Page 46 • The HERALD • 6th October 2022 v THE HERALD - INDEPENDENT AND PROUD OF IT v M & J Mobility Can give you.... Freedom on the Road • Hoists • Pedal Transfers • Wheelchair Carriers • Hand Controls • Ramps • Easy Release Hand Brake • Wireless Controls • Swivel Seats and help Maintain YOUR Independence Scooters Wheelchairs Powerchairs Li & Recline Chairs Walking Aids Bath Aids and lots more... Visit our showroom at: Independent Lifestyle Centre Old Lyndhurst Road, Cadnam SO40 2NL or call for a catalogue on: 023 8081 1949 Making Mobility Affordable WE CARE, YOU CARE Coping with the Digital Age Do you need help in understanding how to use your smartphone, tablet or laptop? Drop-in sessions run by Digital Champions are available every Monday 11am-12noon and Wednesday 10am-11am in Hythe Library. Sessions are also held in libraries in Lymington, Tuesdays 2pm to 3pm; Fordingbridge, Wednesdays 9.30am to 10.30am and Ringwood Wednesdays 10am to 12noon and New Milton Thursdays 10am-12noon. e sessions are run by experienced IT specialists who can provide assistance ranging from basic use and understanding of the library computers or your own smartphone to resolving slow systems and security advice. is is a free service provided by volunteers of Citizens Advice New Forest. DO YOU KNOW ABOUT APPLETREE CARELINE? Appletree Careline provide a 24 hour/365 days a year monitoring service to people living in and around the district of the New Forest who wish to have the security and reassurance of an immediate response in times of crisis or emergency, to person or property. ey pride themselves on the provision of a quality, local service for selffunding customers who require an additional layer of support to maintain their independence. ey would like to encourage ‘younger’ older people who wish to take proactive steps to remain in their own homes or who are taking reactive steps following a discreet health episode to think about obtaining an alarm. It is known from national research and anecdotally from customers that following an incident, accident or when taking advice from a medical professional, many people feel that an alarm is preferable to accepting homecare or moving into residential care. Following the activation of a community alarm or ID wristband emergency call, Appletree Careline sta will mobilise the help required by contacting family members, friends or the emergency services. If you feel you could bene t yourself, or you have a friend or relative who could bene t from an Appletree Careline alarm, please call them to discuss your needs. Call: 023 8028 5523 or email: appletree. careline@nfdc.gov.uk
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