wheelchairs

I think that we need avtomatic door at Papworth for all wheelchair users

From Rosie

Cards

Do think my cards sell well at Papworth and do you think I sell them at the right kind of price or should the price of them change?


Please leave a Comment on the Blog and let me know your thoughts on this.


Posteed by Kirsti

Fundraising Raffle



We talked about how we could rise money for the Wii Fit and we write down our ideas what would be easy for us to rise money and we then shared with the Lady who came to see us our ideas then we told her what we would like to do.
We went to the shop to buy some Raffle tickets and prizes for the Raffle. And we then made a poster to tell people what it was about and about the Raffle on the computer and printed of copy’s and put them up round the Centre. And then we found a box for the money and put the prizes on the table.

No a lot of the Raffle tickets were sold. One of the prizes went missing. Only rise 50p. Not a lot of people new about it or Clients did know about it.

Put a few more posters round the Centre. Kept the prizes more safe and have locket them away so people could take them away. Put about it on the Community Blog or sent emails to the Staff or Clients. We could have done a letter on the computer. We could have chosen something better to do to rise money for the Wii Fit like having things going on after Papworth or we could have done more at break time and Lunchtime. Or we could have done it on a rainy day.
Yes we have learnt lots of things for next time like making it a lot better and put more into it and make it last longer and make it more fun and better for people to do. Get more people to join in and get a bit more involved. We should have gone round selling the Raffle tickets

By Wayne Kirsti

This afternoon i have done a poster about the presentation afternoon and put up the posters and write out the postes for the blog

mark

This afternoon we have emailed Bridget and posted letters.

Chiara

This afternoon mark emailed Bridget i made comments about it and posted letters.

Hugh

Wii Console

Today Me and Chiara tpye up a letter about the Wii Console and sent the letter to Bridget by email.

Wayne and me and Chiara looked on the internet to find out where they sell Wii Consoles and we write down the prices of how much they cost.


Posted by Wayne and Chiara and Kirsti

Out and About Shopping for Flowers

Today we went out to a Red Cross to take a bag of clothes then we went to Wilkinsons to buy some plants then we came back to Papworth and water all the plants which had been planted into pots and boxs.

We enjoyed it


Posted by everyone in the Wednesday Comment

Wayne Mark Chiara Kirsti

Wednesday Community Group

Today we all filled out a form and we put ticks or cross's in the boxes. We all enjoyed filling out the forms. We talked about what words meant. And we talked about hated crimes what had been done to us.



By the Community team

Football results

Ipswich Town 3 Norwich 2. Roy Keane is the new manager.

ben

Wednesday Afternoon

Today me and Wyan worked on the Blog.
The others in the group put stickers on the new equipment and then me and my friend posted two things on the blog then looked at the blog and my friend spotted three people who she new on a photo taken at the Papworth Christmas Party in 2008.

It is nice to have one of my friends a Papworth now.



Posted by Kirsti

User involvement event

On the Thursday before Easter there was a user involvement afternoon at Museum Street.

(Im not going to write about it, but anyone who woudl like to share their experience of the afternoon is welcome to post comments or make new posts abouit it)

Phill (Staff)

Today we went in the pouring rain to take some recyeing stuff in bags to foundation street and put it in the bin then we walked back and stood under pals to keep dry when it was heavy rain and hale and we did a parliament suvey about people with leaning disabillity keeping safe

bye Hugh, Mark,

Wet Day

Today we went out in the pouring rain and went to the other Papworth to take some bags with stuff in and put it in the bin then stayed in the other Papworth for a while then went outside and stood where Pals are and waited for the rain too stop then decide to risk the pouring rain and go back to Papworth.

I really enjoyed walking in the rain it was fun getting wet (Not!)



Kirsti

We went out around town and we delivered ip1 margazines to all different shops and we found out the my juice shop was closed We enjoyed going around town to delivered the margazines
We had to count out the number of margazines how much the shop wanted
And had to put the margazines into the bags and put stickers on the bags so we know where to go And the summerhouse did'nt want any they ready had some also cafe nero took only some of them.



By Mark, Hugh, kirsti, Wayne

Hey guys, guess what...

Gary here! Guess what...

I LOST 2 STONE!

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

- Gary Bird
- Volunteer

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

map

today we took a map out with us we walked at the docks and went to crown pools and near the cinema we worked out a route between the places then draw on the mapwe also saw a statue of a rugby player and saw newspaper buildingand past foundation streetand went to ipswich museumand saw christchurch mansion

by

mark

Map

Today we took a map out with us and we walked round Ipswich and went to the docks and near the swimming pool and cinema and the park and the Museum. We working out a route between the places and drew on the map. Near the other Papworth and passed the big black building


Posted by Kirsti

Football results

This week Ipswich drew 0-0.

Ben

Community

We went to the other papworth
We took the recycling
We looked around we saw the woodwork room,
The office we saw people working and we saw Phil

Hugh

Safety

http://www.firesafe.org.uk/html/fsequip/fireproc.htm


A fire emergency evacuation plan (FEEP) is a written document which includes the action to be taken by all staff in the event of fire and the arrangements for calling the fire brigade. It can include any relevant information in relation to the FEEP.
For small premises this could take the form of a simple fire action notice posted in positions where staff and relevant persons can read it and become familiar with its contents. (General Fire Notice)High-fire-risk or large premises will need more detailed emergency evacuation plan which takes account of the findings of the risk assessment, e.g. the staff significantly at risk and their location. In addition notices giving clear and concise instructions of the routine to be followed in case of fire should be prominently displayed. (Staff Fire Notice)In certain cases you should nominate persons to implement the fire action plan and give them adequate training in fire fighting and evacuation procedures.
The following items should be considered where appropriate;
Fire evacuation strategy;
Action on discovering a fire;
Action on hearing the fire alarm;
Calling the fire brigade;
Power/process isolation;
Identification of key escape routes;
Fire wardens/marshals;
Places of assembly and roll call;
Fire fighting equipment provided;
Training required;
Personal Emergence Evacuation Plan.
Liaison with emergency services;
Fire evacuation strategy
You need to consider how you will arrange the evacuation of the premises in the light of your risk assessment and the other fire precautions you have or intend to put in place.
Simultaneous Evacuation
In most premises, the evacuation in case of fire will simply be by means of everyone reacting to the warning signal given when a fire is discovered, then making their way, by the means of escape, to a place of safety away from the premises. This is known as a simultaneous evacuation and will normally be initiated by the sounding of the general alarm over the fire warning system.
Vertical Phased Evacuation.
In some larger complex premises, the emergency arrangements are designed to allow people who are not at immediate risk from a fire to delay starting their evacuation. It may be appropriate to start the evacuation by initially evacuating only the area closest to the fire and warning other people to stand by. This is normally done by immediately evacuating the floor where the fire is located and the floor above. The other floors are then evacuated one by one to avoid congestion on the escape routes. The rest of the people are then evacuated if it is necessary to do so. The fire warning system should be capable of giving two distinctly different signals (warning and evacuation) or give appropriate voice messages.
Horizontal Phased Evacuation.
In hospitals, and care homes the floor maybe divided into a number of fire resisting compartments and the occupants are moved from the compartment involved in fire to the adjacent compartment and if necessary moved again. Depending onto the fire situation it may eventually be necessary to consider vertical evacuation. Because of the extra time this type of evacuation takes, other fire precautions maybe be required. These include:
voice alarm systems;
fire control points;
compartmentation of the premises using fire-resisting construction;
sprinklers in buildings where the top floor is 30 metres or more above ground level.
Staff Alarm Evacuation (Silent Alarm)
In some cases it may not be appropriate for a general alarm to start immediate evacuation. (Cinemas and Theatres) This could be because of the number of members of the public present and the need for the staff to put pre-arranged plans for the safe evacuation of the premises into action. In such circumstances a staff alarm can be given (by fire records, personal pagers, discreet sounders or a coded phrase on a public address system etc). Following the staff alarm, a more general alarm signal can be given and a simultaneous or phased evacuation started. The general alarm may be activated automatically if manual initiation has not taken place within a pre-determined time.
Defend in Place
This strategy may be considered in blocks of flats were each flat is a minimum 60 minutes fire resisting compartment. It may also be considered in hospitals or nursing homes were patients are connected to life supporting equipment and cannot be moved. The concept allows the occupants to stay put and allow the fire service to extinguish the fire. If the fire spreads and it cannot be controlled then they will initiate a full evacuation. In the case of patients connected to life supporting equipment then a decision would have to be made which option is the best, stay or move, either way the patient would be at serious risk.
You should only plan to use defend in place or phased evacuation schemes, or a staff alarm system, if you have sought the advice of a competent person and the fire and rescue service.
Action on discovering a fire
On discovering a fire, it is the duty of every person to sound the nearest fire alarm immediately. The plan should include the method of raising the alarm in the case of fire.
Action on hearing the fire alarm
The plan should instruct all personnel upon on hearing the fire alarm to act in accordance with the agreed FEEP strategy and if a fire warden’s scheme is in force they, on hearing the alarm, should proceed to pre-determined positions to assist members of the public and staff to leave the building by the nearest safe route.
Lifts and escalators should not be used due to possible electrical failure unless they are part of a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan.
Personnel should not re-enter the building with the possible exception of the Fire Team.
Calling the fire brigade
The Fire Service should also be informed immediately, either by switchboard operator or person discovering fire, dependant on conditions.
Work Time - Switchboard operator to be conversant with the emergency evacuation plan, also should ensure necessary extensions switched through, when switchboard is unattended.
Other Times - Remainder of Staff (Cleaners, caretakers etc) also to be conversant with procedure. In any case the senior official should ensure that Fire Service is called in the event of an outbreak of fire.
Power/process isolation
Close Down Procedure - Adopt your own ' Close Down ' procedure as appropriate
Identification of key escape routes
In premises where members of the public or persons unfamiliar with layout of the premises are present there should be means available to identify the key escape routes. They could include schematic drawings supplemented with a satisfactory emergency escape signs.
Fire Wardens/Marshals.
The Responsible Person where necessary to safeguard the safety of employees should nominate employees to implement certain fire safety measures which will include the fire evacuation. The general term used for these people are fire wardens or fire marshals. The need for fire wardens depends on the size and complexity of the premises. You may require one on each floor or department with a chief fire warden coordinating their actions to make sure all persons are accounted for in the event of a fire. They also require special training above the needs of the normal employee, this training could be in house or by an external fire training organisation. They should be competent in the use of fire extinguishers and be capable of extinguishing small fires. They should have some knowledge of fire prevention and be able to identify possible fire hazards to prevent fire from occurring. Finally they should have an in depth knowledge of the FEEP and their role in implementing it.
The duties and responsibilities of Fire Wardens/Marshals
A senior official in each building [Chief Fire Warden] should be given the responsibility of maintaining a high standard of fire precautions and the overall responsibility for the action in the event of fire. He/she should have a nominated deputy.
Evacuation fire wardens should be appointed for each room/department/floor as applicable and each warden should have a nominated deputy.
Fire Wardens/Marshals should be responsible for
Fire routine and evacuation drill procedure
Ensuring personnel know location of fire alarm points.
Ensuring regular use of primary and secondary escape routes.
The close down procedure
Procedure for nominated staff to assist employees and members of the public to nearest exits.
A senior fire warden/marshall should be made responsible for ensuring that notices are correctly sited the fire emergency evacuation plan is properly distributed and under stood by all.
Places of assembly and roll call
Personnel should assemble at a pre-determined assembly point.
Pre-determined assembly points should be arranged and a roll call of staff to be taken. The person who is in charge of the assemble point should report to the person who as been nominated the fire service liaison person indicating all persons accounted for or whose missing and where they were last seen.
Another consideration when selecting the location for an assemble site is to fully understand the fire emergence evacuation plan. Calculate the number of staff that would need to assemble and if it was a multi-occupied building you would need to co-operate with the other occupants.
It is also very important to be familiar with the surrounding topography.
The assemble point should be far enough away from the building not to put staff in danger of radiated heat and falling debris. Give ample room so you do not interfere with fire fighting operations and do not jeopardise the actions of the fire service.
Be close enough to ensure that the nominate person who is in charge of the assemble point; can communicate with the nominated fire liaison person who should be located near the main entrance. This could be simple talking to him direct, or the use of runners or electronic communications (pack sets, mobile phone)
The area chosen should be larger enough to accommodate all the staff, if this cannot be found you may have to consider additional sites. Open areas are ideal like pedestrian areas also car parks could be considered but be aware of the dangers.
It should not be in an enclosed area and the staff should be able to disperse without the need to pass close to the premises on fire.
Inclement weather needs to be considered and some form of shelter or other weather protection may be necessary as the staff are most likely to have evacuated without collecting their out of doors clothing.
Use appropriate signs where this is feasible as it leaves no doubts in the minds of staff
Fire fighting equipment provided
A nominated fire team if available or any trained competent person should where possible attack fire with appropriate equipment however fire fighting is always secondary to life safety.
DO NOT PUT ANY PERSONS AT RISK.
Training required
The emergency evacuation plan should be the subject of frequent training so all employees are familiar with its contents and there should be regular evacuation drills. You are required to carry out this fire training and it is recommended that you keep a record of the results of that training. This will assist you if you are ever required to prove your actions in the future.
The fire emergency evacuation plan must be included in the instruction and training you need to give your employees. Effective fire routine is dependant on regular instruction, training, practice, etc. Regular drills should be carried out using varying escape routes assuming the normal evacuation route is not available.
Fire drills should consider the following points :-
Regular intervals.
Records kept.
There should be drills completed at least once a year, from sounding of alarm to roll call procedure.
Fire Alarms and Fire Equipment Fire alarms should be tested at weekly intervals and records kept.
Fire equipment regularly serviced.
I would suggest you seek the advice of a competent person or the local fire brigade, fire safety officer and do not finalise your proposals until you have his/her comments.
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)
In order to assist disabled or sensory-impaired people to escape from fire it may be necessary for staff to be trained in the correct procedures to cope with this eventuality. Advice on the specific needs of disabled and sensory-impaired people can be obtained from organisations representing the various groups. The address and telephone number of these organisations can be found in the telephone directory, listed under the appropriate disability.You must take account not only of the people in your premises (employed or otherwise) who may be able to make their own escape, but also those who may need assistance to escape, e.g. by having adequate staffing levels in premises providing treatment or care.
Liaison with emergency services
You should arrange all the necessary contacts with external emergency services and make them familiar with your fire action plan.
There should be senior person nominated to meet the fire and rescue service when they arrived to provide them with any information they require. S/he should have an intimate knowledge of the premises and be in contact with the person conducting the roll call at the assemble point.

This handout provides a general overview and basic information on this topic. It may not apply to everyone, consequently to find out if this guide applies to you and to get more information on this subject, study all the relevant legislation, guides and British/European Standards. Also you should seek advice from an expert on the subject or your local Fire Safety Officer or Fire Safety Professional.
Merseyside Fire Liaison Panel. Permission is granted to print and photocopy this material for nonprofit educational uses.
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We had a Fire practice and I thought the link at the top of the page might be useful to look at.



Posted by Kirsti

foundation street

At foundation street we had a look around and saw the wood work room, we saw the office and the packing room and the printing room.

by mark peachey

going out and about

Today we went into town to deleliver some leaflets in envelopes about papworth, we brought some stamps and put them on the letters then we posted the letters and gave out the leaflets to the different places.

we went to the buttermarket to buy some dry fruit sweets for the tuck shop and they are healthy to eat.




by mark peachey

Going Out and About

Today we went into town to deliver some leaflets about Papworth and posted some letters too. And went to a post office to buy stamps

We then went to the health food shop in the Buttermaket and bought some bags of health snacks.


Posted by Kirsti

protect yourself in comunity

protect the environment

protect the environment (keep world a safe, non- toxic place) recycle.

tell people where you are going at night time.

walk instead of going in the car.




health + safety



watch out for uneven pavements

watch out for ice on paths

watch out for wet leaves and wet mud

watch out for dog mess

watch out for glass

allways wear hi viz jacket when walking in the dark

help people when fall over or in danger

Crime

Tell people where you are going TO protect youyself from getting into fights


walk away from trouble, try not to start arguements.


Drink sensibly, Know your limits

Go out in twos.

Protect Yourself from Theft

Only take out the money you need.

Don't wave your money about.

Don't write your pin number down.

Don't give out peroneal information.

Use peroneal alarms.

Leave lights on.




Posted by Kirsti

Recycling

Today we video things we could Recycle and did a bit of talking and pointing. It was shown how we can Recycle.

Posted By Kirsti

videoing

We have done videoing of batteries and we took pictures of cartridges to show what we have done with them.

we videoed a blue bin and took rubbish out.

We learned how to use a digital camera.

It was showing everyone what is recycling is.

By Mark Peachey

things to do on wednesday afternoon

train journeys
pc research
filming with video camera
bus tour
boats
walking
jogging
sight seeing

by mark hugh kirsti

Health and Safety

Today in the Community group me and Mark and Hugh and Phil filled out a Health and Safety sheet and ticked the box's and marked with words or a tick or cross if everything was OK in Papworth.

Then we recorder everything on the blog which we did this afternoon.


I think the lesson was very good.


Poster by Kirsti

health and safety

Today we filled out a health and safety sheet and went around checking for signs and fire extinguishers,if it was tidy and clean or danerous or broken . we tickked the boxs if it was ok. and marked down with crosses if its not good. i was checking health and safety for all us lot.
we walked around to see if things should not be their.
we split up in twos and talked about the hazards.

by mark peachey

Ideas what we could do on a Wednesday afternoon in the Community Group

Go somewhere on the train for the day

Look stuff up on the computer what we are talking in the group

Do some filming

Posted by Kirsti

What we would like to do in our Community group on a Wednesday

Mark I have been thinking about if we write some ideas on to the Blog about what we would like to do in the Community Group on a Wednesday afternoon. Then Phil can read what our ideas are.


Posted by Kirsti