create job opportunities for disadvantaged individuals in rural Wales. With the aim to make positive lasting change.
Over the past 16 years Tir Coed has developed a comprehensive engagement model that supports people as they develop, from first step engagement through to employment. All of the work carried out by volunteers and trainees improves the health of the woodland and its accessibility for the benefit of the whole community.
[UK: WALES ORGANISATION]