MinchLife
For up-to-date information about local groups & sports clubs (including a group directory), news & events information, and what’s going on in our local community, please visit www.minchlife.com
Longfield Community Hospice
Longfield Hospice in Minchinhampton provides free support and activities for patients living with a life-limited illness, their families and carers, and those who are bereaved.
Their services are suitable for anyone over the age of 18 with a progressive life-limiting illness, including cancer, heart disease, advanced lung disease, and some neurological diseases (such as Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, and Dementia)
They provide a wide range of classes & groups including:
- Carer’s café
- Creative writing
- Bereavement friendship café & support group
- Nordic walking
- Relaxation programme
- Movement classes
- Nature-based crafting & activities
- Therapeutic gardening
- Men’s group
- Counselling
- Complementary therapies (including massage, aromatherapy, Reiki, reflexology)
- Tai Chi
- Music therapy
For more information or to book in:
- Phone 01453 886868
- Email wellbeing@longfield.org.uk
- Please see their latest class & group timetable here
Minchinhampton Warm Spaces
- Participating “warm spaces” venues include the Community Hub, Cotswold Club, George Pearce House, Holy Trinity Church, Library, and Market House
- Further details can be found at each venue
EngageD cafe
- A free warm dementia-friendly safe place to spend time and have a chance to chat to others – with music and activities
- Running on Wednesdays between 2-4pm @ Uplands Day Care
- Call 01452 759388 or email engagednowinstroud@gmail.com
ConnectED
- Monthly group for sharing and listening about supporting a loved one who is struggling with eating and body image
- An opportunity for connection and a space to help break the silence that exists for those affected (parents/carers, family and friends)
- Meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 18:00-19:00 in Dursley
- Contact: linktr.ee/connectedstroud
Stroud District food bank
- Provides food, toiletries and household supplies for anyone in crisis in the Stroud District and will look at ways to support and signpost patients
- Visit their website for more information
- If you would like a referral to the Stroud District food bank, please talk to one of our receptionists
NHS – My Planned Care
- Provides information for patients preparing for upcoming Hospital treatments, consultations, or surgery – including Hospital waiting times & local services available
- Visit: www.myplannedcare.nhs.uk
NHS – Healthy Start
- Provides support for patients who are more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4 to help buy healthy food and milk. You can check eligibility and apply online and be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that you can use in selected UK shops
- Visit: www.healthystart.nhs.uk
