Over the last 2 years we have been participating in a national pilot to develop a wide range of support for carers in employment and the organisations they work for.
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Latest News
News for carers and health & social care professionals in Bristol & South Gloucestershire
Improving Healthcare for Everyone across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Bristol North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (BNSSG CCG) is trying to improve how their health services meet the needs of the diverse communities in the area. To do this, they are setting up an independent panel that will assess their progress to date.
South Gloucestershire Dementia Action Alliance Survey
The South Gloucestershire Dementia Action Alliance (SGDAA) has been working to make communities dementia friendly. This means places where those living with dementia and their carers/supporters feel respected, supported, understood, able to access services easily and be a part of their community.
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Autism Training – Have your say!
The Government has unveiled its proposals for all health and care staff in England to get autism training.
University Hospitals Bristol Health Matters Events
Health Matters events are free public talks hosted by consultants or senior managers on specialist areas of health, or on issues affecting hospitals.
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Responsive Communication autism training
On Friday 22 March, Autism Wellbeing CIC are delivering a training workshop in Bristol for parents and professionals.
Let’s Eat Green! event
Bristol Meets the World invites over 50s to a cookery event on Wednesday 6th March, 10.30am-2pm and The Vassall Centre.
Free computer courses
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College offer free computer courses at local libraries in South Glos.
New music support group for carers
Soundwell Music Therapy Trust are introducing a new music support group for carers in Bristol.
Bristol Wellbeing College training
Bristol Wellbeing College offers free mental health courses, workshops and wellbeing activities across a number of locations in Bristol. You can enrol now on a number of courses and workshops running between March and May.
Outpatient Experience Workshops
North Bristol NHS Trust are trying to improve their outpatient services. They need your help and experience to create together the best service possible.
University Hospitals Bristol seeks Public Governors
University Hospitals Bristol (UHB) is holding governor elections over the coming months, and it would be great to increase carer representation on this board.
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Consultation: South Gloucestershire’s Early Help Strategy for Children, Young People & Families (2019-2024)
The draft version of South Gloucestershire’s Early Help Strategy for Children, Young People & Families (2019-2024) sets out proposed principles, intentions and areas of focus for the council and partner organisations. It is currently being consulted on.
Educating the professionals
One of the key ways that we improve services for carers is to raise awareness – of who carers are, the issues they have to cope with on a day-to-day basis, and what changes practitioners can make to make carers’ lives easier. Here is a taster of some of the work that we’ve been involved with recently.
Could you speak out to make positive change?
Carer representatives raise the views of all carers at meetings and events to help change local and national policy. They are also involved in interviewing health and social care staff and some even take part in delivering training!
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Health checks for carers over 75
Close Farm Surgery in North Common are offering a free health check to all carers aged over 75 registered with the practice. This innovative service has been set up through the work of our GP team following a presentation by the surgery’s Patient Participation Group.
20% discount on Everyone Active membership
Everyone Active are offering carers in Bristol & South Glos a 20% reduction on their monthly memberships (usually £44), with no joining fee.
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Display your artwork to the public?
During Carers Week in June 2019, we are running an exhibition at a central Bristol gallery. We’d love your involvement if you have art you would like to show!
MP surgeries for carers
Bristol MPs have recently run surgeries for carers, which has proved to be an excellent way to take both local and national issues forward. More surgeries for carers are upcoming.
New counselling service for carers 18+
We have been working hard over the last few months to develop our new carer wellbeing services and are now able to start offering counselling to all carers over 18 in Bristol and South Glos.
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