The Covid-19 pandemic has increased the pressures that carers already face. It has also meant that services for carers have needed to adapt to a new environment. Continue reading “Take South Gloucestershire carers survey”
Latest News
News for carers and health & social care professionals in Bristol & South Gloucestershire
Small group telephone sessions for dementia carers
Are you missing social interaction but not able to join groups online? Continue reading “Small group telephone sessions for dementia carers”
Bristol Learning Disability Carers Discussion Group
Come along to meet other carers of people with learning disabilities and autism to have a break, a chat and share tips!
Continue reading “Bristol Learning Disability Carers Discussion Group”
Parent carer updates for December and January
We’ve gathered together the latest news for parent carers: Continue reading “Parent carer updates for December and January”
Share your views on Council Tax in Bristol
Tell Bristol City Council what you think about proposed changes to Council Tax as part of their annual budget setting for the next financial year.
Continue reading “Share your views on Council Tax in Bristol”
Bristol’s new Drug and Alcohol Strategy Consultation
A new strategy is being developed to support people with drug and alcohol dependency in Bristol and limit the impact of addiction on lives and communities across the city. Continue reading “Bristol’s new Drug and Alcohol Strategy Consultation”
Are you interested in emergency care and how it is delivered in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire?
Centre for Academic Primary Care is looking for members of the public with experience as a patient or as a carer, in the past 24 months, of any of the following services:
Help shape the delivery of the Community Mental Health Framework
Independent Mental Health Network (IMHN) is running five focus groups in December that each look at a different element of the NHS’ Community Mental Health Framework.
Continue reading “Help shape the delivery of the Community Mental Health Framework”
Introducing the new Carers Charter
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston and North Bristol NHS Trust has launched a charter for carers.
Healthwatch – Support for dementia carers
Healthwatch would like to invite you to be involved in a project aimed at supporting dementia carers.
Continue reading “Healthwatch – Support for dementia carers”
Vfrac research study on back pain
The Vfrac research study is planning on producing a checklist for use in primary care to identify older women with back pain due to un-diagnosed broken bones in the back.
Carers News Winter 2020 out now
Issue #84 of Carers News is now available for download. Continue reading “Carers News Winter 2020 out now”
Get welfare benefits and debt advice in Bristol
With the latest news of another national lockdown, we know many people will be worried about what this means for them and whether their income will be affected. Continue reading “Get welfare benefits and debt advice in Bristol”
Do you shop at the Co-op? You can raise funds for young carers
You can raise funds for young carers as you shop. For every £1 you spend on selected Co-op products and services, 2p will go to back to you, and 2p is donated to us. Continue reading “Do you shop at the Co-op? You can raise funds for young carers”
Carers Rights Day 2020 – Thursday 26th November
Bookings for Carers Rights Day 2020 are open!
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Communication and dementia workshop – Tuesday 17th November
Please note that this workshop is being organised by South Gloucestershire Dementia Action Alliance.
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Friends with pens – over 55s and student penpals
Do you enjoy writing good old-fashioned letters? If the answer is yes then you might be interested in getting involved with Friends with Pens. Continue reading “Friends with pens – over 55s and student penpals”
Free webinar: supporting young people with Dementia
A free dementia webinar will take place on Wednesday 28 October at 2pm. Go along to learn more about dementia in young people of working age. Continue reading “Free webinar: supporting young people with Dementia”
Brainwave Online
Brainwave are continuing to deliver essential therapies to families who are unable to visit Brainwave Centres.
New safety wristband for people with dementia
A new tech wristband has been launched in Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire and Somerset to help improve the safety of people with dementia. Continue reading “New safety wristband for people with dementia”
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