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News items from March 2014

Free holidays for carers

The Respite Association offers free respite breaks for carers on very limited incomes, as well as funding for respite care for disabled, sick, elderly or terminally ill people, so their carer can take a much needed break.

The Association has two caravans, one in Skegness and the other in Staining, just outside Blackpool, where carers can enjoy a free respite break. Both have very good facilities and are close to the town centre. Heating, lighting and access to things like entertainment facilities at the caravan parks are included in the price, but you'll need to provide your own food and drink and make your own way to your chosen destination.

The idea of the free holidays is to give you a complete break, so you can't take the person you care for. However, if this means you'll need to pay for respite care, the Association may be able to help with that too.

To find out more visit www.respiteassociation.org, email [email protected] or call 01775 820176.

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Have your say on local health and care services

West Leicestershire Clinical Comissioning Group is holding an event called Everyone Counts, to give carers and cared for the chance to help shape local health and care services. 

The event is on Thursday 27 March from 9am to 4.30pm at Burleigh Court, Loughborough University, LE11 3TD. 

You'll have plenty of opportunity to share your views and experiences of local health and care services and make suggestions on how future services could be developed, including the services you receive from your GP practice, hospitals, community staff, mental health services and others. The event will also bring together a range of knowledgeable speakers. 

Bacon and egg butties will be provided on arrival in the morning, followed by a buffet lunch, as well as tea and coffee.

Places will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. 

To book  your place visit the Everyone Counts web page, email [email protected] or call Helen Cullinan on 01509 567 796.

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29th March - Dementia Friends information session

Why not go along to a Dementia Friends information session to find out more about what it's like living with dementia?

Dementia Friends is an Alzheimer's Society initiative and there are numerous sessions being run at venues across Wigston, Oadby and Fleckney.

To find your nearest session simply go to www.dementiafriends.org.uk and type in your postcode. Alternatively, you can call Emma on 07703 693499.

The next session is on 29th March, 10.15am to 11.15am at Oadby Library, The Parade, Oadby. Places are limited so it's best to ring Emma on the number above to book your place.

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Spring newsletter out now!

Why not take a break for a few minutes and enjoy reading the spring issue of our newsletter? Inside, you'll find details of all our Carers' Support Groups together with news of our Carers Spring Fest on 25th April and how to apply for a Carer's Support Grant. 

Simply click here to read

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Police warning over phone calls from ‘Microsoft’

Blaby police are warning people to be careful if they receive a telephone call from an Asian sounding male stating he is from the Microsoft Technical Support team.

The male goes on to say your computer is at risk and he needs you to give him information.

If you have any concerns please call Action Fraud, the UK's national fraud and internet crime reporting centre, on 0300 123 2040 or visit actionfraud.police.uk to find out more.

Remember, never give out your personal information if you're not sure who you're talking to.

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Have your say on new Changing Places toilets for Leicestershire

Leicestershire County Council is hoping to get funding for an extra ten Changing Places toilets, which would be installed between April 2014 and March 2017. They are currently asking the public where  they are most likely to be needed and wanted. 

Changing Places toilets are larger than standard disabled toilets with extra features and more space to meet the needs of all people with a disability - and their carers. They have room for up to two assistants and have equipment like changing benches, hoists and privacy screens.

To have your say on where you think the new toilets should be installed please take part in the survey on Leicestershire County Council's website by Thursday 17th April. It will take around 5-10 minutes to complete.  

To find out more about Changing Places toilets visit www.changing-places.org

If you require the survey in a different format, such as Braille, large print or an alternative language, please call Louisa Whait on 0116 305 0385 or email [email protected]

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Free event for carers - ‘Safe & sound at home’

The Home Safety Action Group is running a free event for professionals and volunteers who visit vulnerable people in their own homes on 30 April at the Salvation Army, Ladysmith Road, off Saffron Road, South Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4UZ.  

The event, which is called 'Safe and sound at home', will include seminars, exhibitions, videos and demonstrations on some of the dangers that can affect vulnerable people at home such as distraction burglary, fire, bogus callers, adult abuse and falls. The event also includes an opportunity to attend a Dementia Friends training session and help England meet its target of one million dementia friends by 2015. 

If you're interested in attending as a carer, please email [email protected]

On-site car parking is available. 

To find out more please download the leaflet and booking form.

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