Carers Breaks /Activities Request Form JAN-MAR 2015

ALL TRIPS/ ACTIVITES ARE FOR CARERS REGISTERED AT THECENTRE

Most are free – if a contribution is required we will let you know.

Please complete and return your form to Heather Goldsmith, Groups and Breaks Co-ordinator,

Swindon Carers Centre, Swindon Advice and Support Centre, Sandford House, Sandford St.

Swindon SN11QH

ABOUT YOU
Title: ______First Name(s):______Last Name: ______
Address:______Postcode______
Email address: ______
Daytime Telephone No: ______Mobile:______
If you have anything you would like to inform us about, e.g. if you need respite care to attendor if you would like to attend with a friend (who must be registered with the Carers Centre),please do so here:……………………………………...
  • Please note: this form is a request only and does not guarantee you will be selected as unfortunately we often have more requests than spaces.
  • We do try to ensure that carers’who have not previously accessed a break before, or for a long time, are given priority when we offer places.
  • If you are offered a place you will receive an invitation from us confirming details of the date and time of the activity approximately 2-3 weeks before the event.
  • The times and dates of these trips and courses are subject to change but all changes will be notified where possible.

Trips/Events

Date / Event / Venue / Tick if interested
Tues 27th January, 7-9pm / Ten Pin Bowling ( 30 places)
2 games of bowling. All carers welcome.1 drink included. / Tenpin, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, SN5 7DN
Sat7th Feb
2-4pm / ‘Time for Tiffin’- a tea party/ social event for older carers (and the person they care for, if they too are older and /or have dementia.)
Live entertainment, (dancing is optional! ) with afternoon tea. (50 places) / Citifaith Church, Regent Street , Swindon
Mon 9th Feb
6.30-8pm / Flower arranging- watch a floral demonstration and then create your own arrangement to take home. ( 8 places) / Swindon Carers Centre
End of Feb-date to be confirmed / ‘Encore’ evening concert ( 30 places) / St John’s Church Haydon Wick / ‘
Mon 2nd Mar.
10.30-12 noon / Art class with Marilyn ( 8 places)
All materials will be provided for you. / Swindon Carers Centre
Tues 31st Mar
6.30-8pm / Flower arranging- watch a floral demonstration and then create your own arrangement to take home. ( 8 places) / Swindon Carers Centre
Fortnightly sessions, 11am-12.30pm on Wednesdays / Paper craft/Card making workshop (7 places)
All materials are provided / Swindon Carers Centre

Health and well-being

Carer to arrange appoint. with salon -voucher issued by the Carers Centre. / Pamper session voucher
Carers will receive a treatment eg massage/manicure/ pedicure/facial delivered by students training for a career in the beauty industry. Students will be supervised /assessed by their Lecturers (50 places) / Equilibrium Beauty Salon.5th Floor, Pegasus Bldg, Swindon College, North Star ,SN2 1DY
Carer to arrange appoint. with salon- voucher issued by the Carers Centre. / Hairdressing voucher
Carers can enjoy a hair appointment with students training for a career in the hairdressing industry. Students will be supervised and assessed by their Lecturers. (15 places) / Inspirations Salon,
Ground floor, Pegasus Bldg, Swindon College, North Star Avenue, Swindon SN2 1DY
Individual 30 minute appointments will be arranged / Health Checks –are you 40-74 years of age and interested in receiving a health check from a Nurse and Health Ambassador ?( Blood pressure, weight, BMI, cholesterol levels etc ).You need to be registered with a Swindon GP and NOT already receiving checks for arthritis, cholesterol or diabetes to be eligible. / Venue and time to be confirmed when appointment booked.
Please contact
Christine Gresham on 01793 465543 to arrange an appointment
Monday 9th March
6.30-8.30pm / Coping with caring –with Marilyn( trained Counsellor).Explore in a safe group setting:-
  • Different feelings and emotions/coping with your caring role
  • Managing your own wellbeing/stress management
  • Relaxation tips
  • Where to access more support( 10 places)
/ Swindon Carers Centre
Date and time to be confirmed / Mindfulness and relaxation techniques with LIFT Psychology Practitioner / Swindon Carers Centre / I would prefer
am/pm/eve
Date and time to be confirmed / Meditation-Breathing Space taster session with Heather Redington. Psychotherapist and Energy Therapist / Swindon Carers Centre / I would prefer
am/pm/eve
**NEW / Zumba- class
NB .We need 10-15 carers for this class / To be confirmed- / I would prefer
am/pm/eve
**NEW / Body Balance class
NB .We need 10-15 carers for this class / To be confirmed- / I would prefer
am/pm/eve

Talks

Dates and time TBC / ‘Capture Life’s Journey’ a workshop for carers to learn about how to encourage someone with dementia to share stories and memories and how to capture these in a Life Journal. / Delivered by Home Instead
Venue to be confirmed
Dates and time TBC / Techniques to manage challenging behaviours-are you struggling to handle certain behaviours of someone with dementia e.g. around eating, washing, causing harm. This workshop may help. / Delivered by Home Instead
Venue to be confirmed
Dates and times TBC / Please indicate if you would be interested in attending a specific talk on a caring related topic/condition. If we have more than 8 names we can arrange a speaker e.g. End of life care, Lasting Power of Attorney/Wills,SEQOLetc
Please state the topic……………………………………….. / Swindon Carers Centre / I would prefer
am/pm/eve

Courses

Dates / Course / Venue / Tick if interested
A 5 session course starting on Wed. 4th Mar. and ending on 1st Apr
10.30am-12.30pm / Dementia Awareness –Carers Information Support Programme ( CrISP 1) delivered by The Alzheimer Society
Information and support for carers of people living with dementia.
Topics covered:-
1.Understanding Dementia, 2.Welfare Rights, 3.Support services available, 4.Planning for the future 5.Friendship /social gathering / St Andrew’s Church
Raleigh Avenue
Walcot
Wed 11th Feb, 10am-12noon
OR
Mon 23rd Feb,2-4pm / Basic First Aid Awareness course
How to manage an emergency situation, the recovery position, checking the airway/breathing, how to perform CPR, managing shock, unconsciousness, choking, bleeding etc (8 places) / Swindon Carers Centre / Please circle your preferred date
Session 1 starts on Mon 9th Mar.
6.30-8.30pm
Dates and times of further sessions TBC depending on interest / Confidence to care
A course that is mainly useful for new carers but may be beneficial to more experienced carers too. Starts with the ‘Coping with caring’ . See above.
Other session topics that can be arranged include- physical care, manual handling, medication etc.. Sources of information and services available to support you in your caring role. (10 places) / Swindon Carers Centre
Tues 3rd Feb, 10.30-12 noon / Safeguarding Of Vulnerable Adults course-Who is a vulnerable adult? What is meant by the term abuse? What can be done about it? (8 places) / Swindon Carers Centre
Mon 16th Mar,
1.30-3pm / Basic Food Hygiene and Safety course- Budding chef or more at home with microwave meals and beans on toast? It’s important to know how to prepare food safely and hygienically especially if caring for a vulnerable person. (8 places) / Swindon Carers Centre
Thurs. 5th Mar.
1.30-3pm / The Good Guide to Nutrition-do you worry about the person you care for not eating or is swallowing difficult for them? This talk covers:-How to spot signs of malnutrition, managing swallowing difficulties, practical hints and tips to increase their calorie intake / Swindon Carers Centre
Mondays
1-2.30pm
26th Jan for 6 weeks / Computer course for the terrified!
A basic computer course (6 sessions) which can be studied at your own pace by patient tutors.
The loan, set up and maintenance of a computer for you to have at home may be available. (6 places) / Tech4D
3 York House. Edison Park, Dorcan, Swindon, SN3 3RB
Mondays
1-2.30pm
9th Mar for 6 weeks / Computer course for the terrified!
A basic computer course (6 sessions) which can be studied at your own pace by patient tutors.
The loan, set up and maintenance of a computer for you to have at home may be available. (6 places) / Tech4D
3 York House. Edison Park, Dorcan, Swindon, SN3 3RB
Dates and times to be confirmed. / ‘Caring and Coping for Mental Health Carers’ a course delivered by Donna Huff of Rethink Mental Health. (10 places) / Swindon Carers Centre

Clubs/Groups/Peer Support

** NEW
(last Wed of month),
10.30am-12 noon
28th Jan
25th Feb
25th Mar / ‘Care and Share’-A new group facilitated by a trained Counsellor to explore how you are feeling now that the person you cared for has gone in to a nursing/care home. Are you experiencing feelings of loss, guilt, loneliness etc. Is there a big void now that your caring role has changed?
Meet other carers in a similar situation, explore feelings and emotions but also make new friends and perhaps meet with them socially. / Swindon Carers Centre
Thursdays
15th Jan
12th Feb
19th Mar
2-4pm / OPEN MINDS-Activity /social group for older carersand carers of people with dementia
NB Your cared for person is welcome to attend this event with you, particularly if they have dementia.A safe and welcoming setting with disabled access and staff trained in older people/ dementia care. Activities will be group lead but can include craft, singing, bingoetc / St Andrew’s Church Hall, Raleigh Avenue. / Please tick if cared for wishes to attend.

2nd Thursday of the month-
8th Jan, 12th Feb,
12th Mar / Highworth Carers Group-drop in session. Join us for a cuppa and a chat.
This is a friendly social group that also meets outside of the monthly session on additional dates. / The Computer Room, Highworth Community Centre, the Dormers, Highworth
Dates and times to be confirmed / 16 – 24’s
Are you a carer 16-24 years old? Would you like to meet other young adult carers for mutual support, make new friends and socialise? / Venues will vary for each meeting depending on the activity
Date and time to be confirmed / Male Carers Group. Meet other male carers and share experiences in a social setting. Event hosted by 2 male staff from the Centre. / Venues will vary for each meeting depending on the activity
1st Thursof each month , 4-6pm BUT NOT ON 2/1/15 / Mental Health Carer Peer Support Group for those who care for someone with mental health issues. Mutual support for people in a similar situation. / Swindon Carers Centre or a community venue-please ask for details
Every Thurs
10.30am-12 / Knitting /Crochet Circle
Learners and experienced knitters welcome. Drop in any time during the session for a cuppa and a chat.
Other
If you ring our reception on01793 531133and ask for our Support Line, they can signpost you to many other organisations that may be helpful eg stroke support, Prospect Hospice, Free courses from LIFT Psychology eg Mindfulness and relaxation, Health Ambassadors, Carers Together( a new online Support facility) / Swindon Carers Centre

Please call Heather Goldsmith, Groups and Breaks Co-ordinator on 01793 401095or email , if you need more information