INS Programme INS offers a variety of long term and short-term groups. Some of these groups are for people with a specific neurological condition, while others are open to all neurological conditions. Our groups focus on different areas: some are exercise-based, or focus on managing symptoms, while others provide you with an opportunity to try out different activities. INS provides a wide range of services to our clients and carers, including phone and video contact. We are now offering more 'face-to-face' group sessions, mainly at our site in Twickenham, while continuing to run others 'virtually'. Please see below for details of our current programme - these groups are delivered over Zoom, unless specified. If you are an INS client or carer and interested in joining one of these groups, or have any questions, please contact us by emailing [email protected] or by calling us on 020 8755 4000. To help optimise resources and give opportunities to more users, our therapy groups are generally offered in blocks of 8 sessions. If you are not currently known to the team and wish to become an INS service user, you will need to complete our referral form. Please see our How to refer page for details. We make a charge for many of our therapy groups. Typically, a block of 8 group therapy sessions costs £50 (prices are shown in brackets). Some groups receive support from our funders; we ask those attending other groups, including Expanding Horizons, to make a suggested donation. If you would like to help support the work of INS, please click on the orange 'Donate' button at the top of the page or click here. *** MONDAY Stroke group Higher level exercise, symptom management and peer support. 10am until 11am weekly Mondays (£50 per 8-week block, except funded Hounslow clients). This group takes place at INS *** OT-led online group A rolling series of OT-led courses, rotating between Fatigue Management, Taking Back Control and Train Your Brain 11:00am until 12:00pm weekly Mondays *** Parkinson’s B group Low/moderate intensity exercise, symptom management and peer support. 11am until 12pm weekly Mondays (£50 per 8-week block or £25 per 4 fortnightly sessions either via Zoom or face-to-face). This group will take place at INS fortnightly on 23rd and 30th May Alternate weeks will continue online from June. *** Train Your Brain Cognitive group covering topics such as: memory, learning styles, attention, problem-solving etc 11:30am until 12:30pm weekly Mondays, the latest block started 25th April (£25 per 4-week course). Please note this group takes place at INS *** Communication Cafe Practice communication skills while having a cup of tea or coffee in a friendly environment. 1:30pm until 2:30pm fortnightly Mondays, next on 30th May. Please note this group takes place at INS *** Table Tennis Come along and test out your table tennis skills. Clients and carers are welcome. 1:30pm until 3pm fortnightly Mondays, next on 23rd May. Please note this group takes place at INS *** Neuro Exercise Higher level exercise. 3:30pm until 4:30pm weekly Mondays (£50 per 8-week block). Please note this group takes place at INS on 30th May. Alternate weeks continue online, next on 23rd May. *** TUESDAY Open gym Opportunity to use the INS gym to exercise independently or with support from your carer. 9:30am until 1:30pm weekly Tuesdays in 30 or 45 minute slots (£50 per 8-week block). Clients interested in attending will require a review from an INS therapist prior to attending these sessions. Please note these sessions take place at INS *** Carers Coffee Morning Provides a supportive environment to chat with other carers sharing experiences and useful information. 10:30am until 11:30am monthly Tuesdays, next on 24th May. Please note this group takes place at Squires Garden Centre, Sixth Cross Rd, Twickenham TW2 5PA *** Nordic Walking An activity that involves walking with the aid of long poles. 11am until 12pm weekly Tuesdays, latest block ended 28th September 2021 (£30 per 5-week block). We hope to run more sessions in the New Year. Please note this group took place at INS *** Mindfulness 8-week course A simple form of meditation that can be a helpful way of coping with stress. Open to clients and carers. Beginners and those with experience welcome. 11am until 12pm weekly Tuesdays, latest block ended 19th April (£50 per 8-week course). If you are interested in joining the next available sessions, please email Alex on [email protected]. *** Seated Group A whole body work out focusing on improving fitness and strength from a seated position. 2pm until 3pm fortnightly Tuesdays online, current block started 1st March (£50 per block of 8 sessions). The next session will be on 31st May. This group has been merged with the Tuesday online Stroke Group. *** Board Games group A new board games group giving you the opportunity to improve your cognition and dexterity in a fun and social atmosphere. We will be playing classic board games such as Scrabble, Jenga, and Snakes and Ladders. 3pm until 4pm fortnightly Tuesdays, next on 31st May. For further info and to express an interest in this group please email [email protected] *** Younger Persons group A discussion group covering topics of interest to members, who are in their 20s, 30s and 40s. 3pm until 4pm fortnightly Tuesdays online, next on 24th May. *** Mindfulness drop-in class Weekly shorter drop-in practice session for those who've completed the 8-week course offered previously. 4pm until 4:30pm weekly Tuesdays online. Please note this group ran previously on Wednesdays. Please note there is no session on 31st May. *** WEDNESDAY MS groups A and B Low to moderate intensity exercise, symptom management and peer support. 11am until 12pm fortnightly Wednesdays (£50 per block of 8 sessions). Please note the A and B groups alternate each week and both take place at INS *** Speech Group Practice communication skills in a structured setting with a qualified speech and language therapist 11am until 12pm weekly Wednesdays, current block of 6 weeks ended 30th March. Clients interested in attending will require a review from an INS speech therapist prior to attending the sessions. Please note this group takes place at INS *** Taking Back Control 8 session course to explore experiences of loss, anxiety, low mood, frustration and stress; practice coping strategies; and enhance overall wellbeing 12pm until 1pm weekly Wednesdays, ended 19th January (£50 per block of 8 sessions). Please note this group took place at INS *** Expanding Horizons: Creative Writing Join us to develop an enhance your writing skills and produce wonderful narrative, poetry or stories. 12:30pm until 1:30pm weekly Wednesdays online. *** Open gym Opportunity to use the INS gym to exercise independently or with support from your carer. 1:00pm until 4:00pm weekly Wednesdays in 30 or 45 minute slots (£50 per 8-week block). Clients interested in attending will require a review from an INS therapist prior to attending these sessions. Please note these sessions take place at INS *** Mind Body Spirit A fortnightly volunteer-led mutual support group of clients, carers and Friends of INS. Wednesdays fortnightly, next online session on 25th May. This group takes place alternately online or face-to-face. For further information and to express an interest, please email [email protected] *** THURSDAY Please note: no sessions will take place on 2nd June Carers Walks 10:30am until 12:30pm monthly Thursdays, next date and venue to be confirmed Living Well Thursday Hounslow “living well” hub for all impacted by neuro-conditions. 10:30am - 12:30pm weekly Thursdays. Please note this group takes place at Age UK Hounslow, Southville Road, Feltham TW14 8AP 26th May 10:30am – 11:30am: Neuro-sports and physical activities. If you are interested in participating, and you are not already part of the INS Hounslow neuro-hub group, please contact [email protected]. 2nd June: There are no sessions taking place on this day due to the bank holiday *** Yoga Please join us for a new yoga session suitable for all abilities. 10:30am until 11:30am weekly Thursdays. The current 6-week block of sessions ended on 31st March. Please note this group takes place at Age UK Hounslow, Southville Road, Feltham TW14 8AP *** Parkinson’s A group Moderate to higher intensity exercise, symptom management and peer support. 11am until 12pm weekly Thursdays (£50 per 8-week block). Please note this group will take place at INS fortnightly, next on 26th May. Alternate weeks will continue online via Zoom. *** Music therapy group A professional Music Therapy group provided for INS clients and carers. 11am until 12pm weekly Thursdays, current block ended 12th May. Please note this block of 8 sessions takes place at INS. The next block is also scheduled to take place face-to-face. *** Neuro Exercise General neuro exercise suitable for both people who need exercise in sitting and standing. 11:30am until 12:30pm weekly Thursdays. The current 8-week block started on 5th May (£50 for this 8-week block). If you are interested in joining this group, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this group takes place at the Barnes Green Centre, Church Rd, Barnes SW13 9HE *** Expanding Horizons: Art All abilities are welcome, offering the chance to become absorbed in the creative process and develop skills with others. 1pm until 2pm weekly Thursdays online, ended 4th November 2021, but we plan to resume this group in the New Year *** Expanding Horizons: Gardening We have restarted our gardening club with raised beds in the INS garden and lots of jobs that need to be done! 2pm until 3:30pm weekly Thursdays, resuming on 26th May. Please note this group takes place at INS *** Train Your Brain Cognitive group covering topics such as: memory, learning styles, attention, problem-solving etc 2pm until 3pm weekly Thursdays. The latest block of sessions ended 10th February. Please note this group took place at Age UK Hounslow, Southville Road, Feltham TW14 8AP Sessions also ran on 17th and 24th February at the Barnes Green Centre, Church Road, Barnes SW13 9HE The current 4-week course runs on Monday mornings from 25th April *** Neuro Pilates A type of exercise that allows you to perform movements with more precision, flow and control. 2:15pm until 3:00pm weekly Thursdays online. The current block started 28th April (£50 per 8-week block) *** FRIDAY Please note: no sessions will take place on 3rd June Expanding Horizons: Crafts Join us to try your hand at crafts. 11am until 12pm fortnightly Fridays, next on 27th May. Please note this group takes place at INS *** Expanding Horizons: Coffee and Conversation Take time out for coffee and a chat. 12:30pm until 1:30pm weekly Fridays online. *** PD Communication group Lead by our Speech & Language Therapist, to help breath support, increase volume and clearer speech. 2:30pm until 3:30pm weekly Fridays online, latest 6-week block ended 6th August. We hope to offer more dates in the New Year *** Carers fit club A fitness session for carers dedicated to strength, endurance and flexibility. 2pm until 3pm weekly Fridays online (£50 per 8-week block). The last session took place on Friday 25th February. *** FLEXIBLE TIMES/DAYS One-to-one sessions with a physiotherapist, occupational therapist or speech and language therapist, tailored to support you to continue to work towards your rehabilitation goals. Counselling sessions with a counsellor listening and helping you find ways to deal with emotional issues, with a goal to facilitating positive change. *** If you are an INS client or carer and interested in joining one of these groups, or have any questions, please contact us by emailing [email protected] or by leaving a voicemail message on 020 8755 4000. If you are not currently known to the team and wish to become an INS service user, you will need to complete our referral form. Please see our How to refer page for details.