Event Aims to Help Ayton and Snainton Residents "Beat the Squeeze"

Carers Plus Yorkshire are working in partnership with West Ayton and Snainton Surgery Patient Participation Group (PPG) to deliver “Beating The Squeeze! Keeping healthy and warm on a budget”.

Careers Plus say :

"The purpose of running a wellbeing day is to help support our community in what are very likely to be difficult times this winter. By doing all we can as a community to keep up our health and hopefully improve our wellbeing we help reduce the pressure on practices and our health and social care system. We are planning to have three key zones:  physical and mental health / health and fitness / practical information.    Each ‘zone’ will have a variety of contributors, all asked to bring information and practical engagement activities."

The event is taking place on Wednesday 14th September, 12.00noon to 5.00pm at East Ayton Lodge, Ayton.

Fiona Colling from Careers Plus says:

"We anticipate it to be an active day for those wishing to actively participate, however we will be offering quieter zone seating for participants who may just want to absorb information more quietly - or just talk!

The day will feature a variety of organisations who can provide practical wellbeing help and support, as well as interactive facilities such as seated yoga, mindfulness sessions etc.

Clinicians from Ayton and Snainton surgery will be attending to do blood pressure checks, smoking cessation discussions etc. Also, (weather permitting) activities will be delivered in the grounds of East Ayton Lodge.

It is a great opportunity to network and link in with other organisations and those working with a keen interest to adhere to good physical and mental wellbeing. It really is shaping up to be a fantastic event, we really hope you can join us."

A number of organisations will be taking part in the event including

• East Ayton Dental Practice – Dental care & advice
• West Ayton and Snainton GP Practice HCA and Nurse Practitioner – Health checks & advice
• Carers Plus Yorkshire – Advice and support for Carers and non-Carers (including those discharged from hospital and those experiencing isolation)
• Living Well North Yorkshire County Council – Advice and guidance on a wide range of wellbeing needs - an experienced team of Advisers offering lots of 1-2-1 practical support
• Scarborough Whitby Ryedale Mind – Mental health and wellbeing advice and support
• Healthwatch North Yorkshire – Advice and help over accessing health & social care services. Healthwatch are always keen to hear voices and experiences
• Warm & Well – raising awareness of the impact of cold homes on our health and wellbeing, offering practical solutions to reduce fuel poverty, how to stay warm and well in our homes
• Citizens Advice Bureau – Advice and support managing a wide range challenges
• Choices4Homes – is an energy efficiency advice centre set up to provide advice on how residents of the borough can save money on their energy bills.
• Beyond Housing – working to provide a range of independent and supported living options for people so that they thrive and live well within their local communities
• North Yorkshire Sports – Accessing and providing sports and physical activities
• Park Run – a national weekly event that happens in thousands of locations. Our local 5km fun run / walk is held at North Yorkshire Water Park, Wykeham
• Ayton Sports Clubs – Accessing local sports, football, cricket, tennis, darts and dominoes
• Raincliffe Woods Community Enterprise – Health & wellbeing and Guided walks. Woodland crafts
• Age UK – Offering at the event a taster of their mindful walks, meditation and movements
• Roots of Yggrasil – Indoor exercises for the home