What’s On
The links below are signposts to just some of the many countywide and national events to do with disability. If you have an event that you'd like to publicise then do please contact us.
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- Surrey Events
- July 2009 Latest Surrey Coalition Newsletter (in PDF format)
- The Surrey Coalition of Disabled People work together to promote equality of opportunity and independent living for disabled people in Surrey.
- 2nd - 31st July deafPLUS Mobile Advisory Service
- deafPLUS provides a free and confidential service to all those who are deaf or hard of hearing, including equipment demonstration, information on lip reading classes, deaf clubs and much more. Latest venue list for Surrey and Hampshire (in PDF format).
- 4th - 5th July Beyond Boundaries Live 2009
- An interactive and fun day out for people with disabilities, their families, carers and those working in the disability field. packed with interactive features, theatres and activities, alongside an exhibition where you can see, try and buy the latest products and services from a wide range of independent living specialist suppliers. At Farnborough Five from 10am to 5pm each day.
- 9th July Equality 2025 South East Conference
- Equality 2025 has been asked to advise Government on how it can involve disabled people in putting its Independent Living Strategy into action. The conference will be in Southampton. See the web site for more details.
- 15th July Freewheelers Theatre Company
- An evening of Dance and Film at 7.30pm at Epsom College.
- 17th July Disabled Refugees Workshop (in PDF format)
- A training event organised by KCIL (Kingston Centre for Independent Living) about Disabled Refugees & Asylum Seekers access to services. To be held at Kingston Hospital from 10am to 3.30pm.
- 6th August SAVI & RNIB Taster Day
- Come along and find out about the RNIB Community Living Service and test out some of the activities, which include Fitness, ICT, Music and Cooking. To be held at RNIB College in Redhill from 10.30am to 3pm. Contact Katherine Bacon at SAVI for more information. Telephone: 01372 377701.
- National & International Events
- 5th - 12th July National Transplant Week
- 6th - 12th July Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Week
- 27th September World Heart Day
- Ongoing Surrey Events
- RendezVous ‘Bringing It Together’ Programme
- An opportunity for face-to-face meetings with a range of organisations at the White Lodge Centre in Chertsey.
- Courses and Workshops at Rendezvous for Spring 2009
- A wide range of activities and opportunities for people with physical disabilities and for carers at Rendezvous, White Lodge Centre, Holloway Hill, Chertsey.
- These include IT, IT Workshops, Leisure and Life Skills, Health and Fitness, Complementary Therapies, Digital Photography and Creative Arts Workshops.
- For more information contact 01932 577996 or email sbrooker@whitelodgecentre.co.uk
- Headway Surrey Drop Ins
- Headway Surrey has a new DROP IN for anyone affected by Head Injury every Wednesday from 11 am to 3pm at Rendezvous, White Lodge Centre, Holloway Hill, Chertsey, KT16 OAE
- Headway Surrey are also still running their DROP IN in Guildford every Friday from 10.30am to 3pm, at their temporary centre at 7 Faraday Road, off Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 1EA.
- For more information contact 01483 454433
- Surrey@work (in PDF format)
- Surrey@work, part of Surrey Supported Employment, is running training courses on employment and equality and diversity issues during Spring and Summer 2009. Fill in an application form (in PDF format) if you are interested.
- Level 2 Sports Leadership Qualification
- In partnership with Dering, YMCA Redhill is offering to anyone who classifies themselves in any way disabled (including deaf) free 5 day training courses to obtain a Level 2 Sports Leadership Qualification. The programme includes Certified First Aid and /or Level 1 or 2 in a chosen sport, plus support finding volunteer placements and work to put the new skills into practice after the course. Completion will result in recognized and respected qualifications that will enable participants to go on to take further training in order to develop a career in sport. For more information please contact rita.wright@ymcaredhill.com, tel: 01737 784976
- Yogability
- Yoga classes for people with disabilities, Maybury Centre, Board School Road, Woking, £5.00 Per session. For more information contacts Aldona Hernandez 07725 328895.
- Surrey Health and Social Care Joint Training Partnership
- Provide a range of one day events which are organised for Carers, people who work within Social Care and Health Care and the voluntary sector. The events range from learning more about the Mental Capacity Act to learning about how the body uses water etc.
- Queen Elizabeth's Foundation Training College
- Based in Leatherhead, Surrey, it provides training on sustainable employment for adults with disabilities, especially those who have been forced to change their career direction through accident or illness. The College offers a range of 12 courses in a range of business, trade and technical subjects, each focused on a job market and leading to a specific qualification.
- Surrey Welfare Rights Unit Training Programme
- A variety of benefits courses for 2008.
- Events for Carers
- These are a selection of events that Action for Carers are providing to carers and people who work with carers within Surrey. There are many other events which take place in Surrey which carers can take part in.
- Expert Patients Programme
- If you live with a long-term illness, why not take control by becoming an Expert Patient? The Expert Patients Programme is a self-management course giving people the confidence, skills and knowledge to manage their condition better and be more in control of their lives. This is a national programme but there are some courses held in Surrey.
- Looking After Me
- This free 6 week course is run by the Surrey Primary Care Trust for adults who care for someone with a long term health condition or disability. As the name implies, the course is about carers making time to look after their own health needs. It aims to help carers take more control of their situation and make a difference to their lives. In particular the course looks at:
- Relaxation Techniques
- Dealing with Tiredness
- Healthy Eating
- Coping with feelings of depression
- Communication with family, friends and professionals
- Planning for the future.
- For more details, call 01372 201709.
- YNot? Drop-in (in PDF format)
- YNot? Drop-in is a service for Young People aged 16 to 25 who may be experiencing barriers to learning and are not in Education, Employment or Training. YNot? Drop-in provides a relaxed and informal atmosphere where Young People, Professionals, Parents, Carers and Personal Assistants are all welcome to attend. Held at the Woking YMCA between 12pm - 2pm every Monday.