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CARERS’ GROUP
2016 CARERS’ GROUP MEETINGSAll Meetings in Room 4 at
Holy Trinity Church Hall, Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury.
10.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.
DAY / DATE
MONDAY / 14th November 2016
MONDAY / 12th December 2016
As you will all be aware, we are waiting to move into our new premises next to Tewkesbury Hospital in the very near future. This should be late December/early January. Keep an eye on our website for more details but Carers’ Group Meetings will continue to be held at Holy Trinity Church Hall until such time as we are able to use a room in the new building.
NEWS FROM ROGER HARE AT CARERS GLOS.
Rally Round
a FREE online service which makes it easy for friends and family to come together and help a loved one stay safe and well at home.
Autism Consultation Survey
The Gloucestershire Autism Partnership Board is developing an all age autism strategy for Gloucestershire. They are very keen to seek the views of people of all ages with autism and their parents/carers. They are asking for people to complete a questionnaire.There are two questionnaires -one for adults and another for children and young.
Children and Young People's Survey
Adult Survey
Please note the closing date for completing the survey is 1st September.
Cheltenham Connections Concert
This concert will be staged in the Pillar Room, Cheltenham Town Hall, in association with Art Shape, an arts access charity based in Gloucester; it’ll be great fun and an opportunity for dancing and singing along. These events are highly inclusive - all the acts are very welcoming and encourage audience participation - and accessible for all including those facing disabling barriers who would love to come and join in the fun!
21st October 2016 –The Night Hours
The Night Hoursoffer the very best in all live music- no backing tracks! They cover a wide range of music from modern chart hits to 60's classics, and with over 150 songs in their repertoire we're surethey'llhave something to keep you on the dance floor.
More information is available on the following website :
All the concerts run from 11:15am-13:15pm, doors open at 10:30, with a 15 minute break between the two halves. Tickets are priced at £6 per person, and are free for carers available via Cheltenham Town Hall Box Office on 0844 576 2210 or . 576 2210
They are very happy to receive any feedback about these concerts as they strive to offer the best for their audiences, you can contact them on 01452 863855 or email .
Carers Allowance Petition
There’s an online petition running until Feb 2017 asking for an increase in Carers Allowance in line with the Living Wage:
Independent Age
This charity provides free information and advice for older people and their families on care and support, money and benefits and health and mobility, along with friendship services to relieve loneliness. They challenge poor care and campaign for a fair deal for older people – a reasonable standard of living, fair access to information and an opportunity to contribute to their communities.
They have a selection of good leaflets & guides that can be downloaded for free or hard-copies ordered – some specifically for carers giving guidance on choosing a care home
Carers Hospital Passport
Replacing the previous Carers Badge, this passport provides official primary carers, who are continuing to give care for a loved one whilst they are in hospital, with a range of benefits. These include help with car parking, provision of tea and coffee on the ward whilst they are providing care and access to the cared-for outside visiting hours.
They are provided to carers wanting to provide ongoing physical (hygiene, dressing, eating etc), emotional (reassurance, explaining treatments etc) or social support (such as reading or helping with communication) to the cared-for whilst in hospital
Talk to ward staff if you’d like to know about this.
Senior Patient Experience Manager Debra Clark said: “we hope that our new Carers Passport will offer many more carers an easier way of getting support when the person they look after is in hospital.
To help carers find out what support is available to them and the person they care for, both during and after a hospital admission, contact Carers Gloucestershire’s Hospitals Liaison Officer Louise de Lloyd – 01452 386283
County Council Drop-Ins
These drop-ins are a County Council supported service for people with disabilities who are over 18. They provide a safe informal environment where people can simply pop in & get advice and support to live independently.
The drop-ins work closely with CCP (County Community Projects) who can offer independent advice & advocacy.
It’s a great place to meet friends and Staff organise and sign post to local community based activities such as football, swimming, healthy walks etc & arrange a variety of educational talks and groups to support individuals with a variety of issues for example, health, education etc.
Tewkesbury Drop In Tewkesbury Library Sun Street TewkesburyGL20 5NX
Tel: 01684 299315
TOP TIPS for Parent Carers
Gloucestershire Parent Carer website is being updated to include a
Top Tips page with useful information and links to places / websites to support parent carers. It will includebusinessesand shopswho work well with young people with autism in Gloucestershire, useful adaptive equipment, parks adapted for physical disabilities etc. If any Parent Carers can think of
anything it would be good to include please email them to
Gloucestershire Gadget ‘n’ Go online shop
Launched in May 2016, the new online signposting website Gadget ‘n’ Go is a one-stop shop for small/cheap pieces of equipment to assist in daily living. The site is currently supported by the Gloucestershire Community Equipment Service, Telecare and Sensory Services team.
The aim is to help people of all ages stay safe and independent at home by providing information to
help them or their families buy small, low cost equipment to provide support at home without the
need for an assessment. There is a wide range of equipment including bathroom and kitchen aids,
easy to use utensils, medication reminders and help moving around and about. Some of this
equipment is more relevant to adults than children, but some will also be helpful for young people.
Easy to use hyperlinks are also on the site allowing users to jump to the category of equipment
they are interested in buying.
It can be found at or through the
Community Equipment Services’ website () and Telecare website ().
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