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Lasting Power of Attorney Service 20th July 2017 Category: Working Carers Lasting Power of Attorney Service Who will look after your health choices and finances when you can’t? In the recent past I have written about the LPA service and what is a Lasting Power of Attorney but now the service is changing and growing and I thought you might find this information useful. Read More Lasting Power of Attorney Service
Have you made a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? 20th July 2017 Category: General Have you made a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? Have you thought about how will manage your health and financial affairs if you are incapacitated due to accident or illness? Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that lets your loved ones step in if you are unable to make decisions for yourself, helping you stay in control of your future. Read More Have you made a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
Unwanted foreign currency 19th July 2017 Category: General Unwanted foreign currency Have you been on holiday recently? You could help to support carers in West Cumbria simply by donating any leftover and unwanted foreign currency - what could be easier? A number of local travel agencies are supporting us by collecting any leftover coins or notes. Read More Unwanted foreign currency
How to apply for flexible working 14th July 2017 Category: Working Carers How to apply for flexible working The way we work over the years has been going through a change as well as the law. More and more people are looking at flexible work arrangements and with more advancements in technology and companies changing the way they work, there is more of a demand for different styles of working. Read More How to apply for flexible working
Family Fun Day 10th July 2017 Category: General Family Fun Day On Saturday 15th July we will be holding a family fun day at Cockermouth Rugby Club, Strawberry How (10am to 2pm). As the title suggests there will be loads of fun things going on, including: Children’s party games Face painting Glitter tattoos Bouncy castle Inflatable obstacle course Superhero visits Entry costs will be £5 per family (entry is free for carers registered with us and their families). Read More Family Fun Day
Self-funding in Adult Social Care 6th July 2017 Category: Working Carers Self-funding in Adult Social Care Entering the world of social care can be confusing especially if you are unsure about what the costs could be. It is important to have an understanding of the costs before you, or the person you care for, needs support. If not it could be an unpleasant surprise. Read More Self-funding in Adult Social Care
Feeling Lucky? 4th July 2017 Category: General Feeling Lucky? Did you know that there is a way to help support your favourite charity while also being in with a chance of winning up to £25,000? West Cumbria Carers has joined the Unity Lottery, which is already helping more than 250 charities raise money across the country and pays out thousands of pounds in prizes every week. Read More Feeling Lucky?
ONLY 1 PLACE LEFT 30th June 2017 Category: General ONLY 1 PLACE LEFT Do you fancy taking part in the Great North Run 2017 and help to raise vital funds to support carers in West Cumbria? We only have 1 charity place left up for grabs! The Great North Run is one of the most popular half marathons in the world, every year 56,000 runners take part in this amazing event. Read More ONLY 1 PLACE LEFT
Hospital Discharge 30th June 2017 Category: Working Carers Hospital Discharge What happens when you or the person you care for is discharged from hospital? If you haven’t experienced it before, it can be a little daunting. It might sound odd but discharge planning starts when someone is admitted to hospital. When the person you care for is in hospital it is important to let them know in the ward that you are their carer as early as possible. Read More Hospital Discharge
Are you aware of the different types of flexible working? 22nd June 2017 Category: Working Carers Are you aware of the different types of flexible working? Carers have rights in the workplace and one of them is the right to request flexible working. There is a process on how to apply for flexible working (don’t worry I will be writing about this in July) including the criteria to be able to apply such as written request after working 26 weeks at your employer. Read More Are you aware of the different types of flexible working?
Tickets Still Available! 20th June 2017 Category: General Tickets Still Available! Collision Band Night You may remember that earlier this year we teamed up with Ennerdale Brewery, who generously produced a brand new charity beer named “Jugglers Ale”. The Real Ale was created especially for our 25th Anniversary. It proved to be quite popular in the local pubs, where it was a guest ale, selling out very quickly. Read More Tickets Still Available!
Hosting #CumbriaHour 16th June 2017 Category: Working Carers Hosting #CumbriaHour On Monday 12th June between 7-8pm, my fingers were typing at the quickest rate they have never been. I was hosting #CumbriaHour with my colleague Julie. What is #CumbriaHour I hear you cry? It is an online discussion on twitter about a different topic each week. Read More Hosting #CumbriaHour
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West Cumbria Carers
Suite 7F
Lakeland Business Park
Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth
Cumbria, CA13 0QT
Charity Number 1119369
Registered in England No. 6123034
01900 821 976
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