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). Please note this group takes place at INS from 16th August *** Parkinson’s B group Low/moderate intensity exercise, symptom management and peer support. 11am until 12pm weekly Mondays online (£50 per 8-week block) *** Neuro Exercise Higher level exercise. 3:30pm until 4:30pm weekly Mondays online (£50 per 8-week block) *** TUESDAY Nordic Walking An activity that involves walking with the aid of long poles. 11am until 12pm weekly Tuesdays, latest block ended 28th September (£30 per 5-week block). Please note this group takes place at INS *** Carers Mutual Support group Provides a supportive environment to chat with other carers sharing experiences and useful information. 10:30am until 11:30am monthly Tuesdays, next on 26th October. Please note this group takes place at Squires Garden Centre, Sixth Cross Rd, Twickenham TW2 5PA *** Seated exercise A whole body work out focusing on improving fitness and strength from a seated position. 2pm until 3pm fortnightly Tuesdays online, next on 19th October (£50 per block of 8 sessions) *** Stroke group Seated exercise, symptom management and peer support. 2pm until 3pm fortnightly Tuesdays online, next on 26th October (£50 per block of 8 sessions, except funded Hounslow clients) *** Younger Persons group A discussion group covering topics of interest to members, who are in their 20s, 30s and 40s. 2pm until 3pm fortnightly Tuesdays online, next on 19th October *** 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 these groups takes 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 4:30pm weekly Wednesdays in 45 minute slots, latest 8-week block started 1st September (£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 *** 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 Wednesdays online *** Mind Body Spirit A fortnightly volunteer-led online mutual support group of clients, carers and Friends of INS. For further information and to express an interest, please email [email protected] *** THURSDAY Carers’ Walks 10:30am until 12:30pm monthly Thursdays, next on 18th November. Venue to be confirmed *** Parkinson’s A group Moderate to higher intensity exercise, symptom management and peer support. 11am until 12pm weekly Thursdays online (£50 per 8-week block) *** Music therapy group A professional Music Therapy group provided for INS clients and carers. 11am until 12pm weekly Thursdays online, latest 8-week block started 16th September, except 28th October. Please note the next 8-week block will take place at INS starting on 18th November, excluding 23rd and 30th December. *** Neuro Exercise General neuro exercise suitable for both people who need exercise in sitting and standing. 11:30am until 12:30pm weekly Thursdays, latest 8-week block started 9th September, except 21st October and 18th November (£50 per 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 *** Open gym Opportunity to use the INS gym to exercise independently or with support from your carer. 1:00pm until 3:30pm weekly Thursdays, in 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 *** 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 3pm weekly Thursdays, ended 7th October, but we plan to resume this group in the Spring. Please note this group took place at INS. *** 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, latest 8-week block started 9th September, except 21st October (£50 per 8-week block) *** FRIDAY Expanding Horizons: Crafts Join us to try your hand at crafts. 11am until 12pm fortnightly Fridays, next on 22nd October. Please note this group takes place at INS *** Train Your Brain ** NEW FOR OCTOBER 2021 ** An OT-led 4-week course on cognitive skills, covering memory, attention, planning/organisation and more. 11:30am until 12:30pm weekly Fridays, latest 4-week block starts 1st October, except 15th October. 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 soon *** 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) *** 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.