Young Carers Awareness Day is coming soon and the theme is education. We are asking all local schools to join our Young Carers in Schools programme.
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Latest News
News for carers and health & social care professionals in Bristol & South Gloucestershire
Bristol Reclaiming Independent Living Meeting – January 8
The next Bristol Reclaiming Independent Living (BRIL) meeting will take place on:
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Consultation on carers strategy deadline extended
Bristol City Council has announced that the deadline for feedback on the new Carers Strategy has been extended until 19th January 2020.
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Your Care Survey – South Gloucestershire
A survey has been sent to everyone in receipt of a care service from South Gloucestershire including people who are receiving Direct Payments.
Help to Apply: EU Settlement Scheme
North Bristol Advice Centre provide practical support to vulnerable Bristol residents applying to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). Continue reading “Help to Apply: EU Settlement Scheme”
Raise Money While You Christmas Shop Online
Use Give as you Live and Amazon Smile to do your online Christmas shopping and raise money for Carers Support Centre. Continue reading “Raise Money While You Christmas Shop Online”
Tell NHS Bristol what you think about GP Improved Access
NHS Bristol CCG are keen to inform carers that they have recently launched a survey on GP Improved Access and would like to hear your views!
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Survey for the equipment service for people who are Deaf or who have hearing loss
The Council wishes to gain the views of people who might benefit from a service that provides specialist assessment and equipment for people who are Deaf or have hearing loss. The survey will remain open until the 2nd December 2019.
UPDATE: Please note that this survey has now closed.
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Free Tickets: ‘We The Curious’ for Lawrence Hill Carers & Theatre for 50+ Carers
Are you a carer living in the Lawrence Hill area of Bristol? If so, you and your family or friends can visit We The Curious for free the weekend of 7 and 8 December . Continue reading “Free Tickets: ‘We The Curious’ for Lawrence Hill Carers & Theatre for 50+ Carers”
Help Us Take Young Carers to the Panto This Christmas
We want to take young carers to the panto, because they deserve a break this Christmas! Continue reading “Help Us Take Young Carers to the Panto This Christmas”
Living Well With Dementia Event This December
We Care Home Improvements (We Care) are holding a Living Well With Dementia event on Tuesday 10th December. Continue reading “Living Well With Dementia Event This December”
Bristol Parent Carers Hosting Drop-In Support Group This Thursday
On Thursday 21 November, Bristol Parent Carers will be hosting a drop-in support group at Royal Oak House. Continue reading “Bristol Parent Carers Hosting Drop-In Support Group This Thursday”
Share your views on the redesign of the Sensory Support Service
Bristol City Council is asking for your views on the support provided by the SEND Sensory Support Service and how it can be improved.
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Carers Support Services: Commissioning Plan Consultation and Carers Strategy Engagement
Bristol City Council is consulting on the future of Carer Support Services (for adults) and seeking views on a new Carers Strategy. The accepted definition of a carer is anyone who provides unpaid care for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health issue or an addiction cannot cope without their support (The Carers Trust).
Parkinson’s Carers Support Event Coming up in November
On 14 November, Sirona Care and Health is holding an event for people who live with someone with Parkinson’s about the services to carers offered at Carers Support Centre. This event is bookable by partners or family members who care for and live with someone with Parkinson’s.
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University of Bristol: Patient and Public Involvement Workshop
Do you have a life-limiting illness? Are you a current or past carer for someone who has received palliative or end of life care? Do you have a connection to, or interest in, palliative and end of life care?
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Bristol City Council Budget Consultation 2020/21
Bristol City Council has launched a consultation on Council Tax for 2020 to 2021.
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Our activity groups
We run monthly activity groups for carers. These are small, informal and friendly. Why not find out more and give one go?
Bristol consultation on Carers Services
Bristol City Council has launched a consultation relating to Carers Services and they are seeking carers’ views. They want to hear from as many carers as possible and will be running consultation events across the city in November.
Working with Marie Curie to give support for carers
We are working in partnership with Marie Curie to run a new monthly carers’ café in their shop on the Gloucester Road. The charity has transformed one of its shops to include a walk-in support centre for people living with any type of terminal condition and their carers.
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