News items from September 2011
World Mental Health Day 2011
This year's World Mental Health Day is on Monday 10th October.
World Mental Health Day is held every year to raise the public's awareness of mental health issues. According to the World Health Organization the day promotes more open discussion of mental disorders and investments in prevention and treatment services.
Over the next week or so we'll be bringing you news of events that are happening around Leicestershire - to recognise and support World Mental Health Day.
Want to learn how to use a computer or brush up your existing skills?
Being able to use a computer can really benefit carers - especially if it's difficult to get out and about. For example, you can pay your bills online, or do your weekly shopping online for delivery or even book hospital appointments online for the person you care for.
If you'd like to learn how to use a computer or brush up your existing skills, why not go along to the free drop-in computer training sessions at the Community Computer Centre in Lutterworth.
You'll find the computer centre at the Lutterworth One Stop Shop, Wycliffe House, Gilmorton Road, Lutterworth.
As well as being free, you don't need to book a session, you can just turn up at a time that suits you and stay for as long or as little as you like.
There's also the option to arrange one-to-one or small group tuition if you want to.
The drop-in sessions are on from Monday to Friday at 1.30pm to 4.30pm.
Complete beginners are also welcome and the sessions are designed to be welcoming and friendly, so they're perfect for people who haven't tried this kind of activity before.
For further details please contact Jane or Dee on 01455 555577.
Carers’ Information Meeting in Blaby District
Support for Carers is holding a Carers' Information Meeting on Tuesday 27th September from 11am to 1pm at The Pavilion, Sportsfield Lane, Huncote, LE9 3BN.
The event will be an opportunity for carers to meet the Support for Carers team whilst finding out how we can help you.
Similar events are being planned for other areas around Leicestershire in the near future.
To find out more and to confirm your attendance please call Support for Carers on 0845 689 9510 or email [email protected]
Relaxation classes to help carers in Harborough
According to many experts, relaxation is one of the most effective ways of preventing and coping with stress and anxiety whilst helping you to unwind from the day's events and fall asleep easily.
To help you learn more about relaxation techniques including meditation why not go along to a special class for carers?
It runs on the 4th Thursday of each month from 10.30am to 12.30pm at the Evangelical Church on Bath Street in Market Harborough - in the 'Cozy Lounge' (Room 4).
To find out more about the class please call us on 0845 689 9510 or email [email protected]
To find out more about relaxation in general please visit the BBC Health website
If you know of other similar activities in your area please feel free to get in touch.
Many thanks!
Older Persons’ Fayre - 20th September
In honour of Older Persons' Month, Voluntary Action South Leicestershire (VASL) is holding a free Older Persons' Fayre on Tuesday 20th September from 11am to 3pm at the Methodist Church on Northampton Road in Market Harborough.
You'll be able to meet Harborough's Active Together Team, who organise healthy walks and activities in the area; find out about small grants available to buy essential items such as washing machines; and learn more about the services available from your local library and our Handy Persons' Scheme.
Plus they'll be refreshments available throughout the day. Entry is free and you're welcome to come along anytime between 11am and 3pm.
To find out more take a look at the Event Poster or call VASL on 01858 433232 or email [email protected]
If you live in Market Harborough and you'd like to pop in to find out more, VASL is based in The Settling Rooms, St Mary's Place (near Sainsbury's).
Carers Emergency Response Service
If you're concerned about what would happen to the person you care for if something should happen to you, or you have an emergency, help is at hand.
Leicestershire County Council and the social enterprise for older people Housing 21 have teamed up to provide a Carers' Emergency Response Service to carers in Leicestershire.
The service offers carers a Carers' Emergency Response Card, designed to be carried with you, plus support to help you plan for emergencies.
If something should happen that means you're unable to look after the person you care for, Housing 21 will organise the support you've asked for in your emergency plan or it will care for your loved one directly until alternative arrangements can be made (for up to 48 hours or 72 hours over a bank holiday weekend).
To find out more and to see if you qualify for the service please call the Carers' Emergency Response Team at Housing 21 on 0303 123 0699 or email [email protected]
For more information take a look at the Housing 21 website.
New Carers’ Support Groups coming soon!
We're helping to set up new Carers' Support Groups in Hinckley and Bosworth, Melton and North West Leicestershire over the coming weeks.
The Hinckley and Bosworth Carers' Support Group will meet from Tuesday 4th October from 10.30am to 12.00 noon at the Community House, Peggs Close, Earl Shilton, LE9 7BP.
The Melton Carers' Support Group will meet from Thursday 29th September from 10.30am to 12 noon at the Carnegie Museum, Thorpe End, Melton Mowbray.
The North West Leicestershire Carers' Support Group will meet from Tuesday 20th September from 10.30am to 12.00 noon at the Wesleyan Reform Church, Melbourne Road, Ibstock, LE67 6NQ.
To find out more about our new groups please call us on 0845 689 9510 or email [email protected]
Click here for a full list of Carers' Support Groups running around Leicestershire (in addition to the new groups above).
For details of more groups and activities in your area (including groups for carers and the cared for) please search the In Your Area section of the website.
