UPDATE 25/09/18: This important consultation was the main topic for the Bristol carers open meeting on 19 September.
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News for carers and health & social care professionals in Bristol & South Gloucestershire
Take part in BCH’s Carers Experience Group
Bristol Community Health provide healthcare services for adults and children either in the community or in the home.
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Remap equipment
If the person you care for is struggling to find a piece of equipment that meets their needs or the equipment they have is not quite right, Remap may be able to help.
Short Breaks Study
Thanks to those of you who filled out a survey on accessing short breaks earlier this year.
Bristol Carers Open Meeting – September 19
Do you care for a relative or friend in Bristol? If so, you are warmly invited to our next get-together for carers!
Status: Event has ended.
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New NHS data opt-out
A new national data opt-out has been developed for NHS patients.
Bristol Assistive Technology Service
Bristol City Council are providing a new service called the Assistive Technology Service to support people with a learning disability and/or autism to live more independently with the help of assistive technology (AT). To deliver this the council will be working in partnership with WE care and Repair and Hft.
New eligibility criteria for blue badge
The government has announced that the eligibility criteria for the blue badge scheme will be changing to include those with ‘hidden’ disabilities. This will benefit people who are autistic or have a learning disability, dementia or a mental illness.
Government “non-response” on support for working carers
Earlier this year, Carers Support Centre provided evidence to The Work and Pensions Select Committee inquiry into the employment support that unpaid carers receive. The committee produced its recommendations on Support for carers and the Government has just published its response to these.
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Further Consultation on Talking Therapies Services
Earlier in the year, we were contacted by Bristol North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) about their consultation on Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT).
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Inclusive Transport Strategy Launched
Some carer representatives supported by Carers Support Centre fed into a national consultation on transport last year.
‘Tea & Tinkering’ bike club
The Bristol Bike Project has a social programme called ‘Tea & Tinkering’, a weekly workshop for adults experiencing social isolation. Watch a short film about ‘Tea & Tinkering’.
Claim a power of attorney refund
If you paid to register a power of attorney between April 2013 and March 2017, you can claim a partial refund from the government.
The Matinee Club for theatre lovers
LinkAge Network and The Bristol Hippodrome have worked together to create The Matinee Club for local over 60s.
Pub Rally fundraiser for Young Carers
We are raising funds to provide fun activities for Young Carers, in order to take some ‘time out’ from their caring role. By supporting this event you will be giving young carers a part of their childhood back!
Reaching out to minority ethnic carers
We are proud to have produced some short films in different community languages to encourage minority ethnic carers to seek support.
Guinness World Record achieved at Young Carers Festival 2018
The most arm-linked people to stand up simultaneously is 301, achieved by The Children’s Society, YMCA Fairthorne and UK Young Carers (all UK) in Botley, UK, on 30 June 2018.
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Early Help Engagement Event
South Gloucestershire Council is reviewing how they collectively provide early co-ordinated and effective information, advice, help and support for children, young people and families. They know that providing this at the right time and in the right way can have a significant positive and sustainable impact for families.
Feed your views into the UHB NHS Trust Hospital Transport Hub
University Hospitals Bristol (UHB) NHS Trust proposes to build a new Hospital Transport hub.
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Vassall Centre Summer Fayre 2018
Come rain or shine! Wednesday 25th July, 10.30AM – 2.30PM.
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