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Latest news and updates from West Cumbria Carers
Taking care of your back
2
nd
July 2018
Category:
Adult Carers
Our next FREE "Carers Get Together's" are taking place this month and will be focusing on Back Care Lets talk…Back Care Lifting and carrying are an everyday part of life for many carers and for some this can lead to significant back pain and problems.
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Have you told your employer you are a carer?
26
th
June 2018
Category:
Working Carers
At any one time, 1 in 9 people who work will be caring for someone. But working carers are still reluctant to tell their employer that they are carers because there is the perception of losing their job or being over-looked for promotion. This is not true; employers are starting to recognise the strong business case for retaining experienced workers and the positive impacts of flexible working.
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Scam Awareness Month
25
th
June 2018
Category:
General
June is Scam Awareness Month. This annual campaign aims to create a network of confident, alert consumers who ‘don’t miss a trick’ when it comes to scams. The Times and Star have recently reported on the increase in phone scams (click here to read the article) and a case where a local lady was defrauded of £320,000 – you can read this story by clicking here.
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Wheelie Bin Challenge
20
th
June 2018
Category:
General
Friday June 29th will see the return of a unique community charity event. The Wheelie Bin Challenge is a volunteer led event to raise awareness of local charities while collecting food for local Food Banks. On the day 10 teams of volunteers, each representing a different charity, will be walking 20 miles across West Cumbria pulling specially modified wheelie bins, visiting local schools and collecting food for the North Lakes Foodbank.
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10 useful features of ACAS for carers
15
th
June 2018
Category:
Working Carers
As a working carer time is limited so knowing where to go for information is very important. This week we want to highlight useful services and features of the organisation, ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service). They are an organisation that provides information, advice, training, conciliation and other services for employers and employees to help prevent or resolve workplace problems.
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Get Healthy and Connected this Carers Week
12
th
June 2018
Category:
General
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. In 2018 the focus of the week is on supporting carers to be healthy and connected.
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10 summer snacks for a working carer on the go
11
th
May 2018
Category:
Working Carers
With the weather warming up (we can’t stop the rain though) we thought we would find summer snacks to keep you going at work and to keep you cool when the next heat wave arrives (fingers crossed). These have been selected because they are easy to make at home and healthier than the usual go to snacks (especially ice cream).
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The State of Caring Survey 2018
10
th
May 2018
Category:
General
Carers UK are asking for our help to reach as many carers as possible so that they can amplify their voice. The State of Caring Survey is the biggest of its kind, of carers, in the UK and the data collected paints a real picture of the life carers lead.
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10 tips to boost your confidence
4
th
May 2018
Category:
Working Carers
This week we are showing you tips and tricks to make you feel more confident in your personal life and workplace. 1. Speak slowly In our minds, we always think we are speaking slower than what we actually are (this is especially true with presentations).
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Glossary of abbreviations and terms used in social care
27
th
April 2018
Category:
Working Carers
Abbreviations, codes and terms you don’t understand can be an issue when you step into the world of care especially if you have lots of hospital visits or you need a social worker. There are still times when I need to ask someone ‘what does that actually mean?’ I am sure there were times when I was in a meeting when everyone was talking about an abbreviation but no one knew what it was but didn’t want to ask in case they looked silly.
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Top 10 feel good books, films and YouTube channels
20
th
April 2018
Category:
Working Carers
Some days you need a little extra help to feel inspired or motivated, you may find that a couple of hours escape with a feel good book or film could help. This week we are bringing you a collection of books, films and people that we hope can add some positivity to your day.
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Peer to peer support in the workplace
12
th
April 2018
Category:
Working Carers
Support in the workplace can take on different forms - from flexible working to allowing you to have your mobile phone on you in case of emergencies. There is one type of support that can change your experience of being a working carer and this is peer-to-peer support.
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