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 |
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13th January |
Mustard Tree MacMillan Centre |
14th January |
City College outreach |
19th January |
CAB outreach |
February 2010 |
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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 |
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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 |
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July 2010 |
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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