Thanks to the generous support of The National Lottery Community Fund, we’re thrilled to unveil a new series of our innovative Walk and Talks in St George and Kingswood.
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“This one’s for you, Dad” – Ellis runs to help Young Carers
Young carer Ellis Bywater from Hanham is running the Great Bristol Run on September 25 in memory of his dad, Andy, to raise funds for us.
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Thinking about later life care for yourself or a loved one?
Endorsed by the Carers Trust, insurance giant Legal and General has a comprehensive information service on later life care – Care Concierge.
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Caring can be a stressful business. Being about to go ‘pop’ under pressure may be a familiar feeling to you. Often, having no one to talk to and listen to you makes matters worse. Frazzled Cafe is here to help.
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Carers Support Centre has made a short film all about caring, to mark Carers Rights Day. Featuring 4 local carers, this film aims to increase carer awareness and reach unidentified carers. In the film, Cheralyn, Tony, Fanuel and Amanda share how they started caring, how they realised what they were doing was caring, and how receiving support improved their lives.
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”
Online poetry cafe for carers
Come along to our online poetry cafe for carers on Wednesday 21 October, at 2pm. Continue reading “Online poetry cafe for carers”
Marie Curie survey for end of life carers
Marie Curie is working to improve their online information for end of life carers. They have developed a questionnaire to ask carers about their experiences and needs. Continue reading “Marie Curie survey for end of life carers”
Carers, get your free flu jab
Flu is an unpredictable virus that can cause mild or unpleasant illness in most people. However, it can cause severe illness among vulnerable groups. Continue reading “Carers, get your free flu jab”
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”
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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Could you offer emotional support and companionship to a carer?
Many carers are isolated and find talking to someone who understands can really help. You’d provide regular phone, email or Skype contact with a carer (30 mins every 2/4 weeks) to support them in their caring role.
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Free flu vaccinations available for carers
With the autumn season upon us, it’s time to think about protecting yourself from flu.
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A practical guide to healthy caring
NHS England and Public Health England, alongside Age UK, Carers Trust and Carers UK, have released a new guide to healthy caring, particularly aimed at new carers over the age of 65.
Bristol Carers Open Meeting – September 17th
Bookings for the next Bristol Carers Open Meeting have now closed.
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Survey on mobile phone use in caring for older adults
Sheffield University has launched a survey on mobile phone use in caring for older adults and are looking for carers of anyone aged 65 or over to fill the survey out.
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New community base for S Glos parents and carers
As of 25th April 2019, the new SGPC Community Base will be open every Thursday from 10am – 2pm during term time at the Kingswood Community Centre.
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New Government Carers Action Plan published
On Tuesday 5th June the government published its long-awaited Carers Action Plan setting out how to support carers over the next two years (2018-2020).
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Update: Bristol Carers Open Meeting – September 20th
Do you care for a relative or friend in Bristol? If so, you are warmly invited to the next Bristol Carers Open meeting at the Vassall Centre.
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Bristol Carers Open Meeting – September 20th
Do you care for a relative or friend in Bristol? If so, you are warmly invited to the next Bristol Carers Open meeting at the Vassall Centre.
Organised by the Carers Support Centre, these free events are the best place for carers to meet others in similar situations, hear about changes to services and support in Bristol and ask questions directly to health and social care service providers.
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