News items from April 2018

State of Caring 2018: Have your say

Carers UK are asking carers to help them show the reality of what it means to care for a family member or friend - by completing their State of Caring Survey 2018.

This will be the most extensive survey into carers' experiences in the UK and the results will be published later in the year.

Your support will help Carers UK campaign for change. For example, this year, they're campaigning for carers to be able to access a break from their caring role, for a rise in Carer's Allowance and for stronger rights for carers who are juggling work and care.

Last year, more than 7,000 carers shared their experience via the State of Caring Survey 2017.

Fill in the survey

Find out more

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Harborough Lotto launches to support local good causes

Harborough Lotto is a weekly online lottery created to support local causes in Harborough District - including VASL, the charity behind the Support for Carers project!

The first ever draw is on Saturday 5th May at 8pm so to be in with a chance of winning up to £25,000 plus one of five £50 Amazon vouchers, why not buy a ticket? Even if you don't win, you'll be helping to support local good causes including local carers.

Following on from the first draw on 5th May, the draw will take place weekly. Tickets cost £1 per week with 60% going to local good causes.

Find out more and good luck!

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Joining Forces Coffee Mornings for Older Veterans

Are you, or do you care for, an older veteran?

Joining Forces, Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland's new project to support older veterans in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland, is holding several Veterans Coffee Mornings for older veterans and their carers, spouses, families, widows and widowers.

The coffee mornings are on:

Monday 9th April & Monday 14th May from 10am-12pm
At
Hermitage FM Community Coffee Lounge
Memorial Square
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3TU

And:

Wednesday 11th April from 10.30am-12.30pm
Gorse Covert Community Centre
Maxwell Drive
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 4RZ

Please come along and meet other veterans as well as Joining Forces staff.

Tea, coffee, cake and refreshments will be available as well as a very warm welcome.

To find out more please call Jill or Michaela on 0116 2614 605 or email [email protected]

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Discover yourself and your dreams

Are you unsure of what's truly important to you?
Do you need clarity?
Do you need help reaching your goals?

Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland is holding a Vision Board Workshop on Tuesday 10th April from 10am-12.30pm at Age UK, Thorncroft, 244 London Road, Leicester, LE2 1RH - which may be just the thing to help you begin the process of discovering yourself and your dreams.