Carers UK has launched a survey to capture carers’ experiences of being able to – or not being able to – take time away from their caring responsibilities during the Covid-19 pandemic. This survey will close on Sunday 25 April. Continue reading “Take Carers UK’s survey – research into your experiences of support services in the pandemic”
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News for carers and health & social care professionals in Bristol & South Gloucestershire
New financial support for adults in South Gloucestershire
South Gloucestershire Council is launching a new resilience fund, which is also open to carers. Continue reading “New financial support for adults in South Gloucestershire”
Have your say: South Glos children’s mental health and wellbeing Strategy
South Gloucestershire Council is developing a children and young persons (CYP) mental health and emotional wellbeing strategy, which is due to be published by the end of 2021. South Glos Parents and Carers need to hear the views of as many parents and carers, as possible, to help shape a strategy that meets the needs of local families. Continue reading “Have your say: South Glos children’s mental health and wellbeing Strategy”
Bristol Parent Carers annual event 2021 – Now available
Bristol Parent Carers hosted their first online annual event this week which focused on Bristol’s Local Offer, SEN, EHCP, transitions team, social care, the Autism Hub, and mental health support.
Continue reading “Bristol Parent Carers annual event 2021 – Now available”Young Carers Action Day – Watch our short film
Young Carers Action Day is next Tuesday, 16 March!
Continue reading “Young Carers Action Day – Watch our short film”Carers vaccine eligibility has been extended
The Standing Operating Procedure for the vaccination of carers has now been published. Continue reading “Carers vaccine eligibility has been extended”
Tell the census you’re a carer
Census day is 21 March. You will receive a letter with instructions on how to complete the census. Continue reading “Tell the census you’re a carer”
Learning disability mass vaccination clinics starting March 8th
People with a learning disability are at higher risk of poor outcomes from COVID-19 and are now being offered a vaccination to protect them from its effects.
Continue reading “Learning disability mass vaccination clinics starting March 8th”Do you receive Carer’s Allowance? Book your COVID-19 vaccination today
If you are a carer in receipt of carer’s allowance you are eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccination on the NHS website.
Continue reading “Do you receive Carer’s Allowance? Book your COVID-19 vaccination today”Carers News Spring 2021 out now
Issue #85 of Carers News is now available for download.
Continue reading “Carers News Spring 2021 out now”Healthy later living & COVID-19
The University of Bath are hosting an online event with discussions and presentations on healthy later living and COVID-19 in Bristol (9th March) and South Glos (10th March).
Continue reading “Healthy later living & COVID-19”South Gloucestershire COVID-19 vaccine & disability
To support disabled people in South Gloucestershire to make an informed decision about COVID-19 vaccinations, South Gloucestershire Council, Healthwatch South Gloucestershire, and South Gloucestershire Disability Equality Network are organising an event with local representatives from the NHS and Public Health to provide guidance and answer questions you have about the vaccine.
Continue reading “South Gloucestershire COVID-19 vaccine & disability”Free training for carers of people with learning disabilities
Please note that this training is not provided by the Carers Support Centre.
Continue reading “Free training for carers of people with learning disabilities”Join a WECIL parent carers focus group
WECIL (West of England Centre for Inclusive Living) has an exciting opportunity for parent carers to be involved in a focus group.
Continue reading “Join a WECIL parent carers focus group”University of Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research Group needs your help!
The Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Patient and Public (PPI) Advisory Panel offers a great way to have your say in how palliative and end of life care research is done.
Continue reading “University of Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research Group needs your help!”Have your say: Take Bristol City Council’s survey on SEND services
Bristol City Council is asking children and young people with SEND and their parents and carers to share their views about services in Bristol. Continue reading “Have your say: Take Bristol City Council’s survey on SEND services”
COVID-19 vaccinations
Vaccines for carers
The COVID-19 vaccination programme is well underway. Carers who are registered as a carer with their GP (Carers Register) will be invited in for vaccine. This process is already underway in many areas. Continue reading “COVID-19 vaccinations”
Careers café for unpaid carers
Weds 3 March 2021, 11am, via Zoom
Continue reading “Careers café for unpaid carers”Advanced care planning and end of life care event
for male carers age 50+ in Bristol and South Glos.
Tuesday 23 February | 10.30am – 12pm
Wednesday 3 March | 1.30pm – 3pm
National strategy for disabled people survey launched
The government has launched a public survey as part of developing a National Strategy for Disabled People.
Continue reading “National strategy for disabled people survey launched”Join our supporter list
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