Spring is in full swing and so is the COVID-19 vaccine roll out! Hopefully mid-April will see the 40-50 year group invited to have vaccinations. If you’re an unpaid Carer you may eligible to be vaccinated now:
- Somerset Carers. Please do ensure you register with your surgery to let them know you’re an unpaid Carer
- For those still shielding and extremely isolated until restrictions are further eased, have you thought about joining a Befriending Service? CCS has a new project called Chat to Connect for Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) people. Complete the short online registration form and we’ll match you with someone with similar interests and hobbies. We’re also offering one to one virtual support with phones, tablets, laptops, downloading apps, Zoom and Whatsapp
- Other options include:
- Age UK Somerset’s friendly phone calls: 01823 345613
- Mind in Somerset Somerset Wellbeing Friends: 01935 474875
- The Silver Line: 0800 470 8090
Many organisations have also moved online:
- Book Clubs:
- The Reader: 0151 729 2200
- Somerset Libraries Reading Groups
- Art and creative clubs:
- Seed
- Arts Bank
- Somerset Film at the Engine Rooms
- Mindful Art Club
- Men’s Sheds
- Keeping Active
- Courses:
- Thinking of starting a new career or just learning something new? Try Somerset Skills and Learning
- Step Up Somerset
2021 feels much more optimistic as things slowly return to normal – why not use these last few weeks of lockdown to explore some hobbies or interests? You never know what new friendships you may find or a new interest that puts a spring in your step!