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.
This year’s Carers’ Week, Monday 14th to Sunday 20th June, is called ‘A Life of My Own’. We have been very busy behind the scenes planning events alongside other carers’ organisations in the city, particularly Carers UK. We are very excited about this partnership work and look forward to meeting up with friends old and new at some of the events. This timetable below shows what we have organised; do watch out in the local papers for updates on this information and additional activities. Once again, we have vouchers available towards meals at Leandra Restaurant throughout the week.
Some events during Carers Week will have limited places. To ensure fairness, we are operating a booking system. Places will be limited to 2 per carer. We will confirm bookings nearer the time and will, as usual, keep a reserve list which we will use in case of cancellation. For each event, priority will be given to carers not already booked on another one. We will also be asking for a non-refundable deposit of £2 per person to secure your place. Please contact us if you are unable to attend to allow someone else to take your place.
IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION
- EVENTS MARKED CC CAN BE BOOKED THROUGH CARERS CHAMPIONS ON 01752 211348
- EVENTS MARKED FF CAN BE BOOKED THROUGH FRIENDS AND FAMILIES AND THE FUN AND FREEDOM CLUB ON 01752 204369
- EVENTS MARKED CU CAN BE BOOKED THROUGH CARERS UK ON 01752 204369.
Monday 14th June
Derriford Hospital Foyer
Launch of
Carers’ Week
with information stand for carers 10 am – 3 pm
Barbican Therapy Centre discounts for carers (to book call 266002)
3 Woodland Terrace
Complementary therapies Tracey Mitchell (CC)
Virginia House
Complementary therapies (CU)
Tuesday 15th June
The Eden Project
Trip for carers
and those
they care for
(CC)
Virginia House
Complimentary therapies (CU)
Wednesday 16th June
Buckfastleigh to Totnes Steam train trip
For carers
only (CC)
Central Library
Launch of ‘Caring for Carers’ 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm (Information, advice and cream teas)
Thursday 17th June
Duke of Cornwall Hotel
Carer of the Year Awards (CU)
Friday 18th June
Plymouth Guildhall
Have a Heart Information Day (to raise awareness of heart disease and how to keep a healthy heart. Includes free food, activities and information)
Evening boat trip (CU)
Saturday 19th June
Tree Surfing (FF)
Young Carers’ awards (FF)
Sunday 20th June
Bowling (FF)
On 18th June 2010 at the Guildhall in Plymouth from 10.00am until 3.00pm the following organisations will be hosting an event to mark the end of Carers Week:
Colebrook Housing Society
Carers Champions
Friends and Families of Special Children
Discover Independence and Carers UK Plymouth
As part of this event Colebrook Housing Society and The British Heart Foundation will be sponsoring “Have a Heart Day” for children and adults with a learning disability and their families / carers to raise awareness of heart disease and to learn how to keep your heart healthy.
This fun filled information day will give you:
access to a wide range of information on heart disease and risk factors
- information and advice on healthy lifestyles and healthy eating
- information and support / advice from a range of city wide organisations linked to health and social care
- an opportunity to try some healthy eating (lunch) and healthy activities
The British Heart Foundation and Heartswell South West, are working together to raise £97,000 for a 3D TOE scanner for Derriford Hospital. This new scanner will greatly assist the cardiac team and enable them to make more informed and speedier diagnoses. Ultimately it will mean more lives can be saved across the southwest peninsula. We will be holding a raffle on the day to support this local and very worthwhile appeal.
It will be an INTERACTIVE day for all the COMMUNITY – so do come along!!
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
Morice Baptist Church, Ham
Wednesday March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
Plymstock United Church
Tuesday April 27th, May 4th, 18th, 25th
Crownhill St John Ambulance Hall
Wednesday June 23rd, 30th July 7th, 14th,
Mount Gould LCC Training Room
Monday September 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Estover SJA Area HQ Sisna Park
Tuesday November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
2011
St Budeaux Library
Wednesday January 12th, 19th, 26th February 2nd
Granby Island Community Centre
Monday March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
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 2011 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