Drop In Services / Events / Training

Drop In Services / Events / Training

People who care for others now have access to more help and support from a new service. Colebrook Housing Society have launched a new service called Carers Champions Plymouth. If you are an adult carer of another adult, this service can provide advice and information about issues that affect you, practical support and help you to get services that you need for yourself or the person you care for.

We are also offering you a number of Drop in sessions in city wide locations, Outreach in the community, Up to date information, Opportunities for training and peer support.

Many people take on a caring role as part of their commitment to family and friends and may not consider themselves as carers. These people are entitled to help and support from our service.

 


Community Outreach Events 2009/2010

Carers are being invited to information and advice sessions which will be held in public places throughout Plymouth during 2009/2010.
We are organising the Community 'Outreach' Events during the next year. It is part of a drive to take support services to carers in the community, and in public places throughout the city.
We realise that not all carers can come into the city - you lead busy lives, so we want to reach out to you, and take our information into your communities, and make you aware of what's available.  Also, some carers are socially isolated, and we want to connect with you, and provide you with support.

January 2010

 

13th January

Mustard Tree MacMillan Centre

14th January

City College outreach

19th January

CAB outreach

February 2010

 

9th February

Devonport Regeneration Community

10th February 10 - 1

Mustard Tree MacMillan Centre

10th February 2.30

Alzheimers talk at Crownhill

18th February

Morrisons Plymstock outreach

18th February

DRCP event Plymouth Albion

March 2010

 

4th March

Derriford Hospital

10th March

Mustard Tree MacMillan Centre

19th March

Morrisons Outland Road outreach

27th March 7pm

Dance Dance Dance South Asia Community event

31st March 12:00

Talk at STAC Barne Barton

April 2010

 

8th April

Derriford Hospital

May 2010

 

7th May

Derriford Hospital

22nd May

Lords Mayors Day TBC

June 2010

 

July 2010

 

23rd July

Sainsbury’s

 

Watch out for future events and dates!


St John Ambulance - Carers Support Programme 2010

St John Ambulance Devon in collaboration with Carers Champions and Plymouth City Council are offering the opportunity for all carers to attend a free four session course aimed at providing practical skills and information. 

The course includes not only some practical first aid skills, but also modules on stress management, medicines, safe moving and handling, preventing falls, coping with dementia – and more!

Suitable for all carers who look after relatives, friends or neighbours, the course is entirely free for those taking part. It runs over 4 morning sessions with a free lunch provided and will be held in a number of venues around the City so as many carers as possible can become involved.

‘A truly excellent course with plenty of time for discussion and questions, it made me feel valued as a Carer’

The course starts at 10am and closes with lunch at 1.00pm and will be running on the following dates:

2010

Granby Island Community Centre

Tuesday January 12th, 19th, 26th, February 2nd

Morice Baptist Church, Ham

Wednesday March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th


We are especially interested to hear if there are any carers who would be interested in attending this course in the evenings owing to their daytime commitments?
More courses will be scheduled in 2010 and we’ll keep you aware of further details as they develop.

If you are interested in this course and think it would be helpful, but are concerned about the person you care for at home, please call Carers Champions as we may be able to put you in touch with some help.

For further information or to book a place please contact Emma Healey at St John Ambulance Devon by ringing 01392 822646 or email emma.healey@devon.sja.org.uk

Every Wednesday - DROP IN

Drop In Opportunities: Come along for a chance to meet other carers, to share news and experiences, get information and advice and find out about training opportunities.

Cozy Corner Drop In at Colebrook Housing Society, 3 Woodland Terrace, Greenbank. 11.00 am to 2.00 pm. Some free street parking available local to the office.


Carers Awareness Workshops 2010 (For professionals)

Professionals consistently have contact with unpaid carers, who provide care to friends, family and neighbours. This free workshop aims to raise awareness of the needs of carers, issues faced by carers and some of the services that are able to support them in Plymouth.  The workshop will be an opportunity to meet Carers, Carers Champions staff and Plymouth City Council Carers Team, and find out more about:

  • Carers Lives and Issues
  • The Law and Carers Assessments
  • The work of Carers Champions Plymouth, Plymouth City Coumcil Carers Team, and other agencies

Dates available for 2010:
 
Wednesday 13th January                Wednesday 16th June
Wednesday 17th February               Wednesday 14th July
Wednesday 17th March                   Wednesday 11th August
Wednesday 14th April                     Wednesday 15th September
Wednesday 12th May                       Wednesday 13th October

Time: 9.30am – 1.00pm
Venue – The East End Community Resource Centre, 4a Cattedown Road,
Prince Rock, Plymouth.  

Places are free, but numbers are limited.  To book a place please contact the Carers Champions Team on 01752 211348 or email: carers@colebrookhousing.co.uk