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VASL, the charity behind Support for Carers, is seeking Trustees
Do you want to make a difference to those in need in your community? Do you have some time to give to your local charity? Do you have skills and experience that you can share with us? VASL is a charity based at Torch House near the Leisure Centre in Market Harborough. We provide a range of excellent services to the communities of Harborough District, including: Social transport for those with mobility problems Community Champions for isolated, older people My Mind Matters to support and advise people with concerns about their mental health A group for young carers We also...
Carers Rights Day
Come down to our offices at Torch House, Torch Way, Northampton Road, Market Harborough LE16 9HL on Thursday 21st November where we're holding an information event for carers. Standholders will include Healthwatch, PoWher, Enrych, Warm Homes, I-Form Legal, the Carers Assessment team from LCC, Age UK, Harborough Lifeline, Care Home Selection and Nic Tate-Bohannon, the LAC for Market Harborough and many more. The event is on from 10:30am - 12:30pm. No need to stay for the whole lot, just drop in and out as you feel like it. Plenty of parking at the Rugby Club car park.
Waitrose Carers Cafe change of date
Please note that Market Harborough Waitrose has changed the date of the Carers Cafe to be 4-weekly instead of monthly. Dates for the rest of 2019 are: Sunday 11th August Sunday 8th September Sunday 6th October Sunday 3rd November Sunday 1st December
Free access to Jointly app
Did you know that as a Leicestershire carer, you can download the Jointly smartphone app for free via Leicestershire County Council? Developed by Carers UK, Jointly is a care co-ordination app, particularly useful if two or more people are sharing the care for someone. Here’s a YouTube video of the app in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJxA_E8l81I You can sign up here https://carersdigital.org/local/iomad_signup/signup.php using this free access code DGTL7729 or access via the LCC website, https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/…...
Leicester’s Hospitals update their Carers Charter
Leicester's Hospitals have revised their Carers Charter. If the person you care for is admitted to hospital, they will: Let you visit outside normal visiting hours (only one person at a time) Understand that you know the patient better than them Keep you informed about what is happening Involve you in decisions and care (with the patient's permission) Include you in ward rounds Support the patient while you take a break Talk to you about support available in hospital and in the community It will be up to the Ward Manager's discretion if carers wish to stay...
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