News items from October 2015
New support group for dementia carers
This new group is hoping to give people with dementia and their carers somewhere to come and relax for a couple of hours with people in a similar position.
To find out more call Victoria on 01509 650662.
Take a sneak peek at our autumn newsletter
Why not put your feet up for a few moments and enjoy reading our latest newsletter - full of useful news and information for carers, including top tips to keep you fit and healthy as the weather gets colder, a guide to Carer's Credit and details of a new Carers Emergency Plan designed by carers.
The Respite Association - Grants for Respite Care and Free Holiday Scheme
Since its formation in May 2001, The Respite Association has helped many hundreds of carers have a well-earned break.
They may be able to help you in two ways. Firstly, via their main grant scheme, where they would help to fund some form of alternative care for the person you look after, so you can take a break. For example, the association may help fund a week's residential care for an elderly person with health problems, so their carer could take a break with a partner or friend. Or they may help fund a young disabled child to go to a special summer camp, so their parents are able to spend some time with their other (able bodied) children. These are just two examples of ways in which the association may be able to help you.
Secondly, The Respite Association runs a Free Holiday Scheme for carers. They have two caravans, one in Skegness, the other just outside Blackpool, which are offered to carers free of charge (they'll ask for a fully refundable damage deposit of £50). The aim of this scheme is to give carers a complete break, so you can't take the person you care for. However, you're welcome to take a friend or family member(s). The scheme is very popular and applications should be sent in now.
To find out more or download an application form for either scheme please visit www.respiteassociation.org
Call: 01566 783383
Email: [email protected]
Are you a carer from a black or ethnic minority community?
This looks like an interesting event for mental health service users and their carers and families - especially if you're from a black or ethnic minority community.
Carers Engagement Event - POSTPONED UNTIL NEW YEAR
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS NOW POSTPONED UNTIL THE NEW YEAR.
This event is free to carers and will be held at Devonshire Place, London Road, Leicester, LE4 0BF on 4th November from 9am to 2pm.
If you would like to attend please call the Patient Experience Team on 0116 2585384. Please note: places are limited.
