News items from June 2014
CALL FOR EVIDENCE: Care Quality Commission inspection of local GP Practices
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) will be inspecting local GP practices from early August 2014, inspecting a random sample of the GP practices in the Leicester Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) area.
The inspection team is keen to hear evidence from local people about the quality and safety of GP services in the area.
There are five main questions that inspectors will always ask:
* Is it safe?
* Is it effective?
* Is it caring?
* Is it responsive to people's needs?
* Is it well-led?
Please send your stories of care or other evidence to [email protected] or call 03000 616161 to speak to someone at the CQC by July 25th 2014.
Please put the name of the GP practice that you are sending information about in the title of the email to help the CQC pass it to the right inspection team.
You can send stories/evidence of high-quality care as well as any concerns you may have.
The CQC will use your information to help the inspection team plan the inspection and what to look for.
You can find out more about the work of the CQC and how they carry out their inspections at www.cqc.org.uk
Thank you very much for helping the CQC to understand people's experiences of care. An inspection report will be available after the inspections which you'll be able to view on the CQC website.
Free training on Understanding Personalisation
The Carers Centre Leicestershire and Rutland and Sayi Training and Consultancy are running a free training session for carers on 16th July called Understanding Personalisation, which will cover how the social care system can work for you and the choices that are available to you.
The session is on from 10am to 1pm at Gorse Covert Community Centre, Maxwell Drive, Loughborough LE11 4RZ.
To find out more call Debbie on 0116 251 0999 or email [email protected]
What carers say about the training sessions:
"I feel as if the world has been lifted."
"I learnt how to cope with my situation."
"I feel more positive."
Free training on Getting Help
The Carers Centre Leicestershire and Rutland and Sayi Training and Consultancy are running a free training session for carers on 9th July called Getting Help, which will cover identifying the help you need, who to contact and what to ask for.
The session is on from 10am to 1pm at Gorse Covert Community Centre, Maxwell Drive, Loughborough LE11 4RZ.
To find out more call Debbie on 0116 251 0999 or email [email protected]
What carers say about the training sessions:
"I feel as if the world has been lifted."
"I learnt how to cope with my situation."
"I feel more positive."
Thank you Sainsbury’s for your support
Many thanks to Sainsbury's in Market Harborough for letting us promote Support for Carers in the store!
Personalisation: Making it Real
Leicestershire County Council is keen to hear your views on Personalisation - whether you're a user of social care or a carer. Personalisation aims to give people who need support from Adult Social Care, more choice and control over how they live their life.
The Council is holding an event called Personalisation: Making it Real on Monday 7 July from 10am to 4pm at Gynsill Lane Sports Pavilion, Gynsill Lane, Glenfield, LE7 7 AG and you're welcome to go along. The aim of the event is to get your feedback and work out what has been achieved so far and what needs to be done to make things better.
Places are limited so please book your place by calling Andrea Woodier on 0116 30 59569 or emailing [email protected]
Caring with Confidence starting soon in Loughborough
Caring with Confidence is a FREE programme for anyone caring for a family member or friend, with any condition.
Starting soon in Loughborough
Caring for a chronically ill or disabled loved one can have a huge impact on your own health and wellbeing. Many say they feel isolated, experience feelings of being unable to cope, unsure where to go for advice and support or feel they are not being heard. Others say they would like the chance to meet others in a similar situation.
Caring with Confidence can help with these problems and is held in a relaxed and friendly environment.
The programme runs over five weeks so come to as many sessions as you can. Everyone welcome! Bring a friend or a family member if you think they could also benefit.
Starts Wednesday 25th June 2014 10.30am – 1pm.
John Storer House
Wards End, Loughborough
Complementary refreshments are provided.
To book your place or to have a chat about the programme, please call Pamela or Debbie at The Carers Centre on 0116 251 0999.
Caring with Confidence Programme
Finding your Way
The introductory session which welcomes you to the programme and explains more about each session and how it can help you in your caring role. Looks at the importance of your own health and wellbeing.
Caring and Coping
Gives you time and space to look at the emotions involved in looking after someone and how to recognise and deal with stress more effectively.
Caring and Communicating
Helps you get the best from communicating with professionals and service providers. Ideas to help with self-advocacy and find out more about local support available to you.
Caring Day-to-Day
The essentials of caring for someone every day from medication to emergencies. Discussions around equipment available to help keep someone safe in their own home.
Managing Stress Effectively
Relaxation and how not to avoid it! Using simple techniques to incorporate in everyday life. Looks at ways to help you juggle your caring role and also find valuable time for yourself!
OR
Caring for someone with Dementia or Memory Problems
Developing awareness of how memory problems and dementia affects someone. Explores new ways of effective communication with the person you care for.
Quote from a carer recently attending the programme:
“What a blessing this course has been and in such a relaxed atmosphere. I have gained so much practical information to help me in my caring role and have also realised how much I matter and I too have got a life and a future. You have given me so much help and I have made so many new friends. Thank you so much.”
Eileen from Leicester
Film premiere - The Anonymous People
Leicestershire and Rutland Recovery Forum will present the premiere of The Anonymous People on 18th June from 11am to 2.30pm at Loughborough Town Hall - a documentary film about over 23 million people living in long-term recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs.
There will also be a Community Fair including stalls and a raffle.
“Recovery is a Reality “ Be a part of the conversation.
Email: [email protected] for your ticket and to find out more.
To watch the trailer visit: http://theanonymouspeople.com
