Up Coming Events
Carers Champions ‘Drop Ins’
Our weekly drop-in at Virginia House, Palace Street, Bretonside PL1 2AY will take place from 11am to 2pm every Wednesday except for the last Wednesday of every month when we will meet at The Union Rooms (the Wetherspoons Pub) in Union Street – opposite The Zone and on the junction of Union Street and Western Approach – between 11am and 2pm.
This is a friendly and relaxing event, in a large and comfortable space, allowing many people to come along; if you choose to have lunch while we’re there, you will get 20% off the cost of your food.
In the spring, a new series of speakers will be coming along to the Virginia House venue including:
15th February – Healthy Living workshop
7th March – Lorraine Steer 11.30am
21st March– David Money, Police Authority 11.30am
Come along and Drop In!
Crownhill Drop in – at the British Red Cross (next to the fire station)
Fridays in 2012: February 17th, March 16th, April 20th, May 25th, June 15th and July 20th from 11.00 am – 2.00 pm
Easily accessible from a number of areas in Plymouth, this venue offers a chance to enjoy a cuppa and a chat with other carers and Carers Champions staff. Find out more about the free Carers Champions and British Red Cross ‘Care in the Home’ services.
Plympton Drop-in at Harewood House
Great news for carers in Plympton and surrounding areas! We are starting a new drop-in at Harewood House. This will take place every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month after that, from 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm. Come and have a break; relax and enjoy a cuppa with other carers
Community Outreach Events
Carers are being invited to information and advice sessions which will be held in public places throughout Plymouth throughout the year.
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.
Watch out for future events and dates!
Derriford Hospital Foyer – Thursdays 11am – 3pm on February 9th, March 8th, April 12th, May 10th, June 14th, July 12th and August 9th
Mount Gould hospital foyer - Tuesdays - 10-2 on February 14th, March 20th, April 17th and May 22nd
February 22nd - St Peters RC Primary School Advice/information afternoon for parents - 2.30- 4.30pm
March 1st - ‘Stepping Into Spring Community Event’ an event to be held at the Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre 1.30-4 pm
April 28th - 'Time to Change’ – an event to be held on Plymouth Plaza between 10am and 3pm, to tackle the stigma associated with mental health.
June 18th – 24th - Carers Week - timetable to be confirmed
St John Ambulance - Carers Support Programme
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:
Venues & Dates
2012
St Budeaux Library
Wednesday February 1st and 8th.
HQ Building, Union Street
Tuesday March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Plympton Library
Tuesday May 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th
Plymstock Library
Monday June 25th and July 2nd, 9th and 16th
10am start and closes with lunch at 1.00pm
The following dates will start at 6pm with light supper closing at 9.00pm
Estover St John Area HQ
Wednesday April 18th, 25th and May 2nd, 9th
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
Carers Awareness Workshops (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 Council Carers Team, and other agencies
Dates available for 2012:
Tuesday 14th February: (East End Community Resource Centre)
Tuesday 17 April 2012:(Venue tbc)
Tuesday 12 June 2012: (Venue tbc)
Tuesday 14 August 2012:(Venue tbc)
Time: 9.30am – 1.00pm
We can also deliver a shortened version of the training at your workplace. Please contact us for more details.
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