Health & Wellbeing at GL11

Working in partnership with the NHS, and others, we offer a range of help and advice to manage your health and wellbeing. From one-to-one sessions to groups, there’s help for a healthy you at GL11.

  • Heart poster for LIFT Health Coaching at GL11

    LIFT Health Coaching

    A health coaching service designed to provide accessible help to those with long-term health conditions or life changing health issues for patients living in the areas served by the Dursley, Cam & Uley, Wotton-under-Edge and Berkeley surgeries.

    You can only be referred through your GP, practice nurse or Social Prescriber.

    For more details on what we offer and how it works, click the button, or call the LIFT team on 01453 703605.

  • Heart poster for GL11 Counselling Service

    GL11 Counselling Service

    GL11 Counselling Service is a community service partnership between the NHS Berkeley Vale Primary Care Network and GL11 Community Hub.

    We provide a counselling service to adults living in the areas served by Dursley, Cam & Uley, Wotton Under Edge & Berkeley surgeries.

    Referral is only through a GP or Social Prescriber.

    For more details on what we offer and how it works, click the button, or call us on 01453 703605.

  • Flyer for GL11's chronic pain or fatigue support group

    Is an invisible illness or long term health issue affecting your life?

    Come to our free monthly group to get help, support and advice from others in the same boat as you.

    Held at GL11 Community Hub (on the ground floor) on the last Thursday of the month, 2pm to 3.30pm, open to all.

    For further information, or to join the group, contact - liftcounselling@gl11.org.uk - or call 01453 548530.

  • Poster for Destination You self help groups at GL11

    Destination: You

    GL11’s free six week group workshops aimed at helping YOU find out what YOU want to change in YOUR life. We’ll work on setting goals together and then finding ways to help you stick to them.

    Join us on our 6 week self-discovery, growth and wellness workshops either daytime or evening after work.

    Booking is now open for our next set of 6 week groups starting:

    Evening: Monday 4th March, 6pm - 7pm (to 15th April).

    Afternoon: Monday 11th March, 2pm – 3pm (to 22nd April).

    Booking required. Email - office@gl11.org.uk - or call us on 01453 548530.

    (Please note, there will be no session held on Easter Bank Holiday Monday, 1st April).

  • Hand poster for Parenting Possible self help group at GL11

    Parenting Possible

    GL11’s new peer-to-peer support group. Parents spend at least 63,960 hours of their lives worrying about their children! From behaviour and eating, to school and social media. Our free Parenting Possible group brings parents together to discuss, share solutions, and offer support.

    With free crèche available (up to the age of 8), refreshments, and disabled access.

    This is a term-time only group, starting on Monday 18th March, taking a two week break for the Easter holidays, then weekly from Monday 8th April.

    To book your free place, email office@gl11.org.uk or give us a call on 01453 548530.

  • Image of people talking for GL11's group for people struggling with addiction or addictive behaviour

    Struggling with addiction or addictive behaviour?

    GL11 Community Hub is now a SMART (Self Management and Recovery Training) venue.

    The SMART programme provides tools for people who want to change their behaviour, including addiction to drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, food and other things.

    Our evening meetings are small, informal, confidential and guided by a trained facilitator.

    When: Thursdays 5.45pm – 7.30pm.

    Where: Community Room, inside GL11 Community Hub.

    Please ring us for more information about how to attend. 01453 548530 or email office@gl11.org.uk

  • Poster with tea and cake for GL11's Neurodiverse Cafe

    DiversiTea - GL11's Neurodiverse Cafe at Dursley Methodists

    Join us for GL11's pop-up cafe in Dursley Methodist Church, 10am - 2pm, every fortnight.

    Accessible, affordable and inclusive. Everyone is welcome.

    Run by GL11 Explorers group as a friendly, safe place to meet for song, laughter and fun, with tea, cake, and activities!

    DiversiTea & Cake usually runs first & third Monday each month.

    Specific Monday dates to the end of July 2024 are:

    March 4th & 18th, April 15th & 29th, May 20th,

    June 3rd & 17th, July 1st and 15th.

  • List of forthcoming Hearing Aid Clinic dates at GL11

    Hearing Aid Clinics

    Problems with your hearing aid? Need to see an expert?

    A Hearing Aid Clinic is held at GL11 on the 1st Thursday and 3rd Wednesday of the month. 1.30pm to 4.30pm.

    Spring 2024 dates are:

    1st & 21st February

    7th & 20th March

    4th & 17th April

    Booking Required. Please ring GDA (Glos Deaf Association) to book an appointment on 01452 372999.

  • Cartoon image of an older man visiting the Chiropodist.

    Chiropody for the Over 55s

    GL11 hosts a chiropody service for the over 55s every Thursday morning, with appointments from 9.15am to 2pm. Repeat sessions are £7.50 or £15 for a one off visit.

    Booking is strictly required for this popular service. To book, call GL11 on 01453 548530.

  • List of forthcoming Health Visitor dates at GL11 and Sharpness toddler groups

    Health Visitor Dates at GL11 and Sharpness for Parents

    We have a monthly Health Visitor session at both our weekly Family Friday sessions at GL11, and at our weekly Sharpness Parent & Toddler group in Sharpness Village Hall.

    No need to book. If you need to see a Health Visitor, just drop in and see us on one of these dates.

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    Explorers

    Lively, fun and active group for adults with learning difficulties, building friendships and encouraging self-discovery. Includes refreshments.

    Tuesdays weekly 10am - 3pm.

    £2 per session.

    Contact us to join via office@gl11.org.uk or 01453 548530.

  • A group of people taking part in seated yoga

    Seated Yoga

    Wind down or boost your mindset with gentle, calming seated movement at your pace.

    Tuesdays 2 - 3pm.

    £2.50 per session.

    Contact us to book via office@gl11.org.uk or 01453 548530.

    Runs term-time only.

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