2016 – you can complete an Anticipatory Care Plan ( updated as our age and health advances ); a Living Will ; ensure all the legal niceties are in order in advance ; and expect the minimum level of “ Support & Care in Dying and Death ”, the National Care Standards developed from the point of view of people who use the services .
MEN ’ S SHED : Ozzy Men ’ s Shed Update May 2016
BEGINNINGS : Making a start on a new Men ’ s Shed for King ’ s Park & Castlemilk
By Willie Whitelaw , Men ’ s Shed Development Worker
St Oswald ’ s Church has engaged me as Men ’ s Shed Development Worker until March 2017 . As a man with a background in Community Work who also loves handicrafts , huts , sheds and general hanging about in workshops , it is an exciting job , sent at exactly the right time . Thank you .
The funding for this project comes from the Scottish Government ’ s “ Keys to Life ” Fund . This fund aims to help people who have a learning disability take part in everyday life , like everyone else .
The Men ’ s Shed project is part of the “ Cherish Programme ” at St Oswald ’ s .
Community provision is high on the mission action plan for St Oswald ' s and the Cherish Programme is the St Oswald umbrella from which many of the new community outreach initiatives will be managed . Rev Lesley-Ann is the project leader for Cherish .
The vision for the “ Ozzy ” Men ’ s Shed is of a place where ALL our local men will feel welcomed and valued , regardless of ability .
What happens in a Men ’ s Shed ? Well , it ’ s basically a community-run workshop with a comfy place to relax and chat . They usually have a small kitchen area where cups of tea or snacks can be made . It ’ s a place where men can gather , make stuff and make friends in a supportive & friendly atmosphere . The shed is usually run by the members . It ’ s not just about woodwork & DIY . Board games , darts , painting , computers and reading are all typical shed activities .
Men ’ s Sheds often help their communities by making things for local charities & schools e . g . benches , bird tables , planters etc .
Men ’ s Sheds are springing up all over the UK , with two new sheds opening every week . Men like doing practical things , they enjoy a sense of purpose and prefer to chat whilst doing something useful .
It turns out that when people get together and then do things they enjoy , they feel happier and healthier . That is why local government and funders
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