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Special Treat for Silver Couple 9^th November 2017 Category: General

Special Treat for Silver Couple

When Iain Tripney met Jane Glasspool on a blind date at The Golf Hotel in Silloth in 1990 they had no idea they would be returning to celebrate their Silver Wedding Anniversary in 2017 We were delighted when, as part of our Silver Anniversary celebrations, carer Jane Tripney let us know she and her husband were celebrating the same milestone this year. Read More

Special Treat for Silver Couple

The importance of meeting other carers 2^nd November 2017 Category: Working Carers

The importance of meeting other carers

Today we are going to be talking about meeting other carers as well as an opportunity to attend our Christmas Lunch in December. As a working carer it can feel like you are the only one you know who is a carer. To be honest time is limited and spinning the plates can get tiring. Read More

The importance of meeting other carers

Asking for Help 27^th October 2017 Category: Working Carers

Asking for Help

For many people asking for help can be the biggest step they have to face. To call a number or to tell someone that you are struggling to spin all the plates all at the same time. The first step with asking for help is: self-acceptance. You have to be honest with yourself. Read More

Asking for Help

You've got mail 24^th October 2017 Category: Adult CarersYoung Carers

You've got mail

In a few month's time Cumbria County Council will be starting the tender process for the new contract to deliver Carers Assessments, Support Plans and Health & Wellbeing Support throughout Cumbria. As part of the process the council will be consulting with a selection of carers from across the county. Read More

You've got mail

Visualisation competition 19^th October 2017 Category: Working Carers

Visualisation competition

Relaxation sessions have been a great on-going success story for West Cumbria Carers. For many they are the escape or the energy boost they need when they are caring. It is a time for them to recharge as well as learning new techniques to ease the stress of everyday life away. Read More

Visualisation competition

Make a Will Month 13^th October 2017 Category: Working Carers

Make a Will Month

It is that time of year when we ask you to think about an important document you should have in your life…a will. To be honest there are other important documents like a Lasting Power of Attorney (click here for more information) but this month if you decide to get a will; you can benefit and we can benefit from it too. Read More

Make a Will Month

Thanks for the support 11^th October 2017 Category: General

Thanks for the support

Friday 6th October 2017 was a night to remember. We held our first ever ball, a “Silver Ball” to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. It was a magical evening that would not have been possible without the help and support of our wonderful sponsors and supporters. Read More

Thanks for the support

Taking Care of Yourself 5^th October 2017 Category: Working Carers

Taking Care of Yourself

When was the last time you decided you would focus on your health rather than putting it on the back burner? It may have been a long time because it is difficult to juggle work, caring and everything else in life. This month it is time to focus on your health needs. Read More

Taking Care of Yourself

Christmas is coming! 4^th October 2017 Category: Adult Carers

Christmas is coming!

It’s time to start planning your present purchases and turkey tasting for the festive season. We have two carers Christmas events planned, our regular Christmas Shopping Trip in November and the annual Carers Christmas Lunch in December. Shopping Trip Thursday 16th November This year we are heading for Blackpool. Read More

Christmas is coming!

Goodbye nuisance phone calls and mail 28^th September 2017 Category: Working Carers

Goodbye nuisance phone calls and mail

How many times have you had an automated phone call about PPI or junk mail through your letterbox? They can be really frustrating but when you are caring for someone it can also be a big worry. They might sign up unwillingly to a scam or constantly receiving calls. Read More

Goodbye nuisance phone calls and mail

You shall go to the ball 22^nd September 2017 Category: General

You shall go to the ball

On Friday 6th October we are holding a Silver Ball to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. Why not help us celebrate by joining us for an evening of glitz, glamour, magic and music whilst enjoying a delicious three course meal? Caring Couple celebrating anniversary win tickets to the ball In the last newsletter we invited all our carers who were celebrating their own 25th anniversary, to enter a ballot for tickets to attend. Read More

You shall go to the ball

Workout At Your Work Desk 21^st September 2017 Category: Working Carers

Workout At Your Work Desk

How many hours a day are you sitting at your desk? Unfortunately most people today when they are working are tied to their desk, which means reduced physical activity. On average we spend around 9.5 hours a day sitting and this means we have a sedentary lifestyle. Read More

Workout At Your Work Desk

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Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth
Cumbria, CA13 0QT

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