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Exeter, England
Joined February 2018
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Reindeers, elves, hand-sewn trees, baubles and so much more... A festive morning at Living Options HQ. Thank you to everyone who came and helped make our decorations for our Princess Hay charity Christmas Tree. We can't wait to see how they'll look.
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There are many different ways to be accessible.
Here is a list of some accessibility features to consider💜
ALT Image description: purple circle in the centre with white text. First slide reads: 'what people think is accessible. ramps'
ALT Second slide reads 'what accessibility actually is. ramps. Alt-text and image descriptions. wider doors and walkways. braille options available. Allergy information shown. no flashing lights. seating options. and so much more...'
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"This feeling will pass" - @ahmedhankir
Are you feeling stressed or struggling to cope with uncertainty? Psychiatrist Dr Ahmed Hankir has some tips on how you can manage 'the anxiety train'. #BBCMorningLive
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This #wellnesswednesday we’re asking: how often do you look up? Our lives require us to be busy. But what if you took a moment, pressed pause & had a look at what’s above? Look for a few seconds, take a deep breath & notice what’s there.
#WellbeingWorks buff.ly/3uWmF4I
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Face coverings are required to be worn (by those not exempt) in a range of situations, including public transport, shops, and cinema's. Here’s the updated list for where you need to wear your face covering:
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#facecovering #facemasks #covid #omicron #COMF
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Join us this Saturday at Central Plymouth Parkrun!
Run, jog, walk, wheel.
Pre-run brief 8.45am Meadow Cafe (Central Park).
@parkrunUK has BSL videos explaining how it all works: ow.ly/T82a50GPImU
#DeafGetActive
@LivingOptions @Deafledservices @livewellsw
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Subtitles aren't just for deaf people. Lots of my hearing friends use them, too. If you're hearing and find yourself using subtitles on Netflix and TV and would quite like them at the cinema, please retweet to help normalise their presence! Big thanks #DeafAwarenessWeek
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Following on from last weeks #PurpleTuesday @asda commit to rolling out a new ‘Quieter Hour’ in stores which will see store noises diminished to aid customers with certain disabilities.
Read the full story on their website here 👇
ow.ly/EnXB50GIica
#HiddenDisability
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Today is #PurpleTuesday the annual event that brings us together to encourage organisations to improve access to their services.
In 2019 as @Princesshay charity of the year, we joined forces with the shopping centre to create positive change. More 👇
livingoptions.org/campaigns/…
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Follow the link below to read our latest news and updates
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We hope you all find time to connect with nature, yourself and others this autumn time. 🍂
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Listen to our Autumn edition of Inside Out #podcast featuring our new partner hire locations @CoedyBreninFP @Wyre_Forest & #CardinhamWoods - insideout.buzzsprout.com/975…
@LivingOptions @accessTOG
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Autumn is the perfect time to enjoy our latest partner hire location #CardinhamWoods managed by @ForestryEngland Rave reviews from the first few visitors to hire the all terrain Tramper so this is one not to miss
@LivingOptions @DebbieNorth29 @DisabledRambler @VisitCornwall
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The Kindness of Strangers: Haseeb Ahmad a blind runner was 18 miles into Sunday's Manchester Marathon when his guide runner had to drop out. A stranger, Stuart, stepped in midway through a marathon to help him finish. They are now friends for life. 👍 bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-le…
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To reduce health inequalities, we are asking for input from patients & health professionals to ensure access for everyone.
Take our survey or share with your network!
surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FJWD7F
#AccessibleInformation
@RNID @RNIB @royaldeaf @sensecharity @visionary_uk @HealthwatchE
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Have you or your loved ones recently used #NHS 111 to get medical help? Did you get the advice and care you needed?
Complete our short survey and tell us about your experience to help #NHS111 better support people like you:
👉 surveymonkey.co.uk/r/9T2SHS7 👈
#yourfeedbackmatters
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Are you feeling #worried, distressed or that things are too much for you? The Moorings @ Devon has bases in #Exeter, #Torquay and #Barnstaple and offers out-of-hours #mentalhealth support to anyone aged 16+in #Devon, no referral or appointment required: orlo.uk/uj8ox
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Important coronavirus news update in BSL from @royaldeaf
youtube.com/watch?v=jo1TXnWE…
@LivingOptions @RDEhospitals @TorbaySDevonNHS @UHP_NHS @DPT_NHS @HealthwatchPlym @HWTorbay @HwDevon @DeafAcademy
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We're getting excited! Tomorrow evening we'll be at the Exeter Living Awards as a finalist in the charity and health and wellbeing categories. Wishing all the finalists a fantastic evening, see you there!
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@ExeterLivingAwd #ExeterLivingAwards
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@VSDevonCornwall will be at Wolseley Community Building (next to the Coop) between 10 am and 2pm today and every Tuesday and Thursday for the coming weeks to speak to anyone needing support around the impact of crime including the recent incident in #Keyham. Come and see us.
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More great advice from our friends @IndependentAge
This is for everyone with anxiety, not just pensioners !
Changes in our lives can make us more vulnerable to anxiety.
Our guide looks at what anxiety is, how you might feel, where you can get support & how you can help yourself or someone else. bit.ly/38qWaKL
Here's an example of a helpful tip from our guide...👇