Provider of Quality and Fun Personalised Community Based Opportunities and Activities
for People with Disabilities.
DAY SESSION AIMS
Monday Volunteering A volunteer role can support the individual in gaining new skills 10am-12noon and building self-confidence which provides a natural sense of accomplishment. It can also give a sense of pride and identity.
Gardening Gardening can have many health benefits in providing a source of exercise, friendship, stimulation and relaxation. Growing produce can build enthusiasm about eating fresh fruit and vegetables, and knowledge can be gained by learning about the environment and nature. Caring for plants and produce can give the opportunity
for individuals to work as a team offering social interaction.
Monday Music Music is often called the language of emotion and it has an 1pm-3pm amazing power to change lives. As well as the huge enjoyment and sense of achievement gained from making music, music opens up new ways for individuals to express themselves and make connections with others, allowing them to explore and show more of their potential
Tuesday Discussion / Advocacy Group Allows individuals to gain the confidence and skills to speak for 10am-12noon & Independent Skills themselves and communicate confidently. Discussions and learning about local and national events.
A very person-centred session where the individual will be supported in working towards achieving their chosen outcomes in independent skills. This may include value of money, menu planning, creating a shopping list, creating a healthy menu, telling the time.
Tuesday Accessing the Local Community The feeling of being part of a community is an important part of an 1pm-3pm individual’s well-being. By building relations within the local community, we can create a source of belonging and personal
Wednesday Computer Projects Learn the skills to operate a PC and use a variety of software. 10am-12noon Combines Numeracy and Literacy skills. Computer skills can support the individual to overcome barriers to learning. Working through computer projects can give the individual a sense of achievement
Wednesday Drama Through drama we aim to develop individual’s imagination and 1pm-2pm creativity whilst having fun. The individual will be encouraged in speaking up and out, effective social interaction, on-going confidence and self-esteem, performance and theatre
Thursday Simple Cookery / Nutrition Independent living skills working on simple cookery skills. 10am-12pm and Diet Activities Following a simple recipe, weighing out ingredients, shopping and understand the importance of a healthy diet through group activities.
Thursday Creative Crafts Provides visual, textile and sensory experience to individuals 1pm-2pm through the use of different materials. Allows creativity and imagination. Improves concentration and fine motor skills.
This session allows the individual free and creative expression. The arts offer individuals dynamic ways of learning, and a way to fully discover their own self-worth.
Friday Accessing the local leisure centre A full day accessing a range of activities at our local leisure centre
9.30am – 2.30pm organised by local sport coaches. Opening up sport opportunities allows the individual to take part in positive engagement, increase their personal development, and support their mental health and wellbeing. Taking part in sports encourages individuals to work within a team and support each other.
This currently includes: Swimming, Dance with Amy, Keep Fit and a range of sports sessions from Stoke City FC’s Community Fund coaches.
Other Activities –
We may incorporate some extra activities in to our week on request of our members
Person Centred Activities: Encourages the individual to take part in decision making. This supports the individual to have a sense of independence. Having a choice means the individual has control over a decision. This is good for the individuals emotional and mental well-being, and helps them to plan an activity for themselves.
Games / Social Time: Encourages individuals to work within a team, improving and maintaining relationships and friendships. The mind can be stimulated using visual and audio aids. Co-ordinations, motivation and concentration can be improved.
Social inclusion can support positive physical and mental health. Having an active social circle can help individuals feel happier, included and valued. Social time can increase the individual’s skills in confidence, communication and the positive feeling of being part of a friendship circle.
Science Experiments: Exploring Physics, Biology and Chemistry through experiments
This can enhance the understanding of key ideas about the nature and practice of science. Supports individuals to understand and evaluate information.
Gentle Exercise: In addition to the physical health benefits, exercise can improve the mental well-being of individuals. This can reduce anxiety, increase self-esteem and improve mood.
Talent Show: Individuals are able to choose their own talent and perform it in front of the group. This has positively shown an increase in confidence, speaking up and out and is fun for everyone. A sense of achievement, appreciation and effective social interaction.
What are Outcomes?
Outcomes may differ from person to person but they should focus on the uniqueness of each person’s strengths, values, interests and hopes are what will determine the approach that is best for each individual, and is based on an understanding of the person.
Outcomes should focus on making an improvement to people’s lives – whether we call this ‘well-being’, ‘quality of life’ or ‘dignity’. This is likely to be expressed in terms of people being comfortable, safe and secure; being in control of their day to day lives; increasing or their maintaining independence; developing and maintaining fulfilling relationships; pursuing their own interests and exercising their rights.
Outcomes can enable the individual to feel more in control, be empowered, improve resilience, have better relationships with professionals, key elements of the person’s quality of life and wellbeing can be protected.
A particular person’s desired outcomes will be identified as early in their engagement with EqualBase as possible; they will be reviewed regularly and they will help shape everything that happens.
EqualBase have produced aims and objectives for each of their sessions to aim towards supporting the individual to work towards their own outcomes.
EqualBase, Cheadle Community Hub, Community Interest Company. Registered in England and Wales number: 8860973