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SWIM SESSION DATES Our sessions follow a fortnightly rhythm on a Saturday evening normally between 05:30 and 7:00pm. ​ Booking is required to avoid disappointment. If you are not a member yet please sign up via the membership page. 2024 Cancelled Date: 8th June 2024 Annual Awards Presentation & Buffet: ​ Saturday 23rd November 2024 ​ AGM: 4th March 2024 Westborough Church 7pm ​ ​ Come & Try It Events: ​ TBC ​ ​ Special Olympics Gala: 6th October 2024 ​ 2024 Swim Poster PRICES ​ From time to time, we may also be able to offer extension activities outside of our fortnightly swim session, subject to external funding and available volunteer teachers. The table shown is an indication of the activities that may be available during our main fortnightly swim session. Our swim session is between 5:30 - 7:00pm. To view those that are currently available please refer to Trybooking.com. ​ SDSG Membership and online booking required. ​ Prices and time table subject to change without notice. SIGNUP RENEW MEMBERSHIP BOOK NOW

The Recycling Factory Inkjet recycling SIGNUP: Turn your old inkjet cartridges into donations for SDSG. Simply hand in your used ink cartridges (in a bag) at Scarborough Sports Village. ​ We receive £1 for every successful cartridge. ​ ​ If you are a business/organisation and would like to have a collection point in aid of SDSG, please contact us.

LEAVE A GIFT THAT WILL KEEP US SWIMMING Why leave a gift to Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group (SDSG)? We are lucky enough to receive the continued custom of our many loyal Members also parents and grandparents who wish children to learn to swim. Your gift to SDSG, however small, can make a real difference. Our efficient operation, with volunteer help, helps us covers our costs, but we rely on donations to develop and grow the charity, as well as, enhance and improve our pool facilities for future generations. ​ Accessible provision is improving and developing all the time. There are also benefits to your family directly as giving a legacy gift in your will also help to reduce inheritance tax. ​ There are several ways in which you can leave a legacy gift to SDSG: ​ ​ Leave a Residuary Gift | A residuary gift (i.e. a percentage of your estate) will help make the biggest difference to our Charity, as it will keep up with inflation and retain its value better than a fixed sum of money. ​ ​ Leave a Codicil | If you would like to add a gift to Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group to an existing will, you can do so easily by using a codicil. A codicil is a document which amends (eg alters or adds to) a will. If you have made more than one will, it is important that your codicil relates to your most recent will. We completely understand that leaving any gift in your will is a very important decision ​ Your Solicitor will be able to guide you. ​ Gifts such as these make a lasting impact on Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group. We are a small charity with a big presence in the Borough of Scarborough among the disabled community. By remembering us in your will, we can guarantee it will make the ultimate difference keeping those with a disability (and those 50+) active, teaching future generations to swim and inspiring everyone no matter their age or infirmity to get stay active. ​ Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group is Registered Charity 1125170. ​ If you have any questions or would like to set a legacy gift in your will, please contact contactus@sdsg.org.uk . Guidance

FRIENDS OF SDSG May you be a member, carer, family, friend or a member of the local community, you can support us Support Did you know 1 in 5 people in England and Wales have a disability? The Borough of Scarborough has one of the highest concentration of people with a disability in England and it is the most deprived area in North Yorkshire*. ​ We believe everyone should be able to learn to swim and enjoy the life long benefits of swimming. We rely on voluntary donations to support the services we offer and the improvements made at Scarborough Sports Village. Regular giving provides us with a reliable source of income that we can direct to where it is most needed. Your monthly donations allow us to plan ahead more effectively, ensuring that we can continue to offer the best care and support for our members. How To become a "Friend of SDSG" please complete and return a Donor Form and set up your Standing Order with your bank, may that be by phoning them, setting it up via online banking/mobile banking app or by completing and sending them a standing order form. Remember to quote "FD" (friend donation) followed by your name, so we can identfy your donation. ​ Alternatively, a one-off or regular donation can be set up quickly and easily online with your debit card with Just Giving. Please click here: Gift Aid Please remember to confirm whether you would like Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group to claim Gift Aid on your donation and any past or future donations you make. This could enable us to claim an additional 25p for every £1 you donate with no extra cost to you. We can also claim Gift Aid on your Annual Membership Fees. Please complete a Gift Aid Declaration or during a swim session complete a Gift Aid Envelope. ​ Downloads: Donor Form (to be returned to SDSG) OR Standing Order Form (to be sent to your bank) OR Gift Aid Form (to be returned to SDSG) OR Upload your forms: Completed forms can be emailed to contactus@sdsg.org.uk or uploaded below: Select File Max File Size 15MB Select File Max File Size 15MB I agree to the terms & conditions View terms of use Submit Thanks for submitting Your support is much appreciated! Alternatively, forms can be posted to us . Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us. CONTACT US * Data taken from DataNorthYorkshire.org 12/12/2020.

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COVID-19 Information ​ Thank you all for your continued support ​ GENERAL COVID SECURE MEASURES WE ARE UNDERTAKING, INCLUDE: ​ The latest government guidance can be found here and should be adhered to. ​ Whilst the Government has removed the legal requirement to wear face coverings from January 2022, the government “suggests you continue to wear one in crowded and indoor spaces where you may come into contact with people you do not normally meet". ​ Inline with Swim England Guidance, online booking will continue to enable us to manage swim numbers in reception, changing room and in the water. Please be aware your booking may be moved/altered/cancelled inline with business need ​ Activity times will continue to be staggered, so activities will be starting and finishing at different times ​ ​ We ask that anyone feeling ill or showing signs of any symptoms does not attend the centre and follow NHS guidance​​ ​ ​ We ask that you arrive no earlier than 20 minutes before your booked activity start time unless agreed in advance ​ ​ Use the hand sanitiser provided before and after your session/activity ​ All member communication can be done through this website to avoid interaction, but where this may be unavoidable, the venue have installed protective ‘sneeze screens’​ ​ All pool users should respect other users and their space, being mindful that some people may not be as comfortable with the lifting of restrictions as other people ​ We no longer advise that you arrive swim ready. Changing rooms will be open for those that want to use them. ​ ​ If a swim session is cancelled due to COVID-19, notification of this will be posted on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/scarboroughdsg) and you will be sent an email from our booking system (TryBooking.com). Please check regularly. ​​ Swim England Guidance Member Documents: Venue Assessment.pdf Return to Swim Declaration.pdf Health Survey.pdf Returning to Exercise.pdf Venue Poster.pdf SE: Swimmer Guide You will be asked to confirm you have read and understood the above documents when booking SDSG swim sessions. Become a Member Book Now Volunteer Documents: The documents and videos below are for information, guidance is changing all the time: Wearing & Removing PPE.pdf SDSG: Privacy Notice - LFT Latteral Flow Tests.pdf Workplace COVID-19 Testing Unique Organisation Number: 50670173 Swim England: Return to Swim GOV: Guide GOV: Workplace Guide GOV: Cleaning NHS: COVID Guide GOV: PPE Guidance GOV: Sport Guide COVID INFO Play Video Play Video 02:53 Explaining Coronavirus for People with Learning Disabilities This video is for people with learning disabilities to help understand what is Coronavirus, how it can spread from person to person, and what restrictions are in place. It may help to also watch the video ‘Explaining Social Distancing for People with Learning Disabilities’. Play Video Play Video 03:33 Information about vaccines: For people with a learning disability and autistic people This is a short film which describes what is a vaccine is, how vaccines are made, why you should get a vaccine, whether a vaccine make you ill and how to decide whether to have a vaccine. Play Video Play Video Coronavirus - common questions | NHS Dr Nam Nguyen, GP and Clinical Lead at NHS UK, shares answers to some of the popular questions we’ve been hearing from people about COVID-19, generally known as Coronavirus. - Could my symptoms be coronavirus? - Are face coverings useful for preventing coronavirus? - Can I get coronavirus from food or takeaways? Guidance is often updated on GOV.UK. To view a full list of where to wear a face covering visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own For up-to-date information about coronavirus (COVID-19) you can visit https://nhs.uk/coronavirus Play Video Play Video 02:39 Safe return to school pools Following the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, Oldham Council School Swimming Service worked hard with local schools and operators to get pupils back into the water safely and effectively. This film shows what measures they took, and the positive impact being able to take part in swimming lessons again had on teachers and pupils alike. #SwimEngland #Inclusion2020​ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/swim_england​​ Facebook: https://facebook.com/swimengland​​ Instagram: https://instagram.com/swimengland Play Video Play Video 02:16 Coronavirus face covering guidance | NHS This video content was true as of 26/05/2020. For up-to-date information about coronavirus (COVID-19) you can visit: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19 Dr. Nam Nguyen, GP and Clinical Lead at NHS UK, shares information about the latest guidance on coronavirus, face masks, and other face coverings. Guidance is often updated on GOV.UK. To view a full list of where to wear a face covering visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own For more guidance on how to make and use face masks correctly, you can visit www.gov.uk/phe/face-coverings Play Video Play Video 00:47 Coronavirus: how to wash your hands Information for health care staff and patients on washing your hands to prevent the spread of infection. Play Video Play Video 07:27 How to do a COVID-19 Self Test (rapid antigen test) Dr Amir Khan shows you how to test yourself for coronavirus (COVID-19) using a self-test rapid antigen test kit, as well as how to read your result and report it to the NHS. Actual test kits may vary slightly from the version used here, so please always check the instruction leaflet in your kit. 0:36 Prepare yourself for the test 1:27 Prepare your test area 2:16 Set up the test 3:14 Take the swab sample 4:40 Process the swab sample 5:33 Read your result 6:55 Report your result 7:33 Dispose of your used test kit Play Video Play Video 01:17 How to disinfect almost anything (without spreading germs) - 5 Principles of Cleaning | Clinell Stop the spread of germs around healthcare environments. With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing, our infection prevention & control experts are creating resources to help healthcare providers raise awareness and promote best practice. Find the rest of our resource packs here: https://gamahealthcare.com/coronavirus/resources-for-healthcare-workers Designed for healthcare but applicable anywhere, these 5 Principles of Cleaning were developed by our in-house infection prevention and control experts. 5 simple steps can help stop germs spreading from one surface to another. GAMA Healthcare is a world leader in infection prevention and control products. Our Clinell Universal Wipes are the NHS' most-used and trusted disinfectant wipes. We're lucky enough to have world-class infection prevention experts and experienced creatives as part of the GAMA family. Together, they're creating digital resources to help support frontline healthcare workers throughout this crisis.

BUSINESS SUPPORT Are you a local businesses owner or a fundraising group? Can you help us? Support Did you know 1 in 5 people in England and Wales have a disability? The Borough of Scarborough has one of the highest concentration of people with a disability in England and it is the most deprived area in North Yorkshire*. ​ We believe everyone should be able to learn to swim and enjoy the life long benefits of swimming, but we can't do this alone. We rely on the support of local businesses, voluntary organisations and support groups to develop and sustain our work. How Corporate social responsibility is all about organisations playing their responsible part in society and giving back to society, and a big part of that is fundraising and supporting worthy causes. ​ May this be: ​ Offering your services or products free of charge to the charity (pro-bono) or at a reduced rate. ​ Promoting SDSG on your premises, may that be a banner outside, including the charities logo on your newsletters/promotional material or displaying our posters inside. ​ Displaying SDSG's charity donation tubs by your tills. ​ Donating stationary to SDSG, eg reams of paper, toner cartridges, note pads, pens or clipboards. ​ Allowing your staff to volunteer for the charity in work time. ​ Share our social media posts. ​ Enable your customers to donate to SDSG in person or via your website. ​ Referring your clients / customers to SDSG. ​ Putting your staff on disability awareness courses. ​ Sponsoring an event, a number of swim sessions or piece of equipment at SDSG. ​ Offering room hire free of charge for SDSG meetings, events or training. ​ Fundraising for SDSG. Eg bring a pound to work day. ​ ​ Every little helps! CONTACT US Investors in Community Page

​ BOOKING NOW OPEN ONLINE Low cost family activity in the small pool Welcome to SDSG Accessible swim session & extension activites for people of all ages with a disability, their families and also anyone aged 50+ JOIN NOW RENEW MEMBERSHIP BOOK ONLINE I.SWIM Teaching & Learning Aquacise Join our exercise based aquatic activities run by our qualified aquafit Instructor, combining general swimming and exercise to improve movement and mobility. ​ There are loads of benefits to giving our aquacise classes a go. Not only will it help you burn off extra calories, but it does it in a way that’s gentle on your joints. This means you won’t hurt as much afterwards and will also help with all sorts of other fitness targets. These include improving your flexibility and range of movement, as well as helping to fend off osteoporosis. ​ As well as giving you a fantastic workout, aqua classes are a great way to meet new people. Meanwhile, the exercises themselves are great fun and our instructors go the extra mile to ensure everyone in the class has a great time. ​ ​ Reserve a Spot View Swim Dates All Age Aqua-Sensory Which can include fluid movements, relaxation, music, singing, signing and discovery play. There are activities for children, adults and the whole family. ​ We have installed state of the art visual and audio equipment and have a team of dedicated volunteers and qualified Swim Teachers, many of whom have undertaken further professional development in water therapy and sensory play. ​ SDSG is affiliated to the Halliwick Association of Swimming Therapy. ​ Learner: Informal Reserve a Spot Learn More General Swimming Are you looking for a general swim and a chat with fellow members, then look no further! ​ We have various floats and specialist equipment on hand to make your swim extra special. Become a Member Equipment Page NASCH Distance Badge & Water Skills Award Scheme The scheme is points based and is extremely flexible to accommodate our informal learners and a vast array of disabilities. ​ Everyone can learn a life skill! ​ NASCH Affiliation and Registration No: 924 ​ Learner: Informal / Semi formal Reserve a Spot More Information Timing and Stroke Development Awards Are you looking to improve your swimming technique or wish to complete that width or length a bit faster? ​ Our volunteers are on hand to time you, we also have qualified Swim Teachers available to provide advice and guidance. For adults and children of all abilities. ​ Learner: Semi-formal & Adapted Book Now More Information Special Olympics Members with an intellectual disability* have the opportunity to continue their development through Special Olympics (SO) GB. We currently have a team of six Special Olympic Athletes who travel the region to compete in competitions and events. ​ Registered club with Special Olympics GB ​ Learner: Semi formal / Adapted FURTHER INFO VISIT SO WEBSITE Family Activity New Rockhopper Series The Rockhopper series is an exciting programme consisting of 9 awards which introduce children/young people with disabilities to the joy of water. The award scheme is aimed at our semi-formal and adapted learners. The series develops water confidence and water skills as well as increasing water safety awareness and knowledge. The lessons* take place alongside our fortnightly swim session, so children/young people can enjoy some "free time" before or after their lesson. The lessons themselves are small, bite-sized lessons of 20 minutes. ​ Children/young people will work with a Swim Teacher in small groups to learn the skills necessary to earn their awards. ​ If you are interested in these lessons please let us know. ​ *Separate fees apply ​ Express An Interest Family Activity JOIN NOW Family Aquatic Activities We have joined forces with the Williams Family Fund to be able to offer family activities in the small pool with low cost entry from £2.00. Our swim teachers are on hand lead various progressive games and activities promoting: ​ Water confidence Aquatic skills Mental wellbeing Team Building Co-ordination ​ Supporting children to progress onto and develop through the Learn to Swim Penguin Series Award Scheme. ​ Book online today! ​ ​ Learner: Informal / Semi formal ​ Join Us Family Activity JOIN NOW Swim & Natter As part of our winter offer, why not have a swim and a chat over a hot drink after our fortnightly swim session. ​ Hot drinks are donation only. All ages welcome. Book online today! Join Us Accessible Facilities Ample disabled parking, two accessible changing rooms with shower changing beds, open plan village changing cubicles, Pool Pod Platform. Plus lots lots more. Find Out More Over 50 S wimming Swimming in any form is great exercise. Not only is it a whole-body workout, but thanks to the extra resistance of water, you’re building strength and boosting your cardio fitness at the same time. The buoyancy offered by the water means you’re less likely to hurt yourself and makes it ideal if you’re recovering from injury or returning to exercise after a long lay-off. ​ These sessions are also a great opportunity to meet up with friends, socialise and get active together. Not only does this make them great for your physical wellbeing, but your mental health as well. Join Us View Swim Dates Volunteering We are currently offering Aquatic Helper Placements for young people aged 16+ to gain experience and skills working with people with SEND. Placements normally last 8 swim sessions, where you will have the opportunity to carry out various roles within the charity and complete the STA Aquatic Helper Award. ​ To be able to offer this short project we received a Magic Little Grant through the partnership between Localgiving and Postcode Neighbourhood Trust. ​ ​ More Information View Video View Poster Good Boost Good Boost provides accessible therapeutic exercise programmes, through cutting-edge technology. ​ SDSG has purchased a waterproof tablet and with the kind support of Good Boost gained access to their range of rehabilitation programmes. Which are designed to be beneficial and fun for people with a wide range of MSK conditions, including arthritis and back pain. ​ Learn More View Swim Dates I.SWM I.SWIM PROJECT PROGRESSIVE AQUATIC ACTIVITIES Read More COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT Read More LINKED ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES Read More NOW ON Accessing Aquacise & Beyond Our all age Aquacise class is for young people and adults wishing to get back into swimming and aquatic exercise. Each class will be tailored to those in each cohort of five classes. Classes include: ​ aqua-aerobics stretching developing water skills improving water confidence ​ One of the great benefits is that you can go at your own level, without any pressure to push yourself too hard. You can gradually work harder each session and take a brief break when needed. Each time you attend, you’ll be building up your stamina and, importantly, your confidence. ​ Other benefits: Fun & social Aqua-aerobics lowers your heart rate compared to exercise out of the water Great for burning fat & calories Low impact for joints Good for lowering stress levels Low cost activity Attend with friends/family Small class sizes ​ ​​ Join SDSG Aquati Activities I.ACTIVE We are offering a range of fitness based activities in the sport hall, multi use room and gym, which will meet a varied range of needs and learning styles . These may include: traditional garden games (such as qouits), yoga, badminton, instructor led gym activities, dance, chair based exercises, aerobics, group cycling and Good Boost classes to name a few. ​ Members will have input into the activities being delivered: with the aim of improving fitness, confidence and engagement in regular exercise. ​ We are also looking for volunteers to help deliver these activities and support members to get the most out of these opportunities. To find out more please visit our Volunteer page. ​ To view or book our current I.Active classes click "Book Now" . We also run classes in association with local self-help groups, schools and care providers. ​ Book Now Download Flyer COMING SOON I.SWIM Water Safety Awards With around 48 percent of children in England, leaving primary school (Key Stage 2) unable to swim, we want to ensure that children with a disability (and their siblings) have the opportunity to keep themselves safe in and around water. ​ Swimming isn't just about being able to have fun in the water with family and friends (although it is and you should!). Its about knowing what to do if someone gets into trouble. ​ You will also learn key water skills, such as, floatation and treading water. Plus much more! ​ For our adaptive learners , our swim teachers are there to support you in your learning and assesses you against the award scheme. ​ Supported by local schools. Email Us More Information COMING SOON I.LEARN TO SWIM From time to time we offer the opportunity for children with SEND to work towards The Learn to Swim Awards through a series of adapted lessons . ​ The Awards are divided into 7 progressive stages. They make up the core, national syllabus of learning to swim for primary school aged children. ​ They are designed to reward your child for their development of the essential aquatic skills they need to be confident, competent and safe in the water. ​ Should a child not meet the Learn to Swim Award criteria within the series of classes, we will endeavour to match their progression to another award scheme. ​ To access these classes you must be a member of SDSG and be regularly attending our main fortnightly swim session. More Information I.DEVELOP Adult Swimming From time to time we offer the opportunity for young people and adults with SEND to work towards The Swim England Adult Swimming Framework through a series of adapted lessons . ​ The Adult Swimming Framework is about improving confidence, technique and safety in the water, with no age limit. ​ Not everyone is able to reach their potential in the water during their school years . This is where swimming lessons using our Adult Swimming Framework can help. ​ Around 30% of adults in the UK can’t swim a length. Yet, one quarter of adult non-swimmers would like to learn how. ​ Adults have very different needs to children when learning to swim – as an adult, you have different motivations and learn in different ways. ​ Our Adult Swimming Framework takes this into account, providing goals and targets suitable for those aged 16+. ​ To access these classes you must be a member of SDSG and be regularly attending our main fortnightly swim session. Lottery: More Information Anchor 2 I.SWIM Aqua Sensory Our weekday aqua sensory sessions are a great opportunity for children with SEND to explore the water and build water confidence with their family, in a calm environment, with a unique ambience created by our sensory lighting and sounds. ​ An Everyone Active qualified swim teacher will be on hand to provide advice and guidance from poolside. ​ ​Each session will be aimed at a different age range, to ensure as many families can benefit from these sessions as possible. Come and join us! ​ Learner: Informal ​ Book Now I.ACTIVE SOFTPLAY This is a series of soft play sessions aimed at children with SEND, as part of our I.Active programme. ​ Each class is aimed at a specific age range, please click "book now" to see what age range is currently on offer. Children and parents come together to explore, play and interact. ​ Learner: Informal ​ Book Now

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Why Swimming Learn about the benefits of swimming, the value that it brings and where to find out more information about swimming in general from Swim England Benefits of swimming whatever your fitness level No matter what your fitness level, the general benefits of swimming are yours to go out and grab and make your own. ​ It has the power to give your muscles a makeover, transform you into a cardio king, turn back the clock, and calm you quicker than a secluded beach in the Bahamas. But if this isn’t enough to get you reaching for your cossie, here are our top benefits of swimming to show you there is no such thing as being too cool for the pool. ​ Top Eight: ​ Full body workout. Swimming uses all the muscles in the body so whether you swim a gentle breaststroke or hammer butterfly , you will get a full body workout. Plus, exercising in water makes your body work harder so 30 minutes in a pool is worth 45 minutes of the same activity on land. ​ Great for general wellbeing. Just 30 minutes of swimming three times a week alongside a balanced, healthy diet and lifestyle is one of the best ways to stay fit and healthy and maintain a positive mental outlook . Do it with friends, and it’s even more fun! ​ De-stresses and relaxes. Whether it’s work stressing you out, the kids being a nightmare, or just life in general, we all get times we just want to SCREAM. Well, help is at hand. Swimming regularly can lower stress levels, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve your sleep patterns. Feeling the mental benefits of swimming takes just a light swim. No lane pounding needed. ​ Burns those calories. Swimming is one of the most effective ways to burn calories . A gentle swim can burn over 200 calories in just half an hour, more than double that of walking. And a faster swim would see that chocolate bar gone quicker than if you went running or cycling. ​ Lowers the risk of diseases . As well as being a great form of cardiovascular exercise, swimming just 30 minutes a week can help to guard against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. S upports the body. Water supports up to 90 per cent of the body’s weight. So if you sprained an ankle at Monday night football or have a long term injury or illness, swimming is a brilliant way to stay active. ​ Increases your energy levels. Inactivity and not ageing is often responsible for people’s lack of energy. Just 30 minutes of swimming three times per week can boost your energy levels through increased metabolic rate. ​ Exercising without the sweat . If sweating puts you off other forms of exercise, fear not! As a swimmer, you’ll never feel sweaty no matter how hard you work because the water around you is constantly cooling you down. Become a SDSG member Swim England website **Article by Swim England Value of Swimming Swim England commissioned robust research to demonstrate the value of swimming to individuals and to society. ​ Their findings show clearly how swimming positively contributes to physical and mental wellbeing, to individual and community development, and helps to reduce the burden to our health and social care system. Swim England reveals the Value of Swimming Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Swimming can reach so many people and be enjoyed by people of all ages. It can transform lives and tackle a number of the problems facing society in a way that no other sport can. ​ Their report proves what those involved with swimming have known for a long time. Swimming has the power to help people live longer, better, happier lives. ​ Download the technical report and response reports for the Value of Swimming study below. SE: Response Report Support our work SE: Technical Report Become a SDSG member Online Information: Just Swim By Swim England Many feel the range of options available to us to improve our lifestyle is bewildering. The Just Swim website and App are here to make it easy for you. ​ There is one thing you can do right now to get a little healthier, fitter and happier: Just Swim! ​ If you can’t swim head over to their Learning to Swim section so you don’t miss out. ​ But the Just Swim website and App are about more than swimming. They are about enjoying the benefits of simply being in the water. ​ From general swimming to aqua aerobics, it’s about using the water as part of a better lifestyle. It’s about helping you become a little healthier, fitter, and more relaxed. What you can find on the Just Swim website In short, lots of help if you are dipping your toes into improving your lifestyle: ​ Discover the secrets of healthy eating Check out videos of light exercises you can do in the pool Videos showing you how to warm up and stretch effectively Tips to help you relax and destress . Swim and gym exercises for the more adventurous Lots of information on swimming and why it is so good for you in their Love Swimming section . Download the swim logging app to help burn off indulgent moments or challenge yourself . Check out the calories you burn swimming with the Just Swim Calorie Cruncher . Discover how well swimming compares with running, walking or cycling. Just Swim website Become a SDSG member Main Home Page Next Page

NASCH DISTANCE BADGE & WATER SKILLS AWARD SCHEME A points based scheme to enable anyone to learn and develop in swimming Distance Badge Members can earn badges for swimming set distances freestyle or using one of the four main swim strokes: backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and front crawl. Certificates and badges are awarded at our annual presentation in December each year. ​ To find out more about the scheme please click and watch the video on this page or speak to one of our volunteer swim teachers during a SDSG swim session. ​ Many swimmers pursue badges while also undertaking NASCH Water Skills or our Stroke Development Awards . ​ ​ Contact Us Water Skills Skills required for safety, water confidence and competence are split progressively into skills: ​ Skills 1 to 20, cover early water confidence skills Skills 21 to 40 cover more advanced skills and propulsion Skills are also graded according to the amount of support required. These are termed stages. ​ Points are awarded for learning different skills and for increasing independence. Badges are awarded according to the number of points earned and not necessarily upon completing all skills (which can be at diffing stages) depending on the affect of a person's disability. ​ Swimmers can then progress onto our Water Safety Awards and / or Stroke Development to continue their swim journey. Contact Us Other Awards Swim Strokes Water Safety Swim Skills Exercise

SOCIAL PRESCRIBING Social prescribing enables GPs, nurses and other primary care professionals to refer people to a range of local, non-clinical services to support their health and wellbeing. What is Social Prescribing? Social prescribing is a key component of Universal Personalised Care . It is an approach that connects people to activities, groups, and services in their community to meet the practical, social and emotional needs that affect their health and wellbeing. ​ In social prescribing, local agencies such as local charities, social care and health services refer people to a social prescribing link worker . Social prescribing link workers give people time, focusing on ‘what matters to me?’ to coproduce a simple personalised care and support plan , and support people to take control of their health and wellbeing. ​ Social prescribing is an all-age, whole population approach that works particularly well for people who: have one or more long term conditions who need support with low level mental health issues who are lonely or isolated who have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing. The Well-being Partnership Age Uk Scarborough & District is working with Advocacy Alliance and Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Mind to provide the Social Prescribing contract across the Scarborough, Filey and Ryedale South areas. ​ Following a referral from your GP or health professional, a link worker from The Well-being Partnership is assigned to help people access local sources of support. ​ Link workers are funded through the local Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to provide this service. How does SDSG fit in? A GP can refer their patient to a link worker (The Well-being Partnership) who then works with the patient to find suitable activities and prescribes them. A social prescription is granted in the form of a referral to a local service provider or community group. They will also help you register with SDSG. ​ Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group is an approved service provider for social prescriptions. ​ Membership and entry fees apply. ​ ​ Link Worker Referals Your Link Worker* can support you to arrange transport, complete your online membership form and help you to find out further information. ​ Link workers can reach out to us by contacting Alex on: ​ T: 01723 565669 (voicemail) E: contactus@sdsg.org.uk ​ ​ *This could also include a Social Worker / Specialist Nurse / Teacher, to name a few. ​ More information VISIT: NHS SP WEBPAGE VISIT: AGE UK Or speak to your GP.