Improving Lives Plym

Want to know about the history of Central Park in Plymouth join us for a Heritage Walk on 28th June 2024. Spaces are still available!

Our Young Adult carers recently had their first session of Ecotherapy! We took a group of 6 YACs plus our volunteer to Poole Farm, where we fed the animals (our favourite was Piggy Smalls), took part in a blindfolded fox walk, measured trees, and more! #YoungAdultCarers #ILP

Mannamead’s Art for Well-being group have been busy creating beautiful and unique pieces of art using recycled fabric. We think they look great at the Hub! #artforwellbeing #ILP #ImprovingLivesPlymouth

✍️ As part of the #CarerPovertyCoalition we're supporting the petition calling for urgent review and reform Carer's Allowance to increase financial support for unpaid carers, remove barriers and reduce size and number of overpayments.

Better Futures is our service for adults aged 18+ with a learning disability and/or autism. We provide advice and information on day to day issues, and help individuals to develop skills that further independence through groups, workshops and activities. #ILP

Age Positive is our local service for over 65's, supporting them to reduce social isolation and frailty. Regular sessions can include social groups, exercise classes, arts and crafts, trips out and about and more! #ILP #ImprovingLivesPlymouth

Advice Plymouth is your local drop-in service for information, signposting and advice on issues such as welfare benefits, consumer issues, employment and more! #ILP #ImprovingLivesPlymouth

It is with such sadness that we say goodbye to Phil, a long-standing volunteer of our Advice Plymouth team. As he is laid to rest today we send our deepest sympathies ot his sister, Jackie, his brother, Paul, and all of his family and friends. Phil will be dearly missed.

We have walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations today, and the 21st May, 9:30-13:30 at Ernest English House! Please check your eligibility at buff.ly/3aK76mP or call 111. #COVID19 #Vaccinations #NHS #ILP #ImprovingLivesPlymouth

Not long until our Hear Better 'mini' Exhibition, Thursday 9th May 2024. Confirmed stall holders include Audiologist from Derriford Hospital & Express Diagnostics, Bellman & Symfon, Complete Communication Services Ltd, and more. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Sensory Solutions in partnership with Tamara, visited Buckland Abbey yesterday with our Deaf clients and provided a British Sign Language Interpreter. We had a garden tour with the Head Gardener in the morning, and after lunch had a tour of the house. #ImprovingLivesPlymouth

Better Futures had a trip to the Aquarium last week, all our service users had a great time seeing all the fish, and other seacreatures! 🧜‍♀️🐟🐡🐠 #NMA #NationalMarineAquarium #Plymouth #ILP #ImprovingLivesPlymouth

Better Futures is a service for adults age 18+ with a learning disability and or autism. They provide support, information and advice on day to day issues and help individuals to develop the skills to further independence through a range of groups, workshops and activities.

Improving Lives Plymouth are looking for a new Plymouth Wellbeing Hubs Alliance Lead to support the Alliance Leadership Team both strategically and operationally, to ensure the aims of the PWBHA are met. For more info on how to apply, see our website buff.ly/49AlUk1

Our Mannamead office now have a football boot bank bin in the reception area! The football boot bank provide families struggling financially in Plymouth with used good quality football boots and kits. To donate simply pop by 156 Mannamead Rd, and pop it into the bin at reception.

Improving Lives Plymouth wishes all our service users a very happy Easter Sunday!

Advice Plymouth can offer advice, information and signposting on a myriad of issues, from employment to disability benefits and more. If you would like more information, contact us on 01752 201766.

My Health, My Way is our FREE 4-week workshop we deliver to support individuals over the age of 18 living with a long-term physical/mild to moderate mental health condition. If you would like more information please contact 01752 201892. #chroniccondition #longtermcondition #ILP

📷 Join Our Team and Make a Difference! 📷 Are you passionate about improving lives and making a positive impact in your community? We have staff and volunteers opportunities available at Improving Lives Plymouth. improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk/jobs #ImprovingLives #MakeADifference

The Young Adult Carers would like to say a massive thank you to the Lions Club of Plymouth CIO who presented our service with a cheque for £1200 to enable us to continue some of the fantastic activities we do month to month for our young adult carers. #makingcarerscount