If you or someone you know is struggling to fill in their PIP application form, bring it to our FREE workshop on Wednesday 22nd May and we’ll work through it together.

The workshop is for individuals, families, carers, professionals and advocates, however, to attend the workshop the person who needs help and support must meet the DWP eligibility criteria.

You must have a long-term health condition or disability and face difficulties with ‘Daily Living’ or getting around. You must have had these difficulties for three months and expect them to last for at least nine months, unless you are terminally ill and don’t expect to live more than six months. You may get the daily living component of PIP if you need help with things like:

• Preparing or eating food
• Washing, bathing and using the toilet
• Dressing and undressing
• Reading and communicating
• Managing your medicines and treatments
• Making decisions about money
• Engaging with other people

You may get the mobility component of PIP if you need help going out or moving around. If you are unsure if you are eligible, still come along and we will work through this.

To book, phone 01257 472 900 or email info@my-life.org.uk

With an array of home cooked, locally sourced classics that will take you back to your childhood, The Stable Door Café will be a welcome addition to the North-West’s café scene!

From mouthwatering breakfasts to heartwarming soups, bloomer butties, afternoon teas and succulent Sunday roasts, the café is family friendly and also has a children’s menu.

All delicious dishes are made from ingredients grown on My Life’s farm or sourced within a 20-mile radius and with profits reinvested into the work of My Life, it’s more than the food that will make you feel good.

We’ll keep you updated on all the latest news, including any delicious offers!

The Stable Door will be open Wednesday – Sunday, 8.30am – 3.30pm at My Life, Thompson House Equestrian Centre, Pepper Ln, Standish, Wigan WN6 0PP.

My Life is delighted to be working with Rhona Harkness to deliver Equine Assisted Therapy and Sensory Integration training at My Life on 30th, 31st May and 1st June 2019 from 10am until 4pm.

The three, one day courses are open to all, including occupational therapists, those working with individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions, as well as individuals and families. The courses will also be interesting for those who love horses and the great outdoors. Each training session will cover both theory and practical application on My Life’s beautiful 84 acre site in Standish.

About the trainer

An expert in Equine Assisted Therapy and Sensory Integration, Rhona Harkness graduated from Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh in 2002 and has been working with children and adolescents for 15 years, specialising in ADHD, ASD, LD and challenging behaviour for 14 years. Rhona currently works as a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist for MindSenseAbility (MSA), a private practice in the New Forest, and undertakes freelance work for the British Horse Society delivering training on the Changing Lives through Horses Programme.

Course content

Day one:
An Introduction to Sensory Integration in Everyday Life. The aim of this course is two fold; firstly to provide a basic understanding of Sensory Integration; exploring our different sensory systems and how they support us to function in everyday life. Secondly, support to identify potential sensory based challenges and strategies to address these.

Day two:
Sensory Integration and Neurodevelopmental Conditions. This course will provide a deeper understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder and Sensory Integration.

Day three:
An Introduction to Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies from an Occupational Therapy Perspective. The aim of this course is to provide you with an understanding of how we can work with our equine therapists using the relevant and emergent theories, concepts, and practices to provide therapeutic change in clients.

Venue:

Thompson House Equestrian Centre, Pepper Lane, Standish, Wigan WN6 0PP.

Cost:

£35 per person per day. Places are limited and must be paid for in advance.

How to book:

You can book individual days or all three, online. 

For more information telephone 01257 472900 or email info@my-life.org.uk

We’re excited to officially announce that the Live Life Festival will be back on Saturday 6^th July, 11am – 8pm. We’re working in partnership with My Life My Way to bring you the inclusive festival for the North-West and this year it’s going to be even bigger and better than before!

Pull on your blue suede shoes, sequined hotpants, kinky boots or even your raspberry beret for this years’ theme – the retro carnival!

With live music on two stages, comedy tent, cabaret, theatre, festival crafts, trashion show, physical theatre, games, festival hair and make-up, circus, vintage vehicles, children’s shows, exhibitions, stalls and more, plus great names from the world of entertainment to rising stars, there’s something for everyone!  

You can join the party early by sharing YOUR retro look on our Facebook page – you might even win best retro festival outfit on the day…

Tickets are just £5. You can buy yours online or call 01257 472 900 today.

If you’re an organisation that would like to showcase yourself to our vast festival audience, why not book a stall for just £20? You’ll also receive free entry for ten people. Contact us on 01257 472 900 or email info@my-life.org.uk, but hurry, places do sell out fast.  

The festival will take place at My Life, Thompson House Equestrian Centre, Pepper Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0PP and is brought to you by My Life, My Life My Way, Aviva and Fest For All. Come join the party!

My Life members were delighted to experience the filming of Britain’s Got Talent in Manchester this month. Clearly far too talented to simply sit in the audience, our members were spotted not only by David Walliams but head judge Simon Cowell himself! 

After he’d checked that the audience were all keen readers of his books, member Katie Hook waved her copy of Gangsta Granny at David Walliams and was immediately plucked out of the audience to have it signed.

Member Amy Galvin stood out from the crowd and had her hand shaken by Simon Cowell as he arrived.  We were also asked to help out with a bit of filming – make sure you look out for the Cuban dancers – you might just spot us in the background!

With an exciting mix of performances and lots of red buzzer action, the whole day was a fantastic experience that everyone will remember for a long time to come.  Based on this performance, we think our members will definitely be going far beyond the audition rounds!

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