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What West Cumbria Carers can do for working carers when their situation changes? 25th August 2017 Category: Working Carers What West Cumbria Carers can do for working carers when their situation changes? Many of you will have a different experience of West Cumbria Carers. Some of you may be registered as a carer with the organisation. Others may only read this topic of the week and might ‘like’ our Facebook page. Whatever relationship you have with us, you may not be aware of what we can offer if things change in your life. Read More What West Cumbria Carers can do for working carers when their situation changes?
Silver Ball Support 11th August 2017 Category: General Silver Ball Support A number of local businesses are helping us to fundraise so that we can support even more West Cumbrian carers. On Friday 6th October we are holding a Silver Ball at Armathwaite Hall, Bassenthwaite to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. You can find out more about the evening here. Read More Silver Ball Support
Creating your paperwork pack 11th August 2017 Category: Working Carers Creating your paperwork pack Are you so organised with your paperwork that you could grab everything you need in 30 seconds and walk out of the door? Well, if you said no to this question, don’t worry, there is a way to solve this problem. You can easily create a paperwork pack. Read More Creating your paperwork pack
How do you cope with Stress & Anxiety? 3rd August 2017 Category: Working Carers How do you cope with Stress & Anxiety? Can we help you to find new ways to cope with the stress and anxiety that caring can sometimes trigger? Do you ever find yourself: Struggling to focus or getting easily distracted? Busy multi-tasking yet never getting anywhere? Becoming easily irritated when you are usually as cool as a cucumber? If you answered yes to any of these questions, mindfulness could be beneficial for you. Read More How do you cope with Stress & Anxiety?
Thank You Energus! 26th July 2017 Category: General Thank You Energus! We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Energus, who have adopted us as their Charity of the Year for this financial year!   To kick-off their fundraising staff held a bake sale in June to support our Carers Week Cupcakes4Carers campaign. They have loads of other activities planned including: A dress-down day on 1st September A Halloween Fancy Dress day on (you guessed it!) 31st October A Christmas Jumper Day during December In addition to this they are also enabling us to benefit from free venue hire for the duration of the partnership, which is a huge help for a small charity. Read More Thank You Energus!
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?
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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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