Coronavirus Update

31st January 2022

The Lifeworks office is now open for booked appointments only. To make an appointment, you must be a client or carer of Lifeworks. You can request an appointment by phone, email, or text. To make a new referral please contact us

To protect our staff, trustees, volunteers, and clients, we are not running any drop-in appointments or groups so we can limit numbers and maintain social distancing.

You must not attend if you feel unwell or have a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss/change in your sense of smell/taste. 

The carer and client groups are taking place remotely on Zoom or in the community.

Carer Groups:

  • Northwood Garden Centre Support Group
  • Middleport Matters Support Group
  • @21 Leek
  • Hazel Trees Carer Group
  • Trentham Gardens meet up
  • Zoom Support and Chat Group

Client Groups:

  • Walks at Westport Lake or other local parks.
  • Community Junction Client Meetup
  • Zoom Quiz Nights
  • Pool Afternoon

For more information see Calendar

Carer Feedback

Lifeworks Covid Support Leaflets

Working with Keele University students Lifeworks produced some leaflets giving advise and guidance regarding how to cope during the pandemic.

Carers Guide COVID-19

CPP - understanding autism

Lifeworks Survival Guide On ADHD Brochure

Local Covid support information

StokeonTrentTogether - Community Support Network https://corona19.vast.org.uk/ 01782 234234. communities@stoke.gov.uk 

​Newcastle-under-Lyme - Covid-19 Helpline - Realise Charity - Covid-19 (realisefoundation.org.uk) Call: 01782 717717 

Staffordshire County Council

https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Coronavirus/Help-and-support/Help-and-support.aspx 

​South Staffordshire - The South Staffordshire COVID-19 helpline: 01902 696499 Email: Covid-19@sstaffs.gov.uk https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/environment/coronavirus.cfm

National Autistic Society:

coronavirus (autism.org.uk)

Emergency 999  NHS 111 

Lifeworks Community Computers

Lifeworks Community Computers LCC was started by Mike Gibson to support people on the Autistic Spectrum, by carrying out repairs and upgrades to computers, teaching clients and carers how to use and build them, as well as supplying computers to the members of Lifeworks.

Unfortunately, Lifeworks have had no choice but to close this service due to moving into a much smaller premises.

Most of the equipment in the LCC was donated to The Community Recycling Consortium https://www.crccic.co.uk/ but some of it was sold on to clients or members of the public.

If you would like help with your computer, device or console for example:

  • Internet Security

  • Anti-virus

  • Hacking Problems

  • Data Protection

  • Social Media

  • Updates

  • Ad-blockers

  • Repairs

  • CPU's

  • Help with Apps

  • Microsoft

  • Memory (RAM)

  • Cloud

  • Device Setup

  • Licensing

  • Domain

  • E-mail

Please contact Simeon on 07495563202 and we will see if we can help you. We ask for a donation for our help and advice and you will have to pay for any replacement parts we have to order. If you struggle to get out of the house Simeon may be able to come to your house to help you.

​The LRC

Lifeworks has a computer that is available to use if you need access to a computer and don't have one or if you need help with filling in on-line forms.

Thank You For Your Support and Donations

Thank you

Lifeworks would like to thank Carl Greatbatch for his birthday fundraiser, Keele University volunteers, Leek Cycling Club, Morrisons Collection, ASDA, Stoke-on-Trent Rep Theatre, Boogie Night, Sponsored Run and Walk volunteers, Leek Carers, Leek Rotary, Asda, Tesco, Holy Trinity Church, Co-op, Sponsored Swim volunteers, Gritstone Walk volunteers, Newcastle Lions, and to all those who attend and donate to us and take part in our open day fundraisers.

 

Crowdfunders

Thank you to everyone who donated and shared to our crowdfunders.

Providing Essential Services raised £1660.

Befriending 4U raised £549.

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