News items from January 2016
Do you care for someone with dementia?
The Alzheimer's Society is running a Carer Information and Support Programme in Melton Mowbray (CrISP 2) to give carers information and support. The programme has been designed specifically for carers, family members and friends of people who have been living with dementia for some time. It provides an opportunity for you to talk in a friendly and confidential environment about your experiences and the impact they're having on you.
The programme consists of three essential sessions, each lasting two and a half hours, covering the following topics:
•Understanding how dementia progresses
•Living with change as dementia progresses
•Living well as dementia progresses, including occupation and activities.
Course dates
Session 1: Tuesday 1st March
Session 2: Tuesday 8th March
Session 3: Tuesday 15th March
All sessions will run from 10am to 12.30pm at Melton Borough Council, Parkside, Station Approach, Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1GH.
The sessions will be run by Alzheimer's Society staff and volunteers.
Please aim to attend all sessions if possible. If you're unable to attend the above dates/times, please register your interest as future groups may be available.
To find out more or book your place:
Call: 0116 231 1111
E-mail: l[email protected]
NEW Mental Health Support Group - Charnwood
The OASIS Project is running a NEW Mental Health Support Group every Tuesday from 2pm to 4pm (from 2nd Feburary 2016) at Broombriggs Room, John Storer House, Wards End, Loughborough, LE11 3HA.
Do you struggle with stress, anxiety, depression or other mental health problems?
Do you sometimes feel socially isolated & would like the opportunity to meet others with similar issues and make new friends?
Would you like to get involved in a supportive social and well-being group where you can share concerns, increase your self-confidence, learn new ways to cope better with your mental health, access information and advice and have some fun?
Then the Oasis Project may be just what you need!
A warm welcome awaits you at The Oasis.
‘Oasis - any place of rest or pleasure in the midst of toil & gloom’
*Please note this project is NOT open to those who already have a Personal Budget or Direct Payment from social services to pay for support.
To find out more:
Call Fiona Kinsey on 0116 247 0335 or
Email [email protected]
New FREE mobile App to help you find the right healthcare service
East Leicestershire and Rutland Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has launched a new FREE mobile App called 'NHS Now' to help patients access the right service, in the right place, first time, every time, including pharmacies, GP practices, dentists, urgent care centres and A&E.
The App will give you all the essential information you need to make the right choices, helping you to access self-care advice, or choose and find your nearest, most appropriate and most convenient local health service. It'll give you live opening times and directions to each local NHS service and you can choose to see all locations, or just those that are open at the time you're using the App.
You can download the App from either the Apple App store or Google Play by searching for 'NHS Now'. Why not download it now so you have it ready, just in case you need it?
FREE Relaxation Workshop - 5 Feb
Need help to switch off? Learn some relaxation techniques at this FREE workshop in February...with more workshops to follow.
Want to know more? Contact Helen at: [email protected]
Carer’s Allowance Digital Service
The Carer’s Allowance Digital Service is a simpler, clearer and faster way to make a claim or report a change of circumstances. Over 360,000 carers have now used the service with a satisfaction rate consistently around 90%.
How to access the service
Visit: gov.uk/apply-carers-allowance
What happens after you submit your claim?
Your online claim will be received by the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) as soon as you submit it. The Carer’s Allowance Unit will start processing your claim and will write to the person you care for, to let them know you've made a claim. If you've given DWP an email address, you'll receive an email confirming they've received your claim.
What help is available?
You'll find help guides to answer your questions, the option to check your eligibility up front, so you know Carer's Allowance is right for you, and a helpline number where a skilled agent will provide you with additional support to guide you through your claim.
Report a Change of Circumstances
You can also report a change of circumstances online; for example if you:
Start or leave a job
Stop being a carer
Take a holiday or go into hospital
The person you care for goes into hospital or takes a holiday
Visit: gov.uk/carers-allowance-report-change
Some benefits of using the Digital service to make a claim
Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week
Only takes around 20 minutes to complete
Arrives immediately at the Carer’s Unit once submitted
Can be used on a mobile phone or tablet device
Does not require a signature or a password
Has mandatory questions to ensure the right information is captured
Opportunity to check the answers before submitting the claim
