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Reaching Out to Carers 26th March 2018 Category: Professionals Reaching Out to Carers Carers make up just over 1 in 10 of the population, but relatively few (often only 10%) will receive support from carers organisations. This is despite the considerable challenges (poor health outcomes, difficulties in continuing to work, social isolation) that carers face as they provide vital support to people they look after. Read More Reaching Out to Carers
Enjoy Easter with the person you care for 22nd March 2018 Category: Working Carers Enjoy Easter with the person you care for This week we are looking at different ways to make this year’s Easter memorable with a range of creative activities. You may care for your disabled child or an elderly relative who has dementia; no matter what their age, we hope you find a couple of activities that you can enjoy together. Read More Enjoy Easter with the person you care for
Winter Health 19th March 2018 Category: General Winter Health Winter is almost over, but the cold spells are still sneaking in there. The NHS Stay Well This Winter campaign has lots of useful information and articles about how you can stay healthy during the colder weather. Their website contains loads of useful pointers and tips (Handy Hints below) as well as more specific advice for those who are: Living with a long term health condition Aged 65 or over A Carer Handy Hints Keeping seasonal coughs and colds at bay Ask your pharmacist what medicines should be in your cabinet and how to help you and your family get through the coler days. Read More Winter Health
Adult social care charges consultation 13th March 2018 Category: General Adult social care charges consultation Cumbria County Council want to know what carers and service users think about proposed changes to the charging policy for adult social care services. They want your help to develop a fair and consistent approach to charging for care, making sure that everyone pays the appropriate amount for the services they receive, based on their need and their ability to pay. Read More Adult social care charges consultation
Top 10 spring-cleaning tips (and there isn't a duster to be seen) 8th March 2018 Category: Working Carers Top 10 spring-cleaning tips (and there isn't a duster to be seen) Spring is often seen as the time of year to declutter and clean. This week's article will teach you how to say goodbye to clothes in your wardrobe that still have tags on them and refresh your routine. There will be no mention of a cleaning products but rather a look at all areas of life that might need a spring clean. Read More Top 10 spring-cleaning tips (and there isn't a duster to be seen)
Creating Moments of Joy for People with Alzheimer’s 7th March 2018 Category: Adult Carers Creating Moments of Joy for People with Alzheimer’s You can now complete a free online course offered by Future Learn to learn how to help people with Alzheimer's disease live as well as possible with practical tips and advice. When someone has short-term memory loss their life is made up of moments. Read More Creating Moments of Joy for People with Alzheimer’s
Where caring and technology meet 2nd March 2018 Category: Working Carers Where caring and technology meet Technology has become a part of our lives so quickly that we can become dependent on it in a short space of time. For example the Internet is integrated into our daily lives and all age groups are using it. Technology is having a big impact on the medical world as well as the care sector. Read More Where caring and technology meet
New service helps people avoid a hospital stay 19th February 2018 Category: General New service helps people avoid a hospital stay A new service based in West Cumberland Hospital (WCH) Accident & Emergency (A&E) department is working to help people avoid a hospital stay and reduce pressure on health and care services. The Home First team assess all patients over 75 who enter A&E as well as those under 75 with obvious therapy or social care needs. Read More New service helps people avoid a hospital stay
Transferable skills carers can use in the workplace 15th February 2018 Category: Working Carers Transferable skills carers can use in the workplace Caring and employment can be a juggling act at times; however caring could help you in the workplace. The unpaid role of supporting a loved one or friend creates new skills and experiences that can be transferable to your work. When you are a carer, you have many responsibilities and tasks to do. Read More Transferable skills carers can use in the workplace
Lasting Power of Attorney Service - 10% discount available 12th February 2018 Category: General Lasting Power of Attorney Service - 10% discount available We know how important it is to have Lasting Power of Attorney in place for both Finance and Health so we have introduced a 10% discount* when you register both or take out two LPA’s of either type. Property and Finance and Health and Welfare LPA’s give you peace of mind that your affairs will be looked after by someone of your choice when you are no longer able to manage them. Read More Lasting Power of Attorney Service - 10% discount available
Support in the workplace from Carers Champions 8th February 2018 Category: Working Carers Support in the workplace from Carers Champions Did you know that more than half (51%) of people believe they ‘don’t know’ a single friend or family member looking after a loved one or friend? In reality, many people don’t know who a carer might be, and might not understand how to support them, especially in the workplace. Read More Support in the workplace from Carers Champions
Young Carers Cinema Trip 5th February 2018 Category: Young Carers Young Carers Cinema Trip We will be holding a Young Carers Cinema Trip Monday 12th February at 1.30pm to see Early Man at the Gaiety Cinema in Whitehaven. The film is an animation and has a PG certificate, it stars Tom Hiddleston, Maisie Williams and Eddie Redmayne. Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures and woolly mammoths roamed the earth, Early Man tells the story of Dug, along with sidekick Hognob as they unite his tribe against a mighty enemy Lord Nooth and his Bronze Age City to save their home. Read More Young Carers Cinema Trip
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