Come along to our online poetry cafe for carers on Wednesday 21 October, at 2pm. Continue reading “Online poetry cafe for carers”
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Get health issues checked out
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic you must continue to see your GP for health concerns, both for yourself and the person you care for. And be sure to go into hospital in the event of a health emergency, as you would normally. Continue reading “Get health issues checked out”
Face coverings now required in hospitals
You now need to wear a face covering if you visit someone in hospital, or if you have an outpatient appointment. Continue reading “Face coverings now required in hospitals”
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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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.
Callington Road bus petition
An online petition to ask for support for First Direct Bus to re-instate a bus service to Callington Road Hospital in Bristol has been launched. Currently, many carers and service users have to battle traffic to get to and from the hospital, or face a lengthy walk depending on disability from the nearest bus stops on Wells/Bath Roads.
Click here to read the petition.
Consultation: Bristol Transport Strategy
We all need to get from A to B. Transport plays a big part of all of our daily lives. The draft Bristol Transport Strategy sets out Bristol City Council’s vision and ambition for transport up to 2036.
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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Carers Week 11-17 June 2018
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
Hospital Admissions: new workshop for carers
Over 65 and going into hospital?
Do you know how your benefits could be affected if you or the person you care for goes into hospital? What do you need to do? What support is available for carers in the hospital?
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New Memory Cafe in Soundwell
Are you caring for someone who has dementia or a memory impairment? A new memory cafe is being launched in Soundwell.
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