Carers Breaks /Activities Request Form JUL-SEPT 2015

TRIPS/ ACTIVITES ARE FOR CARERS REGISTERED AT THECENTRE

Most are free – if a contribution is required we will let you know and we may have to charge

for non–attendance.

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

Swindon Carers Centre, Swindon Advice and Support Centre, Sanford House, Swindon SN1 1QH

ABOUT YOU
Title: ______First Name(s): Last Name:
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 attend or if you would like to attend with a friend (who must also be a registered carer with Swindon 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.

Date / Events / Venue / Tick if interested
Wed 1.30-4pm in early July.
Date to be confirmed / Gardening Activity and Cafe
A 2 hour activity- this will include making a planter/tub of summer floweringplants followed by a cuppa and cake in the Olive Tree café
(8 places) / TWIGS, Cheney Manor Garden Centre /The Olive Tree Cafe
Mon 13th July and 20th July, 10.30am-12pm / Art with Marilyn-2 informal art sessions, improve your art skills and have some fun. Materials and refreshments provided (10 places) / Swindon Carers Centre
Tues 28th July 6.30-8pm / Flower arranging- watch a floral demonstration and then create your own arrangement to take home. (8 places) / Swindon Carers Centre
July. Date to be confirmed / Male carer social/activity evening.Hosted by 2 male staff from Swindon Carers Centre. (30 places) / To be confirmed
Sat 1st Aug 2-4pm / Tea party/social for OLDER CARERS (and cared for if they too are older and/or have dementia.) Live entertainment, afternoon tea. (60 places) / Citifaith Church, Regent Street
August. Date to be confirmed / Jewellery making with Margi –all materials provided (8 places) / Swindon Carers
Centre
Commencing in Sept (am) / Paper-craft/card making with Belinda-materials provided (8 places) / Swindon Carers Centre
Wed 2nd Sept
7.30-9.30pm / Social evening/meal - A chance to meet other carers and enjoy a meal in an informal setting
(30 places) / JRC Global Buffet
Tues 22nd Sept
7-9pm / Ten Pin Bowling (30 places) / Shaw Ridge
Sat 26th Sept 2-4pm / Ladies Pamper Day-FEMALE CARERS are invited to an afternoon of pampering, chat and afternoon tea (40 places) / Citifaith Church, Regent Street
Tues 29tth Sept 6.30-8pm / Flower arranging- watch a floral demonstration and then create your own arrangement to take home. (8 places) / 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 e.g. 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 Building, Swindon College, North Star,SN21DY
As above / 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. (40 places) / Inspirations Salon,
Ground floor, Pegasus Building, 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. / Please contact
Healthwatch on 01793 497777
Tues 7th July
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 (15 places) / Swindon Carers Centre
Date and time to be confirmed / Mindfulness and relaxation techniquesa taster by a LIFT Psychology Practitioner (15 places) / Swindon Carers Centre / I would prefer
am / eve
Date and time to be confirmed / Zumba class with Allie (15 places) / To be confirmed / I would prefer
am / 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. (15 places) / 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 etc.? This workshop may help. (15 places) / 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 and times TBC / 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
(15 places) / To be confirmed
Dates and times TBC / Manual Handling- do you require training re: what you need to do or not do to assist your cared for person to move safely.
(8 places) / To be confirmed
Mon 27th July
12.45-2.45pm / 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
Session 1 starts on Tues 7th July
6.30-8.30pm / 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. (15 places) / Swindon Carers Centre
Mon28th Sept 1.30-3pm / 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 17th Aug
11.15-1.15 / 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
Date and time to be confirmed if enough interest / 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
(8 places) / Swindon Carers Centre
Mon 21st Sept , 10.30-12.30 / 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
Date to be finalised / Course for carers supporting someone with a life limiting illnessThis course focuses on the emotional effects of being a carer, managing medicines, looking after yourself, thinking ahead, basic caring skills, diet and nutrition etc. / Prospect Hospice or Swindon Carers Centre depending on numbers
Arrange directly with your library / Computer course- basic computer courses for carers are being held in various libraries around Swindon. / Please contact your local library for further details

Clubs/Groups/Peer Support

Tues
7th July,
4th Aug
1st Sept
2.30-4pm / Chat, tea and cake!
All carers are welcometo attend a new social group for a cuppa and a chat with those in a similar situation to yourself / Swindon Carers Centre
Tues
21st July
18th Aug
15th Sept
7-8.30pm / Dementia peer support group- if you care for someone with dementia/Alzheimer’s and would like to meet other carers on a similar ‘journey’ to you, who can empathise and share hints and tips of ways to cope, why not pop along and see if this group is for you? Refreshments provided. Staff from The Alzheimer’s Society will also attend. / Swindon Carers Centre
Thursdays
23rd July
27th Aug
24th Sept
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 led but can include craft, singing, bingo etc. / St Andrew’s Church Hall, Raleigh Avenue. / Please tick if cared for wishes to attend too

2nd Thurs of the month:
9th July,13th Aug,10th Sept 10.30am-12pm / 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. / Highworth Community Centre, The Dormers, Highworth
Dates and times to be confirmed / 17 – 24’s
Are you a carer 17-24 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
July date 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
Tuesdays:
14th July
11th Aug
8th Sept / Mental Health Carer Peer Support Group for those who care for someone with mental health issues. Mutual support for people in a similar situation. Visiting speakers will attend some sessions. / Swindon Carers Centre
Every Thurs:
10.00am-12 / Knitting/Crochet Circle
Learners and experienced welcome. Drop inany time during the session for a cuppa and a chat. / Swindon Carers Centre

Other

If you ring our reception on 01793 531133 and ask for our Support Line, they can signpost you to many other organisations that may be helpful e.g.Stroke Support, Prospect Hospice, free courses from LIFT Psychology e.g. Mindfulness and relaxation, Health Ambassadors, Carers Together (a new online Support facility) etc.

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