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This page explaines how Amazon.co.uk are supporting SDSG and how shoppers can nominate SDSG to receive the money raised through their purchases. 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

This page explaines how you can raise money for sdsg through recycling ink cartridges. 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.

This page explaines SDSG new project for children and young people. Scarborough District Children & Young People’s Fund Introduction During the pandemic crisis, poor mental health and wellbeing in children & young people in the Scarborough District has become an increasing concern. In response, the Scarborough District Children & Young People’s fund has provided money to enable SDSG to deliver aquatic activities to promote good mental health and wellbeing for children and their parents for one year, entry free. Swim England state: "Being active has a positive impact on mental health including: improving mood, increasing self-esteem, lowers the risk of depression, slows dementia and cognitive decline, improves sleep and reduces stress. What is on offer? In the small pool SDSG is providing access to: - SDSG's toys and equipment - State of the art aqua-sensory lighting - Trained assistants will be on hand to organise games and activities In addition to this, the children and young people will be able to influence the games and activities being organised and together will have £500 to spend on new equipment and toys. It will also be FREE ENTRY* for children, young people and parents. Sign-up to SDSG * Annual Membership Required.

This page explains how memebrs of the community can support SDSG with a regular donation. Forms are downloadable. 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.

This page explains social prescribing and our role as a provider of services. 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. How does SDSG fit in? A GP can refer their patient to a link worker 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. Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group is an approved service provider for social prescriptions. Membership and entry fees apply. Link Worker Referals Health & Social Care professionals can make referrals to SDSG's via our online referral form. SDSG works with the support of: Scarborough Core Primary Care Network (SCORE PCN) Filey and Scarborough Healthier Communities Network (FSHCN) Age UK Coast & Moors North Yorkshire Council Social Care York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Make a Referral

This is our feedback page. FEEDBACK PAGE We'd Love To Know What You Think, This Is Your Swimming Group! Rate Us Don’t love it Not great Good Great Love it Rate Us We'd Love To Know What You Think First Name Last Name How is our website? Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent How is our website? How did you find online booking? Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent How did you find online booking? How was the activity/session? Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent How was the activity/session? How are our Volunteers? Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent How are our Volunteers? Does your feedback relate to a specific activity / session / event? Barriers to paticipation outside of SDSG Cost Lack of tailored activites Venue equipment and facilities issues Suitable activities Care provision Transport Trained staff/volunteers Other Other barriers, comments or testimonials I agree to SDSG's terms & conditions View here. I consent to my comments/testimonial being used by SDSG for publicity, reporting and funding applications. Send Feedback Thanks for your feedback! Venue General Enquiry General Enquiry If you have feedback or a query about the venue please contact Everyone Active Feedback Feedback Main Home Page

Our faciltities page summerises the accessibility of Scarborough Sports Village. The Facilities Scarborough Sports Village is a state‑of‑the‑art community pool, built as part of the Olympic Games legacy. Over time, the pool has evolved to include a wide range of reasonable adjustments—made possible through support from SDSG’s external funders and Everyone Active. These improvements aim to remove or reduce barriers linked to disability or health conditions, ensuring that as many people as possible can access the facility and enjoy the benefits of sport and physical activity. Entrance Over 8 accessible parking spaces Main entry doors automatically open and close Bright and airy Accessible reception desk Loop system available Seats with arms Lift to pool changing area Lifts and stairs down to changing room Village Changing Room Various cubical sizes and layouts Group changing Family changing Various accessible toilets Baby changing room Various size, level and location of lockers Various grab rails Access to the changing room via accessible electronically opened doors Inline with Sport England, many of the changing room benches are extra deep to accommodate overflow disabled changing Locker Saddles Available from reception to help those with Dementia or a learning disability to identify their locker independently. They can be customised with a photo to aid identification. SDSG secured this equipment from Sport England. The Pool 25 meter 8 lane main pool Learner pool State of the art water and air management system Pool View Iris above and in water pool safety system, helping lifeguards to detect and prevent drowning The pool itself was previously used in London as a training pool for the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympics Scarborough Borough Council secured £2.2m in Sport England funding to build the facility A thick lane rope boom can be put across the deep end of the pool to support members (SDSG raised the funds to purchase this equipment) Accessible Seating Throughout Scarborough Sports Village SDSG has provided chairs with arms to support users who need to sit down before, during or after their activity. Although most of the chairs are in prominent locations, some are located in quiet areas to support those who need space or lower noise levels. Accessible Doors Throughout Scarborough Sports Village Everyone Active have installed accessible doors to ensure as many people as possible can independently use the facilities. Please do not manually push or pull the doors, this will break them, they should only be operated through the push to open button located at the side of each door. My Jukes Headsets Waterproof headsets to improve hearing and direct communication between swimmer and swim teacher. To find out more visit our dedicated My Jukes webpage Ambi-turn A sit-to-stand transfer aid designed to assist caregivers with pivoting, short-distance transfers for individuals with limited mobility. Usually located in the large disabled changing room. Kindly funded by Scarborough Lions. Large Accessible Changing Room Overhead hoist (please ensure it is put back to the charging cradle after use) Member to use their own hoist sling Training is available from Everyone Active Height adjustable bed Transfer board Privacy screen Shower Shower transport chair Toilet and sink Changing places compliant Bed cleaning wipes available from reception Small Accessible Changing Room Electric multi-height shower changing bed , which was purchased by SDSG to improve the accessible provision on offer Toilet, sink and shower Training is available from Everyone Active Transfer board Bed cleaning wipes available from reception Please inform reception if the indicator for "low battery" is showing Dual Use Changing Rooms In line with Sport England guidance, several changing areas within the facility are designed as dual‑use spaces and include enhanced accessibility features such as extra‑deep seating and grab rails. These areas include: Family changing rooms School changing rooms A selection of individual changing rooms, each offering different seating styles and layouts These adaptations are intended to support individuals who do not require a full Changing Places facility but would benefit from features such as deeper seating, additional grab rails, or a larger or differently arranged changing space. This approach ensures that more swimmers can choose an environment that best meets their needs, while still enjoying the flexibility to change alongside friends, family, or support networks. Grabrails Through working in partnership with Everyone Active and Scarborough Borough Council, Scarborough Sports Village now has a range of grab rails throughout the changing room should you need them. Pool Pod Platform The platform is located by the main pool Can be used by wheelchair users as well as those who struggle with the pool steps and can stand One active wheelchair Two fully adjustable Tilt Wheelchairs (which were funded through SDSG at a cost of £4k each) Independent use wrist bands are available for the Pool Pod Platform from reception (training required) Spectator Gallery The Scarborough Sports Village spectator gallery, accessed directly from reception, provides fixed seating and spaces for wheelchairs overlooking the main pool. Please note: If the swimmer you are accompanying may require one‑to‑one support during an evacuation of an SDSG swim session and they are in the pool hall, please ensure you remain seated poolside so that you are available to provide assistance should an evacuation be necessary. Small Pool Hoist Fixed seat Portable For both the main pool and learner pool User Manual Gradual Steps Both pools With handrails Identified step edges Main Home Page Next Page

This page summerises the merchandise that may be possible to purchase from SDSG. Merchandise SDSG has a range of merchandise for members to purchase, all funds raised are reinvested in the charity and in many cases, goes towards purchasing extra equipment and coaching toys. What is available: Member T-Shirt (available in various colours with a vinyl SDSG Logo) Zipped and Standard Hoodies (available in various colours, with the individuals name on the back in vinyl, with an embroidered SDSG logo on front) Drawstring bag (in black with a vinyl SDSG logo on the front) Flat cap (in black with a SDSG embroidered logo) Beanie Hat (available in various colours with a SDSG embroidered logo, with or without a bobble) Rucksack (available in various colours, with an embroidered SDSG logo) Sports Bag (available in various colours with an embroidered SDSG logo) Canvas Shopper (Plain fabric/natural with a SDSG logo) Towels (with an embroidered logo, different sizes and colours available subject to stock) ORDER ONLINE *COMMING SOON* *All merchandise is subject to availability and change. *All orders take a minimum of two weeks and should be collected from a SDSG swim session at Scarborough Sports Village ( remember your receipt)

This page outlines the grant received from The Lottery. The National Lottery Community Fund Huge thank you to the National Lottery Community Fund from everyone here at SDSG! Lottery Funding: We’ve got some really excited news we’re delighted to share with you all. We have recently been awarded a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund ! We want to say a massive thank you to the organization. This money will go a long way in helping support our activity so, from everyone here at Accessible Swimming and all our wonderful supporters we want to say thank you. What is the National Lottery Community Fund? Every time someone buys a National Lottery ticket, they help to raise money for the fund. This money is set aside to help charities, not for profits and community projects. Grants are then distributed to worthy causes across the UK through the funding scheme, to help support organizations making a difference in the community. We’re so incredibly proud and grateful to have been awarded one of the National Lottery grants, it shows the value and importance of what we do. Lottery Website What need is there? Disability is most prevalent in the North of England. 31 per cent of people in the North East, and 24 per cent of people in the North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber are disabled. London has a lower prevalence at 15 per cent.* Three in five (61 per cent) disabled people in the UK are aged over 50.* Four in five (77 per cent) disabled people would like to be more active.* Only 4 in 10 (42%) disabled people feel they have the opportunity to be as active as they want to be, compared to 69% of non-disabled people.* Almost three quarters (74 per cent) of disabled people have more than one impairment.* Inactivity increases with the number of impairments an individual has. 50 per cent of people with three or more impairments are physically inactive compared to 33 per cent of people with one impairment.* Only 28% of disabled people were feeling encouraged to return to activity after the pandemic, compared to 50% of non-disabled people. For those who return, only half (53%) said it was a positive experience.* *Taken from: https://www.activityalliance.org.uk/how-we-help/fact-and-statistics/page:4 What are we aiming to do: We are going to deliver a range of aquatic activities over four years, under three core aims: Swimming for: Leisure, Rehabilitation and Sport. Alongside, a range of non-aquatic extension activities to enrich the programme and to help build confidence, engagement and fitness levels. The activities will be user led, linking in with the wider community and mainstream activities, with key opportunities for volunteer development . The rolling programme of activities will be accessible for a wide range of children, young people and adults with SEND and also adults aged 50+. We’re so grateful for the funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, another organisation working with us to increase swimming opportunities for those with SEND or aged 50+ in the Borough of Scarborough. Join Us

Learn about the benefits of swimming, the value that it brings and where to find out more information about swimming in general 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

Learn about accessing Swim England's Water Safety Awards during SDSG Swim session. WATER SAFETY AWARDS Being safe in water What is on offer at SDSG? Junior Members (and their siblings) can work towards the Swimming & Water Safety Awards. It includes three main parts which link to the national curriculum requirements for swimming and water safety: Able to use a range of strokes, for example, backstroke and breaststroke. Swim confidently over a distance of 25 meters Preforming a safe self-rescue in different water based situations Speak to a swim teacher during a SDSG swim session for more information. Contact Us Part of SDSG's Exercise and Swim Skills Re-engagement Project funded by North Yorkshire Council. Water Safety Awards Play Video Play Video 00:40 Swim 25 metres Play Video Play Video 00:59 Use a range of swim strokes Play Video Play Video 00:32 Perform safe self-rescue Award 1 Pupils can complete these outcomes with or without floatation equipment or support: Enter the water safely. Move forwards, backwards and sideways for a distance of 5 metres, feet may be on or off the floor. Scoop the water and wash face, be comfortable with water showered from overhead. Blow bubbles a minimum of three times rhythmically, with nose and mouth submerged. Take part in a movement game. Give examples of two pool rules. Recognise and identify the purpose of beach flags. Exit the water safely. Award 2 Pupils can complete these outcomes with or without floatation equipment: Enter the water safely. Move from a horizontal floating position on the front and return to standing. Move from a horizontal floating position on the back and return to standing. Push and glide on the front in a horizontal position, to or from the pool wall. Push and glide on the back in a horizontal position from the pool wall. Travelonthebackfor5metres. Travel on the front for 5 metres. Floatontheback. Knowhowtosignalforhelp. Exit the water safely. Award 3 Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment or support: Jump in from poolside and submerge (minimum depth of 1 metre). Fully submerge to pick up an object. Perform a tuck float and hold for five seconds. Push from wall and glide on the front with arms extended. Push from wall and glide on the back (optional with arms extended). Perform a rotation from the front to the back, then return to standing. Perform a rotation from the back to the front, then return to standing. Identify an open water hazard near Scarborough Sports Village. Exit the water safely. Award 4 Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment or support: Jump into the water, submerge, surface and swim back to the point of entry (minimum depth 1 metre). Push and glide towards the pool floor with arms extended. Perform a sequence of changing shapes (minimum of three) whilst floating on the surface. Push and glide on the front with arms extended and log roll onto the back. Push and glide on the back with arms extended and log roll onto the front. Travel5metresonthefront,performatucktorotateontothe back and return to the side. Travel 10 metres on the front with feet off the pool floor. Travel 10metres on the back with feet off the pool floor. Perform a ‘shoutand signal’ rescue. Explain how you would get help. Exit the water safely without using steps. Award 5 Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment or support: Jump into the water, submerge, surface and swim back to the point of entry (at least full reach depth). Perform a horizontal stationary scull on the back. Kick 10 metres backstroke. Kick 10metresfrontcrawl. Kick 10 metres butterfly or breaststroke on the front or on the back. Travelon back and logroll 180 degrees in one continuous movement onto front. Travel on front and log roll 180 degrees in one continuous movement onto back. Swim 10 metres, choice of stroke is optional. Give two examples of where it is safe to swim and why. Exit the water safely. Award 6 Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment or support: Perform three different shaped jumps into deep water (to include a straddle jump). Perform a head first scull for 5 metres. Two out of the following three must be completed: a. Swim 10 metres front crawl. b. Swim 10 metres backstroke. c. Swim 10 metres breaststroke. Tread water for 30 seconds. Perform a handstand or forward somersault, tucked in the water. Swim 25 metres (choice of stroke optional). Swim 10 metres wearing clothes - as a minimum T-shirt and shorts. Exit deep water without the use of steps. Self Rescue Award Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment, in clothing, and in the order listed without pause: Enter the water using a fall in entry. Float on the back or scull. Tread water for 20 seconds with one arm in the air and shout for help. Swim 15 metres on the front, rotate and swim 15 metres on the back to a floating object. Take up the Heat Escape Lessening Position (H.E.L.P). Swim 10 metres retaining a floating object. Take up the Huddle position. Swim using a long arm front paddle (survival stroke) to the side. Climb out from water of at least full reach depth without using the steps. Discuss as a group when these skills might be used to self-rescue in different water based situations. Aquatic Skills Award Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment or support: Enter the water safely. Submerge to pick up an object from the bottom of the pool (full reach depth). Swim 25 metres (choice of stroke is optional). Swim 50 metres (choice of stroke(s) may be used). Participate in a game of mini-polo. Discuss in your group the tactics and skills used and evaluate them. Perform a one minute movement sequence in a group of three or more, incorporating a number of different skills, for example: sculling, treading water, floating, rotations. Exit the water safely. Return - Home Page Return - Top of page

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