South Gloucestershire Council wants to know what you think about their ideas for improving support services in their area.
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The Hope programme – free online course for carers
Hope Programme for Carers begins on 26th July 2022. This is a six week online course which can be completed at any time that is convenient to you. Continue reading “The Hope programme – free online course for carers”
S. Glos – Open discussion on education, employment, transport & housing
Do you care for someone with learning disabilities living in South Gloucestershire?
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South Gloucestershire Carers Strategy Face to Face Consultation
South Gloucestershire Council are running five face to face events as part of the consultation process for the South Gloucestershire Council Carers Strategy.
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Issue #89 of Carers News is now available for download.
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Government inquiry – share your caring experiences
The House of Lords Adult Social Care Committee has launched a major inquiry called “Lifting the veil: Removing the invisibility of adult social care”.
Susy Giullari, our Carers Policy, Engagement & Involvement Lead will be collecting responses from carers. She will be submitting this evidence to parliament.
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New online autism course for parent carers
Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos (BNSSG) Parent Carer Forums are hosting an online event for parent carers in these areas who have a child (aged 0-18) currently waiting for an autism assessment. The session will focus on signs, symptoms, support and strategies.
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South Gloucestershire AWP – Carer Strategic Group Opportunity
South Gloucestershire AWP are looking to recruit more carers into their Strategic Carer Experts by Experience Group, with a particular focus on recruiting carers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and other protected characteristics. Please download the information sheet below for more details.
Continue reading “South Gloucestershire AWP – Carer Strategic Group Opportunity”The Care Forum – South Gloucestershire Community Spirit Survey
The Care Forum’s Dialogue Team have launched a survey to find out what South Gloucestershire communities are experiencing in every day life.
Continue reading “The Care Forum – South Gloucestershire Community Spirit Survey”S. Glos: All Age Learning Disability Strategy Consultation
The strategy sets out South Gloucestershire Council’s vision and priorities for people of any age with a learning disability in South Gloucestershire for the period from April 2022 to March 2027. The strategy is the first All-age learning disability strategy for South Gloucestershire.
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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.
South Gloucestershire Disability Equality Network Event & AGM – December 2nd
South Gloucestershire Disability Equality Network (SGDEN) invite you to the next SGDEN online event and AGM, taking place to link in with the International Day of Disabled People.
Continue reading “South Gloucestershire Disability Equality Network Event & AGM – December 2nd”Independent Living Group Workshops – November 9th
The Independent Living Group (ILG), in partnership with WECIL, Bristol City Council, South Gloucestershire Council and People Plus are running workshops to support individuals considering or already employing a Personal Assistant.
Continue reading “Independent Living Group Workshops – November 9th”South Gloucestershire Carers Strategy Focus Group – November 11
South Gloucestershire Council is writing a new strategy for unpaid carers. This strategy is the council’s plan to support you, working alongside partners in health, social care, employment, education and more. The council wants to produce a plan that is accessible and engaging to unpaid carers.
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Bookings for the next Carers Rights Day 2021 are now open.
Continue reading “Carers Rights Day 2021 – November 25”Supported Living Framework Workshops
South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) are working with service users and partners to implement a new Supported Living Framework.
Continue reading “Supported Living Framework Workshops”South Gloucestershire Community Learning – Free Five Week Course
South Gloucestershire Community Learning are running free courses for adults with learning or social disabilities.
Continue reading “South Gloucestershire Community Learning – Free Five Week Course”South Gloucestershire Council – Support and advice for carers
Unpaid Carers deserve to be supported and recognised for the important role they carry out.
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Do you care for someone with learning disabilities living in South Gloucestershire?
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