Health and Wellbeing information
WARM HUBS IN ALCESTER– Warm hubs are where people can drop in, get warm, have a hot drink and be in the company of other people. Alcester is taking part in this initiative, and you will find a warm welcome at the following venues:
Tuesdays– 10 am to 12 midday at Alcester Methodist Church plus a meal on the first Tuesday of the month (finish at 1.30 pm on this day)
Wednesdays– 9.30am- 11.30am at Alcester Baptist Church and 11am- 4pm Church House, Butter Street
Fridays – 2 pm – 4 pm drop in at Alcester Library for hot drinks, board games, puzzles and chat. Or bring your own craft projects and join in with our friendly Crafternoon Tea Group.
Find out more about this initiative from Warwickshire Rural Community Council.
DID YOU KNOW ABOUT….
Defibrillators in Alcester- Do you know where the nearest defibrillator is? Speed is essential! Defibrillators are available at the following locations.
Alcester Community Fridge at Alcester Baptist Church? For further info or to volunteer please email: alcesterfridges@gmail.com Up to date information about opening times will be posted regularly on social media @Alcester Community Fridge @Alcester_Fridge
The Crafty Lunch Club: A weekly gathering for adults with learning and/or physical disabilities. This inclusive initiative provides a safe and supportive environment where individuals can engage in crafts, share experiences, and build lasting friendships. Delivered every Wednesday from the Eric Payne Community Centre, during term time. Contact craftylunchclub@gmail.com for more information. The Club is also on Facebook
Move with Me Accessible Activities for All Abilities.
Warwickshire Care Services Directory 2021/22– A free guide to help people looking for care and support in Warwickshire. The Directory contains plenty of useful information about accessing social care, funding care, staying independent and moving to a care home etc. Hard copies are available from the office or phone 01789 766084.
Winter Wellness– A guide to help you stay safe and well this winter 2023-24. Includes helpful articles on advice with the Cost of Living, tips on staying safe and well, helping your community to thrive and a list of useful phone numbers.
VASA covers a wide area of the Stratford & Warwick districts providing volunteer drivers to take people who otherwise couldn’t get to health/medical appointments and social inclusion journeys. Please call 01789 262889 and press 1 to request a driver. VASA need three days notice of your journey.
UBUS Dial- a ride service. Contact the booking centre Monday- Friday 9.30am-7pm to register and book your journey on 01789 264491. Concessionary travel passes are now valid. Fares are £4 single £6 return.
There is a Flexibus bus service that runs to Stratford Tesco and The Maybird on Mondays. Bus stop adjacent to Alcester Police Station. The service is free for anyone with a bus pass.
For voluntary and community groups, there is also a transport service called Back and 4th operated by Warwickshire Rural Community Council. WRCC offer various other services too!
Age UK Warwickshire 01926 458100
Alcester Daycare 01789 765971
Alcester Dementia Café 01789 765971
Alcester Foodbank 0773 355 1926 now operates from the Eric Payne Community Centre.
Atrial fibrillation British Heart Foundation.
Citizens Advice (Stratford upon Avon) 0808 250 5715 Outreach sessions operate in Alcester every fortnight – these must be booked via the Stratford office.
Greig Leisure Centre 01789 400073
Silverline– Free confidential helpline for older people- open 24/7. Call 0800 470 8090
South Warwickshire Prostate Cancer Support Group
Elderberries Community Group usually meet every Wednesday at Jubilee Court Community Room, for over 55’s in Alcester. Email elderberriesgroup55@gmail.com for further information.